Anderson University’s original sports show “Raven Watch” has been named a finalist in the Sports Video Group national sports-media contest. The Andersonian product will be contending for recognition in the Outstanding Program Series, student-produced media division. Raven Watch is a weekly produced ESPN-style show that began as an idea two years ago by 2018 grad Lindsay Stone. Since its inception last year, Raven Watch has covered the biggest sports moments at AU, as well as sharing some … [Read more...]
Ravens battling for top conference spot
After another HCAC doubleheader sweep, the Ravens have sole possession of second place in the conference, with a 9-1 record through 10 games. Anderson pounded Transylvania, scoring 29 runs in the two games. John Becker picked up the win in the 13-3 game one drubbing. Joe Moran received the win in game two after the Ravens scored 15 unanswered runs from the sixth inning on. Franklin sits atop the standings with an 11-1 record in conference play. A showdown with Franklin looms on May 1 at … [Read more...]
Softball struggling but showing progress
The softball team just finished a hard weekend, losing a pair of double-headers to Transylvania and Thomas Moore. The Ravens entered the weekend with a .350 batting average and had scored with relative ease throughout the season. The bats cooled across the weekend tilt. Facing the three-time reigning HCAC Pitcher of the Week Renae Morton, the Ravens were unable to score against Transylvania, dropping both games 5-0. Anderson stranded 10 base runners in the two games. Thomas More then … [Read more...]
Ravens unbeaten through six HCAC contests
Just six games into HCAC play, the baseball team is only two wins away from matching last season’s conference win total. Now 6-0 in league play after this weekend’s doubleheader sweep of Mount St. Joseph, and one of only two unbeaten teams in the conference, AU could not have gotten off to a better start this conference season. “Guys are getting comfortable and buying into their roles,” said John Becker. “Our pitching staff has been great and giving us every chance to win games. Our hitters … [Read more...]
Lucas continues basketball career post-AU
After spending three years stuffing the stats sheet in an Anderson uniform, Trevor Lucas has found a way to continue filling it up in another orange and black jersey, playing for the Fort Wayne Flite. “Basketball is my biggest passion,” Lucas said. “To be able to play it beyond the collegiate level is something most people don’t get to do. “Every kid that plays sports dreams about being a professional athlete,” he said. “It’s a dream come true, and I’m blessed to be able to do … [Read more...]
All-Academic Ravens
Anderson’s student-athletes did a fantastic job of backing up the student aspect of their titles in the winter sports season. Tom Bohlsen Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic honors are awarded to winter varsity athletes who earn a cumulative 3.5 GPA. 22 Ravens received the honors. Only Rose-Hulman had more HCAC student-athletes earn the honors. Four men’s basketball players, one male swimmer, two women’s basketball players, two female swimmers, five men’s track & field … [Read more...]
Softball team shows youth against Thunder
After splitting 10 games over their spring break Florida trip, the softball team faced a tough task in their home opener. Trine, ranked seventh nationally in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll, travelled to Anderson for a Saturday doubleheader. The young Raven team showed promise in the first game, racking up 18 hits, including eight for extra-bases. DJ Martz, Samantha Ausmus and Lexi Gray recorded three hits a piece. Martz drove in three runs, one of which came on a solo … [Read more...]
Ravens set to begin HCAC play on high note
Sitting at 11-10 and with conference play set to begin, the baseball team has a great deal of potential to rack up accomplishments this season. “We have played the competition that will prepare us for conference games,” explained Coach Matt Bair. “The Florida trip gave us a sense of understanding that we can compete at the highest level. We are definitely trending in the right direction.” A difficult non-conference schedule and a 10-game stand in the RussMatt Central Florida Central … [Read more...]
Ravens well represented on All-HCAC teams
The winter athletics season has come to a close, and Raven athletes racked up plenty of recognition for their performances throughout the season. 23 Ravens were named to various All-HCAC teams. Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams racked up the honorees. Courtney King and Mariah Murray were named Second Team All-HCAC for the Indoor Track and Field Season. Tess Wise was the representative on the All-Sportsmanship team. The men’s team had six representatives on the first-team. … [Read more...]
Ravens baseball enter win column for first time
After an 0-3 start to the season, the Ravens got off the snide, picking up two victories this weekend at the Derby City Classic in Louisville, Ky. AU beat Spalding and UW-Platteville before dropping their third game of the weekend to Depauw. “All in all it was a positive weekend of baseball for us taking two out of three,” said Anderson baseball coach Matt Bair in a press release. “You never like to lose the end cap to a great week, but I loved the fight we had after getting knocked down … [Read more...]