West Chester Golden Rams

(Ben Francisco of the Phillies hits a three-run home run off Jaime Garcia of the St. Louis Cardinals during game three of the National League Division Series on October 4, 2011. Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/ Getty Images)

Phillies Acquire Philadelphia Native Frank Gailey for Ben Francisco

Outfielder Ben Francisco was sent north of the border, and in exchange the Phillies have acquired minor league lefthander Frank Gailey.

2011/12/12

(Coach Amy Cohen is flanked by Brynn Adams, left, and Nicole Fiorilla at Sunday's press conference. Photo provided by WCU)

West Chester Field Hockey Savoring National Championship

It’s the fourth NCAA team title (for any sport) in West Chester athletics history.

2011/11/14

(West Chester coach Bill Zwaan. File photo provided by WCU)

Football: West Chester Set To Wrap Up Season vs. IUP

After hammering Millersville on the road last week, 49-13, West Chester University (5-5) will wrap up the season on Saturday as they host Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

2011/11/09

(West Chester head coach Bill Zwaan. Photo provided by WCU)

Football: West Chester At Millersville, Aiming for .500

After getting shut out last week by Kutztown, 24-0, Bill Zwaan’s Golden Rams will play their final road game of the 2011 season on Saturday.

2011/11/03

(West Chester head coach Bill Zwaan. Photo provided by West Chester Univ.)

Football: Zwaan’s West Chester Hosting Kutztown on Saturday

The Golden Rams blew a 35-0 lead to lose to Bloomsburg, 55-42. West Chester head coach Bill Zwaan says it is critical they don’t let the loss linger.

2011/10/26

(Head coach Bill Zwaan with members of the West Chester Golden Rams. File photo)

West Chester Hosts #2 Bloomsburg for Homecoming

The Golden Rams held off a gutty Cheyney University squad last weekend, 23-7, but the competition gets much stiffer Saturday as the Huskies bring a 7-0 record to town.

2011/10/19

College Football: West Chester’s Shawn Leo Splitting the Uprights in 2011

Leo is just six field goals short of the school career record in his 1½ years on campus.

2011/10/18

(West Chester head coach Bill Zwann talks to his offensive unit. File photo)

College Football: West Chester, Cheyney Battle on Saturday

It will be a neighborhood battle on Saturday as Cheyney hosts West Chester University in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference match-up.

2011/10/12

(West Chester head coach Bill Zwaan, in file photo. Credit: West Chester Univ.)

College Football: West Chester Heads to C.W. Post

With two straight wins under their belt, the West Chester Golden Rams under Bill Zwaan will take to the road on Saturday to visit CW Post.

2011/09/28

(File photo provided. Credit: West Chester University Athletics)

College Football: West Chester Looking For Second Straight Win

The West Chester Golden Rams will look to even their record at 2-2 as they host 1-2 East Stroudsburg in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference match-up, Saturday.

2011/09/22

(Golden Rams head coach Bill Zwaan has a sideline conference with his offense. File photo provided)

College Football: West Chester Set For Home Opener vs. Slippery Rock

The Golden Rams (0-2) opened the season with a heartbreaking loss at New Haven, followed by another loss at Delaware.

2011/09/14

(Shawn Leo set a school record by kicking four field goals in a game, but West Chester lost to New Haven in OT. Credit: West Chester Athletics)

College Football: Delaware and West Chester Head To Annual Match-Up

West Chester lost an season-opening heartbreaker, falling in overtime on the road to New Haven, 35-32.

2011/09/09

West Chester’s Dan DePalma Turning Heads in Jets Camp

For the Jets, one of their tough decisions is for a final wide receiver spot, and a local college star is working hard to be the beneficiary of that decision.

2011/08/31

College Football Preview: Golden Rams Looking to Rebound From Rough 2010

Their 4-7 record in 2010 represented the first time the Golden Rams finished under .500 since 2002. It was also the first losing season in Bill Zwaan’s 14 years as a collegiate head coach.

2011/08/30