Athletics Articles

The Penn College intramural flag football team, once down 14-0, battled back but came up just short in its quest to knock off Lycoming College. Lycoming jumped to that quick 14-0 lead, according to a game summary by intramural assistant Jeremy R.

Pennsylvania College of Technology men's and women's basketball teams reached the Penn State University Athletic Conference playoffs last season, and this year, as members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, even bigger goals loom on the horizon. Action for both teams starts Monday against Central Penn at Bardo Gymnasium on West Third Street in Williamsport.

Members of the Penn College community had the opportunity to "Meet the Wildcats" players and coaches from the men's and women's basketball, bowling and dance teams Wednesday in the Field House. The night included free food (including cotton candy and popcorn), T-shirts and spirit towels, a chance to win gift cards and other prizes, and performances by the Dance Team.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology basketball season begins Monday night and with it a new era in Wildcat sports, as men's and women's games will be broadcast live on WLYC radio (ESPN 1050 AM and 104.1 FM).

Four Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams went into their first United States Collegiate Athletic Association championships last week and two came home with third-place finishes. Going into the USCAA championships, Penn College cross-country coach Mike Paulhamus was hopeful of at least a top-three finish. He got his wish twice over as both his men and women teams finished third.

The off-campus team, led by two touchdowns from Jess Strausser, defeated the on-campus squad, 14-7, in a Powder Puff Football game played on a cold November evening on the Penn College Soccer Field. Intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf recaps Sunday's game: Strausser ran for the first score to make it 7-0 and later connected on a pass with Kim Carbaugh to make the score 14-0.

A variety of intramural activities have been announced for the Field House and other facilities. The Field House and outdoor basketball court/ice rink are located on the west end of the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus; the Field House is the location for indoor intramural activities and open gym. Field House/Outdoor Basketball Court Hours* Monday-Friday 1-11 p.m.

Even while its teams were competing in national tournaments, seven Pennsylvania College of Technology soccer players were named United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-Americans. Earning First-Team All-American honors for the Penn College women were Hannah McCracken (Williamsport), Bridget Metzger (Montoursville) and Chelsey Holmes (Hughesville).

Four Pennsylvania College of Technology athletic teams in three sports will be in uncharted waters this week when they compete in United States Collegiate Athletic Association national championships for the first time.

Three Pennsylvania College of Technology teams men's soccer, men's cross-country and coed tennis captured Penn State University Athletic Conference championships over the weekend.