Daemen University Athletics

Daemen competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between academics and athletics. The Wildcats field 12 varsity sports with 233 total athletes, meaning about 13% of the 1,761 students participate in varsity athletics. The university awarded $1.65 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. Daemen plays in the East Coast Conference, competing against schools primarily from New York and Pennsylvania. The program emphasizes both competitive excellence and academic achievement, typical of Division II schools that recruit regionally rather than nationally. With women making up 74% of the student body, the athletic programs reflect this demographic balance. The Wildcats have built a solid regional reputation, particularly in sports that align with the university's health sciences strengths.