The definition of value is clear cut between the bindings of a dictionary: “the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth or usefulness of something.” However, the definition of value between the chalked foul lines of a baseball diamond is much harder to pin down and agree upon, especially when it comes to voting for Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Player Award.
Read MoreVolleyball wins, loses in Pa., shifts gears heading into conference play
This past weekend the Knights traveled to Scranton, Pa. to face off against the University of Scranton and Rowan University on Saturday Sept. 21. After falling to Scranton and beating Rowan, the Knights advance to a 6-7 record overall.
Read MoreField hockey dominates visiting opponents, intensity high as conference play begins
Geneseo’s field hockey team is putting together yet another successful season in 2019. Picking up wins over Nazareth College and Ithaca College in the past week, the Knights are on a momentous surge that will position them well once the SUNYAC Tournament begins in early November.
Read MoreWomen’s soccer improves to 6-2 record, hopes to ride momentum toward SUNYACs
With such a strong start to the season, Geneseo women’s soccer is ranked 17th by the United Soccer Coaches in NCAA Division III. The Knights are now 6-2, and still looking forward to improving this season.
Read MoreSports Editorial: Antonio Brown saga continues, fans await investigation on sexual assault allegations
Throughout the history of the National Football League, there have been certain players who would always find themselves making headlines because of their behavior. Quarterbacks can be temperamental and cripple their team, running backs do much of the same and even defensive players occasionally cause a fuss.
Read MoreVolleyball loses out of state, bounces back on home court
The Knights volleyball team traveled to Boston this past weekend, where they faced Babson College, MIT and Endicott College in the MIT tournament held in Cambridge, Mass. The matches’ scores did not fall in favor of the Knights as they went 0-3 on the weekend.
Read MoreField hockey improves record to 4-2, defeat out of conference opponents
Geneseo field hockey added to their win total with a victory over Washington and Jefferson College, led by senior forward Elisa Arcara. The win improved the team’s record to 4-2 this season.
Read MoreUltimate frisbee competes at first tournament, anticipates significant development in coming weeks
Last weekend, Geneseo’s club ultimate frisbee team traveled to their first organized tournament of the year, Head of the Pig, on Clarkson University’s campus in Potsdam, N.Y. Although the club is normally split between the men’s team Snail and the women’s team Escargot, the team competed as a single co-ed entity for this tournament. Women’s and men’s team captains collaborated to create a fun but competitive atmosphere for the rest of the roster during play.
Read MorePlayer Profile: Wager, team hope to continue historic start, aiming for post-season run
Bryan Wager is a major reason the Geneseo men’s soccer team started the 2019 season 4-0, the team’s best start to a season since 1989. Wager has already scored two goals on the season, bringing his career total to ten.
Read MoreSoccer defends at home, defeats Clarkson 1-0
Geneseo men’s soccer improved to a 3-0 record with a win over Clarkson, led once again by senior forward Bryan Wager.
Read MoreBills Beat: Bills defeat division rival Jets, quarterback makes game saving halftime adjustments
Winning heals all wounds. In this case, a 17-16 victory over the New York Jets was able to wash away the terrible first half that second-year Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Read MoreFinal Grand Slam of the decade showcases changing of the guard
The fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, the U.S. Open, concluded last weekend with record-breaking and notable finishes in both the men’s and women’s singles competitions. More than 700,000 people flocked to the courts in Flushing Meadow in Queens, N.Y. for two weeks of the world’s best tennis players matched up against each other.
Read MoreVolleyball vastly improves during Ohio tournament, Cergol and Mendelsohn achieve career milestones
Following their disappointing start to the season, the Knights were able to impressively right the ship during their visit to Ohio for the Case Western Reserve Invitational. In addition to that, they surpassed an out-of-conference powerhouse team from University of Rochester to win the season’s home opener on Tuesday Sept. 10.
Read MoreField hockey takes down Skidmore College, continues to exemplify stellar defensive play
Geneseo’s field hockey team put their tough loss to Vassar College on Aug. 31 behind them and returned to form in their next two games. The Knights won with a combined 8-1 score in what has proved to be a great start to the season for the team as a whole.
Read MoreVolleyball falls short in season openers, expects to make improvements this weekend on the road
The Geneseo volleyball team returned to campus on Aug. 16 for summer workouts and the beginning of their preseason practices. This season, the Knights welcome five new first-year players: defensive specialists Emily Haber and Emily Bablin, middle blocker Jackie Borland, setter Grace Thomas and outside hitter Isabella Imbo.
Read MoreField hockey fights through games over the weekend, optimistic for improvement
This past weekend, four field hockey teams from across the Northeast, including Geneseo, met on the Vassar College campus in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for the annual Betty Richie tournament. Joining the Knights were the Marywood Pacers, the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks and hosts Vassar Brewers.
Read MoreBills Beat: Bills release veteran LeSean McCoy, aim for running back by committee for 2019 season
Former Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy did not have much time to enjoy the Bills’ first undefeated preseason in franchise history. The 31-year-old veteran was cut by Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Saturday Aug. 31, less than 24 hours after the team’s preseason triumph.
Read MoreBoth cross-country teams shine at first meet, strive to build upon their early success
The Geneseo men’s and women’s cross-country teams showed out at the 2019 St. John Fisher Terry Rodenbeck Invitational on Friday Aug. 30. The men’s team competed in a six-kilometer competition while the women’s team participated in a four-kilometer race. Despite facing fierce competition, both teams came in first place.
Read MoreWomen’s soccer picks up two victories, sets foundation for promising season
The Geneseo women’s soccer team started the season with two wins over Houghton College and the University of Rochester, setting themselves up for another dominant year in the SUNYAC.
Read MoreSoftball earns victories over Brockport and University of Rochester, solidifies position in conference standings
In another SUNYAC weekend, the Knights added two wins over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles to bring them to a 25-7 overall record. The Knights continued their winning streak, sweeping both their games against The University of Rochester at home on Wednesday April 24.
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