All season long AU’s football team has relied on freshman quarterback Tyson Harley and sophomore wide receiver Zac Tallent to provide on offense. They have delivered time and time again, breaking a number of school records along the way. On Saturday, both players set new single-game records while further establishing themselves in the single-season record book. Harley, a Mount Vernon alumnus, broke his own school record for most passing yards in a game with 512 yards on … [Read more...]
Women’s basketball team looks to take the next step
AU women’s basketball is looking to build off a surprising 2018-19 season. The Lady Ravens went 9-16 (5-13 in conference play) which was a drastic improvement from the year before. The Ravens vastly improved from a winless 2017-18 season. The main cause of the turnaround was a great mix of freshman talent and experienced upperclassmen. The current roster is young, but now possesses even more experience with a talented freshmen class. “We have some amazing young women in our … [Read more...]
Martin aims to become professional disc golfer
MBA student Dom Martin has been playing disc golf since he was in the first grade, but it was one shot he had this summer that changed his life forever. Originally growing up in Anderson, Martin fell in love with the game of disc golf through his parents. He remembers playing as early as the first grade and got his first set of discs shortly there after. In high school, Martin and his family moved to Indonesia. His love for the game followed him to his new home. While … [Read more...]
Coach Scott Fridley approaches 30 years at AU
For every student that has attended AU, there has been no shortage of influential figures to look up to. Whether that influence be made in the classroom or on the field, many of these figures have left lasting legacies on campus. Through selfless service and altruistic values, long-standing men’s soccer coach Scott Fridley is a true-to-form example of the kind of lasting legacy that has helped make AU’s men’s soccer program what we see in action today. Stretching back to around … [Read more...]
Campus prepares for Homecoming sports traditions
As the spirit of Homecoming weekend returns to AU, campus will be busier than usual as students, families, faculty and alumni participate in the many traditions associated with Homecoming. An integral part of the Homecoming weekend bustle will be the numerous sports teams in action. On Saturday at the soccer field, the women’s soccer team will be taking on the Franklin women’s soccer team at 1 p.m. Following the finish of that game, the men’s soccer team will be facing the … [Read more...]
AU’s football resurgence won’t happen overnight
The AU football team has taken on a difficult task: leaving their dark days in the past and becoming a winning program. Since head coach Steve Rock was hired prior to the 2018 season, he has preached “The Resurgence,” a motto focused on moving on from the old perceptions of the team and reviving a lost program. He knows that it won’t happen all at once and it won’t always be pretty. The first step to building a strong college football team is the recruiting process. AU has … [Read more...]
Women’s soccer team stays unbeaten on the year
The women’s soccer team is off to a red-hot start this year, with a 5-0-1 record through their first six games. With two games left until their conference season begins, the Ravens have been able to build chemistry and confidence against some tough opponents. “We’ve played a strong non-conference schedule,” said head coach Jennifer Myhre. “We’ve had some pretty close scores in a few games, but being able to find a way to win, even when it’s against tough competition, will help … [Read more...]
Out-of-state tournaments contribute to volleyball’s slow start
A lot of travel is hard on any team, but a young team without much experience can struggle to find success. That’s the case for the AU’s volleyball team. The lady Ravens are 5-10 in the early part of their season. “The month of September in the world of volleyball is difficult on all players, freshmen through seniors alike,” said head coach Tami Miller. “The good news is that we have a great coaching staff that is willing to work with us, but it definitely wears on you.” The season … [Read more...]
For the love of the game: Why athletes choose to play D-III sports
Concussions, hamstrings, Achilles, quads, biceps, traps, delts, hand, knee: the list goes on for injuries on the mind of any athlete. When coupled with school, the increasing pressures of day-to-day classes, social lives and deadlines, why should students even bother with sports? Do the risks outweigh the rewards? AU is, after all, a Division III school, meaning athletes willing to compete in sports are not compensated with athletic scholarships or any other form of financial … [Read more...]
Wortham embraces second chance at football
Most football players spend the offseason lifting weights and conditioning. But Johnell Wortham had been spending his time off working the graveyard shift in a Walmart freezer just to make ends meet. Originally from St. Rose, Louisiana, Wortham was a running back at Anderson University in 2013 before leaving school a year later to work full time. During his lone season at AU, he led the team in rushing and gained 840 total yards in 10 games. Now 26, Wortham is back on the Ravens’ squad to … [Read more...]