ATHLETICS

Jhonny Theze ’23

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Major: Business Management

Jhonny Theze has made quite a first impression. The UC men’s soccer team began the season 9-2-2, setting a school record for the best start to a season, and the freshman was a central figure in the Pioneers’ success. Theze, who immigrated to the U.S. following the 2010 earthquake in his native Haiti, has led UC in goals and points, setting a new school mark for goals by a freshman and quickly establishing himself as one of the most prolific scorers in the Empire 8 Conference. Head coach Brian Marcantonio says the midfielder’s impact on his team cannot be measured in statistics alone. “He’s one of the most talented freshmen I’ve ever seen,” he says. “As much as he’s scoring goals, he opens up opportunities for other guys. He draws so much attention defensively. He’ll get (the ball), intentionally draw two or three defenders, and then release to others.”

Men's golf team at UC.

The men’s golf team won the Empire 8 Fall Championship for the first time in program history.

The women’s golf team finished second at the Northeast Women’s Golf Conference Championships, the highest finish in program history.

Pioneer Women's Soccer

The women’s soccer team’s 8-3 record through 11 games of a 16-game schedule marked the program’s best start since 2005. Mikayla Blumenstock ’20 and Allison Wagner ’20 were named ECAC North Region Offensive and Defensive Players of the Month, respectively, for October.

Pioneer Football

The football team defeated conference rival St. John Fisher 34-28 in the third annual New York State Tool Believe Bowl on October 12. The Believe Bowl benefits the Thea Bowman House and the Believe 271 Foundation, which provides support for local fire fighters battling cancer and other life-threatening occupational illnesses.

Mitchell Marlow '20

Mitchell Marlow ’20 recently broke the men’s cross-country school record in the 8K with a time of 25:27.

360 Proof Lighthouse Award

Utica College was one of four recipients of the NCAA 360 Proof Lighthouse Award. The award was established in spring 2019 to recognize outstanding high-risk alcohol use prevention practices and contributions to the field of prevention. Utica College will be recognized at the Alcohol, Other Drug, and Campus Violence Prevention Conference: A NASPA Strategies Conference and the NCAA Convention. Award winners will also be featured on a 360 Proof Learning Collaborative webinar.