Athletics News
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TC3 Will Offer Four Varsity Sports in 2026-27
May 29, 2026Change made to align with changing student body, 43% growth in adult students over the past four years -
Tammariello Qualifies for Nationals
May 11, 2026A closing round of 74 boosted Patrick Tammariello into the top five of the NJCAA Region 3 tournament, earning him All-Region honors and a trip to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. The sophomore became the first TC3 golfer to qualify for nationals since Dan Lapp won the national title in 2018.
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Panthers Sweep Erie in Walk-Off Fashion to Close Season
May 03, 2026The season might not have gone as hoped for, but Panthers fans couldn’t have hoped for anything more than what the team delivered on the final day of the season. Hosting second-place Erie Community College a day after the Kats outscored the Panthers by a combined score of 33-5, TC3 put together two of its best games of the year to sweep the playoff-bound Kats. TC3 ends the season with a record of 6-35 overall and 3-24 in the West Division. Erie is 29-14 overall and 18-10 in the division.
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Panthers Fall on Final Road Trip
May 02, 2026Playing on the road for the final time this season, the Panthers dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Erie Community College. TC3 is now 4-35 overall and 1-24 in the West Division. Jamestown is 29-12 overall and 18-8 in the division.
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Panthers Close Regular Season at Herkimer Invite
May 02, 2026Patrick Tammariello and Kyle Travis closed out their regular season at the Herkimer Invite on Saturday. Tammariello fired an 84 with Travis at 94 on the par 72 Mohawk Valley Country Club.
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Panthers Take One of Two Against Finger Lakes
May 01, 2026Peyton Swartwout hit for the cycle over the course of the doubleheader and Makayla Esau had four extra-base hits as the Panthers split a doubleheader against Finger Lakes Community College on Friday. TC3 is now 5-17 overall and 3-7 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Finger Lakes is 3-24 overall and 2-8 in the MSAC.
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All-MSAC for Tammariello
May 01, 2026Patrick Tammariello brought home all-conference honors on Friday at the Mid-State Athletic Conference championship hosted as part of the Jefferson Invitational. Tammariello fired a 79, good for a tie for sixth place and all-conference honors. Kyle Travis posted an 85 at the Highland Meadows Golf Course tournament.
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Panthers Drop Final MSAC Games of Season
April 30, 2026The Panthers dropped their final Mid-State Athletic Conference games of the season, losing to Jefferson Community College on Thursday.
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Panthers Split with Genesee
April 30, 2026After blowing a late lead, the Panthers rallied for an extra-inning win in game one, scoring six runs in the eighth inning on route to a 9-5 win. Another blown lead in game two couldn’t be overcome, as the Panthers gave up seven runs in the seventh inning and lost 11-5. The split leaves TC3 with a record of 4-16 overall and 2-6 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Genesee stands at 12-20 overall and 2-6 in the MSAC.
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Unearned Runs Costly in Panthers' DH Loss
April 28, 2026The Panthers booted another chance for a win on Tuesday, committing 10 errors over the course of a doubleheader loss at Jefferson Community College. The results drop TC3 to 3-15 and 1-5 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Jefferson improves to 15-10 overall and 5-3 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Blow Late Lead in Another Tough Doubleheader Loss
April 28, 2026Leading in the last inning of game one, the Panthers couldn’t hold on and ended up losing both ends of the doubleheader with Jamestown Community College on Tuesday. TC3 drops to 4-31 overall and 1-22 in the West Division. Jamestown is 16-19 overall and 10-12 in the division.
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Defense Costly in Losses to Erie
April 27, 2026Defensive miscues proved costly on Monday as the Panthers lost both ends of a doubleheader at Erie Community College. TC3 is now 3-13 overall and Region 3 play. Erie moves to 12-12 overall and 11-5 in region.
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Good Offense Not Enough as Panthers Drop Pair
April 27, 2026Despite some strong performances at the plate, the Panthers dropped a doubleheader at Jamestown Community College on Monday. TC3 drops to 4-29 overall and 1-20 in the West Division. Jamestown is 14-19 overall and 8-12 in the division.
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Tammariello Finishes in Top Ten
April 24, 2026Two Tompkins Cortland Community College golfers took part in the Jamestown Community College Invitational on Friday. Patrick Tammariello earned his first top ten finish, firing a 78. Kyle Travis had an 88 for his best score of the season.
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Panthers Sweep Doubleheader at Broome
April 23, 2026The offense exploded and the pitching was strong as the Panthers swept a doubleheader at SUNY Broome on Thursday, winning 9-1 and 15-2. TC3 improves to 4-27 overall and 3-16 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Broome is 7-21 overall and 3-9 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Drop Two to #6 Corning
April 23, 2026Playing at home for the first time in nearly two weeks, the Panthers hosted #6-ranked Corning Community College for a doubleheader on Thursday. After losing the opener 10-0 the Panthers pushed the Red Barons to the limit in game two before falling 5-2. TC3 is now 3-11 overall and 1-3 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Corning improves to 23-4 overall and 6-0 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Fall at Herkimer
April 21, 2026Panthers softball took another tough loss on Tuesday, losing on a 10-9 walk-off in the opener of a doubleheader with Herkimer College. The Generals completed the sweep with a win in game two, dropping TC3 to 3-9 on the season. Herkimer is now 10-12 overall.
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Panthers Again Just Miss Out on Split
April 21, 2026For the second straight outing, the Panthers came up just short on a chance to split a doubleheader with Finger Lakes Community College. With the two losses TC3 is now 2-27 overall and 1-16 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Finger Lakes improves 23-13 overall and 11-3 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Drop Two at Finger Lakes
April 18, 2026It was another heartbreaker for the Panthers on Saturday. After losing game one at Finger Lakes Community College, the Panther were in position to knock off the Lakers, but ended up falling in extra innings. TC3 is now 2-25 overall and 1-14 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Finger Lakes is 20-12 overall and 12-10 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Split with Onondaga
April 17, 2026It was another split for the Panthers against a regional top-five team on Friday, as TC3 took the opener against Onondaga 7-5 in eight innings before dropping game two by a lopsided 31-6 final. The Panthers are now 3-7 overall and in region while Onondaga, ranked #5 in the latest Region 3 coaches poll, moves to 13-10 overall, 10-6 in region.
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Lax Season Ends with Home Loss
April 15, 2026The Panthers lacrosse season came to an end on Wednesday with a home loss to Jefferson Community College. The 18-4 defeat concludes TC3’s season with a record of 1-8. Jefferson improves to 5-4.
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Panthers Drop Home Doubleheader to OCC
April 14, 2026The Panthers dropped another doubleheader on Tuesday, losing a pair to Onondaga Community College. TC3 is now 2-23 overall and 1-12 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference.
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Panthers Beat #2 Team in Region
April 12, 2026After nearly pulling off a big win in the opener, the Panthers softball team came back in the nightcap to beat the #2-ranked team in the region by 12 runs. After dropping game one 12-9, TC3 beat Hudson Valley Community College in game two, 21-9 in six innings. The Panthers are now 2-6 overall and in region while Hudson Valley, ranked #2 in the latest Region 3 coaches poll, drops to 12-8 overall, 11-3 in region.
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Two Heartbreaking Losses for Panthers Baseball
April 12, 2026Sunday was a heartbreaker for Panthers baseball as the team lost two games on walk-offs at Genesee Community College, 12-11 and 14-13. The losses complete a four-game weekend sweep of the Panthers by Genesee, despite TC3 scoring 41 runs over the four games. TC3 is now 2-21 overall and 1-10 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Genesee is now 11-14 overall and 6-4 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Can't Hold Leads in Doubleheader Loss to Genesee
April 11, 2026Despite leading after four innings in both games, the Panthers weren’t able to pick up a win on Saturday, losing to Genesee Community College 15-9 and 11-8. The results put TC3’s record at 2-19 overall and 1-8 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Genesee is now 9-14 overall and 4-4 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Lose to #3 Niagara
April 09, 2026A strong start in game one went to waste as the Panthers dropped a pair of games at Onondaga Community College on Wednesday. The losses leave TC3 with a record of 2-17 overall, with eight of the losses coming to teams ranked in top 15 in the nation. Niagara is now 29-3.
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Jah-Mel Bruce Named All-American
April 09, 2026Tompkins Cortland Community College men’s basketball player Jah-Mel Bruce has been selected a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American. He is the fifth player to earn All-American honors in the history of the Panthers men’s basketball team following Javonte Long (2025), Khai Pugh (2024), Tyseem Lyles (2014), and Jude Princivil (1995).
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Panthers Fall at Onondaga
April 08, 2026A strong start in game one went to waste as the Panthers dropped a pair of games at Onondaga Community College on Wednesday. The losses leave TC3 with a record of 2-15 overall and 1-6 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Onondaga improves to 11-9 overall and 10-4 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Fall to #1-Ranked Onondaga
April 08, 2026Wednesday’s contest between the Panthers and the #1-ranked team in the nation produced a lopsided loss for TC3, as Onondaga Community College won by a score of 35-1. The loss drops TC3 to 1-7 overall and 0-2 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Onondaga now stands at 7-2 overall and 2-0 in the MSAC.
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Panthers Drop Pair at Monroe
April 02, 2026The Panthers softball team continued its streak of leading in every game, but by the time the final out was recorded in each game, they had lost both ends of the doubleheader at Monroe Community College. TC3 lost by scores of 18-7 and 12-7 to drop to 1-5 on the season; Monroe is 5-13 overall and 4-4 in Region 3.
