Athletics

Pace coach Carrie Seymor talking to women's basketball team courtside

Athletics

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NCAA Division II Northeast 10 Athletics

��ý student athletes are empowered to excel in both academics and athletics. Based on the Westchester campus, Pace’s NCAA Division II sports teams benefit from cutting-edge facilities that support training and competition at the highest level. From a recent national title to NCAA tournament appearances, Pace’s teams bring competitive excellence, while support systems and spirit squads build an unbeatable sense of community and pride on campus.

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Pace Teams

Men's Sports

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Athletic Scholarships

Pace offers NCAA Division II athletic scholarships, providing partial aid to support and recognize talented student-athletes.

3.41 Average GPA

Pace student-athletes 2024-25 average GPA

Nationally Ranked

Several ��ý athletics consistently rank in the national top 25.

Athletic Facilities

��ý's Northwell Stadium: The stage for Pace Football, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Soccer.

Pace's University's Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center: View of the eight-lane pool.

��ý's Peter X. Finnerty Field: The home turf for Pace Baseball and Field Hockey.

NORTHWELL STADIUM: The stage for Pace Football, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Northwell Stadium energizes 1,100 fans with FieldTurf, stadium lights, a high-def videoboard, and a press box for prime views and replays.

ANN AND ALFRED GOLDSTEIN HEALTH, FITNESS, AND RECREATION CENTER: The heartbeat of Pace athletics, Goldstein hosts Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Volleyball in a 2,400-seat arena featuring Spalding Arena Renegade hoops. This dynamic center also offers a fitness center, cardio theater, eight-lane pool, weight training, and studio spaces for Zumba®, yoga, kickboxing, and more.

JOSEPH R. IANNIELLO FIELD HOUSE: This 14,010-sq.-ft. facility brings together a top-of-the-line strength and conditioning center, locker rooms, equipment storage, and an athletic training room to support every Setter athlete.

PACE SOFTBALL FIELD: Exclusively for Pace Softball since 2017, this field features bleacher seating, dual batting tunnels, bullpens, and a press box for game-day excitement.

PETER X. FINNERTY FIELD: The home turf for Pace Baseball and Field Hockey, Finnerty Field is fully equipped with FieldTurf, lights, batting cages, seating, and a press box to elevate every game.

Power Up Your Play

Join Our Winning Esports Teams

Pace Esports offers three levels of competitive teams (Varsity, Academy, Club) for six of the most popular esports titles today: League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Overwatch, and Fortnite. We create competitive opportunities for students to support those at the highest levels of competition as well as those who may be playing on a competitive esports team for the first time.

Location
Esports are located on both the New York City and Westchester campuses.

Two Open Division ECAC National Championships
Pace has secured two Open Division ECAC National Championships in SSBU and Valorant.

Group of ��ý student competing at Esports.

Return of Men’s Soccer

Beginning fall 2025, the Setters will play a full schedule competing in the Northeast 10 Conference.

Women’s Lacrosse First NE10 Championship Win

Women’s Lacrosse built on their historic 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship with a NE10 Championship in 2024, NCAA Tournament appearances in each of the last two seasons, and earning multiple All-America honors.

Pace Softball No. 4 in the Country

Over the past 10 seasons, Pace has made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, captured its first two NE10 Championships, and in 2025, set a program record with 48 wins—finishing the season ranked No. 4 in the nation.

Softball Records Historic Year, Ending with Final Four Appearance

With a 27-game win streak, an NE10 title, and their first-ever NCAA Division II Championship appearance, Pace Softball’s 2025 season redefined what it means to dominate—and inspire.

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98% of student-athletes secure employment

As a Pace athlete, you’ll experience unparalleled opportunities. Located just outside New York City, Pace offers a dynamic blend of suburban campus life and proximity to NYC’s career networks, internships, and professional connections—giving you the tools to go big. Here, you’re part of a team and a legacy of champions who work hard, dream big, and are ready to succeed on every level.

98% of the Class of 2023 Pace student-athletes secured employment, pursued further education, or served in the military within six months of graduation.
While pursuing their studies, Pace student-athletes gain valuable experience through internships and similar opportunities at AIG, Scotiabank, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, Fox News, Signature Bank, Visiting Nurse Services, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, IBM, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Madison Square Garden.
Student-athletes are employed by top-tier brands like The Walt Disney Company, PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Citrin Cooperman, State Farm, Vegas Vipers Football Team, IBM, Morgan Stanley, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.