Bridgeport Athletics Videos

• Women's Volleyball
• August 31, 2025

Some BTS footage shot by the Student-athletes from our 2025 Volleyball Media Day!

• July 15, 2025

• June 30, 2025

• Men's Basketball
• March 07, 2025

We mic'd up Bridgeport Men's Basketball Redshirt Sophomore Jaden Palmer during one of the last practices before the postseason!

• January 23, 2025

We mic'd up Bridgeport Gymnastics Junior Madelyn Viles during Winter break. See her and the team LIVE as they compete at home on Saturday, January 25th at 5:00PM! More UB Gymnastics: https://ubknights.com/sports/wgym/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• Women's Volleyball
• December 20, 2024

For our second of two Volleyball Mic'd Up videos, we handed the microphone to Makaila Blinne , Senior, Setter from Palm Bay, Florida.

• Women's Volleyball
• November 19, 2024

For our first of two Volleyball Mic'd Up videos, we handed the microphone to Samantha Cilluffo, Senior, Outside Hitter. More UB Women's Volleyball: https://ubknights.com/sports/wvball/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• Men's Basketball
• November 12, 2024

On Sunday, we retired the jerseys of 3 of the best to ever wear the purple and white here at the University of Bridgeport! In a ceremony before the game vs Franklin Pierce, Manute Bol, Stevie Ray and Lambert Shell had their jerseys unveiled on the wall of Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium. This gesture recognizes the incredible impact these three have made on and off the court to the University and community beyond. Everyone who steps on Bruce Webster Court will be able to look up and know what numbers 10, 30 & 42 mean to the University of Bridgeport Men's Basketball program! More UB Men's Basketball: https://ubknights.com/sports/mbkb/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• Men's Basketball
• November 05, 2024

Student-Athletes and Coach Krunch try and guess the mystery objects during Men's Basketball Media Day! More UB Men's Basketball: https://ubknights.com/sports/mbkb/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• Women's Basketball
• November 04, 2024

Student-Athletes, Coaches and Admin try and guess the mystery objects during Women's Basketball Media Day! More UB Women's Basketball: https://ubknights.com/sports/wbkb/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• Women's Soccer
• October 29, 2024

We handed the mic to our Senior Goalkeeper from Sweden for a Mic'd Up training session! More UB Women's Soccer: https://ubknights.com/sports/wsoc/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• May 08, 2024

We mic'd up Bridgeport Baseball Head Coach Joe Tonelli during warm-ups before last week's season finale vs Southern Connecticut State University.

• May 02, 2024

We mic'd up Bridgeport Softball Head Coach Dawn Stearns during warm-ups before last week's doubleheader with Bentley.

• April 27, 2024

In the first round of the CACC Tournament, the University of Bridgeport's softball team earned a 5-1 win over seventh-seeded Caldwell on Saturday. The second-seeded Purple Knights will now advance to Championship Weekend at Wilmington on May 2-4. We spoke with Senior Angela Oros after her stellar day at the plate that helped UB advance into the double-elimination portion of the CACC Tournament.

• April 25, 2024

In the final two games of the regular season, the University of Bridgeport's softball team (24-20, 17-5 CACC) tallied a pair of run-rule wins over Bentley on Wednesday. The Purple Knights finished with victories of 13-0 and 13-1 in nine total innings of action.

• April 22, 2024

Facing one of the top teams in the CACC and the East Region, the University of Bridgeport's baseball team picked up a pair of wins (6-0, 9-1) over Goldey-Beacom College on Sunday. The Purple Knights have now won four games in a row! We spoke with Sophomore James Ackerman and Junior Christian Ortiz after the strong doubleheader performance.

• April 19, 2024

We mic'd up Bridgeport Men's and Women's Track & Field Head Coach Gregg Schmidt during a s small group tempo practice. More UB Track & Field: Men: https://ubknights.com/sports/mtrack/index Women: https://ubknights.com/sports/wtrack/index More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights

• April 14, 2024

In their penultimate home game of the regular season, the University of Bridgeport's men's lacrosse team posted a 21-9 win over Caldwell on Saturday night. The victory pushes the Purple Knights' record to 6-6 this season (3-3, CACC). For the second straight game, Bridgeport scored 20-plus goals and allowed single-digit goals. The Purple Knights have now won three games this season by at least 12 tallies. We spoke with Sophomore James Napoli after his team-high 8 points highlighted by 6 assists!

• April 12, 2024

We mic'd up Bridgeport Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Stephen Tempone during warm-ups before last month's matchup with Franklin Pierce.

• April 11, 2024

Highlighted by a program record for goals, the University of Bridgeport's men's lacrosse team tallied a 25-2 win over Felician on Wednesday night. The decisive victory pushes the Purple Knights' record to 5-6 this season. It was season highs all around for UB in a dominant triumph. The Purple Knights scored at least five goals in each quarter and led 13-2 at halftime. They also earned a 39-15 advantage in ground balls and allowed just two goals for the second time this season.

• April 10, 2024

Fueled by a season-high goal total, the University of Bridgeport's women's lacrosse team enjoyed a 21-12 win over Post on Tuesday. The home victory pushes the Purple Knights' record to 8-3 this season (3-2, CACC). Tied 11-11 after three quarters, Bridgeport closed the game with a 10-1 stretch. The Purple Knights scored eight straight tallies across the final 11:37 of regulation. We spoke with So. Tara Dimaio after a career-day, leading the team in 3 categories, with 8 Caused Turnovers, 7 Goals and 5 Ground Balls and adding 2 Assists!

• March 16, 2024

In their final non-conference game of the season, the University of Bridgeport's women's lacrosse team picked up a 14-5 win over Saint Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday. The victory puts the Purple Knights' record at 5-1 this season.

• March 13, 2024

Playing in their final non-conference game of the season, the University of Bridgeport's men's lacrosse team earned an 8-7 win over Franklin Pierce on Tuesday night. The victory pushes the Purple Knights' record to 3-3 this spring. We spoke with Junior Aidan Kirkpatrick after his 3 goals and UB's first home win of the season!

• March 08, 2024

We mic'd up Bridgeport Gymnastics Head Coach Lorraine Galow during warm-ups before last week's UB Senior Day Meet.

• March 04, 2024

In their second and final home meet of the year, the University of Bridgeport's gymnastics team tallied a season-high score of 195.025 on Sunday. The Purple Knights finished first amongst the other competing teams of Brown University, Talladega College, and Rhode Island College. Bridgeport's team mark on Sunday is not only their highest of the season, but the highest in almost five years. The last time UB eclipsed 195 points was on April 13, 2019, at USAG Nationals. We spoke with Sophomore Lola Sepulveda after her first place All-Around performance and clutch Floor Routine!

• February 29, 2024

Hear from Gymnastics on growing up in a predominantly white sport and how they hope to inspire the next generation of Black and minority gymnasts! More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights

• February 27, 2024

Hear from Men's Lacrosse on growing up in a predominantly white sport and trying to pave the way for future Black and African American Student-Athletes. More UB Purple Knights: Website: https://bridgeport.prestosports.com/landing/index Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubpurpleknights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBPurpleKnights/ "X" (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ubpurpleknights TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubpurpleknights

• February 23, 2024

A look at the upcoming 2024 Bridgeport Softball season with Head Coach Dawn Stearns, Assistant Coach Stephanie Dean, Captains Madison D'Amato and Grace Derita and Senior Samantha Schiebe.

• February 20, 2024

Competing in one of the more unique venues of the season, the University of Bridgeport's gymnastics squad tallied a mark of 193.125 at the All-American Challenge held at Mohegan Sun on Monday. The Purple Knights have now eclipsed 193 points on two occasions this season. In fact, UB's total on Sunday serves as their second highest of the year, finishing slightly less than their 193.550 on Jan. 26.

• February 14, 2024

Kaite Burawski sat down with CJ Media to discuss her battle with cancer and the journey back to her very best ahead of her senior year as part of the University of Bridgeport Softball team! An incredible story of physical and mental strength over the past year plus! We can't wait to see Kaite's hard work continue in the circle this spring!!

• February 01, 2024

Fueled by a 20-3 run late in the second half, the University of Bridgeport's men's basketball team rattled off a 93-76 win over Dominican on Wednesday night.

• January 27, 2024

Competing for the first time at home this season, the University of Bridgeport's gymnastics team posted a first-place mark of 193.550 on Friday night. The Purple Knights finished with the top score in a quad meet that featured the University of Alaska Anchorage, Ursinus College and Rhode Island College.