Women’s Soccer team Back to Winning Ways After Upending Pioneers
Oct 14, 2014
The University of Dubuque women’s soccer team defeated UW-Platteville, 2-1, on the legs of seniors Liz Frazier and Megan Siepler.
Women's Soccer Rank High in Standings
Oct 15, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's soccer team remains ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) North Region poll released this week. The Spartans dropped from 7th to 9th this week after losing a 0-1 contest on the road last Saturday. UD is 12-4 overall and tied for first place in the Iowa Conference with a 3-1 record.
Folk Singer Carrie Newcomer Takes Center Stage at UD’s Heritage Center
Oct 16, 2014
Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, will host folk singer/songwriter-guitarist Carrie Newcomer on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Carrie marks her UD debut with piano accompaniment by Gary Walters, and a special guest appearance by the UD Gospel Choir. The performance is part of a week-long artist residency at UD for the performer, during which she will participate in worship services, hold public workshops, and work with student writers, actors, and musicians.
Duo of Ortiz and Nava Pace Spartans to 3rd Place at Dr. Tucker Invite
Oct 17, 2014
Fabiola Ortiz placed second overall at Loras Dr. Tucker Invite on Friday afternoon. Teammate Brenda Nava placed seventh overall, the duo helped lead the Spartans to a third place finish.
Nevills 8th at Dr. Tucker Invite, Spartans 3rd Overall
Oct 17, 2014
The Spartans Payton Nevills placed 8th in 27:09 to help UD men's cross country team to a third place finish overall at the Dr. Tucker Invite with 86 points.
Volleyball Falls to Pair of WIAC Foes
Oct 17, 2014
The University of Dubuque will play host to a double-dual tournament on Friday night hosted in McCormick Gymansium and in Stoltz Sports Center on the Campus of the University of Dubuque. Teams competeing are: UD, Loras College, UW-Platteville, and UW-Whitewater. Games times are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Jensen and the Mens Soccer team Tie No. 16 Wartburg in Double OT
Oct 18, 2014
Goalkeeper Riley Jensen made a season-high 11 saves, including three in double overtime, as the University of Dubuque men’s soccer team stopped No. 16 Wartburg’s five-game winning streak with a 1-1 tie in double overtime.
Spartans Defeated by #6-ranked Knights 9-42
Oct 18, 2014
The University of Dubuque football team used a fake punt to nearly score in the first half after a gain of 26 yards by Mitch Michaelis. The play helped set-up a 25 yard touchdown pass from Zach Fry to Tyler Rutenbeck just six plays later. The #6-ranked Knights offense never slowed down as they scored all four chances inside the red zone on Saturday to defeat the Spartans 42-9.
Women's Soccer Clinch IIAC Tournament Spot With Overtime Victory
Oct 19, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's soccer team needed overtime on Saturday night to capture their 13th win of the season and 4th win in conference play with a 1-0 OT victory over the Wartburg College Knights. UD clinched an IIAC Tournament spot with the win and are tied for first place in the league (4-1) with 12 pts.
Jensen’s Clutch Play Helps Capture IIAC Performer of the Week Honors
Oct 21, 2014
Men’s goalkeeper Riley Jensen saved a season-high 11 shots in 1-1 double overtime draw at Wartburg and was named Iowa Conference men’s soccer Defensive Performer of the Week.
Motivational Speaker Trent Shelton
Oct 21, 2014
On Thursday, November 6, at 6;00 p.m., former NFL football player and motivational speaker, Trent Shelton, will speak in Blades Chapel at the University of Dubuque. The event, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and the Black Student Union, is $10 for the general public; free for UD students/faculty/staff. Tickets will be available at the door.
Siepler Nabs School Record and Earns IIAC Performer of the Week Award
Oct 21, 2014
Forward Megan Siepler netted one goal and one assist in a two-win week for the Spartans as she snagged her first career Iowa Conference women’s soccer Offensive Performer of the Week honor.
Stifling Elmhurst Defense Dooms Men’s Soccer Team
Oct 21, 2014
The University of Dubuque men’s soccer team couldn’t get their offense going as Elmhurst took home the win, 2-0, on Tuesday night.
Volleyball Stopped on Senior Night
Oct 23, 2014
The University of Dubuque volleyball team needed a win to qualify for the Iowa Conference Tournament, unfortunately on Senior Night the Spartans lost a competive battle in Stoltz Sports Center 1-3 to the Buena Vistan University Beavers. Set scores were 25-21, 25-15, 22-25, and 25-21.
UD vs. BVU Football Game Notes
Oct 24, 2014
The Spartans oppose another offensive juggernaut as Buena Vista brings their four-game winning streak to town.
Hernandez Delivers as Men’s Soccer Escapes Storm in Double OT
Oct 25, 2014
Gonzalo Hernandez lofted a rainbow-esque lob shot less than two minutes into the second overtime to give the University of Dubuque men’s soccer team the hard-fought, 2-1, victory over Simpson on senior day.
Spartans Bitten By Beavers in Late Drive
Oct 25, 2014
he University of Dubuque football team for the second year in a row, fell victim to a late drive by the Buena Vista University Beavers in a hearbreaking loss on Chalmers Field by a 39-44 score. UD took a late lead 39-37 on a 34 yard Curtis Prull fieldgoal with 1:40 remaining in the game. The tenacious Beavers used just 1:01 to claw their way back into the lead on a couple of long pass plays and scored on a two yard run with :36 left in the game 44-39. A Shaun Grewal 32 yard kick-off return from the Spartan goal line gave the Spartans hope with :30 seconds left.
Two for the Show! Frazier Scores Twice on Women’s Soccer Senior Day
Oct 25, 2014
Senior Liz Frazier netted two shots from over 20 yards out as the University of Dubuque women’s soccer team cruised past Simpson, 3-1.
Basierak Named to All-Tournament Team
Oct 26, 2014
The University of Dubuque volleyball team finished Millikin University’s Linda Slagell Dig for the Cure Classic 1-3 in the tournament, capturing a 3-0 win against Blackburn College. UD's Klaudia Basierak was the lone Spartan named to the All-Tournament Team.
Martinez Nabs First Team All-Iowa Conference Selection
Oct 28, 2014
After a nearly flawless fall and an Iowa Conference ‘B’ Flight Doubles Championship, University of Dubuque women’s tennis freshman Arantxa Martinez, was named an Iowa Conference First-Team selection.
Men’s Soccer on Wrong Side of 2OT Instant Classic
Oct 29, 2014
The chilly, windy conditions at Oyen Field gave way to a heated battle as the University of Dubuque men’s soccer team fell to Luther in two overtimes, 4-3.
Spartans Secure #6 Seed in IIAC Volleyball Tournament
Oct 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque volleyball team qualified for the 2014 Iowa Conference Volleyball Tournament as the #6 seed despite losing on the final night of the regular season to Loras 1-3. Loras earned the #5-seed with the victory and will travel to Pella to play Central on Tuesday night as UD will make the long journey down highway 20 to Storm Lake to play BV. Game times are set for 7:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer 2014 IIAC Champions
Oct 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's soccer team has been waiting for this moment for 14 years. Tuesday night, Head Coach Jason Berna earned what he has been wanting since he started the soccer programs at UD, an IIAC Title. In an exciting 2-1 game over the Luther College Norse the Spartans claimed the #1 seed in the IIAC Tournament by claiming the first IIAC title in Spartans history.
Key City Clash Game Notes
Oct 31, 2014
The cross-town rivalry is back for another Key City Clash with both teams on the ropes after 1-3 starts in Iowa Conference play.
All-IIAC Performer Ortiz Leads Spartans to Fifth Place Finish at Championships
Nov 1, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's cross country were led by sixth place finishing and an All-Iowa Conference Performer, Fabiola Ortiz (23:18) at the 2014 Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Cross Country Championships at Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa.
