Key City Clash Football Photos
Nov 1, 2014
The University of Dubuque football team scored first and never looked back in a dominating 34-7 Key City Clash on Saturday in the Rock Bowl. The Spartans own a four-game win streak in the series. Click for photo of Saturday's game.
Opportunistic Spartans Move On to IIAC Second Round
Nov 1, 2014
Goalkeeper Riley Jensen and the University of Dubuque men’s soccer team withstood a furious attack from the Simpson offensive as they earned the win, 3-1.
Spartan Men’s Harriers Record Best Finish in 31 Years at IIAC Championships
Nov 1, 2014
The University of Dubuque men's cross country team placed fourth with 169 points at the 2014 Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Cross Country Championships held at Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa.
Spartans Retain Key In Key City Clash
Nov 1, 2014
The University of Dubuque and Loras College continued their intense rivalry on the football field on Saturday at the annual Key City Clash. Equally exciting is the fact that the two schools will once again donate to a local non-profit organization. The 2014 donation marks the seventh consecutive year the two schools have given back to the community. The Gabriel Project® is the recipient of this year's donation for the Spartans and the Duhawks.
Softball to Host Spartan Winter Softball Camps
Nov 3, 2014
The University of Dubuque softball team will be hosting their annual softball camps for grades 9-12 in the newly completed Veterans Memorial Training Center on Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, and Feb. 15. Cost for the various camps will be $30 each.
University of Dubuque presents Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses
Nov 4, 2014
The University of Dubuque Department of Fine and Performing Arts along with the UD Drama Club will present Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses beginning this Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and will hold performances through Sunday, November 9, 2014. Set in and around a pool of water, Metamorphoses presents the poetic myths of Midas, Orpheus and Eurydice, Eros and Psyche, and others to juxtapose the ancient and contemporary in breathtaking storytelling and gorgeous imagery, exploring the timeless theme of love in all its forms.
Hernandez’s Three Goals Garners Second Career IIAC Player of Week Award
Nov 4, 2014
Sophomore Gonzalo Hernandez continued his recent tear through IIAC competition after scoring three goals and tallying two assists against Luther and Simpson to earn his second career Iowa Conference men’s soccer offensive performer of the week award.
Spartans Bow Out in IIAC First Round Despite Quick Start
Nov 4, 2014
The University of Dubuque volleyball team got off to a quick start after taking set one but couldn’t hang on after falling, 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 11-25) to Buena Vista in round one of the IIAC tournament.
Lynn-ing Effort Guides Women’s Soccer to Third Straight IIAC Championship Final
Nov 5, 2014
Katie Lynn was the spark off the bench for the No. 1 seed University of Dubuque women’s soccer team as she scored both goals in a 2-1 triumph over Mo. 4 Wartburg in the IIAC semifinals on Wednesday night.
Men's Soccer Lose in OT of IIAC Tournament Semi-finals
Nov 5, 2014
The University of Dubuque men's soccer team played even through 90 minutes of action on Wednesday evenng before a late Loras goal in the opening overtime ended the Spartans hope of making it to the championship game on Saturday.
Tickets Available Now for University of Dubuque’s Christmas at Heritage Center
Nov 6, 2014
The University of Dubuque will present the second annual Christmas at Heritage Center onFriday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. This year’s celebration, titled Wondrous Night, will take place in John and Alice Butler Hall.
UD Heritage Center Announces Mid-Season Updates
Nov 7, 2014
Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, recently announced several updates related to the 2014-2015 Live at Heritage Performing Arts Series.
UD vs. Coe Senior Day Game Notes
Nov 7, 2014
Which Coe team will show up to face the Spartans on Senior Day? The roller coaster Kohawks (4-4, 3-2 IIAC) have alternated wins and losses since week one and are on schedule for a loss this weekend. Playing in a tight game isn’t Coe’s forte after averaging a 19.6 point margin of defeat/victory through eight total games. They will face a Spartan team (3-5, 2-3 IIAC) that’s had a number of close calls this season in the form of UW-Platteville (L 21-26), Pacific (Ore.) (W 16-10), and Buena Vista (L 39-44).
Service of Dedication - Veterans Memorial Training Center
Nov 7, 2014
A Service of Dedication for the new Veterans Memorial Training Center will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 am at the new facility. The Veteran’s Day speaker is Colonel Robert Stavnes, Senior Army Advisor, Division West, First United States Army.
Football Hold On for Senior Day Victory
Nov 8, 2014
The University of Dubuque football team finished their home season on Saturday during Senior Day at Chalmers Field. Despite the windy, chilly November afternoon, the Spartans provided a cardiac thriller of a game for the fans in attendance. The Spartans stretched their lead late in the game to 26-14 before the Kohawks rallied in the final fifteen minutes to score twice. Trailing 27-29 the visiting Kohawks attempted a two point conversion with 1:03 only to have the pass in the endzone deflected by UD's Blaine Snitker. An on-side kick by the Kohawks was recovered by UD and the Spartans ran the final minute out to secure the victory 29-27.
Spartans Open Wrestling Season at 2014 Knox College Chuck Porter Open
Nov 9, 2014
The University of Dubuque Spartan wrestling team began the 2014-15 season by competing at the 2014 Chuck Porter Open. More than 200 wrestlers from 10 area schools competed in the event at Knox College's T. Fleming Fieldhouse. The Spartans Manuel Mendoza captured the 165 lbs. title with a 6-0 victory in the finals over #3-seed Devon Fenstermaker of Truman State.
Women’s Soccer Crowned IIAC Champs After PK Marathon
Nov 9, 2014
Two overtimes wasn’t enough as Melanie Prudhomme delivered the No. 1 seeded University of Dubuque women’s soccer team’s second Iowa Conference tournament title with a win over No. 2 seeded Central, 0-0 in 2OT, and won by a penalty kick shootout 6-5 on the 18th combined penalty kick shootout on Saturday afternoon.
UD Raises the Stakes for Iowa College All-State Honor Band
Nov 10, 2014
Last year, for the first time in the school’s history, five University of Dubuque band students were selected for membership in the 2013 Iowa College All-State Honor Band. This year, however, UD has doubled that number, and ten students will travel to Ames, IA to represent the University at this year’s event.
Basierak Awarded Third IIAC 1st-Team Honor
Nov 10, 2014
Junior outside hitter, Klaudia Basierak of the University of Dubuque volleyball team, earned her third-straight first team All-Iowa Conference selection after finishing first in total attacks and third in kills during IIAC play.
Former UD basketball player, Chris Frazier, Pursues Pro Career Back Home
Nov 10, 2014
Former University of Dubuque men’s basketball player and Heidelberg, Germany native, Chris Frazier ’13, landed in familiar territory after securing a spot on the German pro circuit with the Otto Baskets in Magdeburg, Germany.
UD vs. IWU NCAA Regional Preview
Nov 11, 2014
The Spartans face their toughest test yet against No. 24 Illinois Wesleyan in their second NCAA tournament appearance. The Titans finished second in the potent College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) and gave up one goal in two games against Regional host, Wheaton (Ill.). The offenses will be key against some stout defense after IWU surrendered four goals in CCIW play and UD gave up five goals in IIAC play.
Waddell and Lynn Claim IIAC Performer of the Week Honors
Nov 11, 2014
Defender Lauren Waddell and forward Katie Lynn took home the Iowa Conference offensive and defensive performer of the week awards after leading the University of Dubuque women’s soccer team to their second IIAC tournament title with wins over Wartburg and Central.
UD Mediation Team Nationally Ranked
Nov 13, 2014
From November 6 - 8, the University of Dubuque Mediation Team competed at the fifteenth annual International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament at Brenau University (Gainesville, GA). The event attracted schools from throughout the United States including: Boston University, Middle Tennessee State University, Lewis University, Western Carolina University, and the University of San Diego.
Spartan XC Regional Preview and Meet Information
Nov 13, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's and men's cross country team will travel to Pella, Iowa to run in the 2014 NCAA Division III Central Regional on Saturday, Nov. 15. The women's team will complete on the 6,000m course while the men will face a challenging 8,000m course on the campus at Central College.
University of Dubuque Spartans Earn Automatic Berth to 2014 NCAA Womens’ Soccer Regional
Nov 13, 2014
The NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Committee announced Monday the field of 64 teams for the 2014 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship. The University of Dubuque women’s soccer team, under the direction of head coach Jason Berna, learned the Spartans will travel to Wheaton, Ill. to compete in the regional on Nov. 14-15 at Joe Bean Stadium on the campus of Wheaton College. The Spartans will play the Illinois Wesleyan University Titans on Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. (CST), the winner will advance to Saturday’s Nov. 15 final at 1:00 p.m. (CST).
