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

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

Lady J’s fall just short against Muskingum

For the second straight game, the Waynesburg University women’s basketball team lost by one possession, as this time, they were defeated by Muskingum University, 75-74 this past Monday.  Waynesburg, leading 74-73 with 11 seconds left, used its foul to give. But, on the next inbound, Waynesburg fouled again, putting Muskingum in the bonus and sending … Continue reading

Waynesburg Esports playoffs in full swing

Waynesburg University’s Esports squads are in playoff action this week. So far across all games, Waynesburg is 3-3 in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) playoffs and 1-3 in the Eastern Athletic Collegiate Conference (ECAC) playoffs.  Waynesburg Valorant qualified for both conference playoff tournaments and were eliminated in both. In the ECAC, Waynesburg fell 2-1 … Continue reading

Women’s Basketball beats Franciscan, goes on 34-0 scoring run

Waynesburg University Women’s Basketball picked up the win in the first game of conference play against Franciscan University on Dec. 4. Senior guard Kalista Friday with a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double to lead the way.   “Kalista is the engine that keeps us running,” head coach Sam Jones said. “She scores, she rebounds, and she had a double-double for us tonight.”  Friday, coming off a Presidents’ Athletic Conference … Continue reading