Army West Point Athletics
From the Desk of AD #31
May 07, 2026 | General
Hello Army West Point Community,
Welcome back to another edition of From the Desk of the AD —- a platform to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with all that is happening across Army West Point Athletics and the Army West Point Athletic Association. Through these messages, I'll share important department updates, celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding cadet-athletes, and offer perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
Our work continues to be guided by the four pillars of the Fruits of Victory strategic plan: Competitive Success, Delivering an Extraordinary Division I Experience, Public Engagement and Revenue Generation, and Sustainability.
I recently returned from the Patriot League Athletic Directors meetings, where there was significant discussion surrounding recent NCAA legislation, rule changes, and the future of the collegiate athletics model. As the landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, our focus remains steadfast: providing the very best experience possible for our cadet-athletes while positioning Army West Point Athletics for long-term success. There is certainly much more to come on that front.
Back home at West Point, our spring sports are charging toward championship season while graduation quickly approaches for the Class of 2026. The energy across the Academy is palpable. This is one of the most exciting times of the year – a period defined by competition, achievement, reflection, and celebration - both on and off the fields of friendly strife!
ACADEMIC PROGRESS REPORT SUCCESS
The NCAA released its four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) on Tuesday and seven Army athletic programs earned perfect scores of 1000 on the four-year report: gymnastics, women's basketball, women's cross country, women's lacrosse, softball, women's tennis, and rifle. A total of 16 teams earned perfect scores for the 2024-25 academic year. This achievement reflects the hard work of our cadet-athletes for success both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our teams who earned recognition!
WOMEN'S LACROSSE EARNS FIRST EVER TEWAARATON TOP-FIVE FINALIST
Women's lacrosse senior Brigid Duffy made history on Tuesday when she was named a top five finalist for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award as announced by the Tewaaraton Foundation. Duffy is the first ever finalist for the Army women's lacrosse program and the fifth ever finalist across both the Army men's and women's lacrosse programs to achieve this honor.
SANDHURST COMPLETE
The 2026 Sandhurst competition took place last weekend at West Point where the USMA Black team secured the top overall spot. What an incredible display of excellence from these future leaders!
ALL-LEAGUE HONOREES
Our spring sports are entering their postseason runs with all-league recognitions for four sports so far. Men's lacrosse saw six players earn All-Patriot League status with major awards for Evan Plunkett, John Sullivan, and Sean Byrne. Women's lacrosse placed seven cadet-athletes on the All-Patriot League teams with major awards for Allison Reilly, Brigid Duffy, and the Coaching Staff of the Year for Coach Tumolo and her staff. Softball saw eight team members earn All-Patriot League status while baseball placed five team members on the All-Patriot League teams with major awards for Josiah Overbeek and Thomas Schreck. Congratulations to all of our All-League honorees for their incredible work this season!
WRESTLING WELCOMES MICHAEL MACCHIAVELLO TO COACHING STAFF
Changing seasons means some new faces will join us on post soon! Wrestling welcomes Michael Macchiavello to the coaching staff for the 2026-27 season after a stint at the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Regional Training Center coaching for the Mountain Hawks and an impressive wrestling career of his own. Welcome to West Point Coach Macchiavello!
LACROSSE IN THE 2026 NCAA TOURNAMENT
With men's lacrosse's 2026 Patriot League Championship win over Loyola Maryland on Sunday, both Army men's and women's lacrosse earned a spot in their respective 2026 NCAA Tournaments, making Army one of just 11 schools to have both programs in the tournament. The women's team will compete first against Fairfield in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. ET with the men's game set at Penn State on Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Join me in wishing these two teams the best of luck!
SOFTBALL DEFEATS COLGATE IN FIRST GAME AT PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
Head Coach Jen Consaul and the Army softball team earned a decisive 6-3 win over Colgate in their first game at the 2026 Patriot League Softball tournament. The Black Knights will face No. 1 seed Boston University at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, May 8 with the winner earning the right to advance to Championship Saturday.
BASEBALL KICKS OFF 2026 PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT WITH SEMIFINAL AT DOUBLEDAY FIELD
Army West Point baseball clinched the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Patriot League Baseball Championships, with a series win at Navy on Sunday combined with a Bucknell loss to Lehigh in its series finale. Army will face Holy Cross from May 9-11 at Doubleday Field for the best of three Patriot League Semifinal series. First pitch for each game of Saturday's series-opener — plus Sunday's game two and Monday's if-necessary game three — is set for 2 p.m. ET.
INTRODUCING THE MICHAEL M. PURPURA '91 HEAD MEN'S TENNIS COACHING POSITION
The Army West Point Athletics Department and the West Point Association of Graduates announced Thursday that the head coaching position for Army West Point men's tennis is now titled the Michael M. Purpura '91 Head Men's Tennis Coach, following a substantial gift from Michael & Betsy Purpura. The Purpura family, through their generous commitment, has created the Purpura Family Men's Tennis Endowment to support the continued growth and success of the Army West Point men's tennis program. The funds raised will go toward enhancing all aspects of the cadet-athlete experience, providing long-term resources for program development, recruiting, and competitive excellence.
WEST POINT CHALLENGE
The 2026 West Point Challenge is under way! Join the challenge and donate today to show your support for the cadets!
THANK YOU
I'd ask you to continue to do what you can to support Army West Point Athletics and our cadet-athletes by:
• Planning to attend athletics events and competitions – home and on the road!
• Purchasing season tickets, joining the Army A Club, and becoming a corporate partner
• Wear the colors
• Get others to do the same
BEAT NAVY!
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
Army West Point
Email: AthleticDirector@WestPoint.edu
X: @TT_Army_AD
Welcome back to another edition of From the Desk of the AD —- a platform to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with all that is happening across Army West Point Athletics and the Army West Point Athletic Association. Through these messages, I'll share important department updates, celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding cadet-athletes, and offer perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
Our work continues to be guided by the four pillars of the Fruits of Victory strategic plan: Competitive Success, Delivering an Extraordinary Division I Experience, Public Engagement and Revenue Generation, and Sustainability.
I recently returned from the Patriot League Athletic Directors meetings, where there was significant discussion surrounding recent NCAA legislation, rule changes, and the future of the collegiate athletics model. As the landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, our focus remains steadfast: providing the very best experience possible for our cadet-athletes while positioning Army West Point Athletics for long-term success. There is certainly much more to come on that front.
Back home at West Point, our spring sports are charging toward championship season while graduation quickly approaches for the Class of 2026. The energy across the Academy is palpable. This is one of the most exciting times of the year – a period defined by competition, achievement, reflection, and celebration - both on and off the fields of friendly strife!
ACADEMIC PROGRESS REPORT SUCCESS
The NCAA released its four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) on Tuesday and seven Army athletic programs earned perfect scores of 1000 on the four-year report: gymnastics, women's basketball, women's cross country, women's lacrosse, softball, women's tennis, and rifle. A total of 16 teams earned perfect scores for the 2024-25 academic year. This achievement reflects the hard work of our cadet-athletes for success both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our teams who earned recognition!
WOMEN'S LACROSSE EARNS FIRST EVER TEWAARATON TOP-FIVE FINALIST
Women's lacrosse senior Brigid Duffy made history on Tuesday when she was named a top five finalist for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award as announced by the Tewaaraton Foundation. Duffy is the first ever finalist for the Army women's lacrosse program and the fifth ever finalist across both the Army men's and women's lacrosse programs to achieve this honor.
SANDHURST COMPLETE
The 2026 Sandhurst competition took place last weekend at West Point where the USMA Black team secured the top overall spot. What an incredible display of excellence from these future leaders!
#Sandhurst2026 has concluded.
— U.S. Military Academy at West Point (@WestPoint_USMA) May 3, 2026
Over two days, 48 teams from West Point, Army ROTC, service academies, and international partners tested their military and leadership skills through competition.
Here's a look back.#AlliesAndPartners #DutyHonorCountry #WestPoint pic.twitter.com/c7Otn9dEsX
ALL-LEAGUE HONOREES
Our spring sports are entering their postseason runs with all-league recognitions for four sports so far. Men's lacrosse saw six players earn All-Patriot League status with major awards for Evan Plunkett, John Sullivan, and Sean Byrne. Women's lacrosse placed seven cadet-athletes on the All-Patriot League teams with major awards for Allison Reilly, Brigid Duffy, and the Coaching Staff of the Year for Coach Tumolo and her staff. Softball saw eight team members earn All-Patriot League status while baseball placed five team members on the All-Patriot League teams with major awards for Josiah Overbeek and Thomas Schreck. Congratulations to all of our All-League honorees for their incredible work this season!
WRESTLING WELCOMES MICHAEL MACCHIAVELLO TO COACHING STAFF
Changing seasons means some new faces will join us on post soon! Wrestling welcomes Michael Macchiavello to the coaching staff for the 2026-27 season after a stint at the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Regional Training Center coaching for the Mountain Hawks and an impressive wrestling career of his own. Welcome to West Point Coach Macchiavello!
LACROSSE IN THE 2026 NCAA TOURNAMENT
With men's lacrosse's 2026 Patriot League Championship win over Loyola Maryland on Sunday, both Army men's and women's lacrosse earned a spot in their respective 2026 NCAA Tournaments, making Army one of just 11 schools to have both programs in the tournament. The women's team will compete first against Fairfield in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. ET with the men's game set at Penn State on Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Join me in wishing these two teams the best of luck!
SOFTBALL DEFEATS COLGATE IN FIRST GAME AT PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
Head Coach Jen Consaul and the Army softball team earned a decisive 6-3 win over Colgate in their first game at the 2026 Patriot League Softball tournament. The Black Knights will face No. 1 seed Boston University at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, May 8 with the winner earning the right to advance to Championship Saturday.
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— Army Softball (@ArmyWP_Softball) May 7, 2026
It will be a 2025 Championship rematch to start the day in the winner's bracket tomorrow for the Black Knights??#GoArmy pic.twitter.com/HF7Acdr7LW
BASEBALL KICKS OFF 2026 PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT WITH SEMIFINAL AT DOUBLEDAY FIELD
Army West Point baseball clinched the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Patriot League Baseball Championships, with a series win at Navy on Sunday combined with a Bucknell loss to Lehigh in its series finale. Army will face Holy Cross from May 9-11 at Doubleday Field for the best of three Patriot League Semifinal series. First pitch for each game of Saturday's series-opener — plus Sunday's game two and Monday's if-necessary game three — is set for 2 p.m. ET.
INTRODUCING THE MICHAEL M. PURPURA '91 HEAD MEN'S TENNIS COACHING POSITION
The Army West Point Athletics Department and the West Point Association of Graduates announced Thursday that the head coaching position for Army West Point men's tennis is now titled the Michael M. Purpura '91 Head Men's Tennis Coach, following a substantial gift from Michael & Betsy Purpura. The Purpura family, through their generous commitment, has created the Purpura Family Men's Tennis Endowment to support the continued growth and success of the Army West Point men's tennis program. The funds raised will go toward enhancing all aspects of the cadet-athlete experience, providing long-term resources for program development, recruiting, and competitive excellence.
WEST POINT CHALLENGE
The 2026 West Point Challenge is under way! Join the challenge and donate today to show your support for the cadets!
THANK YOU
I'd ask you to continue to do what you can to support Army West Point Athletics and our cadet-athletes by:
• Planning to attend athletics events and competitions – home and on the road!
• Purchasing season tickets, joining the Army A Club, and becoming a corporate partner
• Wear the colors
• Get others to do the same
BEAT NAVY!
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
Army West Point
Email: AthleticDirector@WestPoint.edu
X: @TT_Army_AD
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