Utica University Athletics

WPNR Athletics Interviews

These interviews are all conducted by members of the Utica University radio station WPNR-FM. Click on the links below to view a variety of interviews with all different members of the Pioneer athletics department. 

You can also visit this link here in order to view WPNR's full library of podcasts, shows, and segments.
 

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WINTER SEASON 2024

Madison Novotny (Senior Captain - Women's Hockey) 11/9/24

Interviewer: Eric Corey

Link: Madison Novotny Interview with Eric Corey

WPNR-FM Sports Broadcaster Eric Corey speaks with Utica University Women's Ice Hockey Defender Madison Novotny. Madison is a Physical Therapy Graduate Student from Wesley Chapel, Florida.

 

FALL SEASON 2024


Rylee Lamphere (Women's Soccer) 11/9/24

Interviewer: Mike Malzahn

Link: Rylee Lamphere Interview with Mike Malzahn

WPNR-FM Sports Broadcaster Mike Malzahn speaks with Rylee Lamphere, Junior from Little Falls NY. Rylee is a dual Physical Therapy and Accounting Major midfielder for the Utica University women's soccer team.


Mackenzie Mix (Senior Captain - Field Hockey) 10/16/24

Interviewer: Riley Calhoun

Link: Mackenzie Mix Interview with Riley Calhoun

Mackenzie Mix, senior midfielder for the Utica University field hockey team talks with WPNR's Riley Calhoun.



Blaise Faggiano (Head Coach - Football) 9/21/24

Interviewer: Jeremy Horowitz

Link: Blaise Faggiano Interview with Jeremy Horowitz

WPNR-FM Lead Sports Announcer Jeremy Horowitz interviews Utica University Football Coach Blaise Faggiano leading up to the Pioneers home contest with visiting Lycoming College of the Landmark Conference. Both teams enter the game at a record of 1-1 on the season. The game also happens to be sponsored by the First Source Federal Credit Union with two causes: Teacher Appreciation Game and the Coach to Cure MD Game.
 
 


Izzy Maldonado (Wide Receiver - Football) 9/5/24

Interviewer: James Brown

Link: Izzy Maldonado Interview with James Brown

Utica University Senior Wide Receiver Izzy Maldonado speaks with WPNR-FM Senior Sports Broadcaster James Brown before the opening game of the Utica University Pioneers football 2024 season. This game also happens to be the annual Believe Bowl, a game supporting the Believe 271 Foundation. This Utica-area non-profit aims at supporting local firefighters and their families in their fight against cancer as well as offer educational programs. You can visit this organization here: www.believe271.com/
 
 
 

Blaise Faggiano (Head Coach - Football) 9/5/24

Interviewer: James Brown

Link: Blaise Faggiano Interview With James Brown

Utica University Football Head Coach Blaise Faggiano speaks with WPNR-FM Senior Sports Broadcaster James Brown before the opening game of the Utica University Pioneers football 2024 season. This game also happens to be the annual Believe Bowl, a game supporting the Believe 271 Foundation. This Utica-area non-profit aims at supporting local firefighters and their families in their fight against cancer as well as offer educational programs. You can visit this organization here: www.believe271.com/

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2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Luke Bourgeault (Senior - Men’s Basketball) February 2024

Interviewer: Matt Alicea

 Link: Luke Bourgeault Interview with Matt Alicea

WPNR-FM's sports broadcaster Matthew Alicea interviews Utica University Men's Basketball player Luke Bourgeault ahead of the Empire 8 conference playoffs in the Spring 2024 semester.
 
 


Erica Sloan (Captain - Women’s Hockey) 2/22/24
 
Interviewer: Jeremy Horowitz
 
Link: Erica Sloan Interview with Jeremy Horowitz
 
Interview with Graduate Student Erica Sloan on February 22nd, 2024 discussing the start of UCHC playoffs. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Jeremy Horowitz.
 
 
 
 

Hannah Beckmann (Assistant Coach - Women’s Hockey) 11/16/23
 
Interviewer: Jeff Kopek
 
Link: Hannah Beckmann Interview with Jeff Kopek
 
Interview with Hannah Beckman Assistant Coach on November 16th, 2023 discussing her background in hockey and what the upcoming Women's Hockey season will hold for the Pioneers. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Jeff Kopek.
 
 
 
 
McKenzie Simmons (Junior - Women’s Basketball) 11/9/24
 
Interviewer: Andres Jaime-Mendez
 
Link: McKenzie Simmons Interview with Andres Jaime-Mendez
 
Interview with Sophomore Forward McKenzie Simmons on November 9th, 2023 discussing the upcoming season. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Andres Jaime-Mendez.
 
 
 
 
Blaise Faggiano (Head Coach - Football) 11/11/23
 
Interviewer: James Boss
 
Link: Blaise Faggiano Interview with James Boss
 
Interview with Coach Faggiano on November 11th, 2023 discussing the season and the upcoming senior day game. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member James Boss.
 
 
 

Dougie Simmons (Senior Linebacker - Football) 11/16/23
 
Interviewer: Rich Artigiani
 
Link: Dougie Simmons Interview with Rich Artigiani
 
Interview with Senior Linebacker, Doug Simmons on November 16, 2023 discussing the upcoming season and The Believe Bowl. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Rich Artigiani.
 
 
 

Blaise Faggiano (Head Coach - Football) 10/14/23
 
Interviewer: James Boss
 
Link: Blaise Faggiano Interview with James Boss
 
Interview with Coach Faggiano on October 14th, 2023 discussing the season and upcoming game. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member James Boss.
 
 
 

Dayion Thompson (Guard - Men’s Basketball) 11/11/23
 
Interviewer: Ezekiel Prince
 
Link: Dayion Thompson Interview with Ezekiel Prince
 
Interview with Sophomore Point Guard Dayion Thompson on November 11th, 2023 discussing the upcoming season. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Ezekiel Prince.
 
 
 

Brian Scoville (Senior Captain - Men’s Hockey) 11/3/23
 
Interviewer: Jeff Kopek
 
Link: Brian Scoville Interview with Jeff Kopek
 
Interview with Senior Captain Brian Scoville on November 3rd, 2023 discussing the season. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Jeff Kopek.
 
 


Eleanor Cepiel (Grad Student - Volleyball) 10/15/23
 
Interviewer: Jacob Pian
 
Link: Eleanor Cepiel Interview with Jacob Pian
 
Interview with Graduate Student Eleanor Cepiel on October 15th, 2023 discussing the season and upcoming games. Interview performed by WPNR Sports Staff Member Jacob Pian.