Athletics

Kaitlyn Stinson ’19; Hometown: South Kortright, NY; Major: Health Studies

Utica College’s cross-country program has a relatively young history. Even so, years from now, it’s a safe bet that Kaitlyn Stinson will remain entrenched in the record books. The reigning Empire 8 Conference Runner of the Year is an odds-on favorite to earn the honor in 2018. In addition, she captured U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region and All-Academic honors in 2017. Stinson, who has also achieved All-Conference recognition in indoor and outdoor track and field, is not focused on individual accolades. Rather, her sights are squarely set on leading UC to a second consecutive Empire 8 championship.

Pioneer Women's Soccer

The women’s soccer team started the season with a 7-5-2 record, clinching its winningest season since 2007. The impressive start included a five-game unbeaten streak and three overtime victories.

Pioneer Football

The football team captured the second annual New York State Tool Believe Bowl on October 6, defeating St. John Fisher 33-7 at Gaetano Stadium. The Believe Bowl was created to raise awareness for the Believe 271 Foundation, which supports firefighters battling occupational cancer and other life-threatening illnesses contracted in the line of duty.

Tyler Wright '19

Mitchell Marlow '20

Tyler Wright ’19 and Mitchell Marlow ’20 (4) combined for five Empire 8 men’s cross country Empire 8 Runner of the Week honors.

Kara O'Driscoll '20

Kara O’Driscoll ’20 become the first UC women’s golfer to earn All-Conference recognition at the Empire 8 conference championships. O’Driscoll, who jumped five spots on day two, carded an 86 for an eighth place finish at the tournament in Ballston Spa, NY.

The men’s lacrosse program established the Ben Winkler ’12 Memorial “44” Award, which will be presented to the senior team member who best exemplifies hard work, dedication, and teamwork. The award was endowed by Stephen and Lisa Winkler in memory of their son Ben, one of the top offensive players in UC history, who passed away unexpectedly in January 2018. Members of the lacrosse team will vote on the award each fall, and the recipient will wear Winkler’s 44 jersey number during the spring season in his honor.

Bringing it Back Home:

Alumni games celebrate the spirit of competition on Homecoming Weekend