The Mustangs Making History in Fall 2025

The Stevenson University fall athletic programs are made history this year, with field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and women's volleyball all advancing to the MAC Commonwealth Championship. Women's soccer upset No. 2 York (Pa.) on the road to claim their seat in the MAC Commonwealth Championship. Despite falling to No. 1 Messiah in the Championship Match, this was the first time Stevenson earned a Championship appearance since 2015. The men's soccer squad secured their first MAC Commonwealth Championship appearance in program history. Despite offensive efforts, the Mustangs fell to No. 1 Messiah to claim the runner-up title. The field hockey team made history in the post-season, defeating Messiah for the first time in program history, while claiming the program's first MAC Commonwealth Championship Title. The team advanced on to host the NCAA First Round, another first accomplishment for the Mustangs.

Stevenson women's volleyball tallied another historical accomplishment, and defeated Eastern for the first time in program history at Eastern (St. Davids, Pa.) in the MAC Commonwealth Championship. The Mustangs moved on to make an appearance in NCAA Regionals at Johns Hopkins.

Winter Sports in Action

The Stevenson Mustangs winter varsity teams have opened the 2025–26 season with competitive energy and strong early performances across the board, showcasing depth, resilience, and momentum heading into the winter break. Men’s Ice Hockey sits near the top of the MAC Commonwealth standings with a 6-1-0 conference record and a 7-4-0 mark overall. The Mustangs have been one of the most productive offenses in the league, scoring 80 total goals while ranking among conference leaders in assists per game, points per game, shots on goal per game, shooting percentage, and power-play efficiency. Notable performances include a dominant 11-1 road victory over Misericordia and a critical 4-3 overtime win against Arcadia. Senior forward John Musella earned two MAC Player of the Week honors for his standout offensive efforts, while senior Blake Benson leads the conference in goals, goals per game, shots per game, and power-play goals. Between the pipes, senior Ford DeLoss has been solid, ranking sixth in the MAC in save percentage (.929) and fifth in total saves (210). Stevenson returns to action on Friday, January 9, with a MAC matchup at Neumann. Women’s Ice Hockey continues to search for its first win of the season. The Mustangs’ lone tie came against Hood on November 14 in a scoreless contest that extended through two overtime periods before a 1-0 shootout. Despite the results, individual performances have stood out, including Emma DeMann, who ranks second in the conference in faceoff wins with 155. Senior goaltender Maggie Sehnert reached a major milestone on December 6 at Wilkes, recording her 1,000th career save. Stevenson will look to turn the corner beginning Friday, January 9, when it hosts Neumann in conference action. Men’s Swimming has posted a strong 4-3 overall record and remains unbeaten in MAC competition at 2-0. The Mustangs opened the season with dominant wins over Hood (188-54) and Goucher (202-41) at the Hood Tri-Meet and capped the first half with a Senior Day victory over King’s (Pa.), 141-97. Brandon Cogdill earned MAC Swimmer of the Week honors after winning three events on Senior Day, including the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 medley relay. Record-breaking performances have also highlighted the season, as Brendan Lach shattered his own school record in the 1650 freestyle, while Justin Watts set a new program standard in the 200 backstroke. Stevenson returns to competition at Arcadia on Friday, January 9. Women’s Swimming has also enjoyed early success, carrying a 5-2 overall record into the break while remaining undefeated against MAC opponents at 2-0. The Mustangs swept the Hood Tri-Meet with decisive wins over Hood (207-36) and Goucher (199-42) and delivered another strong showing on Senior Day with victories over Wilkes (182-74) and King’s (Pa.) (210-27). Denise Martinez earned her first MAC Swimmer of the Week award after claiming three wins on Senior Day in the 200 medley relay, 100 backstroke, and 500 freestyle. Women’s Indoor Track & Field made an immediate impact in its lone meet before the break, winning multiple events at the Alvernia Rust Buster on December 6. Sarah Koredel opened the season with a victory in the 60-meter hurdles, while Kaitlyn Hess captured first in the triple jump and placed second in the long jump. Kailyah Heffner impressed in her collegiate debut, winning the 200 meters and qualifying for the MAC Indoor Championships. The Mustangs also secured a win in the 4x200 relay, rounding out a strong opening performance. Men’s Indoor Track & Field mirrored that success, recording six first-place finishes at the Rust Buster. Fabrice Saint-Hillien continued his standout form with a win in the 400 meters and anchored the first-place 4x400 relay alongside Frank McCann, Isaiah Hammond, and Alexander Reimert. McCann also took first in the 200 meters, while Zachary Moore earned a personal-best leap of 6.36 meters to win the long jump. Aidan Petraglia opened his collegiate career with victories in both the mile and 800 meters. Saint-Hillien’s performances earned him MAC Track Athlete of the Week honors. Women’s Basketball enters the winter break with a 3-5 overall record after navigating a challenging early schedule. Stevenson earned its first win at the Rebecca Martin Memorial Tip-Off Tournament with a 65-50 victory over Juniata and followed with a dominant 97-33 home-opening win against Trinity Washington. Another highlight came on December 3, when the Mustangs erupted for a 31-point third quarter in an 84-80 win over Salisbury. Sophomore Anaya Price ranks among the MAC Commonwealth’s top five scorers at 13.6 points per game and leads the conference in free-throw percentage (.889), while Tessa Boswell tops the league in three-point shooting percentage (.385). Stevenson opens the new year by hosting Arcadia on Saturday, January 3. Men’s Basketball has surged under first-year head coach Jack Bors, posting a 7-1 record entering the break. The Mustangs opened the season with a 75-69 win over Goucher and went on to capture their own tournament title with victories over Penn State Brandywine (78-59) and Hartwick (80-63). Defensively, Stevenson leads the conference in fewest points allowed per game (62.9) and rebounding margin (+8.8). Senior Kendall Seguignol earned MAC Commonwealth Player of the Week honors after a strong all-around performance in an overtime win at Eastern Mennonite, while Kyle Luddy ranks atop the conference in three-point shooting percentage (.600) and sits 15th in rebounding. The Mustangs will look to extend their undefeated home streak when they host Hood on Wednesday, January 14.

Maggie Sehnert, of women's ice hockey, has been a fighting force in goal for the Mustangs this season so far. Earlier in December, the senior goaltender made her 1,000th career-save.

Shae Bennett , of field hockey, has made program history as the first field hockey student-athlete in history to be named a NFHCA First Team All-American. Following this season, Bennett was also named First Team All-Region V, and First Team All-MAC Commonwealth.

John Musella, of men's ice hockey, has come out hot this season, leading the Mustangs in points, and is now slotted sixth in the nation for points so far this season. Musella has tallied seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points.

Alumni News

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