Looking at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference men’s basketball standings, it can be deceiving to look only at overall record, especially for Waynesburg. Yes, 4-12 is their overall record, but it cannot be further from the truth to say they’re out of playoff contention. In fact, they are right in the thick of the conference championship … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University wrestling team took part in the Will Abele Invitational Saturday at Ursinus College. Waynesburg had a productive day, finishing 6th out of 16 teams by scoring 76 team points. The Yellow Jackets had two champions from the day as well as two other place winners. The first of the Yellow Jacket placers … Continue reading
The mood going into Saturday’s game against Thiel at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse was different for the men’s basketball team. When the campus went on Christmas break, the team had yet to win a game. When Waynesburg took the floor under the hot fieldhouse lights for the first time in the spring semester, the team … Continue reading
After a thrilling, but grueling overtime upset win at St. Vincent Wednesday night, one could make the argument that the men’s basketball team deserves a break. It won’t be getting one this weekend. Just three days after the win, a shorthanded Yellow Jackets [3-12, 3-3] squad that is only playing eight men at the moment, … Continue reading
Putting up 86 points against the Saint Vincent Bearcats, the best team in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, was a boost for the women’s basketball team Wednesday night. Although Waynesburg lost by 10 points, considering the circumstances, it was a better turnout than what was expected. Heading into Saturday, the Jackets will be facing a Thiel … Continue reading
Led by one of the best guards in the conference, Jenna Lafko, Saint Vincent got off to a hot offensive start with 28 points in the first quarter and leading Waynesburg 28-20. The start was particularly damaging for Waynesburg coach Sam Jones, who said the game plan was defensively focused. “[It was] to make them … Continue reading
After 40 minutes, overtime was necessary to determine a winner between Waynesburg University and St. Vincent last night. Although the teams were even on the scoreboard, the Bearcats [9-6, 4-2] seemed to have the edge. The already shorthanded Yellow Jackets [3-12, 3-3] had lost 6’10 center Isaiah Alonzo after he succumbed to foul trouble in … Continue reading
On the surface, Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Washington & Jefferson was a classic “tale of two halves” style of contest. After 20 minutes, the Presidents [8-6, 3-3] were in command, holding a 47-33 lead. In the second half, however, Waynesburg [2-12, 2-3] dominated, outscoring its I-79 rival 52-23 to pull away with an 85-70 … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team hosted the Washington & Jefferson Presidents Saturday afternoon. Despite an efficient night offensively, the Jackets fell to the Presidents by a final tally of 95-84. Though the margin was 11 points, it was a closer game throughout much of the 40 minutes. The PAC matchup played at … Continue reading
Waynesburg University hosted McDaniel College and Washington & Jefferson for a tri-match Wednesday evening in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. The Yellow Jackets didn’t wrestle their I-79 rival, but they won’t wait long and will be wresting the Presidents Jan. 23. Instead, Waynesburg focused on McDaniel, who came into the match on a four-match losing streak. … Continue reading
