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

Athletics

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NCAA Division II Northeast 10 Athletics

Pace University 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 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 Pace University athletics consistently rank in the national top 25.

Athletic Facilities

Pace University'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.

Pace University's Joseph R. Iannielo Field House.

Pace University'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, and club—for eight of today’s most popular esports titles: League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, Overwatch, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Teamfight Tactics, and Fortnite. Students on the New York City and Westchester campuses can get involved whether they are new to competition or aiming to play at the highest level. Pace Esports has already achieved notable success, including two Open Division ECAC national championships in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant.

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Group of Pace University student competing at Esports.

Men's Soccer: A New Era Begins

Pace Men's Soccer returned to the field in Fall 2025, competing in the Northeast 10 Conference under head coach Edward Evans. The comeback marked the start of a new chapter and a new legacy for the Setters.

Women's Lacrosse Heads to the Final Four

Pace Lacrosse is a force on the national stage. Women's Lacrosse built on their 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship with a 2024 NE10 title and have now made NCAA Tournament appearances in each of the last three years. In 2026, the program reached the NCAA Division II Final Four for the second time in program history.

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.

Setter Spotlight

Pace University Media, Communications, and Visual Arts student Jaden Kealy

Jaden Kealey, Men's Basketball, Forward Major: BA/MBA

Jaden Kealey has embodied what it means to be a true student-athlete at Pace, excelling both on the court and in the classroom. A standout forward for the Setters, Kealey earned All-Met Second Team, NE10 All-Conference, and multiple academic honors while emerging as a leader defined by teamwork, discipline, and consistency. Beyond basketball, his experiences in the classroom—from sports broadcasting to American Sign Language—reflect the curiosity, community-minded spirit, and drive that have shaped his Pace journey.

My time at Pace began when I was recruited to play basketball, but I didn’t know then how many doors committing here would open. From academic recognition and NCAA tournament appearances to touring ESPN headquarters with my professors, Pace has constantly put me in positions to grow.

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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Pace University softball head coach Claudia Stabile.

Coach Spotlight

Behind Every Champion: Our Coaching Staff

Great coaches change lives, and at Pace University, that belief is embodied by no one more than softball head coach Claudia Stabile.

Now entering her 45th season in 2026, Stabile is the longest-tenured active head coach across all NCAA Divisions. In 2025, she reached a remarkable milestone by earning her 900th career win as she guided the 4th-ranked Setters to a program-record 48 wins, a 27-game win streak, the NE10 Championship, and Pace's first-ever appearance at the NCAA Division II Softball Championship. Named NE10 Head Coach of the Year for the second time in her career, Stabile's entire staff was also honored as the ATEC/NFCA East Region Coaching Staff of the Year, a testament to the championship experience, deep expertise, and genuine investment in every athlete that defines Pace Athletics.

Academics is number one, and we instill that from day one—even in the recruiting process. We make it clear that academics is going to be a priority here, and if it's not going to be your priority, then this might not be the best place for you.

Across every sport, Pace coaches bring that same standard, competitive excellence, personal mentorship, and a commitment to developing athletes who are ready to succeed beyond graduation.

Success on the Field. Success after Graduation.

As a Pace athlete, you get the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus just outside NYC and direct access to internships and connections that launch careers. 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. 93% of the Class of 2025 Pace student-athletes secured employment, pursued further education, or served in the military within six months of graduation—launching careers at top-tier employers like IBM, Bristol Myers Squibb, United States Secret Service, Morgan Stanley, PwC, the Walt Disney Company, and more.