AU swimming has kicked off its third season in the pool and is looking to take the next step forward this year. Both the men’s and the women’s teams have felt the growing pains of being a young program, but head coach Conner Snare is confident that both squads will continue to improve this season. “We are seeking constant improvement,” said Snare. “Our first meet won’t be our best meet. Consequently, our last meet should be where we are reaching our goals. I’d like to see us getting personal … [Read more...]
Women’s basketball looks to right the ship this season
After a winless season last year, the women’s basketball program is ready to quiet the doubters and prove to AU that they are a new team. The squad has welcomed 15 freshmen to its roster to pair with eight returning upperclassmen. The Ravens fought through an injury-plagued 2017-18 season, at one point playing with just six active players. With the injuries and the youth of the team, the women could never overcome the obstacles necessary to find a win. Head Coach Lindsay Shade is confident … [Read more...]
Women’s tennis comeback season comes to an end
In their first season back in action, the AU women’s tennis team lost in the first round of the HCAC tournament Friday night. After starting their season 0-3, the ladies turned it around posting a 7-1 record in their last eight games to tie for second place in the conference. Due to tiebreakers, the Ravens were the fourth seed out of six in the tournament. In his first season with the women’s team, head coach Bryant Beard set out to be competitive despite the team’s one year hiatus. The … [Read more...]
Ravens need a strong push to make the HCAC tournament
The women’s soccer team currently sits in sixth place in the HCAC table following a 3-0 loss to conference leading Hanover on Saturday. In order to make the postseason tournament, the Ravens must climb into one of the top four spots in the conference. With just two games remaining on their schedule, their odds are slim, but with strong play, the women can sneak in. Their 3-2-2 record in HCAC play has been good enough to give them a chance, but the Ravens do not control their own destiny at … [Read more...]
Baseball concludes fall season with another Black and Orange World Series
Each year, the Raven’s baseball team has a four week period available to them for team activities per NCAA regulations. It is full of long days for the players, trying to improve as much as they can in the tight window. It is all worth it in the end when the men get to go out and play the Black and Orange World Series. Following a tradition that dates back many years, at the end of each fall season, the Ravens put together two groups of seniors to be captains in the intersquad draft. The … [Read more...]
Football team prepares for a winnable stretch of games
The season has not started out great for the Ravens, posting a 1-4 record through the first half of their schedule. Coming off of a bye week, the team is ready to turn things around. They will look to climb back to .500 in the upcoming weeks, aided by a three week stretch of very winnable games against Earlham (0-6), Rose-Hulman (2-4) and Bluffton (1-5). Head coach Steve Rock thinks that the bye week came at a perfect time for the Ravens, allowing them to rest some of their players and also … [Read more...]
Women’s soccer seeks consistency despite positive record
The women’s soccer team has finished its non-conference schedule with a 3-2-2 record after tying with Bethel College last Saturday. Despite solid play, the ladies failed to record back-to-back wins and went to overtime three times in their first seven games. Coach Jennifer Myhre, now in her eighth year with the Ravens, challenged the team with a slew of road games to start out the season. She looks forward to beginning the conference schedule with a home game Saturday against … [Read more...]
Homecoming brings excitement for AU sports
Homecoming is a special time of year for all of AU, but it holds a special meaning for the fall sports teams. Alumni from different generations will make the trip home to watch their teams battle once more. Coaches will have the opportunity to reconnect with former players, as well as their families and children. Men’s soccer coach Scott Fridley has been at AU for 28 years and has coached a lot of players in his day. He says that homecoming is a very special time of year for him because he … [Read more...]
Volleyball already seeing big turnaround in tournament play
Following a season where the team posted a 10-20 record, the volleyball team has seen improvement already during their first two tournaments. Despite not having any seniors on their roster, the team is relying on their athleticism to compete with schools from all around the country. They have already made two weekend trips to Illinois, coming away with a 4-3 record and a 5-3 record overall. Coach Tami Miller, now in her 16th season as head coach, talks about the benefit of traveling as a … [Read more...]
Men’s soccer starts out hot due to dangerous offense
The Ravens kicked off their season with a bang, putting up an impressive 3-1-1 record. After their first week of play, they currently sit in first place in the conference. As they continue to build and ready themselves for HCAC action, they will look to keep their momentum going in the right direction. One thing that has really stood out for the men’s team early is their offense. Sophomore Wes Erny was named the HCAC Offensive Player of the Week, tallying four goals and three assists through … [Read more...]