Larry Wilson hired as new head football coach

A new era of Jacket football is on the horizon. Over winter break, Waynesburg University hired its new head football coach, Larry Wilson. Wilson will succeed Dr. Cornelius Coleman, who had an overall record of 14-26 as the head coach from 2022-2025. “If you love football and you want to grow and develop as a … Continue reading

Wilson, football team looking to involve students

Larry Wilson is ready to hit the ground running at Waynesburg University as the new head coach of the football team. In order to do so, he needs your help. One of the things that Wilson stressed the most was getting the support from students. “Hopefully we can get the student support,” Wilson said. “I’d love … Continue reading

Women’s basketball drops back-to-back games

This past week, the Waynesburg University women’s basketball team fell to Washington & Jefferson College (73-44) and Geneva College (73-71).  The Yellow Jackets played their closest opponent distance wise, Washington & Jefferson, this past Wednesday. Waynesburg was unable to register a basket from the field in the first quarter with their two points coming from … Continue reading

McFadden’s free throws help Waynesburg complete comeback

The Waynesburg women’s basketball team defeated Allegheny on Saturday, 69-68, in comeback fashion.  The Yellow Jackets trailed Allegheny 59-44 heading into the fourth quarter before the Yellow Jackets outscored Allegheny 25-9 in the fourth quarter for the win.   Junior guard Kara McFadden a pair of free throws with 14 seconds left to put Waynesburg up 68-67. Then, McFadden hit the eventual game-winning free throw … Continue reading

Waynesburg basketball teams both fall to Chatham in Pittsburgh

This past Wednesday, both the Waynesburg University women’s and men’s basketball teams traveled north to play Presidents’ Athletic Conference foe Chatham University, with Waynesburg losing in both games. WBB: The women’s team entered into Wednesday’s game on an 11-game losing streak against Chatham that goes back seven seasons, with Waynesburg’s last win over the Cougars … Continue reading

Women’s basketball rolls past Pitt-Greensburg, prepares for Chatham

This past Saturday, the women’s basketball team defeated Pitt-Greensburg 77-46, marking their second-consecutive non-conference win.  Waynesburg advanced to 5-6 overall on the season.  Junior guard Mia Henkins led the Yellow Jackets in scoring with 16 points, and seniors Kalista Friday and Clara-Paige Miller each had nine points themselves.  Overall, Waynesburg shot 43% from the floor, … Continue reading

Men’s basketball defeats Carlow, snapping seven game losing streak

In a difficult game characterized by defensive adjustments and balanced contributions throughout the roster, the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets overcame the Carlow Celtics 80–70 in the closing minutes to end their seven-game losing streak.  Waynesburg converted defense into offense by scoring 26 points off turnovers and adding 16 second-chance points, finishing the game with a 49.2% … Continue reading

Women’s basketball defeats Penn State Altoona in final game before holiday break

The Waynesburg University women’s basketball team defeated Penn State Altoona on Saturday, 74-61, in their final game of 2025.  Junior guard Mia Henkins led Waynesburg in points with 17, and senior guards Kalista Friday and Clara-Paige Miller recorded 14 points in the win.   Henkins said that she liked how she was able to help build momentum for the team.   “For me personally, … Continue reading