Western New England Athletics

09/04/2026

‼️ GEAR UP ‼️

Hear from Western New England Football Head Coach Jason Lebeau ahead of tonight’s game, featured on Western Mass News!

Watch 📺 ➡️ https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/09/03/two-western-mass-colleges-set-renew-football-rivalry-another-season/

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Western Mass News spoke with both sides before they battle it out for the trophy under the lights.

09/03/2026

2026 Season Opener 🏈

Western New England Football begins the regular season tomorrow night in the 13th Annual Pynchon SAW Game against Springfield College for a 7:00 PM start!

📝 A ticket link for tomorrow's game can be found within the story!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/3/13th-annual-pynchon-saw-game-opens-2026-season-for-wne-football.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 3, 2026) – Following a 6-4 2025 campaign, the Western New England football team is back in action in 2026, opening the season in the 13th edition of the SAW Pynchon Game against Springfield College under the lights of Stagg Field. Western New England snapped a three-g...

09/02/2026

The Rivalry Renewed 🤝

On Friday night, Western New England Football will play in the 13th Annual Pynchon SAW Game at Springfield College!

⏰ Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Stagg Field!

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📸 - Springfield College Athletics

09/02/2026

Golden Bears > Bears

Western New England Field Hockey 2, Smith College 1

📝 In a battle of the Bears, Abigail Petrini netted her first career collegiate goal to help WNE take the opening night victory!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/1/field-hockey-golden-bears-take-season-opner-behind-goals-from-petrini-mrzywka.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 1, 2026) – The Western New England field hockey team opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 victory over the Bears of Smith College on Tuesday evening at Golden Bear Stadium, getting first-half goals from Abigail Petrini and Mikayla Mrzywka before holding the Bears scorele...

09/02/2026

Opening Day Success ✅

Western New England University Volleyball 3, Bard College 0

📝 Léa Barber led WNE with 20 kills and a .341 attack percentage on the night!
📝 Ellie Ross picked up 17 set assists in her collegiate debut!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/1/womens-volleyball-barber-leads-wne-to-opening-day-success-with-20-kill-performance.aspx

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ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — The Western New England University women's volleyball team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Tuesday evening, earning a 3-0 victory over Bard College at the Stevenson Athletic Center. The Golden Bears claimed the match by set scores of 25-21, 25-23, and 25-22...

09/02/2026

Played To An Opening Day Draw ⚽️

WNE Men’s Soccer 0, Western Connecticut 0

📝 Brendan L'Italien made four saves in his WNE debut!
📝 Kareem Awkal led the Blue and Gold with three shots!

Read More https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/1/mens-soccer-l-italiens-opening-day-shutout-kicks-off-wnes-2026-campaign.aspx

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DANBURY, Conn. — The Western New England University men's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Western Connecticut State University Tuesday afternoon at the Westside Athletic Complex. Western New England goalkeeper Brendan L'Italien turning aside four shots on goa...

08/31/2026

WE ARE HIRING 🚨

Looking to get involved in WNE Athletics? Now is your chance!

Join us inside the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center this week for an athletics job fair!

📝 Limited positions are available!
🧠 Don’t forget to bring your resume!

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08/31/2026

Welcome Back, Golden Bears!

Good luck on your first day of classes today!

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08/28/2026

Welcome, Larisa! 🐻

Larisa Tayler has joined WNE Sports Medicine as an Athletic Trainer!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/8/28/general-wne-athletic-training-adds-larisa-tayler-ahead-of-2026-season.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 28, 2026) – The Western New England Athletic Training Department is thrilled to announce the hiring of Larisa Tayler to the staff ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. Tayler joins WNE with an abundance of athletic training experience.

08/27/2026

WATCH OUT 👀

Western New England Field Hockey's Mikayla Mrzywka has been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) 2026 Collegiate Watchlist!

📝 Mrzywka scored 20 goals in 2025, second-most in a single season in Western New England Field Hockey history!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/8/27/field-hockeys-mrzywka-named-to-nfhca-2026-watchlist.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 27, 2026) – Western New England rising sophomore Mikayla Mrzywka has been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Collegiate Watchlist, showcasing field hockey student-athletes with potential for consideration to the current year's NFHCA All-Region...