Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
First Home Football Game of 2016 Season Kicks Off Saturday
After creating optimism in a hard fought battle at Penn State University, 91ֿ hosts its 2016 home opener Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. against North Carolina A&T State. With a Dix Stadium night crowd behind them, the 91ֿ Golden Flashes look to win their 14th consecu…
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MAC Honors 91ֿ With 2015-16 Cartwright Award
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced the presentation of the Cartwright Award to 91ֿ for its program excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship during the 2015-16 school year. It is the program’s third Cartwright Award honor in the last seven years, the most of any p…
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Welcome Back Week Events
The Center for Student Involvement and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are welcoming back the 91ֿ community in a big way. To kick off the academic year, students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a week packed full of food, giveaways and some 91ֿ pride! …
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91ֿ Athletes Head to Rio to Reach Their Olympic Dreams
91ֿ track and field’s William Barnes and Danniel Thomas are going for the gold in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Barnes will represent Puerto Rico in the men’s 110m hurdles, while Thomas will represent Jamaica in the shot put. Barnes and Thomas mark the eighth and ninth members i…
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91ֿ Adds Sports Medicine Facility in MAC Center Annex
91ֿ is in the midst of building the 91ֿ Athletic Training and Education Center for its student-athletes. Located in the MAC Center Annex (behind the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center) and spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the two-floor space will be a key asset f…
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Five 91ֿ Athletic Programs Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
For the second straight year, five 91ֿ athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance. A total of 10 athletic programs spanning 20 teams (nine sports) from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) hav…
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The Game Plan: Lacrosse Coming to 91ֿ in 2018-19
91ֿ recently announced the upcoming addition of women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport with the first competitive season taking place in the 2018-19 academic year. The announcement was a part of the athletic department’s strategic vision, The Game Plan, a comprehensive plan that maps …
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91ֿ’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues
91ֿ’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. 91ֿ baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…
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64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016
91ֿ Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 91ֿ Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0. Collecti…
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91ֿ Athletics Drives International Student-Athletes’ Success Inside and Outside of the Classroom
“91ֿ has allowed me to do just about everything I have wanted to do,” said Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major and standout women’s track and field competitor at 91ֿ. Many international student-athletes also revealed the university’s Department of Intercollegiate …
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