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Softball splits with Altoona in series opener

Softball, Sports February 27, 2026

The snow has melted, the dust has settled, and softball has returned for the 2026 spring season. Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets split the opening double header against Penn State Altoona Nittany Lions. The Yellow Jackets lost their first game 6-3. The Nittany Lions opened the scoring off fielding errors by Waynesburg. The score remained 1-0 till the fourth inning, when PSU Altoona took a 2-0 lead. Waynesburg, in the bottom of … Continue reading

Waynesburg University says goodbye to Ray Hall

Campus January 27, 2026

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Out with the old, and in with the new. After 63 years as a dormitory, Ray Hall no longer exists as Waynesburg University looks to build a new residence hall on campus for students in the near future. “There’s an emotional attachment to this building for me,” Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said. “I … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer advances to ECAC Championship

Sports, Women's Soccer November 17, 2025

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The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team defeated the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Bobcats 3-2 in overtime yesterday night to advance to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) championship. “This may not be [Presidents’ Athletic Conference] playoffs but it’s a second chance for us,” All-PAC second team recipient Amanda Pepe said. “We still want a … Continue reading

Feature Series: Rudy Marisa

Featured, Men's Basketball, Sports November 10, 2025

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The place to be on a cold winter night in Greene County in the 1970s and ‘80s was the gymnasium on the campus of Waynesburg College. The warmth and bright lights welcomed guests as they pushed through the crowd to catch a glimpse of the action. Echoing throughout the room were the sounds of … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer falls just short in PAC Championship

Sports, Women's Soccer November 9, 2025

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The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team lost to Grove City College in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship yesterday, 1-0. “We played the whole game and didn’t quit,” goalkeeper Lex Greenlief said. “We were in it until the end. We gave ourselves a chance and it didn’t go the way we wanted it to.” Grove City … Continue reading

WU students attend Colts-Steelers game with SAB

Campus November 9, 2025

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Walking through the entrance tunnel, the chants of “Here we go Steelers” echo throughout the stadium as fans wave the iconic Terrible Towels. This is what Waynesburg University students got to experience when they attended the Steelers versus Indianapolis Colts game with the Student Activities Board (SAB) on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Acrisure Stadium. “It’s … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer advances to PAC Championship

Sports, Women's Soccer November 6, 2025

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Miracle Hershey and Julz Mohrbacher led the offense in a 2-0 win against St. Vincent College yesterday at John F. Wiley Stadium to send Waynesburg University the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Championship. “It was a great strong win we had tonight,” Mohrbacher said. “It was a collective group effort on the offensive and defensive … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer drops regular season finale

Sports, Women's Soccer October 31, 2025

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The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team was shut out 4-0 against Grove City last night in the final regular season game of 2025. “We got a blueprint of what we got to do now,” head coach George DeAugustino said. “We are gonna clean our wounds and get back to work.” In the 38th minute, Ady … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer wins sixth straight

Sports, Women's Soccer October 27, 2025

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The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team shut out the Geneva Golden Tornadoes 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Yellow Jackets have won their last six games in a row and have clinched a playoff spot and a bye. “It’s a really cool feeling,” head coach George DeAugustino said. “Now that we have secured a spot, … Continue reading

Women’s Soccer shuts out Hiram

Sports, Women's Soccer October 23, 2025

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The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team beat Hiram College for the first time in recorded program history, shutting them out 2-0. The Yellow Jackets are in second place in the conference with a 7-0-2 record and have 23 points. “It was not an easy win,” sophomore forward Amanda Pepe said. “We had to play a … Continue reading