Alvernia University Athletics

09/22/2026

Sophomore wide receiver, Zakai Smullen, was named to the D3.com Team of the Week for his record-breaking performance Saturday against King’s. This makes him the first player in program history to be recognized for this award. Head to auwolves.com for more!

09/22/2026

Smullen Named to D3 Team of the Week; First Player in Program History

Reading, Pa. (September 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, September 22, D3football.com announced its Team of the Week for games played Sept. 18-19. Alvernia's Zakai Smullen was recognized for his record-breaking performance in the Golden Wolves' 28-21 win over King's College. Smullen is the first Alvernia U...

09/22/2026

Zakai Smullen earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his record-breaking performance on Saturday in a win over King’s. Smullen is the first Alvernia football player to earn MAC Player of the Week honors since Marc Kauffman in 2022. Head to auwolves.com to read more!

09/22/2026

Smullen Wins MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Week for Record-Breaking Performance

Reading, Pa. (September 22, 2026) — Sophomore wide receiver Zakai Smullen was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week for his dominant performance against King's College on Saturday, September 19, which led to the program's first-ever win over King's.

09/22/2026

Golden Wolves Sweep Lions, 3-0

Reading, Pa. (September 21, 2026) - Alvernia University (4-2) took down Penn State Hazleton (7-6), 3-0, in a non-conference women's volleyball matchup Monday night on the 21st night of September.

09/22/2026

Women’s Volleyball downed Penn State Hazleton in straight sets in non-conference volleyball action! Recap at auwolves.com

09/21/2026

Smullen, Esbenshade Named Alvernia Athletes of the Week

Reading, Pa. (September 21, 2026) - Zakai Smullen and Sawyer Esbenshade of Football earned Alvernia Athletes of the Week honors for their record breaking performances on Saturday presented by MailShark.

09/21/2026

Sawyer Esbenshade and Zakai Smullen of Football earned Alvernia Athlete of the Week honors for their record setting performances in Alvernia’s win over King’s on Saturday! Head to auwolves.com to read more.

09/21/2026

Women’s Volleyball is back at home tonight to take on Penn State Hazleton at 6:00 PM! Head to auwolves.com for live options.

09/20/2026

RECORDS BROKEN:

Alvernia’s Zakai Smullen and Sawyer Esbenshade etched their names in the Alvernia record book with monster performances in yesterday’s victory over King’s College!