2018 News

  • Cool Schools Polar Plunge Raises $33,000 for Special Olympics
    February 18, 2019
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Catholic University head football coach Mike Gutelius was among 120 people, mostly Catholic student-athletes, who participated in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics DC. This year's plunge drew 300 pledges and raised $33,464.
  • Athletics Receives NADIIIAA Community Service Award
    January 28, 2019
    ORLANDO, Fla. - On Saturday, the Catholic University athletics department was honored for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as the winner of the National Association of Division III Administrators (NADIIIAA) Community Service Award for On-Going Project category.
  • Catholic Athletics Participates in MLK Day of Service
    January 22, 2019
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University's 25 varsity teams joined the University community Monday and participated in this year’s MLK Day of Service, an annual event in which students honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by doing acts of service for community partners. 
  • Under Armour to be Official Outfitter of Catholic Athletics
    January 17, 2019
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Catholic University Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean Sullivan announced Thursday that the athletics department has entered into a five-year partnership agreement with Under Armour through BSN SPORTS.
  • LeGrand Carries Cardinals Past Maine Maritime on Senior Day
    November 10, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University football sophomore Chance LeGrand scored on a 13-yard run with 1:20 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Cardinal defense forced three incomplete passes on the Maine Maritime's final three plays of the game en route to a 20-14 victory Saturday at Cardinal Stadium on Senior Day.
  • Eight Cardinals Named to Academic All-Conference Team
    November 08, 2018
    WESTWOOD, Mass. - The Catholic University football team had eight players named to the 2018 New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Football Academic All-Conference Team on Thursday, including seniors Michael Alberto and Matthew Vilas were each chosen for the second-straight year.
  • Vidal, Walsh Awarded Bottoni, McManes Awards on Saturday
    November 06, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - During halftime of Saturday's game against Merchant Marine, the Catholic University football team presented two of its most prestigious honors, the Anthony J. Bottoni Award and the Ronnie McManes Award, to Pat Vidal '18 and Robbie Walsh '18.
  • Hecht Headlines Performance Against Merchant Marine
    November 03, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University football freshman Johnny Hecht hauled in five receptions for 120 yards, both career highs, while scoring on an 86-yard touchdown from sophomore Nick Gonzalez as the Cardinals dropped a NEWMAC contest to Merchant Marine Saturday at Cardinal Stadium, 44-10.
  • Cardinals Fall in NEWMAC Game at Norwich in Heavy Snow
    October 27, 2018
    NORTHFIELD, Vt. - In a game characterized by steady snow fall and a field covered by two inches of snow, Norwich posted a 31-0 victory over the Catholic University football team in a NEWMAC contest at Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium Saturday.
  • Second Quarter Carries Pride Past Football on Cardinal Weekend
    October 20, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Springfield scored 17-straight points to erase a first quarter deficit, cashing in on four of its first five drives as the Pride posted a 23-11 victory over the Catholic University football team Saturday at Cardinal Stadium on Cardinal Weekend.
  • Cardinals Dedicate Day of Service to Mother Teresa
    October 09, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University student-athletes took advantage of the opportunity to give back to the local community by participating in the annual Mother Teresa Day of Service on Sunday, September 16.
  • Cardinals Fall on the Road at WPI in NEWMAC Matchup
    October 06, 2018
    WORCESTER, Mass. - Catholic University football freshman Bryan Melara posted 88 yards of total offense, including a career-high 72 yards rushing, but WPI scored just 3:52 into the game and never trailed en route to a 24-0 victory Saturday in a NEWMAC contest at Alumni Stadium.
  • LeGrand, Webster Lead Cardinals on Family Weekend
    September 29, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University football sophomore Chance LeGrand totaled 163 all-purpose yards while sophomore Brendan Webster had 12 tackles, one for loss, a forced fumble and one interception as the Cardinals fell to Coast Guard in a NEWMAC contest Saturday at Cardinal Stadium, 20-9, on Family Weekend.
  • Cardinals Build Early Lead, MIT Rallies in NEWMAC Opener
    September 22, 2018
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Highlighted by three passing touchdowns by sophomore Brady Berger, including two to sophomore Trey Carson, the Catholic University football team took a 14-point second quarter lead, but MIT scored 24 unanswered points en route to a 34-24 victory Saturday at Steinbrenner Stadium.
  • Cardinals Fall at Randolph-Macon in Shortened Week
    September 12, 2018
    ASHLAND, Va. - Catholic University football sophomore Brady Berger posted 153 yards of total offense and accounted for the Cardinals' only score as they dropped a nonconference contest at Randolph-Macon on Wednesday night at Day Field, 41-6.
  • Hurricane Florence Moves Football Game to Wednesday
    September 11, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Due the potential impacts of Hurricane Florence on the east coast and Mid-Atlantic region, the football game between Catholic University and Randolph-Macon at Day Field has been moved from Saturday afternoon to Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
  • Carson Surpasses 100 Yards Receiving in Loss at Utica
    September 08, 2018
    UTICA, N.Y. - Catholic University football sophomore Trey Carson hauled in 10 receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns, all career highs, but the Cardinals could not overcome a 28-point halftime deficit as they dropped a nonconference contest to Utica on Saturday at Gaetano Stadium, 45-21.
  • Berger Has Career Day in Season Opening Loss to McDaniel
    September 01, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catholic University football sophomore Brady Berger completed 27-of-45 pass attempts, both career highs, for 226 yards and two touchdowns as the Cardinals opened the 2018 season with a 27-12 nonconference loss against McDaniel Saturday at Cardinal Stadium.
  • Football Picked Fifth in NEWMAC Preseason Coaches Poll
    August 27, 2018
    WESTWOOD, Mass. - After finishing last season with a 5-5 record, including a mark of 3-4 in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), the Catholic University football team was picked to finish fifth in the 2018 NEWMAC Preseason Coaches Poll released on Monday.
  • Football Officially Begins 2018 Season With First Practice
    August 10, 2018
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Catholic University 2018 football season, the second under head coach Mike Gutelius, official got underway on Friday, August 10 with the first practice under the lights inside Cardinal Stadium.
  • Gutelius Announces 2018 Captains
    July 25, 2018
    The Catholic University of America’s head football coach Mike Gutelius has selected his captains for the upcoming 2018 season.