MEN’S TEAM PERFORMS AT A HIGH LEVEL AGAINST NATION’S BEST

The men’s ice hockey team defeated two Top 20 teams, tallying wins over #12 Ohio State University and #20 University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Sharks twice faced off against the nation’s #1 ranked team and eventual NCAA Division I National Champions Quinnipiac and tied the Bobcats earlier in the season. The team battled #9 Northeastern University and #10 University of Connecticut in overtime nail biters.

For the second year, the Sharks had a nominee for college hockey's most prestigious honor when LIU forward Anthony Vincent was selected as a candidate for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Forward Billy Jarrett received the university’s first ever nomination in 2022.

“It's an honor. LIU has been an amazing opportunity for me,” Vincent said. “To be part of building an identity and culture here was so enticing. From the start, and all the way to the finish, I just hope I can help the program push upward and onward in any way possible."

Meanwhile, four Sharks are going pro. Austin Rook and Vinnie Purpura are headed to the New Jersey Devils’ ECHL affiliate, the Adirondack Thunder, while Adam Goodsir signed with the ECHL’s Worcester Railers, affiliated with the New York Islanders. Anthony Vincent has joined the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliate, San Jose Barracuda.

Giving Back To A Sport And Community They Love

In December, five LIU student-athletes assisted in skating, stick handling and shooting drills with a diverse group of more than two dozen youth players in Harlem. Weeks prior, groups of LIU hockey players also made their way to World Ice Area in Queens to volunteer.

Ice Hockey in Harlem (IHIH) is an organization focused on giving inner-city children an opportunity to play hockey — a sport that often comes with a high price tag. The Sharks skated for more than two hours and received a warm welcome from IHIH coaches.

“Hockey is not an easy sport to get into,” Bronx-native John Gormley said. “It's great seeing kids from all backgrounds on the ice.”

One of the IHIH coaches at the event praised the team’s high-character values, saying: “Having LIU hockey players here speaks volumes to what their program is all about.”

DANCE & CHEERLEADING TEAMS WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The men’s fencing team competed in its inaugural season, which featured decorated fencer and Tokyo 2021 Olympian Mo Elsayed, who finished third place in Epeè at the NCAA Championships.

LIU WELCOMES ADDITION OF ACROBATICS & TUMBLING PROGRAM

The University announced the addition of a women’s acrobatics and tumbling program and is just the eighth program to sponsor the sport at the NCAA Division I level. Two-time national champion Shelby Armstrong was named head coach where as a student-athlete at the University of Oregon, helped lead the Ducks to back-to-back titles.

Football Concludes Season With Winning Streak

The football team, under first-year coach Ron Cooper’s leadership, concluded the season with four consecutive victories defeating Duquesne, Central Connecticut State, Stonehill and Sacred Heart. The 2022 campaign marked the program’s first winning season in conference play since joining the NEC.

Liu Volleyball Players Earn Conference Distinction

Two LIU volleyball players earned top awards for their play during the 2022 season. Anastasia Scott was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Year, making history as the first player to receive the award three times. Amaris Smith was selected as NEC Rookie of the Year.

Cross Country Star Shines In Competition

Ainhoa Brea won the NEC Championship Women’s 5K and was named NEC Outstanding Performer and All-NEC. In addition, Brea was named as the conference’s 2022 Fall Scholar-Athlete for women’s cross country.

Liu Gymnastics Compete At Ncaa National Championships

Three members of the LIU gymnastics team represented the University at the 2023 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships. Syd Morris, Ilka Juk and Mara Titarsolej competed in the NCAA Championships’ Los Angeles Regional held at the Pauley Pavililon.

WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM PUNCHES TICKET TO NCAA TOURNAMENT

The women’s tennis team won the Northeast Conference postseason championship and secured an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament with a victory over Sacred Heart University. The Sharks will compete in the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships in May at Orlando, Florida.

Sharks Earn Top Honors For Academic Performance

Long Island University’s studentathletes continue to excel on the field and in the classroom as 166 LIU fall student-athletes were named to the NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll for maintaining at least a 3.20 GPA and 57 student-athletes earned a spot on the Commissioner's Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.75 GPA.

MEN’S FENCING COMPETES IN INAUGURAL SEASON

The men’s fencing team competed in its inaugural season, which featured decorated fencer and Tokyo 2021 Olympian Mo Elsayed, who finished third place in Epeè at the NCAA Championships.