BUFFALO, N.Y. – Saints athletics preview for the week of November 10–16.
Women's Volleyball vs. Roberts Wesleyan University (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.)
D'Youville women's volleyball enters the week riding high after a 2–0 weekend featuring conference wins over Mercy (3–2) and STAC (3–0). The Saints will look to close out the regular season strong when they host Roberts Wesleyan University in the Saints Center on Wednesday. The match carries major postseason implications, as Roberts (4–6 in ECC) sits fourth and D'Youville (4–7 in ECC) fifth in the conference standings, with the top four teams earning a spot in the East Coast Conference Championships. The Saints hold a three-game win streak against Roberts, including a 3–1 victory in Rochester earlier this season.
Women's Wrestling at Gannon University (Thursday, 7:00 p.m.)
D'Youville women's wrestling continues its season Thursday with a road dual in Erie, Pa. against Gannon University. The Saints opened their campaign with a 1–2 outing at the Adrian Duals, highlighted by a win over ranked Tiffin University. D'Youville is 0–2 all-time and will look to secure its first win in program history against Gannon.
Men's Basketball vs. Goldey-Beacom College (Friday, 5:00 p.m.)
D'Youville men's basketball opens its season Friday with a neutral-site contest against Goldey-Beacom College in Washington, D.C. as part of the ECC/CACC Tip-Off Challenge. The Saints head into opening weekend after an 86-68 victory over Fredonia in their lone exhibition game. Friday's meeting marks the first of two games in D.C. for D'Youville, which won the only previous matchup between the programs last season, 94-65.
Men's Basketball vs. Wilmington University (Saturday, 1:00 p.m.)
The Saints remain in D.C. for a Saturday matchup with Wilmington University, completing a back-to-back to start the season. D'Youville will be searching for its first win in program history over Wilmington after dropping the first meeting between the two teams last season. This marks the second game of the year for the Saints and closes out their weekend of competition in the ECC/CACC Tip-Off Challenge.
Women's Basketball vs. Assumption University (Saturday, 2:00 p.m.)
D'Youville women's basketball opens its season at the STAC Tip-Off Tournament in Sparkill, N.Y., facing Assumption University in its first game of the weekend. The Saints enter a new campaign eager to set the tone early against strong non-conference competition in a tournament setting. Saturday's matchup provides an early benchmark as D'Youville looks to build momentum to start the season.
Women's Basketball vs. American International College (Sunday, 12:00 p.m.)
The Saints wrap up tournament play on Sunday against American International College. The contest marks D'Youville's final game of the STAC Tip-Off Tournament and the second game of the season for the Saints. With two games in as many days, the weekend offers an early test of depth and resilience for the Saints as they begin the 2025–26 slate.
