Under President Pistole, “Excellence in all things” has become a commonly heard phrase across campus. With the addition of new sports, the removal of others, expanded roster sizes and a dramatically increased emphasis on character, AU’s athletic program is undergoing many changes in order to be excellent in all facets. As an NCAA Division III program, AU faces a different challenge than state schools like Indiana University and Purdue University: how to attract student-athletes without the … [Read more...]
Inaugural Raven Riot excites for upcoming season
Junior guard Trevor Lucas was given an assignment in his Management of Sports Facilities class to organize and execute an event. He began discussing ideas with his roommate, Will Williams, about how to generate publicity for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams heading into the upcoming season. After putting their heads together, the idea for the Raven Riot was born. “We talked to the coaches to get their permission,” Lucas said, “and it took off from there.” The basketball teams … [Read more...]
Intramural program headed for “next level”
While attending AU, all students are afforded the opportunity to be an athlete. Though not all Ravens have the chance to suit up for a school affiliated team, Anderson’s renowned Intramural (IM) program allows students to continue their athletic pursuits during their college career. Faculty and staff can also participate in IMs. Throughout the school year, the IM program offers 16 sports over the course of four seasons for participation. The first IM season just drew to a close, with champions … [Read more...]
Broadcasting veteran Dave Shore returns to AU
A member of Anderson University’s 1988 graduating class, Dave Shore, has seen and done it all in the communications world. Shore has served as lead reporter for the Dallas Cowboys, television play-by-play analyst for Texas Tech basketball, a position Bob Knight requested Shore to fill, Operations Manager for ESPN LA 1070, Program Director for Detroit Sports 105.1, as well as many other positions along the way. He is currently working as a freelance NFL/college football network sideline … [Read more...]
Building the AU swim program from the ground up
If you haven’t heard of the AU men’s and women’s swim teams, that’s probably because, prior to this year, it didn’t exist. “I am so excited for the potential of this team and what the future holds for the program,” Head Coach Conner Snare stated. His passion for the sport started at a young age and evolved as he became a four-year varsity swimmer at Ball State University. Upon graduating, Snare thought he’d return to his hometown of Fort Wayne and start coaching his club team. “When I … [Read more...]
Women’s soccer team continues winning streak
After a 7-0 victory over St. Mary of the Woods, the women’s soccer team improved their winning streak to five. The Ravens dominated from the start, opening the scoring in the fifth minute and staying aggressive for the duration of the match. Beverly Tanner recorded a hat trick, while Halley Embree, Maddie Martin, Courtney Maher and Haleigh Ciampa all added one goal each. Tanner’s three goals increased her total to five on the season, one goal more than Emily Buchman for most on the team. The … [Read more...]
Cross country teams post strong performance
The men’s and women’s cross country teams posted strong showings at the Run With the Lions event in Shelbyville, Indiana. Both teams won the event, a serious improvement over their respective ninth and 10th place finishes in their previous event, the IWU Twilight Classic. Jona Odell led the men to victory, completing his 6k in 20:49, good for a second overall finish. Caleb Bruner and Ian Leatherman also recorded top-10 finishes, placing seventh and ninth. The men posted 27 points, 21 more than … [Read more...]
Men’s soccer bid for upset falls just short
Consensus Top-15 Division III soccer team Ohio Northern likely entered Saturday’s game against Anderson expecting a relatively easy victory. After all, the young Ravens team is coming off of a three-win season. Rather than allow the mystique of a nationally ranked program affect their psyche, the Ravens came out ready to compete against Ohio Northern, holding the Polar Bears scoreless for the first half. Ohio Northern was able to break through the Ravens defense late, scoring two second half … [Read more...]
New school receiving record set in loss
In a 49-25 loss to previously winless Hanover College, not all was bleak inside Macholz Stadium. Freshman Wide Receiver Jarret Dickey put on quite a show, breaking the AU record for most receiving yards in a single game. Dickey hauled in seven passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns, averaging a staggering 41.6 yards per reception. Dickey’s first touchdown covered 88-yards and his second went for 86-yards. The previous record was held by Brad Lamb, a former Raven who went on to play for the … [Read more...]
Volleyball set to begin conference play
The Ravens volleyball team were looking to gain momentum heading into the conference season as they traveled to Jacksonville, Illinois to participate in the Illinois College Invitational. On Friday night, the Ravens split their matches, losing three sets to one against Augustana, before rebounding to defeat Monmouth three sets to zero. Sophomore outside hitter Courtney Copp recorded a double-double in the Augustana match, racking up 10 kills and 13 digs. Senior libero Megan Wade, who was named … [Read more...]