Sports
ÍøÆØÃÅ Names Mark Carney as 24th Head Football Coach
ÍøÆØÃÅ Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today that Mark Carney has been named the 24th head football coach of the Golden Flashes, removing the interim tag he has held since April 2025.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Rallies Past Bowling Green in Thrilling Comeback
ÍøÆØÃÅ erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Dominates UMass in Homecoming Victory
ÍøÆØÃÅ delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and ÍøÆØÃÅ alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at ÍøÆØÃÅ's Schoonover Stadium.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Golf Alumni Unite for Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Unveils Statue of Baseball Legend Thurman Munson
ÍøÆØÃÅ unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Welcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, ÍøÆØÃÅ punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Kickoff Return Magic Lifts ÍøÆØÃÅ Past Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted ÍøÆØÃÅ to a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked ÍøÆØÃÅ's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The ÍøÆØÃÅ Golden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
Antonio Gates Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
ÍøÆØÃÅ alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.