HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 30, 2023) – The Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Athletics is proud to announce the return of "Duck Country" for the 2023-24 academic year.
During "Duck Country" games, everyone in the Stevens community – students, faculty and staff, parents and fans – is encouraged to rally around our athletic teams to help create a unique home-field advantage for our student-athletes. Stevens' athletic teams have historically been very successful in Hoboken, and with the addition of "Duck Country", the hope is that it will be even tougher for opponents to win in the Mile Square City. The first "Duck Country" game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
"The Duck Country concept has a fun history at Stevens and dates back many years ago," Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics & Recreation Russ Rogers stated. "I am excited to bring it back as we want to provide a fun and enjoyable experience for all members of the Stevens community to come out and support our outstanding teams and student-athletes."
Special "Duck Country" shirts will be given out in various locations throughout campus in early September while supplies last. Please check the various Stevens Athletics media outlets for more information on the shirt giveaways in the coming days. Fans will be encouraged to wear these shirts during designated home events to display school spirit. Each "Duck Country" game will also feature giveaways and contests, which will be announced at a later date.
Duck Country games will take place on the following dates:
Women's Soccer - Saturday, September 16th vs. Scranton
Men's Soccer - Tuesday, September 19th vs. NYU
Field Hockey - Saturday, October 7th vs. King's (Pa.)
Women's Volleyball - Tuesday, October 24th vs. Arcadia
Men's Cross Country - Saturday, October 28th at MAC Championships
Women's Cross Country - Saturday, October 28th at MAC Championships
Wrestling - Wednesday, December 6th vs. Coast Guard Academy
Women's Basketball - Wednesday, January 17th vs. DeSales
Men's Swimming - Saturday, January 20th vs. US Merchant Marine Academy
Women's Swimming - Saturday, January 20th vs. US Merchant Marine Academy
Men's Basketball - Wednesday, February 7th vs. DeSales
Men's Fencing - Sunday, February 11th vs. Various Opponents
Women's Fencing - Sunday, February 11th vs. Various Opponents
Men's Lacrosse - Saturday, February 17th vs. Dickinson
Men's Indoor Track and Field - Friday, February 23rd at MAC Championships
Women's Indoor Track and Field - Friday, February 23rd at MAC Championships
Men's Volleyball - Wednesday, March 20th vs. Messiah
Men's Tennis - Friday, March 22nd vs. North Carolina Wesleyan
Softball - Saturday, April 6th vs. Arcadia
Men's Golf - Sunday, April 7th at the Hershey Cup
Women's Tennis - Saturday, April 13th vs. Lebanon Valley
Women's Lacrosse - Wednesday, April 17th vs. DeSales
Baseball - Friday, April 26th vs. Misericordia
Men's Outdoor Track and Field - Thursday, May 2nd at MAC Championships
Women's Outdoor Track and Field - Thursday, May 2nd at MAC Championships
In addition to the return of "Duck Country," the opening of a brand-new student section called "The Pond" has been announced, where students will be encouraged to sit during home events to cheer the Ducks on to victory. "The Pond" will be marked inside Canavan Arena with new signage and will be unveiled at a date yet to be determined.
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