HCAC Unified Bowling Championship Last week, the Anderson University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) secured first place in the HCAC Unified Bowling Championship, September 21, at Royal Pin Western in Indianapolis. AU Team 2, which consisted of Hanna Smith, Chris McKee, Lacy Rathbun, Noah Singleton and Jayda Lanham, won second-team all-conference honors for having the second-highest team score of 657 points. AU Team 1 with 504 points and AU Team 3 with 633 points contributed to the … [Read more...]
AU women’s soccer game ends in stalemate against St. Mary’s
The AU women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against St. Mary’s College on Wednesday at Fridley Field. The Ravens ended with a combined stat line of 8 shots attempted with only 3 of them being on goal. Junior Emily Metzger, assisted by senior Meghan Foster, notably scored the goal for the Ravens, helping to break St. Mary’s five-game win streak with this tie. The Ravens are now 2-2-2 and will be playing Spalding University away on Saturday. … [Read more...]
AU Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Wilmington 3-0
Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson University volleyball team steamrolled Wilmington College in a 3-0 match Wednesday night at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. Freshman Taylor Bock (6) rolled out an impressive stat line of 17 kills, with only two errors in 23 total attempts. The first set was somewhat close with AU pulling through 25-17. Then, AU won by a fast 25-9 score in the second game and the Ravens were on a roll. Finally, they wrapped it up by winning 25-20 in the third set. The Anderson … [Read more...]
Just for Kicks: AU men’s football and women’s soccer highlights from Saturday
Check out our photo coverage of Saturday afternoon's men's football and women's soccer by clicking through the gallery at the top of this page. Photos by Kylee McDaniel, Sarah Loehmer, and Jack Lugar. The AU football team prevailed in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon, defeating Alfred State, 7-6, in its season opener played at Lapel High School. Deadlocked in a scoreless tie for most of the first three quarters, the Ravens strung together a long scoring drive with an effective running … [Read more...]
Ivanyo caps off stellar career with top honor
Tate Ivanyo arrived at Anderson University as a soft-spoken freshman with a love for basketball and a desire to give his all in every facet of college. Four years later, he prepares to walk away as the 2025 men’s basketball Jostens Trophy recipient—a national honor recognizing excellence in athletics, academics, and service. The award, presented annually by the Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia, honors the top Division III men’s and women’s basketball players in the nation. According to the … [Read more...]
Ravens Advance to HCAC Semifinals with Gritty Wins
Both Anderson University basketball teams are moving on in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Tournament after hard-fought quarterfinal victories on Saturday at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. The No. 1-seeded men’s team survived an upset bid to defeat No. 8 Manchester 72-65, while the No. 4-seeded women’s team secured a 63-58 win over No. 5 Franklin.Anderson’s men started the game against the Spartans on the back foot, unable to create separation in the first half. Their offense … [Read more...]
Ravens men’s hoops aiming for historic HCAC three-peat
A feature article by Miles Morey The Anderson University men’s basketball team is in the midst of another historic season during the 2024-25 campaign.The Ravens have won nine of their last 10 games, the sole defeat coming to Division I foe Ball State. The surge has placed AU firmly atop the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference standings at 15-3 and 10-1 overall, with the most recent triumph coming Saturday at Mount St. Joseph. Coach Carter Collins’ squad is aiming for the regular season … [Read more...]
Anderson University triumphs over Oberlin College in 20-6 victory
On Sep. 14, 2024, AU achieved a significant 20-6 victory over Oberlin College in a football game characterized by pivotal moments and standout performances. The match commenced with Oberlin College taking an early lead following a 59-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Nevertheless, AU demonstrated notable resilience and strategic acumen as the game unfolded. During the third and fourth quarters, Anderson's offense and defense became increasingly effective. The Ravens scored three … [Read more...]
Men’s basketball comments on being HCAC Tournament champions
The Anderson University men’s basketball team has earned the title of back-to-back HCAC tournament champions. With a decisive win against Hanover College, the Ravens have made history. The atmosphere among the crowd was both tense and radiating with anticipation, the mood being set by the ever reactive and rambunctious student section. However, the crowd wasn’t the only group leaving their all out there. Tate Ivanyo, a junior at AU and first team all conference player, said, “It was an … [Read more...]
An unlikely factor sets the men’s basketball team apart
Excitement is in the air for the men’s basketball team. With the regular season wrapping up, the HCAC conference tournament comes swinging around. The men’s basketball team had finished the regular season with a 20-4 record and a 10 game winning streak, making them the favorite for the HCAC The Ravens are ranked No. 4 regionally. With that comes the anticipation of hosting the HCAC Conference Tournament and are favored for tournament victory. If team chemistry has anything to do with it, … [Read more...]