Basketball

The Madness is beginning: NCAA gears up for the big dance

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 8, 2017

March 8, 2017

CURTIS HENRY Sports Editor When Northwestern topped Michigan last week in their penultimate game of the regular season, it was not an elimination game. That said, the miraculous buzzer-beater that the Wildcats made following an impossible full-court pass with two seconds on the game clock certainly felt like the......

Sports

Women’s basketball clinches playoff berth once more

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 22, 2017

February 22, 2017

QUINTIN JAMES Staff Writer The Fredonia women’s basketball team had one more game on the schedule this week before it started the playoffs, and the mood in the locker room was very upbeat. Before their season finale against Buffalo State, head coach Linda MacDonald said her team is taking......

Sports

Men’s basketball split final two home games

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 15, 2017

February 15, 2017

QUINTIN JAMES Staff Writer Coming off a weekend in which they split two important road conference games, the Fredonia men’s basketball came home to play their final two home games of the season. Fredonia needed to win and have some help from other SUNYAC teams to keep up in the......

Sports

The art of playing like a girl: Fredonia celebrates National Girl and Women in Sports Day

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 1, 2017

February 1, 2017

AVRIL KING Social Media Asst. For the seventh year in a row, Fredonia State Athletics recognized female athletes for their determination and commitment to sports. This past Saturday, Jan. 28, Fredonia hosted several sporting events to mark the athletic achievements of women worldwide. National Girls and Women in Sports Day......

Sports

Women’s basketball gets back on track

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 1, 2017

February 1, 2017

[metaslider id=8049] COLIN HART Special to The Leader The women’s basketball team began this season on absolute fire, boasting an 11-1 record at one point. A recent slump, however, saw the Blue Devils drop four out of five games. But after Saturday night’s blowout victory over rival Buffalo State in......

Sports

November Athlete of the Month: Alexis Cheatham

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 8, 2016

December 8, 2016

JORDAN PATTERSON News Editor Even though senior accounting major Alexis Cheatham just crossed the 1,000 point milestone and was named SUNYAC player of week, she’s focused on a different achievement. “I was happy about it,” Cheatham said. “ I care more about winning though, so as long as we’re winning.”......

Sports

Men’s basketball struggles to maintain leads, win 1 of 3 games

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 8, 2016

December 8, 2016

[metaslider id=7955] QUINTIN JAMES Staff Writer Coming off a win in their last game, the Fredonia men’s basketball team looked to rebound and find their rhythm against Medaille college before starting a two-game home stand to kick off conference play. Medaille presented the Blue Devils an opportunity to gain momentum......

Sports

Women’s basketball prepares for successful season

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 16, 2016

November 16, 2016

QUINTIN JAMES Staff Writer A new year means a new season of Fredonia women’s basketball, and this year, there is a different vibe around this time. Coming off a season where they went 19-8 and won their first home playoff game in school history, Fredonia looks to build on......

Sports

Men’s basketball seeks solid 2016-17 campaign

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 9, 2016

November 9, 2016

CURTIS HENRY Sports Editor The men’s basketball team showed life in 2015-16 after an abysmal 2014-15 season in which the team posted a record of 2-22. Last season’s team finished with a less-than-stellar record of 7-17, but the team was left with a lot of positives to start this......

Opinion

From the Desk Of Kevin Gleason, Business Manager

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 9, 2016August 16, 2019

November 9, 2016August 16, 2019

From the Desk Of Kevin Gleason, Business Manager Sherman, New York. This is the place that I will always call home. This is the little farm town where everyone would attend the basketball game on a Friday night. This is the small town that allowed me to express myself by......

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The Madness is beginning: NCAA gears up for the big dance

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Men’s basketball split final two home games

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Women’s basketball gets back on track

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Men’s basketball struggles to maintain leads, win 1 of 3 games

Women’s basketball prepares for successful season

Men’s basketball seeks solid 2016-17 campaign

From the Desk Of Kevin Gleason, Business Manager