STANDISH, Maine – Saint Joseph’s College Athletics is among the numerous institutions from around the nation promoting NCAA DIII Week, which runs April 6th through April 12th.
Fans are encouraged to interact with the NCAA Division III Twitter (@NCAADIII) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NCAADivisionIII) pages during the week. For each new Facebook “like” or Twitter follower, NCAA Division III will make a donation to Special Olympics.
Division III is the NCAA’s largest division, with 450 member institutions making up 40 percent of the NCAA’s total membership. Over 185,000 student-athletes compete as members of Division III athletic teams. On average, Division III institutions sponsor 18 sports.
Overall, 81% (356) of active Division III institutions are private. The NCAA DIII level features 43 conference across the nation.
Student-athletes do not receive athletic scholarships at the Division III level. NCAA Division III promotes athletic experience, academic accomplishment and leadership/community involvement as part of its founding principles.
Saint Joseph’s College is home to over 300 student-athletes competing in a total of 19 varsity sports.
A complete schedule of home events for the remainder of NCAA Division III Week is listed below.
Wednesday, April 8:
- Women’s Lacrosse vs. Rivier University, 7:30 PM (Deering)
Thursday, April 9:
- Softball vs. Rivier University, 3:00 PM (DH)
- Baseball vs. Bowdoin College, 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 11:
- Softball vs. Emmanuel College, 1:00 PM (DH)
- Men’s Lacrosse vs. Johnson & Wales University, 3:30 PM (Deering)
Sunday, April 12:
- Women’s Lacrosse vs. UMass.-Dartmouth, 10:00 AM (Deering)
- Baseball vs. Norwich University, 1:00 PM (DH)
ABOUT: NCAA Division III Week is a celebration of outstanding student-athletes. Division III Week is an opportunity for all individuals associated with a Division III institution or conference to recognize the powerful impact of athletics and student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: In Division III, we realize the classroom is the primary setting for preparing student-athletes. However, Division III also understands academics are more than just GPAs, test scores and majors; it is a comprehensive learning experience that develops successful leaders and professionals.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Passion and sportsmanship are attributes of the “athlete” in the Division III “student-athlete” paradigm. The “athlete” plays for the love of the game, strives for excellence in all facets of life and perseveres through adversity. So, during Division III Week, celebrate the athletic component of our identity – a true homage to the symbiotic relationship of athletics and higher education.
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Citizenship and responsibility are Division III attributes. Student-athletes “giving back” adds to the comprehensive learning component of Division III Week, while providing a venue for passion and service.
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Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic liberal arts college, providing a supportive, personalized and career-focused education for more than 100 years. From its 474-acre campus on the shores of Sebago Lake, the College offers more than 40 undergraduate programs to a population of approximately 1,000 students. Saint Joseph's College Online provides certificates, undergraduate and advanced degrees for working adults through an online learning program. For more, visit www.sjcme.edu.