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Our Division. Our Team. Our Day.
The Redhawks are proud to be competing at the NCAA DII level. Today, 2/22/2022, we celebrate the inaugural Division II Day!
On August 19, 2014 Roberts transitioned to NCAA DII. The College commemorated the official acceptance into NCAA DII athletics with fireworks, giveaways, a photo booth and more at an exhibition men’s soccer game. Fast forward to today and the Redhawks are still celebrating being the only DII school in the Greater Rochester Region.
DII student-athletes experience “Life in the Balance,” including comprehensive learning and academic development, high-level athletics competition and community engagement.
Why Redhawks Student-Athletes Enjoy Being DII.
- Athletics scholarships
- Academic and spiritual emphasis
- Community engagement and giving back
- Positive game environment supported by family, friends and fans
- National championship opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion
- Career Development
Redhawks Embrace the Philosophy that Great Athletes Volunteer in the Community:
- Roberts Wesleyan College Won the 2021 DII Award of Excellence
- The Redhawks Reach Out program gave back to the community by supporting the Pirate Toy Fund and Pearce Church Thanksgiving Food Drive, and by helping the class of 2025 move in.
What Makes Roberts Wesleyan College Unique Within DII
- Roberts athletics continues to drive forward the power of serving the community as a team.
- Roberts is committed to the whole student. Roberts’ faculty and staff are very caring and go above and beyond to help their students be successful in academics, their faith and in life.
Redhawks Spotlight:
- Four women’s soccer players earned all-conference honors in fall 2021
- Three men’s soccer players earned all-conference honors in fall 2021
- Dylan Ruiz ’22 (Exercise Science) was named an All-American for soccer in fall 2021
- Head women’s lacrosse coach Kristin Paolini was named the IWLCA East Region Coach of the Year in spring 2021
- Emily Tomei ’21 and Lindsey Brinkel ’22 were named IWLCA All-Americans in spring 2021
- 13 members of the outdoor track and field team were selected to the 2021 Division II USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-Region Team in spring 2021
- Three men’s lacrosse players earned all-conference honors in spring 2021
- Women’s lacrosse traveling to the Final 4 in spring of 2021
- Head cross country coach Andrew Dorr was named the East Coast Conference Coach of the Year in fall 2021
A Few Notable Alumni Athletes:
Pole Vaulter, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2013 Women's Pole Vault Champion – USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, holder of the indoor women's pole vault world record, American women's pole vault record, holder of 15 National Titles.
Jesus Paesch’12
Former professional soccer player
Malcom Shaw ’17
Canadian professional soccer player
Richard Goodard ’01
Canadian professional soccer player
Isaiah Lewis ’20
Current professional basketball player in Europe
Reggie Clark ’21
Current professional basketball player in Europe