2024-25 Binghamton University Athletics ticket brochure by BinghamtonU

A message from our Director of Athletics

Dear Bearcats Family,

I am immensely grateful for your ongoing support. As dedicated supporters of Bearcat Athletics, you are crucial to our success.

I have ambitious goals for each of our twenty-one sports programs, and we are fully committed to relentlessly pursuing and achieving these objectives. My vision for Bearcat Athletics includes winning championships within the America East Conference and beyond.

We are dedicated to fostering excellence not only academically and athletically, but also in our engagement with alumni, friends, fans and the local community. You are extremely important to us, and we strive to make you proud.

Brandon Conner

Lucciana Robertson

By fostering a new sense of unity among athletes, coaches, alumni, fans and our community, we can create an unstoppable force that will resonate throughout our campus, surrounding communities and beyond. Together, we are stronger. We are #OneBinghamton.

Thank you for being an indispensable part of our athletic family. I look forward to seeing you in the stands.

Go Bearcats!

Sincerely,

Eugene Marshall Jr. Director of Athletics

Alex Marsteller

OUR MISSION

Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral component of the educational experience at Binghamton University. The Division exists to provide all student-athletes an opportunity to achieve excellence in their academic, athletic and personal pursuits. In this pursuit of excellence, the Division offers equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and embraces the NCAA principles of sportsmanship, integrity, amateurism, compliance, diversity and inclusion, and institutional control.

As part of its mission, the Division embraces the following core values: Excellence, Integrity and Service.

Brevin Cassella

Shelby Carvalho

Tymu Chenery

Connor Winters

Lydia Adam

2023-24 Athletics Highlights

Four conference championship teams — Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Swimming and Diving, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Lacrosse — most since 2009–10

Three America East regular season champions in women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse and softball

The seven combined titles (regular season and postseason) are the most received in Binghamton’s D-I tenure

Four America East Coach of the Year honors — Annette Acuff, women’s cross country; Mike Thompson, women’s indoor track & field, Jerry Cummiskey, men’s swimming & diving; Jess Bump, softball

Matched last year with the most Coach of the Year honors (four); highest number received in 19 years

Achieved four titles and three runner-up finishes this year from no titles and seven runners-up last year

Three regular season champions this year, increasing from two last year

Three America East runners-up (volleyball, women’s indoor and outdoor track & field)

Five additional teams reached America East semifinals and finished in top-4 (men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s cross country, women’s basketball, softball)

Nine (of 14) teams with .500 or higher overall record

Seven (of 9) teams with .500 or higher conference record

Majority of teams (16 of 21) finished in the top half of the conference standings/championships

More than half of the teams (11 of 21) finished in the conference top-3 (final standings/championships)

Women’s soccer wins second straight America East regular season title and posted first unbeaten conference record (5-0-3) in program history

Women’s cross country wins first-ever America East title

Men’s tennis wins NEC title in first year of membership, returning to NCAAs for first time in 11 years

Men’s swimming and diving wins second America East title in last four years

Women’s lacrosse wins first-ever America East title

Softball team wins 33 games (most in eight years) and captures share of America East regular season title — the program’s third regular season title in the last nine years

Volleyball advances to first conference championship match in six years

Women’s track & field is runner-up, both indoors and outdoors, for best combined finish in program history

Men’s basketball wins most games (15) in 15 years

Captured second straight America East Commissioner’s Cup — the top athletics program in the America East

Transforming Facilities

Top-tier facilities lead to championships and a thriving program by enhancing the recruitment, training and development of talented student-athletes while creating unforgettable experiences. With your support, we can provide and maintain these exceptional facilities that transform the lives of our Bearcats.

Bearcats Softball Complex

Events Center

Team Foundation Accounts

Support Binghamton University’s athletic excellence by donating to a team’s foundation account. Your contribution will directly enhance the athletic program and provide crucial resources for our studentathletes. Join us in empowering our Bearcats to achieve their highest potential both on and off the field. Donations to Team Foundation Accounts are taxdeductible.

Lane-Starke Tennis Center

Bearcats Baseball Complex

Make An Impact

To help Bearcat Athletics handle the increasing costs of running a Division I Athletics program, we invite you to join the following membership initiatives.

Brooke Herber

Gretel Cassell

Josh Stone

Andrew Fang

Recruiting New Members

The strength of the Bearcat Club comes from its members, and we deeply appreciate the generosity of our loyal supporters. We encourage our donors to recruit new members to help the Bearcat Club continue to grow and thrive.

Purchase Season Tickets

Purchasing season tickets for Bearcat Men’s and Women’s Basketball is your direct pass to experiencing the thrill of the game firsthand while significantly supporting our student-athletes. With every ticket, you’re not just securing a seat in the stands; you’re investing in the growth and success of our teams. Your support contributes to the development of talented players, the enhancement of facilities, and the overall competitiveness of Bearcat basketball.

Zach Rogacki

Liam Preston

Jenna Chan

Eli Lanfear

How to Give

Check and Credit Cards

Making your annual contribution to the Bearcat Club can be as easy as writing a check (made payable to Binghamton University) or using your credit card. Any contribution may be set up through recurring credit card payments in the form of monthly installments.

Mail Checks to:

Binghamton University Athletics 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton, NY 13902

Payroll Deduction

Please get in touch with Bearcat Athletics if you’re a Binghamton University faculty or staff member interested in joining the university’s payroll deduction program.

Hillary Abankwa

Courtney Moane

EXPERIENCE THE BEARCATS

The Experience the Bearcats

initiative offers fans free admission to all regular-season home athletic competitions, excluding men’s and women’s basketball. Launched in fall 2023, the program aims to remove the barrier of admission fees while boosting attendance and fostering a stronger sense of community and school spirit.

Binghamton University Dr. Bai Lee Court

the Events Center

MAIN ENTRANCE WILL CALL WINDOW

GAME

CHAIRBACK*........................................ 101-104, 113-116 BENCH*......................................... 105-107, 112, 118-120

BINGHAMTON STUDENTS................................. 108-111 JUNIOR BEARCAT......................................................117

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE + COMPANION

PREMIUM SEATING*.... FL (S) 1-10, FL 1-24, FL 25-48 *RESERVED SEATING

BEARCATS DEN

• Access to snacks and beverages in the Bearcats Den located behind the basketball court

• Exclusive pregame Coaches Chalk Talk

• Opportunity to purchase a reserved parking pass, based on availability

• Post-season home seating priority

• Invitation to special events

JUNIOR BEARCAT CLUB

The Junior Bearcats is a fan club for young Bearcat fans 12 and under. The club offers Junior Bearcats the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of Binghamton University sporting events via personal interaction with Division 1 Athletics.

Join for only $30 (Membership Fee)

• Benefits include:

• Official Junior Bearcats Club Gear

• Junior Bearcat Membership Card

• Junior Bearcat Membership Letter

• Free admission to all Men’s and Women’s home regular season basketball games

• Postgame autograph sessions

• Invitation to EXCLUSIVE Junior Bearcat Club Event

Estimated Value of Benefits: $250

Joe Cardascia