University of Dubuque Track and Field Outdoor Invitational
Apr 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque is hosting the 2015 Outdoor Invitational on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (field events) on Douglas J. Miller Track. Schools schedules to compete include: Beloit College, Clarke University, Cornell College, Knox College, Loras College, North Iowa Area Community College, Rockford University and University of Dubuque. Due to a baseball game scheduled on campus, the women's and men's javelin throw will be held at Loras College in Dubuque.
Eastman's Gem Not Enough for Spartans
Apr 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque dropped a pair of games to Luther, 3-1 and 8-6, despite an impressive performance by reigning Iowa Conference Pitcher of the Week, Josh Eastman, who gave up one earned run in 10.0 innings during game one on Friday afternoon.
Women's Track and Field Wins Home Invite by Two Points
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque women's track and field team won the UD Invitational by two points over rival Loras and the rest of the field on Senior Day thanks to senior Nikki McKenzie's triple jump victory and nine runner-up finishes.
Spartans Stopped by Kohawks in Doubleheader
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque softball team would like to start the week over, it was a busy eight days where they played 10 games and finished with a 3-7 record over the span. UD dropped a pair of games on Saturday at Coe, losing the first by a 2-6 margin and dropping the second by a 1-5 mark. The Spartans return to action on Tuesday, April 21 when they host the Simpson College Storm on Senior Day.
Spartans Bested by Conference-Leading Carthage
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque women's lacrosse team hung with the CCIW leader, Carthage, in nearly every statistical category except the scoreboard in an 18-6 defeat on Saturday afternoon.
Spartans Tennis Drop Match to Beavers
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's tennis team entered Saturday with high hopes of inching their way closer into the IIAC Tournament berth with a much needed conference victory, but the visiting Buena Vista University Beavers held the same thoughts. The match would teter on the final match of the afternoon between UD's Jordan Hamling and BV's Robby Steffes. Hamling captured the first set 6-1 before losing the second set 3-6. A third tie break set would be for the match and Steffes took the third, 6-2 and ending the Spartans afternoon in defeat 4-5.
Missed Opportunities and Norse Hitting Doom Spartans
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque baseball team dropped their final two games against Luther, 10-1 and 10-3, after stranding a total of 25 runners and surrendering 30 hits on Saturday afternoon.
Men's Lacrosse Downed by Beloit
Apr 18, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's lacrosse team couldn't overcome 4-0 first quarter deficit as they fall to Beloit, 22-2, on Saturday afternoon.
Seven Wins Propel Men's Track and Field to Runner Up Finish
Apr 18, 2015
Ernest Winters (100m), Deshond Robinson (400m), and Rick Valcin (pole vault) each earned an individual win then combined for a victory in the 4x100m relay and thrower Alex Link wins the discus with a school record toss to lead the University of Dubuque men's track and field team to a runner-up performance at the UD Invitational on Saturday afternoon.
Dobratz’s Decathlon Mark Leads to First Career IIAC Honor
Apr 20, 2015
Tyler Dobratz, one of the best multi-purpose athletes in UD history, flew solo on Saturday as he placed second in the decathlon with 6071 points at the Augustana College Meet of Champions to capture his first Iowa Conference Track and Field Performer of the Week award.
Women's Golf Places Sixth at Loras Spring Invite
Apr 20, 2015
Senior Lauren Smith tied for 10th to lead the University of Dubuque women's golf team to a sixth-place finish at the one-round Loras Spring Invite hosted by the Thunder Hills Country Club on Monday afternoon.
Baseball Comes Up Short in Rivalry Matchup
Apr 21, 2015
The University of Dubuque baseball team's five-run rally in the final inning of game one fell short, 9-7, and the Spartans 1-for-8 effort with the bases loaded came back to haunt them in 7-6 loss to Loras on Tuesday afternoon.
Softball Swept by Storm in League Play
Apr 21, 2015
The University of Dubuque softball needed a sweep of the Simpson College Storm on Tuesday to clinch an IIAC Tournament berth. Unfortunately it was the Storm who blew into Dubuque and clinched after winning game one by an 8-3 score and sneaking out with a game two 7-5 victory when the Spartans left the bases loaded in the bottom of seventh inning.
Women's Golf Place 5th at Clarke Spring Invite
Apr 22, 2015
The University of Dubuque women's golf team placed fifth on Wednesday at the 2015 Clarke University Spring Invitational with a round of 446. The Par 72, 5,578 yard course played extremely tough in the chilled windy conditions with the top score being a +13 over Par 85.
Men's Tennis Lose to Norse
Apr 22, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's tennis team fought through blustery windy conditions at Frank Farber Tennis Courts on Wednesday in an Iowa Conference tilt with the Luther College Norse. The Spartans lost to the Norse 1-8 and dropped to 6-13 overall and 2-4 in the IIAC.
Trio of Hat Tricks Not Enough for Women's Lacrosse
Apr 22, 2015
Alora Esparza, Breann Tjaarda, and Bridget Schirmers each scored three times for the University of Dubuque women's lacrosse team, but it fell short as the Spartans were held to just three goals in the second half of a 14-12 defeat to Rockhurst on Wednesday night.
Softball Swept on the Road
Apr 22, 2015
The University of Dubuque softball team was held to a total of nine hits in a doubleheader loss to the Cornell College Rams om Wednesday. UD lost the first game by a 0-8 score in five innings and dropped the second game by a 3-7 mark.
2015 IIAC Men's Golf Championship Begins Play
Apr 23, 2015
The 2015 Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Men’s Golf Championship begins this weekend, Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, with the first 36 holes of the 72-hole event at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. Teams will tee off at 9 a.m. both days. The final 36 holes will be played May 1-2 at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta with teams teeing off beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Loras College is the host of the 2015 Iowa Conference Men’s Golf Championship.
Spartans Qualify for the 106th Annual Drake Relays
Apr 24, 2015
The 106th Annual Drake Relays is set to begin this week and the University of Dubuque men's and women's teams will be represented in one of the nations most prestigious track and field events. The Drake Relays begins on April 22 and will finish up on April 26 at Drake Stadium, ticket offices will open one hour prior to the start of each session. The women's team qualified two relays, the 4x100 and the 4x200, while UD's men's team qualified the returning NCAA National Division III Outdoor Champion, Rick Valcin, in the pole vault and Ernest Winters in the 100 meter dash, and the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.
Women's Lacrosse Nearly Capture Tourney Berth
Apr 25, 2015
With a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin tournament berth on the line, the University of Dubuque women's lacrosse team let slip a 7-3 lead and fell to Illinois Wesleyan, 10-9. The Spartans missed out on their first tournament berth after losing a three-way tiebreaker to Elmhurst (Ill.).
Men's Golf in 2nd Place After Rain Delayed First Round
Apr 25, 2015
The defending IIAC champions University of Dubuque Spartans battled chilly temperatures, wind and rain and the last wave waited out an overnight weather delay to finish their round. The opening 18 holes of the 2015 Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) men's golf championship was completed Saturday at Finkbine Golf Course with UD in second place.
Men's Lacrosse Drops Pivotal Season Finale to Bluejays
Apr 25, 2015
With a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin tournament berth on the line, the University of Dubuque men's lacrosse team couldn't hold on to a 2-1 lead and fall to Elmhurst (Ill.), 20-4, on Saturday afternoon.
Track and Field Teams Compete at Dr. Tucker Invite
Apr 25, 2015
The University of Dubuque women's and men's track an field teams competed in the Loras College Dr. Tucker Invitational on Saturday and would be led by several top performances.
Softball Earns Berth and #6-Seed Into IIAC Tourney
Apr 26, 2015
The University of Dubuque Spartans may have dropped their final two games of the conference regular season on Sunday to #4-ranked Luther College Norse (34-2 overall, 12-0), but the Spartans ended the afternoon with the #6 seed and the final berth into the 2015 IIAC Softball Tournament on May 1-2.
Offenses Highlight Eventful Senior Day
Apr 26, 2015
Despite the University of Dubuque baseball team dropping both games to Coe, 7-2 and 8-4, all four seniors took the field on Senior Day in their final home series of the year.
