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Karen Rife Resigns as Wagner Women's Lacrosse Coach

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:56:29 PST

Staten Island, NY - Karen Rife has resigned her position as head women's lacrosse coach at Wagner College after one season, Director of Athletics Walt Hameline announced today.

Joe Todd Named Linebacker Coach

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:40:10 PST

Staten Island, NY - Joe Todd has been named linebackers coach at Wagner College, Head Coach/Director of Athletics Walt Hameline announced today.

Phil Simms Elite QB Camp Held at Wagner A Rousing Success

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:02:55 PST

Staten Island, NY - The first-ever Phil Simms Elite Quarterback Camp was held on the Wagner College campus from June 27-29 for youngsters entering grades 5-12 and was a rousing success.

Conforti Named Valley League All-Star Game North MVP

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:00:09 PST

Covington, VA - Rising junior Joe Conforti was named the Valley League's All-Star Game MVP for the North. The speedy outfielder broke a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run home run in his only at-bat of the game. The game would end in a 5-5 tie as the South scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth.

Testa Inks Free Agent Contract With The Minnesota Twins

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:30:52 PST

Ft. Myers, FL - After rewriting the Wagner record books as a senior, left-handed pitcher Joe Testa will take his talents to professional baseball after signing a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins. Testa will be assigned to the organization's Gulf Coast League affiliate in Ft. Myers, FL.

Testa's Updated Bio

2008-09 Wagner Women's Basketball Preseason Prospectus

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:51:56 PST

Staten Island, NY - After improving matching its overall (7) and conference (5) win totals from the previous three years combined, optimism is high on Grymes Hill for the 2008-09 edition of the Wagner women's basketball team.

Wagner Women's Basketball Preseason Prospectus

Harrison Transfers To Wagner From Delaware

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:32:26 PST

Staten Island, NY - Wagner coach Gela Mikalauskas announced that Sha'Ron Harrison has transferred to Wagner from the University of Delaware. Harrison played the last two seasons with the Blue Hens and will redshirt the upcoming season and have two seasons of eligibility remaining beginning in the 2009-2010 season.

Volleyball Announces 2008 Schedule

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:17:23 PST

Staten Island, NY - Head women's volleyball coach Kevin Papa has announced the 2008 Wagner College volleyball schedule. The Green & White will play a tough 24-game slate, including two in-season tournaments. Wagner will also be playing 18 of its 24 games either on the road or at a neutral venue.

Phil Simms Elite QB Camp to Debut at Wagner June 27-29

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:59:19 PST

The first-ever Phil Simms Elite Quarterback Camp will be held on the Wagner College campus from June 27-29 for youngsters entering grades 5-12.

Wagner Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Changes

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:28:43 PST

Staten Island, NY - Wagner College head men's basketball coach Mike Deane has announced the promotions of assistants Kenyon Spears, John Pugliese and Shawn Postiglione while also announcing that Marlon Sears has resigned his assistant position to become associate head coach at High Point (NC) University.

Stevens and Lazzari Named to 2008 ECAC All-Star Softball Team

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:03:00 PST

Centerville, MA- Katie Stevens (Reno, NV/Wooster) and Andrea Lazzari (Reno, NV/Wooster) were named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division I All-Star teams. Stevens earned first team accolades while Lazzari garnered a spot on the second team.

Hoelck Receives All-American Honorable Mention

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:03:19 PST

Staten Island, NY - Wagner College water polo tri-captain Billy Hoelck has been named an All-American by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC). Hoelck, who earned honorable mention accolades, receives the selection after closing out her senior year with the Seahawks ranking second in the nation in total goals (107) and third in goals per game (3.4 pg).

Tomlinson Named Second-Team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-American

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:12:46 PST

Staten Island, NY - Wagner College junior swimming/water polo student athlete Alexandra Tomlinson (Telford, PA/Souderton) has been voted a Second-Team Academic All-American on the national level by ESPN the Magazine and the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Wagner Athletic Marketing Wins First Two NACMA Awards in School History

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:22:22 PST

Dallas, TX - The Wagner College Athletics Marketing Department received two awards by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) for successful campaigns executed during the 2007 football season and the 2007-2008 basketball season.

Wagner Places 66 Student-Athletes on NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:04:50 PST

Somerset, NJ - The Northeast Conference announced its Spring Academic Honor Roll, for the 2007-2008 academic year with Wagner College making up 66 of the 662 student-athletes on the list. All members of the honor roll must have maintained a minimum cumulative grade-point-average of 3.20 and participated with distinction as a member of a varsity team.