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Friday Matchups Officially Begin Wildcats' NCAA Era

Monday, September 1, 2014

The campus community cheered Penn College's new affiliation with the NCAA in the first of several Wildcat "kickoff" events starting this past weekend. Giveaways (including sunglasses and temporary tattoos), halftime competitions, a Fan Zone and concessions were featured, beginning with women's volleyball against Lycoming College at 5 p.m. Friday in Bardo Gym and women's soccer against Rosemont College at 7:30 Friday night on the Athletic Field. Other celebratory home contests will be men's soccer against Alfred State at 7 p.m. Tuesday, women's tennis versus Lebanon Valley College at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 and men's tennis against Misericordia University at 4 p.m. Sept. 23. Stay in touch throughout the Fall 2014 season by visiting Wildcat Athletics' new website.


– Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer


Pretty in pink (and Wildcat blue), a young fan dons her souvenir shades and grabs a logo

Pretty in pink (and Wildcat blue), a young fan dons her souvenir shades and grabs a logo "tattoo."

Our favorite feline greets a spectator.

Our favorite feline greets a spectator.

A lineup under the lights

A lineup under the lights

Students congregate in the land of the free stuff.

Students congregate in the land of the free stuff.

Penn College Pride at pregame

Penn College Pride at pregame

Reaching for the sky

Reaching for the sky

A formidable Loralee E. Lindemuth, of Tidioute, faces the opposition at the net.

A formidable Loralee E. Lindemuth, of Tidioute, faces the opposition at the net.

Samantha L. Pogash, of St. Clair, with one of her seven kills on the evening

Samantha L. Pogash, of St. Clair, with one of her seven kills on the evening

Jami Hughes, assistant director of athletics/sports information director, with the Wildcat in Bardo Gym.

Jami Hughes, assistant director of athletics/sports information director, with the Wildcat in Bardo Gym.

In a supportive

In a supportive "Blue Crew" T-shirt, a fan competes for prizes.

Hughes & Co. congratulate a contest winner.

Hughes & Co. congratulate a contest winner.

Courtney L. Gernert, of Palmyra, goes for the kill.

Courtney L. Gernert, of Palmyra, goes for the kill.

Forward Hailee L. Hartman (21), of Lampeter, goes toe-to-toe and arm-in-arm with a Rosemont defender ...

Forward Hailee L. Hartman (21), of Lampeter, goes toe-to-toe and arm-in-arm with a Rosemont defender ...

... and scores one of two Wildcat goals on the day.

... and scores one of two Wildcat goals on the day.

The evening's second Penn College goal came from forward Valeria Passalacqua (5), of McAlisterville.

The evening's second Penn College goal came from forward Valeria Passalacqua (5), of McAlisterville.

The opening-night turnout enjoys the action.

The opening-night turnout enjoys the action.

Keeper Colleen E. Bowes,of Wayne, launches the ball into play.

Keeper Colleen E. Bowes,of Wayne, launches the ball into play.

A contestant tries to keep his balance in the dizzying midgame festivities.

A contestant tries to keep his balance in the dizzying midgame festivities.

With balletic grace, a contestant joins the halftime fun.

With balletic grace, a contestant joins the halftime fun.

Laresa N. Paden, a forward from Mifflintown, maneuvers upfield.

Laresa N. Paden, a forward from Mifflintown, maneuvers upfield.