Army West Point Athletics
From the Desk of AD #31
April 03, 2025 | General
Â
I am writing to you from Kings Point, NY at the 64th Annual Conference of Service Academy Superintendents (COSAS). COSAS is an opportunity for in-person and virtual meetings with our military academy counterparts as we all strive to produce our nation's finest leaders.Â
As a reminder, the Desk of AD #31 newsletter is a new communication designed to keep you informed and engaged with Army West Point Athletics and the Army West Point Athletic Association (AWPAA). As your Director of Athletics, I am excited to use this space to share key updates on our department, highlight the achievements of our cadet-athletes, engage with topics relating to the fan experience, and provide insight into the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
Michie Stadium Preservation Project Update
The project kicked off last Spring with the demolition of the East Stands and after nearly a year of work that was predominantly below ground, it is exciting to see the new East Stands rising out of the ground. While work on the foundations and underground utilities is finishing up in the South end of the construction site, the first pieces of structural steel were installed at the North end this past week. With one 250ft tall crane on-site installing steel and another crane arriving next week, the progress of vertical construction will pick up in the coming weeks and be nearly 50% complete by Graduation keeping the project on schedule to be open in time for the Fall 2026 football season. To learn more about this transformative project, visit https://www.michiestadium.com.
Getting a first look at progress at Michie Stadium.
— ArmyWestPoint Sports (@GoArmyWestPoint) April 3, 2025
For info on seating go to https://t.co/usNehnrBnz pic.twitter.com/ogK0XRxLAc
1:1 Sit down with Rich DeMarcoÂ
FULL INTERVIEW HERE ON YOUTUBE
Recently, I sat down with the voice of Army Athletics, Rich DeMarco, and covered a wide range of topics from my vision of Army athletics and my message to Army fans worldwide.
We recently sat down with Army's new Director of Athletics @TT_Army_AD to discuss all things Army West Point Athletics.
— ArmyWestPoint Sports (@GoArmyWestPoint) March 26, 2025
https://t.co/OTNWn1eins pic.twitter.com/DZl2wsOY42
FOUNDER'S DAY
We have officially kicked off our Founder's Day celebration. I had the privilege of speaking as a guest speaker for the West Point Society of Western PA connecting with academy graduates who continue to give back and make West Point a special place.
Â
Over the next two months, more than 120 West Point societies throughout the world will host Founders Day events.Â
DUKE MEN'S BASKETBALL AT CHRISTL ARENA
Army men's basketball will be hosting Duke at Christl Arena in 2025 on Veteran's Day. We can't wait to welcome Duke to West Point in the fall!
Â
More information on men's basketball's clash with Duke
On the Fields of Friendly Strife….
It was a monumental week for both of our lacrosse program's at Michie Stadium as each program captured wins over top-5 ranked teams.Â
Army women's lacrosse was victorious over No. 4 Stanford on Wednesday, March 26. Several days later, the Army men defeated No. 5, North Carolina on Saturday, March 29.Â
— ArmyWestPoint Sports (@GoArmyWestPoint) March 30, 2025
For the first time in 39 seasons, our men's swimming & diving team sent multiple athletes to compete at the NCAA Championships in Seattle, Washington. The 200 medley relay team finished fourth in their heat and 15th overall to earn the first All-American honors in the event in program history. Johnny Crush, Kohen Rankin, Daniel Verdolaga, and Ben Vorthmann combined for a 1:23.36 in the event to set a new program and Patriot League record in the first heat of the national meet.Â
Freshman Johnny Crush earned Army's first First Team All-American honors since 1987 with an eighth-place finish in the 100 backstroke.Â
— Army Swimming & Diving (@ArmyWP_SwimDive) March 27, 2025
Track and Field returned to action last week at Monmouth Season Opener. In the women's hammer throw, senior Emily Fink delivered a stellar performance, winning the event with a throw of 67.52m, breaking the program record, and service academy record, and now sits as the number two mark at the NCAA Div. I level.
The men's rugby has been given a No. 4-seed in CRAA playoffs. The Black Knights will host Mount St. Mary's on April 5 in the first round at West Point! Come out and support the team!Â
— Army Men's Rugby (@ArmyWP_MRugby) April 2, 2025 Â
Both basketball teams' seasons came to an end recently after appearing in the postseason.Â
The men's program appeared in the CBI was the Black Knights' first postseason appearance under second-year head coach Kevin Kuwik. Then, in the opening round of play, the Black Knights got their biggest win of the year, defeating the Elon University Phoenix, 83-78. The win in the opening round of the CBI broke the program's 55-year postseason tournament win drought.
The women's program led by Missy Traversi turned in a record-breaking season, winning a game in the postseason in the WNIT.Â
#NRT pic.twitter.com/dBperc3AEB
— Army Women's Basketball (@ArmyWP_WBB) March 31, 2025
Star Series Update
The Army-Navy Star Series is heating up with Army West Point currently leading 11-9!Â
The remaining Star Series games include Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Tennis & Outdoor Men's and Women's Track Field.
This upcoming weekend, Women's tennis and Outdoor Men's and Women's Track Field go to battle for a coveted star!Â
To view the complete schedule of Army-Navy competitions visit the Army-Navy Game website.
Recent and upcoming USMA Events
The annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition will take place at the U.S. Military Academy on May 2 and 3.
— U.S. Military Academy at West Point (@WestPoint_USMA) April 2, 2025
Upcoming Schedule
Check out all our athletic competitions home and away that are coming up this weekend!Â
— ArmyWestPoint Sports (@GoArmyWestPoint) March 31, 2025
THANK YOU
I'd ask you to continue to do what you can to support Army West Point Athletics and our cadet-athletes by:
Â
• Attending athletics events and competitions – home and on the road!
• Purchase season tickets, join the Army A Club, and become a corporate partner
• Get others to do the same
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
Army West Point
Email: AthleticDirector@WestPoint.edu
X: @TT_Army_AD
Players Mentioned
