{"id":785,"date":"2021-09-28T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annualreport.sunypoly.edu\/2025-2026\/?page_id=785"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:10:42","slug":"athletics-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreport.sunypoly.edu\/2025-2026\/athletics-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletics Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 2025\u201326 academic year marked another memorable chapter in the history of SUNY Poly Athletics. Competing in just their second year as members of the Empire 8 Conference, Wildcat student-athletes continued to represent the institution with pride, determination, and excellence both in competition and in the classroom.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Across 13 varsity programs, SUNY Poly celebrated conference award winners, record-breaking performances, postseason appearances, individual milestones, and the continued growth of several young teams. Whether veteran student-athletes were closing out remarkable careers or newcomers were making an immediate impact, the year showcased the resilience and competitive spirit that continues to define Wildcat Athletics. As the Wildcats continue building upon the momentum of recent seasons, the future remains bright for SUNY Poly Athletics.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Women\u2019s Soccer&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats opened a new era under first-year head coach Colleen McTygue, finishing the 2025 season with an overall record of 1-15-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries to starting goalkeeper Rylee Unebasami and defender Alexa Tenney created challenges throughout the season, but the Wildcats continued to battle while gaining valuable experience from one of the youngest rosters in the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freshmen Samantha Barrett and Abigail Hughes emerged as bright spots for the program. Barrett made a remarkable transition from midfield to goalkeeper midway through the season, recording 140 saves, one of the top-10 single-season totals in program history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a talented group of young players returning, the Wildcats will look to use this season as a foundation for continued improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Men\u2019s Cross Country<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats competed in eight meets during the 2025 season, consistently improving throughout the fall while collecting several top-five team finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Noah Breedy, junior Jack McCarthy, and freshman Ethan LaMore led SUNY Poly throughout the season with steady performances. At the Empire 8 Championship, Ethan Baker and Brian Doyle highlighted the Wildcats\u2019 efforts by earning top-100 finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Golf<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats competed in six events during the 2025-26 campaign, continuing to gain valuable experience throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUNY Poly also had the opportunity to host the Empire 8 Championship at Teugega Country Club. Blake Pugh, Josh Slater, and Jack Montanye led the Wildcats, each earning top-30 finishes during the conference championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Women\u2019s Basketball<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUNY Poly wrapped up the season with a 7-18 overall record while showing flashes of strong play throughout the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats enjoyed several impressive stretches, including conference victories over Elmira College and cross-town rival Utica University. Although the team ultimately fell short of a postseason berth, several individual performances highlighted the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Alysa Jackson led the offense by averaging nearly 16 points per game while recording 72 steals. Defensively, Sanaa Lee ranked among the nation\u2019s leaders with 74 blocked shots. Jackson\u2019s outstanding season earned her Empire 8 Third Team All-Conference honors, marking the second All-Conference selection of her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Baseball<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats enjoyed another successful campaign, finishing the 2026 season with a 15-17 overall record and an 11-11 record in Empire 8 play while qualifying for the conference tournament for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offensively, Johnny Yamin, Quinn Hill, Luke Landis, and Derek Menechino powered the lineup, while Austin Stoquert established himself as one of the team\u2019s most dependable starting pitchers. Freshmen John Leonard and Carter Hufland made immediate impacts during their first collegiate seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trevor French, Luke Landis, and John Leonard were all recognized with Empire 8 All-Conference honors following their standout performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Softball&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wildcats concluded the 2026 campaign with a 15-21 overall record, narrowly missing a berth in the Empire 8 Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the graduation of several key seniors, SUNY Poly relied on a young nucleus that gained valuable experience throughout the season. Sophomores Annabella Mondello, Sarah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edwards, Shelbi Hagues, and Jillian O\u2019Connor emerged as the foundation for the program\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shelbi Hagues led the offense with a .352 batting average, Kelly Powell finished with a team-high four home runs, Joely Welpe drove in a team-best 26 RBIs, and Annabella Mondello collected eight victories in the circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025\u201326 academic year marked another memorable chapter in the history of SUNY Poly Athletics. Competing in just their second year as members of the Empire 8 Conference, Wildcat student-athletes continued to represent the institution with pride, determination, and excellence both in competition and in the classroom. 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