Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s soccer teams got their first taste of action in the North Eastern Athletic Conference during the week and the women’s volleyball team won all three of its matches. Women’s Volleyball In three close games against Keystone College on Wednesday, the Lady Wildcats prevailed 25-23, 25-22 and 25-21.
Penn College's entry into NCAA play continued Tuesday night with a 4-1 men's soccer victory over Alfred State College. The win, which takes the Wildcats to 2-0 on the young fall season, followed women's volleyball and soccer in a series of early-semester "NCAA Kickoff" events to engage fans and spread the athletic excitement across campus. – Photos by Larry D.
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.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s tennis and men’s cross-country teams begin their seasons this week while men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball squads went a combined 2-3 in action over the weekend. Women’s Tennis Coach Robert Kemrer returns for his fourth season with just three returning players from last year’s squad that finished 2-8 overall.
Michael J. Paulhamus Former head coach Michael J. Paulhamus has agreed to step in as head of the Penn College men’s and women’s cross-country program for the 2014 season. Paulhamus will run the program for head coach David J. Mendez, who has taken a leave of absence for the season. “We’re excited to have coach Paulhamus help us out this season,” said Scott E. Kennell, director of athletics.
"Intramural Champions" T-shirts were a popular draw at Monday's "Field House Frenzy." The Plinko board awaits its next contestant. A Root Beer Pong competitor takes his turn at the Field House, headquarters for Penn College intramurals.
When three Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams take to the field Friday, two of them will be under new head coaches. Rafael Morais, with the men’s soccer team, and John McNichol, with the women’s soccer squad, will make their debuts – the men open at Baptist Bible College at 4 p.m. and the women host Rosemont College at 7:30 p.m.
Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour, chair of the Little League International Board of Directors, stands at "home base" for the group that sponsored the catcher statue, joined by Lycoming College President Kent C. Trachte (left foreground); state Sen.
Preseason practice is underway and first games as a provisional member of both the NCAA Division III and North Eastern Athletic Conference loom on the horizon for Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports athletes. Three Penn College teams open their seasons Aug. 29: men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Starting a week later will be the women’s tennis team, which opens Sept.
Women’s soccer head coach John F. McNichol Jr. has named Kristen M. Gedon as the team’s new assistant coach for the 2014 season.
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