https://athletics.houghton.edu/rss.aspxLatest news items for Houghton University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspxGeneral, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Baseball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Four Houghton University teams have earned NCCAA Winter / Spring Scholar Team awards following the spring 2026 season.]]>NCCAA Scholar TeamsFri, 12 Jun 2026 10:14:00 EST38633https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-97-highlanders-earn-empire-8-presidents-list-recognition-for-spring-2026.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-97-highlanders-earn-empire-8-presidents-list-recognition-for-spring-2026.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton athletics continued its tradition of academic excellence as 97 student-athletes were named to the Empire 8 President's List for the Spring 2026 semester.]]>2026 Spring E8 Pres ListThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:00 EST38632https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/3/mens-soccer-marr-selected-for-national-red-cross-leadership-program.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/3/mens-soccer-marr-selected-for-national-red-cross-leadership-program.aspxMen's Soccer

HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's soccer student-athlete Joshua Marr has been selected as one of just 16 students nationwide to participate in the 2026 Collegiate Leadership Program through the American Red Cross—a highly competitive initiative developed in partnership with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics.]]>Josh Marr NCCAA Red CrossWed, 3 Jun 2026 09:39:00 EST58631https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-houghton-named-2026-nccaa-kingchasing-institution-of-the-year.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-houghton-named-2026-nccaa-kingchasing-institution-of-the-year.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton University Athletics has been named the 2026 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) #KingChasing Institution of the Year, recognizing the department's continued commitment to integrating faith and purpose into the collegiate athletic experience.]]>2026 KingChasingTue, 2 Jun 2026 10:03:00 EST38630https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/27/baseball-tortorici-garners-more-post-season-accolades.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/27/baseball-tortorici-garners-more-post-season-accolades.aspxBaseball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton University senior catcher Christian Tortorici has been recognized among the top collegiate baseball players in the nation, earning NCCAA Second Team All-America honors and ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III Region III Third Team All-Region recognition following an outstanding 2026 season.]]>Tortorici HonorsWed, 27 May 2026 11:45:00 EST168629https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/22/mens-tennis-greco-named-head-coach-for-tennis-programs.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/22/mens-tennis-greco-named-head-coach-for-tennis-programs.aspxMen's Tennis, Women's Tennis

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton University Director of Athletics Matthew Webb has announced the appointment of Richard Greco Jr. as the next head coach of the Highlanders men's and women's tennis programs.]]>Richard Greco Tennis GraphicFri, 22 May 2026 07:22:00 EST238628https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/21/general-baseballs-nehemiah-wall-a-legacy-set-in-stone.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/21/general-baseballs-nehemiah-wall-a-legacy-set-in-stone.aspxGeneral, Baseball

Behind home plate at the Houghton University baseball field now stands more than a backstop. Built by players, coaches, alumni and supporters, the newly completed "Nehemiah Wall" has become a physical representation of the mission and identity of the Houghton baseball program.]]>Baseball Nehemiah WallThu, 21 May 2026 08:29:00 EST38627https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/19/track-and-field-outdoor-tracks-gets-three-regional-podium-finishes.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/19/track-and-field-outdoor-tracks-gets-three-regional-podium-finishes.aspxTrack and Field

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- The Houghton Highlanders produced several strong performances at the All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Championships hosted by Ursinus College on May 13-14, highlighted by multiple podium finishes against top NCAA Division III regional competition.]]>2026 Outdoor Track Regionals TeamTue, 19 May 2026 13:52:00 EST68626https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/13/baseball-represented-on-all-e8-honors-list.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/13/baseball-represented-on-all-e8-honors-list.aspxBaseball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Following another competitive season in the highly regarded Empire 8 Conference, the Houghton University baseball program earned multiple all-conference honors, highlighted by senior catcher Christian Tortorici being named First Team All-Empire 8 for the second consecutive season.]]>2026 Baseball All-E8Wed, 13 May 2026 11:50:00 EST168625https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/13/three-mens-tennis-teammates-earn-all-e8-honors.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/13/three-mens-tennis-teammates-earn-all-e8-honors.aspxMen's Tennis

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Houghton University men's tennis team was well represented in the 2026 Empire 8 Conference postseason awards, earning three all-conference selections and a spot on the Empire 8 Men's Tennis Tomorrow's Leaders Team.]]>2026 Men's Tennis All-E8Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:00 EST238624