Coming off of a big win, the Colonels were looking to use that momentum heading into conference play. However, fate had a different story in mind. COVID-19 ended Wilkes’ season almost as quickly as it began, just four games in. “The season was just starting up when it was canceled, so it’s hard to get…

I’ve been playing basketball for the past fifteen years of my life. When I first stepped on the court competitively in second grade, I had no expectations of how the season would go. I figured it was going to be me and my friends playing basketball together, but there is an aspect beyond basketball. After…

In the final game of the 2019-2020 season, the Colonels fell to MAC Freedom playoff team FDU-Florham 94-78. It was the final game for senior guards Rob Pecorelli, Mark Mullins and Brady Wing would wear a Colonels uniform.  During the past four years, Mullins and Pecorelli have had a drastic impact on Wilkes basketball.  “Rob…

With a playoff spot on the line, and the chance to become the reigning team in Wilkes-Barre, the Colonels and crosstown rival Monarchs were able to set aside the rivalry and team up for a cause that is greater than themselves, and the game of basketball. On Friday, the women’s basketball teams of Wilkes and…

With the Mayor’s Cup on the schedule, the Colonels and crosstown rival King’s College had been anxiously awaiting their contest at McCarthy Stadium. Despite the rivalry, the opponents decided to team up to support the Beads of Courage Charity for the week prior to their coveted contest.  The Beads of Courage organization was founded to…

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Last Tuesday, the Colonels took part in a match that was about more than just volleyball. In Wilkes’ annual Pediatric Cancer Night, all the student-athletes for Wilkes and DeSales teamed up for the Go for the Gold Foundation to raise money and awareness about pediatric cancer. “A couple years ago, we began…

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — The Colonels used early goals in each half to propel them past FDU-Florham on one of the biggest weekends for Wilkes Athletics in 2019. This weekend was not just homecoming for Wilkes, but it was also the opening of the new multi-sport turf facility, Bruggeworth Field. The Colonels did not disappoint with…

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Wilkes defeated opponent FDU-Florham in a 3-0 sweep. Despite the ease that appears to come with a sweep, the Colonels made some major adjustments to secure the victory. In the first match of the game, Wilkes shook things up against their opponent, changing the starting lineup in hopes…

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — On Sept. 18, Wilkes defeated the Susquehanna University Riverhawks in a ruthless game where the Colonel defense was key to securing the 1-0 win.  In the first half of the Wednesday night showdown, the Riverhawks controlled possession of the ball. However, Susquehanna was only able to fire off seven shots due to…