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August 7, 2017

Kevin Roginson — Kevin Roginson became the first men’s cross country runner to win a meet at the Division II level after crossing the finish line first at the Harry F. Anderson Invitational.

Hayle Scanlan — Senior women’s tennis player Hayle Scanlan finished her career as the program’s all-time leader in singles wins (47) and doubles wins (46).

John LeMar — Senior men’s tennis player John LeMar graduated as the program’s all-time leader in doubles wins with 33.

Mackenzie Donahue — Senior standout Mackenzie Donahue qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field National Championship meet in Birmingham, Ala., finishing 13th in the country in the 5,000-meter run.

Xavier Long and Sarah Saba — (L–R) Xavier Long and Sarah Saba were among the student-athletes who visited local elementary schools throughout the year for the “Reading Wildcats” program.

Women's Volleyball Team — The Daemen women’s volleyball team had a historic season, capturing the East Coast Conference regular season championship, finishing as the ECC Tournament runners-up, earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid, and finishing as runners-up in the NCAA East Regional Tournament.

Daemen President Gary A. Olson — Daemen President Gary A. Olson was elected vice chair of the NCAA Division II Presidents Council.

Zach Laird — Track and field standout Zach Laird was named the team’s MVP after setting a new team record in the javelin on multiple occasions while also earning all-conference honors.

Mary Wilson — Daemen student-athletes, pictured here with Mary Wilson, widow of former Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., volunteered at the WNY Girls in Sport Service Day.

Mike MacDonald — Head men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald earned the 300th victory of his 20-year coaching career, while leading Daemen to its second-straight East Coast Conference Tournament berth.

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