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Women’s club basketball becomes newest club sport on campus

When it comes to participating in athletics at the collegiate level, not everyone is looking to dedicate the time, effort and stress often found among NCAA sports teams. Reasons such as those lead Oswego State junior and dual major Brianna…

Coaching rivalry based on competitiveness

Two figures constantly in the middle of the storied rivalry between the Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh hockey programs are the head coaches. Players leave each year, but the two coaches have been mainstays in this competitive relationship, dating back…

Hamilton becomes new program leader in hits, Cronin shuts down Plattsburgh to earn doubleheader sweep

After a dominating 7-0 shutout victory over SUNY Plattsburgh in the first game of the doubleheader on Monday, the Lakers blanked the Cardinals again in game two, 2-0. The win came on the back of a stellar pitching performance from…

One last shot at redemption

When Matt Zawadzki was going through the recruitment process four years ago, he visited Oswego State during Whiteout Weekend. He got to experience the game that gets even students who know nothing about hockey to stand in long lines leading…

SWEET SUNYAC SUCCESS

The Oswego State Lakers seized the 2016-2017 SUNYAC Championship on their home-floor on Feb. 25 with a 75-70 victory over the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons. This marks their third SUNYAC title in the last six seasons under head coach Jason…

Baseball benefits from early season weekend trips

Over spring break, the No. 18 Oswego State baseball team will take their annual trip to Florida to play a slate of games to get tuned up for the SUNYAC play. Though the team graduated a lot of production with…

Dillon reflects on her hockey path after growing women’s hockey program

Head coach Diane Dillon has been with the Oswego State women’s hockey team for 11 seasons. Dillon grew up around hockey and developed a passion for the sport at a very young age. According to Dillon, her families life revolved…

Kane nabs head coaching gig, brings fresh start to men’s soccer

The Oswego State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Dan Kane as the new head coach for the men’s varsity soccer team, replacing former head coach Bob Friske. Kane has been coaching the men’s soccer program at…

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Freshman swimmer takes home hardware in first season

Freshman swimmer Emily Ross was named SUNYAC Rookie of the Year for her performance during the 2016-2017 season. Ross said it is nice to show others what she has been improving upon  and how it translated to tangible success in…

Laker baseball adds new arm to staff after stops at two previous schools

Growing up, Mitchell Cavanagh said he always had a baseball in his hands. He developed a passion for the sport at a young age and, with encouragement from his parents, he continued to pursue baseball throughout his life. His path…