Spartans Baseball Splits on Sunday
Apr 3, 2016
The University of Dubuque baseball team jumped out early on Sunday and captured the opener over the Coe College Kohawks 5-3 before the hosts returned the favor in game two in a 10 inning extra inning game by a score of 7-6.
Strong Start Keeps Women’s Lacrosse Rolling
Apr 3, 2016
Eight different players scored and senior attacker Kelly Wetherald handed out four assists in a 13-4 first half that propelled the University of Dubuque women’s lacrosse team to a 16-8 win over Benedictine University on Sunday afternoon.
DIII Week: Murfin Thrives on Track and in the Sky
Apr 4, 2016
Freshman thrower and aviation major, Blaze Murfin, an indoor shot put school record holder and NCAA Division III National Indoor Championship qualifier, thrives both on the track and in the sky at the University of Dubuque after turning down Division I offers.
Schirmers Named CCIW Offensive Player of the Week
Apr 4, 2016
Senior attacker and the University of Dubuque women’s lacrosse team’s all-time leading scorer, Bridget Schirmers, totaled 11 goals in trio of victories last week to earn the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin’s women’s lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week.
Murfin and Krueger Claim IIAC Players of Week
Apr 5, 2016
Freshman Blaze Murfin won the hammer throw and placed second in two other throwing events to lead the University of Dubuque track and field team and senior Troy Krueger tied for fourth at opening tournament for the University of Dubuque men’s golf team as both took home Iowa Conference Player of the Week honors.
DIII Week: CC Transfer, Andrea Smith, Relishes DIII Experience
Apr 5, 2016
A former two-year NJCAA community college softball transfer, senior Andrea Smith, has been successful at the Division III level and thrives on the all-around experience.
Women’s Lacrosse Win Streak Snapped at Aurora
Apr 5, 2016
Sophomore Sara Rose came off the bench to score a season-high two goals, but the University of Dubuque women’s lacrosse team couldn’t overcome an early 5-0 deficit in 10-7 defeat at Aurora University on Tuesday afternoon.
UD’s Physician Assistant Program Accredited
Apr 6, 2016
The University of Dubuque Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies recently received Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
UD Students Model Leadership
Apr 7, 2016
University of Dubuque students helped 100 high school juniors hone their leadership skills at the Dubuque Area Youth Leadership Council’s spring Character and Leadership Workshop.
DIII Week: Adversity No Match for Kirkwood
Apr 7, 2016
Despite facing a multitude of medical obstacles associated with her spinal condition, Jessie Kirkwood was grateful for a Division III experience that made her collegiate basketball dream come true.
UD's Miyamoto to be Inducted in WFCA Hall of Fame
Apr 8, 2016
The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) will induct the University of Dubuque’s Dr. Michael “Mick” Miyamoto into the 2016 WFCA Hall of Fame on April 9 at the Marriott West in Middleton, Wis. Miyamoto is the lone collegiate coach to join the Hall of Fame in 2016.
UD Student Receives Governor’s Cup ROTC Award
Apr 8, 2016
University of Dubuque Army ROTC Cadet Lt. Col. Paul Beard was one of eight students selected to receive the Reserve Officer Training Corps Governor’s Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement.
Baseball’s 4-run Rally Falls Short as Spartans Drop IIAC Home Opener
Apr 8, 2016
Junior outfielder Austin McWhite belted a two-run homer, his first of the season, in a four-run seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough as the University of Dubuque baseball team fell to Simpson, 7-6, on Friday afternoon filled with intermittent weather delays and snow flurries.
Men’s Lacrosse Suffers Tough Defeat to Concordia
Apr 9, 2016
Junior midfielder Joshua Berey-Wingate scored two goals and collected eight ground balls in 19-5 defeat to Concordia (Wis.) on Satuday afternoon.
Tough Conditions for Spartan Linksters at Augie Invite
Apr 9, 2016
The University of Dubuque men's golf battled less than ideal conditions on Friday in the opening round of the Augustana College Invitational held at Pinnacle Country Club. The Spartans hit their way back on Saturday to place 19th with a team score of 349-317-666.
Field Events Anchor Men’s Track at Norse Relays
Apr 9, 2016
The University of Dubuque men’s track and field team utilized two wins and three runner-up performances in the field events to place third at the Luther Norse Relays on Saturday afternoon.
Esparza Accounts for Eight Goals in CCIW Opening Win
Apr 9, 2016
Junior midfielder Alora Esparza scored four goals and assisted on four more as the University of Dubuque women’s lacrosse team won their CCIW opener over Carroll, 16-3, on Saturday afternoon.
Atwater, Underclassmen Lead Women's Track to Win at Norse Relays
Apr 11, 2016
Sophomore Tanasha Atwater set a Carlson Stadium record with a national-best throw of 46-7.5 in the shot put as the University of Dubuque women’s track and field team collected seven wins, all by underclassmen, to win the Luther Norse Relays on Saturday afternoon.
Baseball Captures 2-3 Games Saturday Over Storm
Apr 9, 2016
The University of Dubuque baseball welcomed the sun on Saturday after battling through six snow delays on Friday afternoon. The Spartans finished the final inning of Friday's game two on Saturday and captured the victory 5-2 over the Simpson College Storm before the two teams could began the original scheduled Saturday doubleheader. UD would drop the third game of the series 3-1 before rallying late in the fourth game to capture a hard fought 11-9 victory.
Softball Begins League Play Against #22 Simpson
Apr 9, 2016
The University of Dubuque softball team was held to nine hits in Saturday's double-header loss to #22-ranked Simpson College Storm. In the opener UD lost 2-7 and lost game two 1-6.
Men's Tennis Drop Pair to IIAC Opponents
Apr 9, 2016
The University of Dubuque men's tennis team dropped two road meets to league opponents. The Spartans lost to the Wartburg College Knights 1-8 and to the Luther Norse 0-9.
DIII Week: More Than Just a Game for Runge
Apr 9, 2016
Volleyball is just another piece of the puzzle for junior middle hitter, Anna Runge, who has taken full advantage of the opportunities the Division III life has to offer.
Softball Drops a Pair to #4 Luther
Apr 11, 2016
The University of Dubuque softball team mustered just five hits and fell to #4 Luther at home, 9-0, and 10-0, on Monday afternoon.
Engelken Leads Spartans Men's Golf to Fourth Place Finish
Apr 11, 2016
The University of Dubuque men's golf is anxious to find some good weather in the spring 2016 season. Monday afternoon the Spartans were led by Tyler Engelken who tied for medalist honors, but placed third after the tie breaks. He helped the Spartans to a fourth place finish at the 2016 Duhawk Spring Invite held at Thunder Hills Country Club on Sunday, April 10 and Monday, April 11.
Atwater Earns IIAC Athlete of the Week After National Best Throw
Apr 12, 2016
Sophomore standout Tanasha Atwater threw an outdoor shot put national best (46-7.5), broke a Luther stadium record, and crushed her own school record en route to her second career Iowa Conference Female Athlete of the Week honor.
