With a history that includes two regular season HCAC Championships, two HCAC Tournament Championships, nine appearances in the HCAC Tournament final, 76 All-Conference players and three HCAC Most Valuable Players, imagining AU without a soccer program is difficult. However, it wasn’t long ago that the third-youngest program in the conference had not yet begun. Under the tutelage of Head Coach Scott Fridley, AU soccer has grown to heights that were previously unimaginable. “When I came to AU, … [Read more...]
Two Raven athletes honored
Two AU athletes garnered high praise for their showings in this past week of action. Beverly Tanner was named 2017’s first HCAC Offensive Player of the Week after her two goal performance against Illinois Tech. She had four total shots on goal in the match. Sydney Coffman was named to the Illinois College Volleyball All-Tournament Team. Coffman, a setter, recorded 120 assists in four matches played, averaging 8.57 assists per set. “I am proud to represent Anderson University and be … [Read more...]
Strong showing in soccer doubleheader
Both the men’s and women’s soccer team controlled all 90 minutes of their games on Saturday, combining to outscore their opponents 6-1 as each team proved victorious. The women’s team set the tone early, defeating NAIA foe Bethel 2-1. After a scoreless first half, Anderson finally broke through in the 56th minute when Katie Frazer found the back of the net for her first goal of the season. Emily Buchman picked up the assist on the goal. “We went into halftime discouraged,” Frazer said. … [Read more...]
AU stumbles out of gate; looks to bounce back against Earlham
Entering his third season leading the Raven football program, Coach Sala had high hopes for the team’s on-field product. After stumbling out of the gates to an 0-2 record, those hopes haven’t been lived up to as previously envisioned. “We’ve made progress in a lot of other areas that people don’t see,” Sala said. “On the field, we have to keep hitting the reset button each year.” Hitting the reset button has resulted in another extremely young team taking the field for the Ravens. Dayan … [Read more...]
AU students flock to hidden local sporting goods store
With AU students returning to campus for the 2017-18 school year, many are flocking to one of Anderson’s hidden gems. Unable to be found on Apple’s Maps app, this store literally flies under the radar. The Big Sale, located at 2500 E. 10th St., offers athletic apparel at incredibly discounted rates. Hugh Cherry runs the day-to-day operations, but the store is technically his son’s. Cherry’s son, Hugh Jr., works with BSN sports where he is the director of Lids Team Sports. Lids Team … [Read more...]
Ravens hunt for a spot in HCAC tournament
Having achieved their first winning season in 15 years, hopes are high on the AU women’s soccer team that the program will take another step forward this fall. “Last year was a key turning point for us,” said Coach Myhre. “It gave us confidence that we can compete and play with anyone. It wouldn’t have been possible except for the work and dedication of the classes before them who not only laid the foundation, but instilled the mentality and work-ethic to create a championship culture. From the … [Read more...]
Ravens swept; still pursue spot in HCAC tournament
With a hole to dig out of to make the conference tournament and three games at home over the weekend, the Ravens looked to take at least two games from the visiting Earlham Quakers. Anderson was unable to do so, instead getting swept by the Quakers. Earlham outscored the Ravens 25-10 in the series, taking game one 4-1, game two 10-3 and game three 11-6. The Ravens racked up 29 hits on the weekend, only one less than the Quakers, but stranded 27 base runners. The inability to plate base runners … [Read more...]
Intramural season four nears end with upcoming playoffs
Across campus, the impending summer vacation is evident throughout the student body. With only two weeks left in the year, the AU Intramural staff is doing their best to ensure the student body wraps up their year on a high note with season four. After spending seasons two and three inside the Kardatzke Wellness Center, the majority of IM games are now back to being held outside, providing students a great release from classes and the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. “Season four is our most … [Read more...]
Ravens succeed on and off the field
In addition to their on-field success, Anderson’s winter student-athletes were enjoyed a successful season off the field. In order to qualify for the Tom Bohlsen Academic All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Team, students must be varsity athletes carrying a cumulative 3.5 GPA. Anderson had 17 student-athletes named to the team. Brett Anderson, Nathaniel Acree, Brady Ashton, Cole Hartman and Joe Line were selected from the men’s basketball team. Ashley King, Courtney King, Ryley … [Read more...]
Decker named pitcher of the week
Hadley Decker was named HCAC pitcher of the week for her two starts against Alma and Rose-Hulman. Decker posted a fantastic 0.57 era. Against Alma, the freshman picked up the first win of her collegiate career. She threw 15.2 innings over her two starts, striking out 10 batters and allowing only one earned run. Unfortunately, her strong performance did not result in two victories. She posted a 1-1 record. In her start against Rose-Hulman, Decker threw a complete game, only allowing four … [Read more...]