After a long off-season in which they introduced a new head coach, the baseball team opened their season with a Sunday doubleheader against Baldwin Wallace. AU dropped both games of Coach Matt Bair’s debut weekend, but showed positive signs in both games. “I was very encouraged with what we saw on the mound and we defended well,” Coach Bair said in a press release. “We showed signs of life at the plate, but we need to put the ball in play more often. We have to make better decisions in the … [Read more...]
Ravens qualify for HCAC tournament
It has been a tumultuous roller-coaster ride of a season for the men’s basketball team. Picked to finish fifth in the HCAC preseason coaches’ poll, the Ravens did just that, winning their last two conference games of the season, earning sole possession of fifth-place in the HCAC and qualifying for the postseason conference tournament. After a great start to the season in nonconference play, there were times throughout the season when the postseason outlook for the Ravens was bleak. A couple … [Read more...]
AU hosts first track invitational of season
The Ravens hosted their first of three indoor track and field meets on Saturday, welcoming three HCAC foes, one NAIA opponent and an NCAA Division I team into the Kardatzke Wellness Center. Hanover, Manchester, Mount St. Joseph, Lindsay Wilson (NAIA) and Miami of Ohio (Division I) competed against the Ravens in the AU Indoor Invitational. While no team scores were kept for the event, the Ravens still had a strong showing, racking up seven first-place finishes. “This was one of the best … [Read more...]
Winless Ravens find silver linings in season
The AU women’s basketball team has started their season 0-20, and with only six healthy players for the rest of the season, there is a growing sense that the Ravens may finish the season winless. But despite the rough year, there are reasons to believe the team will have more success next season. Hannah Hawkins, a 6’1” center from Fairmount, Indiana, is closing in on becoming the first freshman to lead the women’s basketball team in both scoring and rebounding over the course of a full … [Read more...]
BROWN’S BREAKDOWN: Intramurals cultivate excitement
AU is a special place for many reasons. Fall in the Valley offers breathtaking views each day. Chapel affords students the chance to worship corporately twice a week. Strong programs like the Falls School of Business provide students with real-world experience to prepare them for life after school. In addition to all of those wonderful things, what really sets AU apart is the community. The bond between students here is irrefutable. One of the greatest examples of community afforded at … [Read more...]
Basketball teams battle injury
The men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the road this weekend to take on conference foe Mount St. Joseph. Both teams have been bitten by the injury bug, leaving their rotations shortened. The Lady Ravens only had eight members of their team in uniform. Six players remain out with injury. The men’s team was missing two of its starters in the frontcout, Brady Ashton and Cole Hartman. The lack of depth was too much for both teams to overcome, as the Ravens returned to Anderson 0-2 on … [Read more...]
Indoor track & field season begins
The HCAC preseason indoor track and field coaches poll has been released. Led by two-time HCAC Field Athlete of the Year and one-time All-American Garrett Cooley, the men’s team is predicted to have a strong season. Conference power Rose-Hulman was the unanimous favorite to win the conference, receiving all 10 first-place votes for a total of 100 points. The Ravens were picked to finish second, receiving 83 points, eight more than third-place Hanover. Cooley is ambitious entering the … [Read more...]
Swim team continues showing growth
The AU swim teams traveled to Lexington, KY for a dual meet this past weekend. Coming off of winter training, the Ravens entered with a great deal of fatigue. “Transitioning to swimming fast out of Christmas training is always a struggle for swimmers,” said AU coach Conner Snare in a press release. “We definitely saw that today against Transylvania. Our ladies, as a whole, came out and swam with their best effort; even through their fatigue. The men’s team was capable of winning this meet, … [Read more...]
Ravens drop HCAC doubleheader against Hanover
Excitement permeated throughout O.C. Lewis Gymnasium for Saturday’s HCAC doubleheader between the Ravens and the visiting Hanover College Panthers. The women’s team entered Saturday still searching for their first win, but had been inching closer to the win column their last few appearances. The men’s team rolled into Saturday winners of five straight contests, three of which came in conference play. Even after both games were pushed back to the evening due to inclement weather, the AU faithful … [Read more...]
University hires new head football coach
Anderson University announced Thursday the hiring of Steve Rock as the 14th head coach in the history of AU’s football program. "We're thrilled to have a head coach with such significant and successful competitive experience in the HCAC and NCAA D-III football leading us into the next era of Raven football," said Athletic Director Marcie Taylor in a news release. "Steve Rock understands the unique ethos of AU, will recruit effectively to the institutional mission and mentor the … [Read more...]