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April Athletics Roundup: Panthers Shine Across the Board in Clutch Performances

Whether competing indoors or out, our Panthers consistently rise to the occasion. This month was no exception, as their dedication and talent were on full display once again.

Editor’s Note: Captions are based on AU Athletics reports.


On April 19, Adelphi leaned on a stellar start from sophomore Dawson Montesa (pictured) to take Game 1 of a doubleheader against New Haven. Montesa turned in a dominant outing, pitching 8.1 strong innings and allowing just two earned runs on five hits. He struck out 11 and issued only one walk over 115 pitches, helping secure the Panthers’ 11–3 victory. A six-run third inning, capped by sophomore Bryan McCleary’s three-run blast, gave the Panthers a comfortable lead. They tacked on additional runs in the fourth and eighth to secure the win. Photo by Adelphi Athletics
On April 19, Adelphi leaned on a stellar start from sophomore Dawson Montesa (pictured) to take Game 1 of a doubleheader against New Haven. Montesa turned in a dominant outing, pitching 8.1 strong innings and allowing just two earned runs on five hits. He struck out 11 and issued only one walk over 115 pitches, helping secure the Panthers’ 11–3 victory. A six-run third inning, capped by sophomore Bryan McCleary’s three-run blast, gave the Panthers a comfortable lead. They tacked on additional runs in the fourth and eighth to secure the win. Photo by Adelphi Athletics

Behind two dominant pitching performances, Adelphi softball swept Southern Connecticut State in two shutouts on April 18, winning 2-0 and 1-0. In Game 1, sophomore Lily Kenney allowed just three hits and struck out five in a complete-game shutout. Offensively, redshirt senior Courtney Wengryn and graduate student Julianna Sanzone teamed up for an early RBI, while Tori Parente added another run with a double. Game 2 was a pitching duel, with junior Jenna Plue (pictured) striking out a season-high 10 and allowing only three hits over nine shutout innings. In extras, Sanzone delivered the walk-off single. Photo by Adelphi Athletics
Behind two dominant pitching performances, Adelphi softball swept Southern Connecticut State in two shutouts on April 18, winning 2-0 and 1-0. In Game 1, sophomore Lily Kenney allowed just three hits and struck out five in a complete-game shutout. Offensively, redshirt senior Courtney Wengryn and graduate student Julianna Sanzone teamed up for an early RBI, while Tori Parente added another run with a double. Game 2 was a pitching duel, with junior Jenna Plue (pictured) striking out a season-high 10 and allowing only three hits over nine shutout innings. In extras, Sanzone delivered the walk-off single. Photo by Adelphi Athletics


After two straight team wins, Adelphi men’s golf earned weekly honors from the Northeast-10, with junior Francis Lanuza (pictured) named Player of the Week and freshman Mitchell Archer taking Rookie of the Week. Lanuza dominated the Saint Anselm Florida Invitational, firing an even-par 72 in round one and a career-best-tying 67 in round two to claim the individual title at five-under. His stellar second round included an eagle on the back nine. Archer finished tied for second at two-under after rounds of 68 and 74. He followed that with a sixth-place finish at the Charger Challenge. Photo by James Stankiewicz
After two straight team wins, Adelphi men’s golf earned weekly honors from the Northeast-10, with junior Francis Lanuza (pictured) named Player of the Week and freshman Mitchell Archer taking Rookie of the Week. Lanuza dominated the Saint Anselm Florida Invitational, firing an even-par 72 in round one and a career-best-tying 67 in round two to claim the individual title at five-under. His stellar second round included an eagle on the back nine. Archer finished tied for second at two-under after rounds of 68 and 74. He followed that with a sixth-place finish at the Charger Challenge. Photo by James Stankiewicz

Sophomore Ashley Kolomechuk (pictured) was named NE10 Player of the Week after leading Adelphi women’s lacrosse to a pair of wins over Assumption and Southern New Hampshire. She totaled 15 points across the two games, posting four goals and two assists in an 18-6 win over Assumption, then followed with a season-high nine points — five goals and four assists — in a 17-16 victory over SNHU. Kolomechuk now ranks top five in the NE10 with 65 points and leads the Panthers in both goals (45) and points. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media
Sophomore Ashley Kolomechuk (pictured) was named NE10 Player of the Week after leading Adelphi women’s lacrosse to a pair of wins over Assumption and Southern New Hampshire. She totaled 15 points across the two games, posting four goals and two assists in an 18-6 win over Assumption, then followed with a season-high nine points — five goals and four assists — in a 17-16 victory over SNHU. Kolomechuk now ranks top five in the NE10 with 65 points and leads the Panthers in both goals (45) and points. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media



Sophomore Ryan Kakimseit (pictured) was named the NE10 Sport Excellence Award winner for men’s swimming, recognizing his elite performance both in the pool and in the classroom. Kakimseit, a marketing major with a 3.8-plus GPA, swept all of his races at the 2025 NE10 Championship. He adds this honor to his NE10 Swimmer of the Meet and second Swimmer of the Year recognition. He becomes just the second men’s swimmer in Adelphi history to earn the award, which highlights both academic and athletic excellence. Photo by Brian Foley
Sophomore Ryan Kakimseit (pictured) was named the NE10 Sport Excellence Award winner for men’s swimming, recognizing his elite performance both in the pool and in the classroom. Kakimseit, a marketing major with a 3.8-plus GPA, swept all of his races at the 2025 NE10 Championship. He adds this honor to his NE10 Swimmer of the Meet and second Swimmer of the Year recognition. He becomes just the second men’s swimmer in Adelphi history to earn the award, which highlights both academic and athletic excellence. Photo by Brian Foley





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