Athletics | SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam’s 19 intercollegiate athletic teams represent the maroon and gray for the Potsdam Bears.

Making us #PotsdamProud

To learn more about current teams, events, athletes, history, highlights, and live streaming video, visit the home of the Potsdam Bears:

www.potsdambears.com

As charter members of the Division III SUNYAC conference, the SUNY Potsdam Bears have a long history of competition. Our current intercollegiate teams include:

Basketball: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Cross Country: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Ice Hockey: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Lacrosse: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Soccer: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Softball: Women’s Team
Swimming & Diving: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Indoor Track: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Outdoor Track: Men’s & Women’s Teams
Volleyball: Men's & Women’s Teams

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*SUNY Potsdam has suspended its Fall 2020 athletics seasons and delayed the start of winter campaigns until January 1, 2021, following a decision from SUNYAC. Read the announcement here.

Sports Facilities

Explore the Maxcy Hall athletic complex facilities, including the ice arena, pool, turf field, softball field, Jerry Welsh Gymnasium, and fitness center.

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Shane T. Shaul Fitness Center

Over 8,000 square feet of space, housing state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment.

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Calendar of Events

Find out who the Potsdam Bears are up against next, and show off your pride at an upcoming game.

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Jeffrey Schulz '20

Jeffrey Schulz '20, who is majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry, keeps very busy balancing his academic life with a leadership role on the men’s soccer team. He has been on the SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll and President's list three times and was awarded Coaches' MVP and Players' Player of the Year. Join us for a look back at a day in the life of Schulz.

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Brooke Falsion ’19

Brooke Falsion ’19 is a record setter. During her time at SUNY Potsdam, she became the first All-American in the history of the SUNY Potsdam women’s soccer program. She was also the SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Year during her senior year, while setting several new SUNY Potsdam women’s soccer records, including being the all-time leading scorer with 46 career goals. Academically, she was just as impressive—recently graduating summa cum laude with a degree in exercise science.

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