Sports - Winning Athletic Programs
Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 17cÍøÒ³°æ not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.
Homecoming 2026 is Oct. 3. Get ready to welcome alumni back to campus, celebrate 17cÍøÒ³°æ traditions and cheer on the Golden Flashes as they take on the Ohio University Bobcats in the Homecoming football game.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced that women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey will depart for another coaching opportunity and is naming associate head coach Fran Recchia as the program's seventh head coach.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Men's Basketball (24-19) has punched their ticket to the 2026 National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Flashes will play on the road at Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. This following a strong season that saw the blue and gold reach the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal.
The 17cÍøÒ³°æ Men's Basketball team's run to a MAC Championship came to an end, as the team fell to Akron 75-68 in the MAC Semifinals in Cleveland, Ohio.