Sean Kennedy

Long Island, Winston-Salem

Sports Editor at Old Gold & Black

Sports Editor & Journalist for @wfuogb and @wfuogbsports || WFU '25

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BREAKING: Mekhi Mason chooses Wake Forest MBB

1 week ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

After the loss of guards Hunter Sallis and Cameron Hildreth to graduation, Head Coach Steve Forbes hit the transfer portal to find a new featured player for his backcourt — and earned the commitment of Washington transfer guard Mekhi Mason on Wednesday afternoon. Mason was ranked the 146th best transfer portal player, according to 247Sports rankings, and has both Power-Five experience and an accredited resume to match.
Ron Wellman inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

A legendary career at Wake Forest will be recognized on the national stage as former Athletic Director Ron Wellman is set to be inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame. “Having the opportunity to work in college athletics my entire career was my ultimate dream,” Wellman said via a statement.
BREAKING: Men’s Basketball lands transfer wing in Myles Colvin

2 weeks ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

According to reports, Wake Forest Men’s Basketball has earned the commitment of Purdue transfer wing Myles Colvin. Colvin spent the past two seasons at Purdue, where the wing averaged 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game across two seasons and 67 games with the Boilermakers. Colvin opted to don a new shade of ‘old’ gold and black, spurning interest from the likes of Xavier, Butler, and Dayton.
BREAKING: Men’s Basketball lands Cooper Schweiger in transfer portal

3 weeks ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Reports say Wake Forest Men’s Basketball landed the commitment of Valparaiso Beacons transfer forward Cooper Schweiger. The 6’9”, 210-pound forward from Overland Park, Kansas, was heavily recruited by Head Coach Steve Forbes and his staff after averaging 15.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game at Valpo this past season. The Demon Deacons beat out the likes of Kansas, Clemson, Michigan, and Northwestern for his commitment.
Baseball splits weekend against Maryland, Princeton

3 weeks ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Wake Forest Baseball (10-3, 0-0) experienced a rollercoaster weekend for the first time this season, as the Demon Deacons lost heartbreakers and experienced domination all across the four-game series against the Maryland Terrapins and Princeton Tigers. Head Coach Tom Walter’s squad came into the weekend with no losses on their home turf at David F. Couch Ballpark all year, having swept their two series against Maryland/LIU and St. John’s beforehand. Friday vs.
Men’s Basketball Declines NIT Bid, Three Players Depart Program

3 weeks ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Wake Forest Men’s Basketball has opted to end their 2024-25 campaign, despite earning an invite to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). “This year, it is appropriate to conclude the season, celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors… and begin preparing for the 2025-26 season,” said Wake Forest Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie via press statement.
No. 1 Men’s Tennis sweeps weekend, remains undefeated

1 month ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Top-ranked Wake Forest Men’s Tennis (19-0, 2-0 ACC) is on a roll, entering conference play and defeating two ranked opponents over the weekend, including the No. 9 Stanford Cardinal and No. 26 California Golden Bears. The Demon Deacons continued on their historic start to the season. After winning the ITA National Team Indoor Championship in February, Head Coach Tony Bresky’s squad came back to Winston-Salem and continued on their best start to a season yet.
Penn State men’s gymnastics welcomes defending National Champion Stanford to Rec Hall

1 month ago | psucollegian.com | Sean Kennedy

After nearly a three-week break from traditional meets, the Nittany Lions return to Rec Hall to compete against Stanford. During the blue and white’s time away, Matt Underhill secured bronze at the Winter Cup after boasting a total score of 27.000 on rings through the two-day event. The gymnast who took gold in rings at the Winter Cup was former Stanford Cardinal and Olympic gymnast, Riley Loos.
Men’s Tennis wins National Team Indoor Championship

1 month ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Wake Forest has yet another trophy in its case — this time, Men’s Tennis won their first ITA Men’s National Team Indoor Championship since 2017. Wake Forest’s long streak of winning the doubles point continued, as the deciding court came down to Franco Capalbo/Ioannis Xilas against the Horned Frogs’ Duncan Chan/Albert Pedrico Kravtsov. The Demon Deacon pair came up clutch late in the set, breaking serve and winning the final game to clinch the doubles point.
Baseball sweeps opening weekend against LIU, Marist

2 months ago | wfuogb.com | Sean Kennedy

Wake Forest Baseball is off to a hot start, sweeping their first weekend of the season in style with wins against the Long Island University Sharks and Marist Red Foxes. Star shortstop Marek Houston not only lived up to preseason expectations but exceeded them, earning ACC Player of the Week honors for his performance over the three-day, four-game weekend. Houston now leads the conference in six batting categories, including hits (10), home runs (3), and RBIs (13).