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The Hammerin’ Hanks: From Father to Son

As Black History Month came to an end, Lary Aaron paid homage to his famous baseball playing father Hank Aaron, also known as “Hammerin’ Hank.” Henry “Hank” Aaron was born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. He finished his career as an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1976 having […]

Men’s Soccer Kicks Off!
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Men’s Soccer Kicks Off!

This article was written on September 20th, 2024 As of September 20, the SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Soccer team is making impressive strides this season, holding an overall record of 4-6-1. With four wins, six losses, and a tie against Five Towns College, the Panthers are demonstrating significant progress compared […]

O.W.’s Rising Star Kristen Gallagher
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O.W.’s Rising Star Kristen Gallagher

In her debut season, Kristen Gallagher has quickly made her presence known as a standout goalkeeper, making significant strides in the Skyline Conference and proving to be a crucial asset to her team’s defense. Born and raised in Farmingville, Long Island, Gallagher’s passion for soccer ignited at the young age […]

Gianna DiLillo Takes the Field
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Gianna DiLillo Takes the Field

Gianna DiLillo. Credit: OW Athletic Communications Gianna DiLillo pitches and plays the outfield for the Old Westbury Panthers. “This will be my third season here at Old Westbury,” she said. Off the field DiLillo is a Criminology major working towards her Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies..   Gianna DiLillo  has been […]

Spring Sports Recap
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Spring Sports Recap

Jamie Barrios at  bat  Credit: OW Athletic Communications  Men’s Baseball  The SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Baseball team has been up and down this season with a current record of 13-14 as of April 25. While a few of their games were canceled due to some bad weather, they pushed their […]

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OW Celebrates D3 Appreciation Week

SUNY Old Westbury fans celebrated our NCAA Division III Panther athletes during D3 Week at the beginning of April. The college has had a great year welcoming back their fans, players, and coaches to the newly renovated Clark Athletic Center.  OW Athletics posted a schedule of giveaways promoting spring sporting […]

Old Westbury Softball Dominates First Games of 2024 Against Brooklyn College
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Old Westbury Softball Dominates First Games of 2024 Against Brooklyn College

SUNY Old Westbury Softball is knocking it out of the park! The Panthers kicked off the season with their first doubleheader on March 12, 2024. The Panthers took on the Brooklyn Bulldogs, winning both games with final scores of 12-2 and 13-2. The Panthers started strong, with a grand total […]

Men’s Volleyball Begins with Ryan Pastuch
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Men’s Volleyball Begins with Ryan Pastuch

Ryan Pastuch, OW Men’s Volleyball Coach. Credit: OW Athletic Communications The Old Westbury Men’s Volleyball team has entered its first collegiate season in Skyline Conference play. Ryan Pastuch is Old Westbury’s first head coach for the Men’s Volleyball team.  Pastuch has been the head coach of the boys’ volleyball team […]

Old Westbury Softball: Hyped For 2024 
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Old Westbury Softball: Hyped For 2024 

The Panther’s first home game is against John Jay College on Friday, March 8 at the Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex. Coach Tom Pennino and the entire women’s softball team are very excited to get the spring season started. They are training hard to improve on last season’s record of 12 […]

Panthers Give Fans a Show on Senior Night
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Panthers Give Fans a Show on Senior Night

Seniors Emmanuel Lemba and Jordan Johnson-Rader were honored for their 4-year commitment to the Panthers’ basketball before the game on February 12 at the Clark Center. With parents and loved ones in attendance, it was a great night for Lemba and Johnson-Rader.  The Panthers made sure everyone had a night […]

SUNY Old Westbury Women’s Basketball Honors the Seniors
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SUNY Old Westbury Women’s Basketball Honors the Seniors

Women’s basketball seniors lined up with their posters. Credit: Aidan Bongiorno SUNY Old Westbury held its annual Senior Night for the Women Panthers basketball team on February 12 at the Clark Athletic Center. This was their final home game of the season against the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). […]