Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Duluth, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston football team traveled to defending NCAA Division II National Champion Minnesota Duluth today to play the Bulldogs in UMD's final home game of the season. Duluth, who is averaging just over 40 points per game this season downed the Golden Eagles 44-0.
 
Minnesota Duluth scored 23 unanswered points in the first half but the Golden Eagle story line was the huge goal-line stand by the Minnesota, Crookston defense as the half expired. After a short UMC punt and a 27 yard return by Noah Pauley, the Bulldogs were looking to add to their lead before the half. UMD was on the Golden Eagle six yard-line with 53 seconds left and All-American Isaac Odim was prepared to punch in another touchdown. Odim's plan was snuffed out as Rafael Ortega (LB, 6-0, 230, FR, Los Angeles, Calif.) stopped him for no gain and then Cory Weisner (DL, 6-1, 280, So, Hugo, Minn.) and Kolby Gruhot (DL, 6-3, 250, SO, Argyle, Minn.) knocked Odim back for a two-yard loss to close out the half. In the second half, the Bulldogs scored 21 points to take the victory 44-0.
 
Minnesota, Crookston was led by Keith McBride (5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) who rushed 20 times for 27 yards. McBride and Antonio Williams (WR, 6-2, 215, JR, West Palm Beach, Fla.) each caught two passes for 16 yards. Lon Garfield (QB, 6-2, 215, JR, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands) completed seven passes for 90 yards. Defensively, Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 190, JR, Crookston, Minn.) led all players with nine total tackles (7 solo, 2 assisted), one forced fumble and one interception.
 
Minnesota Duluth was led by Isaac Odim who rushed 18 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Vogler completed eight passes for 107 yards and two scores. Noah Pauley led UMD with four receptions for 69 yards and Robbie Aurich led the Bulldog defense with seven total tackles.
 
The Golden Eagles are 1-9 overall and 0-9 in the NSIC while the Bulldogs advance to 9-1 overall and 9-0 in the NSIC. Minnesota, Crookston returns to Ed Widseth Field next Saturday to host Upper Iowa University in the final game of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Chris Vito- Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- Courtney McCarthy scored both goals for Southwest Minnesota State University as the Mustangs downed the University of Minnesota, Crookston 2-0 today in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer action at the UMC Soccer Field.

McCarthy scored her first goal at 12:37 off an assist from Tatum Borstad. Her second goal put a tight game out of reach as it came at 81:08 off an assist from Heather Anderson.

Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) recorded six saves for the Golden Eagles while Kendra Olchefske recorded 10 saves for the Mustangs.

Southwest Minnesota State University improves to 2-13-0 overall and 2-10-0 in the NSIC. U of M, Crookston falls to 2-14-2 overall and 0-11-1 in the NSIC.

The Golden Eagles will close out the 2009 season on Sunday, November 1 against Minnesota State University, Mankato. Action will get underway at 1 p.m. at the UMC Soccer Field.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston will see seniors Megan Hannon (Sr, Mid, Green Bay, Wis.), Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) and Athena Mussenden (Sr, Fwd, Kenosha, Wis.) play in their final games for the Golden Eagles.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Bismarck, N.D.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Volleyball team completed the season sweep of the University of Mary this evening with a 3-0 victory. The Golden Eagles only gave up the lead four times as they took the NSIC victory 25-14, 25-23, 25-14.
 
Golden Eagles Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) and Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, JR, Grand Rapids, Mich.) led all players with 13 and 11 kills each. Krikke also finished with a team high .348 (11K-3E-23TA) attack percentage. Setter Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) led all players with 32 assists. Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Minn.) tallied a match high four service aces while Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) led all players with 14 defensive digs.
 
Mary was led by Laci Murtha who tallied nine kills for the Marauders. Anna Silha earned 17 assists while Katie Hogan led the squad with 11 digs.
 
The Golden Eagles are 5-21 overall and 2-12 in the NSIC while the Marauders drop to 7-19 overall and 1-14 in the NSIC. U of M, Crookston travels to Northern State tomorrow to play the Wolves. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The Crookston Youth NFL Super Bowl III will be held on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. at Ed Widseth Field on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The 2009 game will feature the league's two top teams, the undefeated Rams and the one-loss Eagles who are looking for redemption after sustaining their only loss to the Rams.
 
"It has been another exciting season of NFL Youth Flag Football at the University of Minnesota, Crookston," says Golden Eagle Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Natasha Kuhle. "We have six more area communities participating this year than we did last year and we had record enrollment. The players and coaches have done a great job and Super Bowl III will be a great event to close out the 2009 season."
 
There will be a free tailgate for the Youth NFL Flag Football participants, their families and friends. All of the UMC Golden Eagle athletes will be hosting the tailgate. Everyone is invited out for lunch and the Youth NFL Flag Football Super Bowl.
 
The Youth NFL Flag Football Super Bowl Champions will be recognized at half-time of the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Upper Iowa University football game on Saturday, November 7 at 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Hunt Seat and Western Equestrian teams will travel to Brookings, S.D. for shows at South Dakota State University (SDSU) this weekend. The Western squad will compete on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. Friday's show will begin at 5 p.m. while Saturday's show will begin at 9 a.m. The Hunt Seat team will see action on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1. Saturday's events will begin at 1 p.m. and Sunday's competition will begin at 9 a.m.

Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard is looking forward to this weekend's events after coming off a solid showing at UW-River Falls two weekends ago. "Now that we are settled into a practice and work-out routine and have had a chance to see the competition, I feel the team is confident and ready to do well at SDSU," says Coach Overgaard. She will be looking for a good performance out of Amanda Peterson (Sr, Rochester, Minn.) in the reining and open horsemanship. Mary Hurley (Jr, Grand Meadow, Minn.) will also be participating in the reining where she found success at South Dakota State's show last year. Tandra Klein (Jr, Hazen, N.D.) is close to pointing out of her division to qualify for regional competition. Coach Overgaard also expects a blue ribbon performance from Kayla Krueger (Fr, Walker, Minn.) who is participating in her first show.

Golden Eagle Head Equestrian Coach Brooke Leininger is excited about the hunt seat team's chances. She expects to see consistency from Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.), Nicole Veres (Sr, Random Lake, Wis.) and Jessica Biddle (Sr, Elburn, Ill.). Veres and Wells are looking for top placings in both on the flat and over fences to qualify them for the Regional Championships. Paige Marek (Fr, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) and Kaitlyn Weiger (So, Duluth, Minn.) will be competing for U of M, Crookston for the first time this weekend.

"I expect for these riders to do very well," says Coach Leininger. "The team has been training hard and we have been working on keeping the big end goals in mind as we prepare for this competition. It is amazing to see the huge improvements this team is making in their horsemanship skills and confidence. I expect the team to finish out the fall season strong with a home competition November 7-8."

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer team will close out the 2009 season at home this weekend with a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) contests. The Golden Eagles will face Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday, October 31 and Minnesota State University, Mankato on Sunday, November 1. Both matches will start at 1 p.m. at the UMC Soccer Field with the game against Minnesota State University, Mankato serving as senior day.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 2-13-2 and NSIC record of 0-10-1 after dropping a pair of 2-1 contests this past weekend at Wayne State College and at Augustana College. U of M, Crookston is led by Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) who has scored three goals and added three assists for nine points. Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) has scored four goals for eight points. Kaitlyn Ostergren (Fr, Mid, Lino Lakes, Minn.) has scored three goals for six points. Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) has a 2.20 goals against average and a .788 saves percentage.

On Sunday, the Golden Eagles will honor three seniors for their contributions to the soccer program. They are Megan Hannon (Sr, Mid, Green Bay, Wis.), Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) and Athena Mussenden (Sr, Fwd, Kenosha, Wis.).

Golden Eagles vs. Southwest Minnesota State   Saturday, October 31  1 p.m.

The Mustangs have an overall record of 1-13-0 and NSIC record of 1-10-0 after dropping a 3-0 decision to Upper Iowa University and a 1-0 decision to Winona State University. They are led by Kelly Fitzgerald who has scored two goals for four points. Kendra Olchefske has a 2.37 goals against average and a .766 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato Sunday, November 1  1 p.m.

The Mavericks have an overall record of 11-3-1 and NSIC record of 7-3-1 after dropping a 4-2 decision to Winona State University and defeating Upper Iowa University 2-0. They are led by Laura Leber has score nine goals and added one assist for 19 points. Gina Paletta has scored five goals and added six assists for 16 points. Shelia Reynolds has a 0.60 goals against average and a .868 saves percentage.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption : Left to Right (Megan Hannon, Head Coach Richard Jones, Justine Jones, Athena Mussenden)

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston put forth another solid effort today. However, Augustana College broke a 1-1 tie at 62:41 to defeat the Golden Eagles 2-1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer action in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The Vikings got on the board first at 39:37 when Katie Shandri scored off an assist from Stephanie Goos to make the score 1-0. The University of Minnesota, Crookston tied the score at 43:21 when Kaitlyn Ostergren (Fr, Mid, Lino Lakes, Minn.) scored an unassisted goal to knot things up at 1-1. However, Augustana College took home the 2-1 victory at 62:41 when Shandri scored her second goal of the game off an assist from Stacy Dally.

Augustana's Amanda Wagner played the second half and recorded two saves after replacing . Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) recorded nine saves for the Golden Eagles.

Augustana College improves to 7-6-5 overall and 4-3-4 in the NSIC. The University of Minnesota, Crookston falls to 2-13-2 overall and 0-10-1 in the NSIC.

The Golden Eagles will close out the 2009 season with a pair of home NSIC contests on Saturday, October 31 against Southwest Minnesota State University and Sunday, November 1 against Minnesota State University, Mankato. Both matches will begin at 1 p.m. at the UMC Soccer Field.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Kaitlyn Ostergren

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston and Winona State returned to the court this afternoon following a match yesterday with Upper Iowa that saw the Golden Eagles set a season high in three set match kills with 49. Tonight the team set a season high in team blocks with 12 but the Warriors left town with the 3-1 victory (25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19).
 
A trio of Golden Eagle hitters led the squad tonight. Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.), Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) and Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Minn.) combined for 31 of the teams 42 total kills. Meyer finished with a team-high 11 kills and added five block assists. Allen and Swann finished with 10 kills each. Allen added 18 defensive digs while Swann earned a team-high .333 (10K-1E-27TA) attack percentage and four total blocks (1 solo, 6 assisted). Libero Jaclyn Slepicka (Lib., 5-2, SR, Crystal Lake, Ill.) led UMC with 19 defensive digs.
 
Winona was led by Kerry Daly's match-high 12 kills and .455 (12K-2E-22TA) attack percentage. Carmen Stankowski and Jenna Padley followed Daly with 11 and 10 kills each. Setter Victoria Weatherly led all players with 49 set assists while Shannon McGowan led all players with 30 defensive digs.
 
The Golden Eagles are 4-21 overall and 1-12 in the NSIC while the Warriors advance to 7-18 overall and 5-9 in the NSIC. UMC travels to the University of Mary and Northern State University on October 30 and 31. First serve is set for 7 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Winona, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston football team traveled to NSIC foe Winona State today to take on the Warriors. Winona rallied from a 48-25 loss to Wayne State last weekend to defeat the Golden Eagles 70-7.
 
Winona State stuck on the first drive of the game on a nine play, 79 yard drive that covered 4:06. The play was capped off by a 28 yard pass from Greg Preston to Rayon Simmons. The Golden Eagles responded with a 10 play, 42 yard drive that was closed out by a one yard rush by Keith McBride (5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) to give U of M, Crookston a 7-6 lead. Winona gained the momentum again when Chris Norgaard took the ensuing kickoff 81 yards to put Winona up 14-7 with the two-point conversion. The Warriors were hitting on all cylinders after the return and put 28 unanswered second quarter points on the board. They followed that with 21 third quarter points and seven fourth quarter points to take the 70-7 victory.
 
Leading the way for the Golden Eagles was McBride who rushed 20 times for 89 yards and one touchdown. McBride averaged a solid 4.4 yards/carry with a long of 21 yards. Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 205, JR, Lancaster, Calif.) completed eight passes for 64 yards. Backup quarterback Lon Garfield (6-2, 215 JR, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands) completed six passes for 81 yards. Receiver Cornelius King (5-5, 145, SO, Sebastian, Fla.) tied a game-high with four receptions for 48 yards. Cecil Brown (5-10, 205, FR, Edison, Ga.) led all defenders with seven tackles, all unassisted.
 
Winona State was led by quarterback Greg Preston who completed 12 passes for 217 yards and two scores. Theo Burkett rushed eight times for 97 yards and two touchdowns.  Rayon Simmons rushed eight times for 68 yards and two scores. Sean Hertz led the receiving core with four receptions for 46 yards. The Warrior defense was led by Cody Dummer who had six total tackles.
 
The Golden Eagles are 1-8 overall and 0-8 in the NSIC while the Warriors advance to 6-3 overall and 5-3 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles hit the road again next week to play defending NCAA Division II National Champion Minnesota Duluth. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- Wayne State College scored at 80:28 of the game to break a 1-1 tie and defeat the University of Minnesota, Crookston 2-1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer action today in Wayne, Neb.

The Wildcats got on the board first at 20:29 when Mikayla Comba scored an unassisted goal. Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) scored her third goal of the season at 79:04 to tie the game at 1-1. It was an unassisted goal. Hayley Setzer scored the game winning goal for Wayne State College at 80:28 off an assist from Comba making the final score 2-1.

Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) recorded seven saves for the Golden Eagles. Emily Walker stopped three shots for the Wildcats.

Wayne State College improves to 4-12-1 overall and 1-8-1 in the NSIC. The University of Minnesota, Crookston falls to 2-12-2 overall and 0-9-1 in the NSIC.

The Golden Eagles return to NSIC action on Sunday, October 25 when they travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. to take on Augustana College. Game time is set for 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Megan Gibeault

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston and Upper Iowa University met tonight in an NSIC volleyball battle at Lysaker Gymnasium. The two teams played to 33 tie-scores and 12 lead changes in the match. The Golden Eagles also set a season high in three set match kills with 49. The previous high was 42 against Wayne, Neb. on September 4. The three sets were decided by no more than three points with the total point differential being just seven points as UIU snuck away with the teams fourth NSIC victory 3-0 (27-25, 30-28, 25-22).

The Golden Eagles had solid offensive productivity from Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.), Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, JR, Grand Rapids, Mich.), and Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Minn.). Meyer led the team with 19 kills and a .333 (19K, 7E, 36TA) attack percentage. She recorded two service aces, a season-high three block solos and two block assists.  Krikke recorded 10 kills while Swann had nine kills in the match to go along with two service aces. Setter Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) tallied a season three set match-high 44 assists on the night to lead all players. Leading the way in defensive digs was Jaclyn Slepicka (Lib., 5-2, SR, Crystal Lake, Ill.) with a match-high 12.

The Peacocks were led offensively by Nicky Brown who recorded 16 kills and a .371 (16K, 3E, 35TA) attack percentage. Kayla Wagner followed Brown with 11 kills and a solid .381 (11k, 3E, 27TA) attack percentage. Keri Vance did a majority of the UIU setting and ended the match with 41 set assists. Sara Vance baffled the defense with four service aces and led her team with 10 defensive digs in the match.

The Golden Eagles are 4-20 overall and 1-11 in the NSIC while the Peacocks advance to 13-14 overall and 4-9 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles return to the court tomorrow afternoon to host Winona State University. First serve is set for 4 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) announced today that Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) has been recognized as the conference Offensive Player of the Week for her conference-leading performances in NSIC play last week.

Meyer finished the U-Mary match with 18 kills and a .371 (18K-5E-35TA) attack percentage to go along with a team-high three block assists. Against MSU Moorhead, Meyer led the way again recording a match-high 18 kills and a team-high .385 (18K-3E-39TA) attack percentage. Her attack percentage against the Dragons was her second highest this season behind a .714 attack percentage against Quincy on September 11. In total, Meyer tallied 36 kills (5.14 k/s) and earned a team high .378 (36K-8E-74TA) attack percentage in seven sets. At the net she recorded five block assists in two matches. Meyer led all NSIC players this week in kills per set (5.14) and points per set (5.79).

Meyer is majoring in hotel, restaurant and institutional management at U of M, Crookston. She is the daughter of Martin and Deb Meyer.

The U of M, Crookston Volleyball team hosts a pair of NSIC contests this Friday and Saturday. The Golden Eagles take on Upper Iowa on October 23 and Winona State on October 24. Game times are set for 7 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.

Photo: Amber Meyer

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer team hits the road for a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matches this Saturday and Sunday. The Golden Eagles will face Wayne State College on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. They will play at Augustana College on Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 2-11-2 and NSIC record of 0-8-1 after dropping a 4-1 decision at Minnesota State University Moorhead on Saturday, October 17. The University of Minnesota, Crookston is led by Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) who has scored four goals for eight points. Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) has scored two goals and added three assists for seven points. Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) has a 2.23 goals against average and a .787 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles @ Wayne State College  Saturday, October 24  11 a.m.

The Wildcats have an overall record of 3-12-1 and NSIC record of 0-8-1 after dropping 2-0 decisions to Minnesota State University, Mankato and Southwest Minnesota State University this past weekend. They are led by Valarie Robinson who has scored five goals and added three assists for 13 points. Emily Walker has a 2.17 goals against average and .729 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles @ Augustana College  Sunday, October 25   1 p.m.

The Vikings have an overall record of 5-6-5 and NSIC record of 2-3-4 after defeating Southwest Minnesota State University 4-1 and dropping a 3-1 decision to Minnesota State University, Mankato this past weekend. They are led by Jesse Huff who has scored six goals and added one assist for 13 points. Melissa Fowler has a 1.24 goals against average and a .806 saves percentage.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team hosted the MSU Moorhead Dragons this evening in the second annual "Dig Pink" match for breast cancer awareness and research. No match was decided by more than six points but the Dragons used a team attack percentage of .340 (49K-13E-106TA) to slip past the Golden Eagles 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19).

The Golden Eagles were led by Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) who recorded a match-high 18 kills and a team-high .385 (18K-3E-39TA) attack percentage. Her attack percentage tonight was her second highest this season behind a .714 attack percentage against Quincy on September 11. Setter Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) led all players with 34 assists on the 39 Golden Eagle kills. Defensively, Jaclyn Slepicka (LIB, 5-2, SR, Crystal Lake, Ill.) led the Golden Eagles with 11 digs and Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Mich.) led the squad at the net with three block assists.

MSU Moorhead was led by Heidi Lensing's 12 kills and .556 (12K-2E-18TA) attack percentage. Leigh Splittstoesser led the squad with 26 assists. Katy Ness led all players with 12 defensive digs while Mary Sussenguth tied UMC's Swann with three block assists.

The Golden Eagles are 4-19 overall and 1-10 in the NSIC while the Dragons advance to 16-8 overall and 6-5 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles host Upper Iowa and Winona State next Friday and Saturday at Lysaker Gymnasium. Match times are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Amber Meyer 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

 

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston football team hosted the red-hot Bemidji State University Beavers this afternoon at Ed Widseth Field in a rivalry game for the coveted "Hubcap" traveling trophy. BSU quarterback Derek Edholm had a sensational game completing 11 passes for 179 yards and five touchdowns to help the Beavers take the conference victory 45-6.

Bemidji State controlled much of the first half scoring 20 unanswered points and holding the ball for more than a quarter with over 18 minutes of time of possession through the first 30 minutes. The Golden Eagles opened the game with an onside kick that was recovered by BSU. Three plays and 42 yards later, the Beavers were up 7-0 on a Brian Leonhardt touchdown reception from Edholm. Leonhardt lit up the scoreboard in the first half catching three touchdown passes including a 15-yarder and a 21-yarder to give the Beavers a 20-0 halftime lead. The Golden Eagles had just 16 yards of total offense in the first quarter but rebounded in the second quarter to tally 98 yards of total offense. UMC runningback Keith McBride (5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) had a solid first half for the Golden Eagles. McBride rushed 11 times for 80 yards, averaged 7.3 yards/carry and scampered for a long of 18 yards.

Bemidji State struck first in the second half when Edholm hit Christian Metz for a 10 yard touchdown pass. The Golden Eagle offense once again showed what they are capable of when they took the ensuing kickoff 60 yards on 10 plays. The drive was capped off by a nine yard touchdown strike from Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 205, JR, Lancaster, Calif.) to Antonio Williams (WR, 6-2, 215, JR, West Palm Beach, Fla.) to cut the BSU lead to 26-6. The Beavers would close out the game scoring three more times for the 45-6 victory. Combined, both teams scored six of the eight touchdowns through the air.

Leading the way for the Golden Eagles was McBride who rushed 18 times for 99 yards. Ennis completed 12 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown. Williams was the main target catching a game-high six passes for 51 yards and one touchdown. Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 190, JR, Crookston, Minn.), Kyle Myers (LB, 5-10, 255, SR, Palmyra, N.J.) and Kolby Gruhot (DL, 6-3, 250, SO, Argyle, Minn.) were named tri-defensive players of the game. Brekken finished with a game-high eight tackles. Myers and Gruhot finished with seven tackles each and both tallied a tackle for a loss.

Bemidji State was led by Derek Edholm who completed 11 passes for 179 yards and five touchdowns. Dustin Kroeplin rushed 22 times for 127 yards and one touchdown. Lance Rongstad rushed 10 times for 86 yards and averaged 8.6 yards/carry. Brian Leonhardt caught four passes for 82 yards and scored three touchdowns. Defensively, Jake Anderson led the Beavers with seven total tackles, 1.5 sacks and two tackles for a loss.

The Golden Eagles are 1-7 overall and 0-7 in the NSIC while the Beavers advance to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles hit the road next Saturday as the team travels to Winona State University. Game time is set for 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Keith McBride 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) scored two goals in each half and went on to defeat the University of Minnesota, Crookston 4-1 today in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer action in Moorhead, Minn.

The Dragons got on the board at 11:20 of the game when Jenna Reed scored off an assist from Katelin Roos. Reed made the score 2-0 at 23:33 when she scored off assists from Jordyn Wallenborn and Rachel Thompson. MSUM took a 3-0 lead at 47:36 when Alison Ramaeker scored an unassisted goal.

The Golden Eagles found the back of the net at 49:16 when Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) scored off an assist from Ashley Sletten (Fr, Fwd, Glenwood, Minn.). MSUM scored the final goal of the game at 79:11 when Ramaeker scored her second unassisted goal of the game to make the final score 4-1.

Carmen Sanchez (Fr, GK, Naples, Fla.) recorded 13 saves for U of M, Crookston while Alison Wanner stopped five shots for the Dragons.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston falls to 2-11-2 overall and 0-8-1 in the NSIC. MSUM improves to 5-8-1 overall and 2-7-0 overall.

The Golden Eagles return to NSIC action on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 when they travel to Wayne State College and Augustana College respectively. Saturday's match will start at 11 a.m. while Sunday's match will begin at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Megan Gibeault (Left), Ashley Sletten (Right)

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team entertained the fans on Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night this evening to the team's first NSIC victory of the season over the University of Mary. The Golden Eagles took the first two sets with a combined 26 kills and a second set match-high team attack percentage of .480 (15K-3E-25TA). The Marauders rallied back in set three for 18 kills, just six more than the team totaled in the first two sets combined. The teams battled in set four to a tune of 13 tie scores and 10 lead changes before Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Mich.) closed the door with the final kill of the match to give U of M, Crookston the 3-1 (25-14, 25-13, 23-25, 27-25) victory.
 
Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) and Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) led the Golden Eagles offensively in the match. Meyer finished the night with 18 kills and a .371 (18K-5E-35TA) attack percentage to go along with a team-high three block assists. Allen finished the match with a season-high 14 kills and a .242 (14K-6E-33TA) attack percentage. Allen led all players at the service line with a career-high five service aces and led all defenders with a match-high 11 digs. Doing the setting was Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) who recorded a match-high 42 assists on the 50 Golden Eagle kills. U of M, Crookston as a team recorded a season-tying 14 service aces in the match, a mark that was set on October 10 against Augustana College.
 
The Marauders were led offensively by Amanda Hennessy with 13 kills in the match. For the University of Mary both Katie Hogan and Kendra Hobbs recorded 11 defensive digs. Lacy Murtha did a majority of the setting for the Marauders and recorded a team high 21 assists.
 
The Golden Eagles are 4-18 overall and 1-9 in the NSIC while the Marauders fall to 6-15 and 0-10 in conference play. The Golden Eagles host MSU Moorhead on Saturday, October 17 for the "Dig Pink" match for Breast Cancer Awareness. Golden Eagle fans are invited to wear pink to the event to help raise money. First serve is set for 7 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Photo: Ashley Allen

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Western Equestrian team opened the 2009-2010 season on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 with a show at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

The Golden Eagles finished in third place behind North Dakota State University (NDSU) and South Dakota State University (SDSU).  U of M, Crookston's highest placing rider on Saturday was Amanda Flint, (Fr, Abredeen, S.D.) who won the Intermediate I Class. Becky Rhodus, (Jr, Kansas City, Missouri) rode a tough horse to a second place finish in a deep Novice Horsemanship Class. Anna Steen, (So, Hanover, Minn.) also took home a second place finish in the Walk Trot Division.

Sunday proved to be more successful as team captain, Amanda Peterson (Sr, Rochester, Minn.) started out the day by placing second in the Reining Class and first in the Horsemanship Class to earn the overall High Point Rider Award. Mary Hurley, (Jr, Grand Meadow, Minn.) rode admirably to tie for the Reserve High Point Rider Award. Transfer Lisa Schabo (Jr, Appleton, Wis.) took the blue ribbon in a huge Walk Trot Division. Also, Amanda Gozel (So, Shoreview, Minn.) won the blue in Intermediate I Class. Other solid performances included Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (So, Hawley, Minn.), Megan Kramer (So, Owatonna, Minn.) and Amy Van Treeck (Fr, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.) all taking second place in their respective divisions. The Golden Eagles finished out a very successful day by winning the High Point Team Award.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston Western Equestrian team returns to action on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 when they travel to Brookings, S.D. for a show at South Dakota State University. Friday's show will begin at 5 p.m. while Saturday's show will begin at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Amanda Peterson

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action on Saturday, October 17 when they travel down Highway 75 to take on Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, Minn. Play will begin at 1 p.m.

The Golden Eagles played in two hard fought double overtime contests last weekend. Saturday, saw U of M, Crookston tie Northern State University 1-1 while Sunday had the University of Mary score 6:17 into the second overtime to take home a 1-0 victory.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston has an overall record of 2-10-2 and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference record of 0-7-1. They are led by Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) who has scored four goals for eight points. Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) has scored one goal and added three assists for five points. Kaitlyn Ostergren (Fr, Mid, Lino Lakes, Minn.) has scored two goals for four points while Megan Flynn (Fr, Def, Chanhassen, Minn.) has scored one goal and added two assists for four points. Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) has a 2.23 goals against average and a .787 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles @ Minnesota State University Moorhead Saturday, October 17 1 p.m.

The Dragons have an overall record of 4-8-1 and NSIC record of 1-7-0 after dropping 1-0 and 2-0 decisions to the University of Mary and Northern State University respectively. They are led by Jordyn Wallenborn who has scored six goals for 12 points. Alison Wanner has a 2.09 goals against average and a .752 saves percentage.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- For the second straight day, the University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer team fought valiantly pushing their opponent to another double overtime match. Unfortunately, the University of Mary had the final say as Megan Wilson took an assist from Joanna Drennen and scored off a header at 106:17 to give the Marauders a 1-0 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) victory today in Crookston, Minn.

Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) was outstanding for the second day in a row stopping 13 University of Mary shots.

The Golden Eagles fall to 2-10-2 overall and 0-7-1 in the NSIC. The Marauders improve to 7-5-2 overall and 5-1-1 in the NSIC.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston will return to action on Saturday, October 17 when they travel to Minnesota State University Moorhead for an NSIC match. Action will get underway at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption:Anna Ogaard

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Sioux Falls, S.D.)- After leading two sets to none against Augustana College today, the Vikings regrouped and rallied back to win the next three sets to defeat the University of Minnesota, Crookston 3-2 (23-25, 16-25, 25-15, 25-23, 15-11). The two teams battled for 26 tie scores in the match.

 Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, FR, Rochester, Mich.) led the Golden Eagles offensively with a career-high 15 kills. Swann also tallied three service aces and five block assists. Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) followed Swann with 14 kills and Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, JR, Grand Rapids, Mich.) finished with 11 total kills. Setter Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) set a match-high with 53 assists and defensively Jaclyn Slepicka (LIB, 5-2, SR, Crystal Lake, Ill.) led the Golden Eagles with 14 defensive digs. As a team, UMC tallied 14 service aces in the match.

Jordan Spatenka led all players with 20 kills. Breanna Brandt led the Vikings with 31 assists while Grace Sanders led all players with 16 defensive digs.

The Golden Eagles are 3-18 overall and 0-9 in the NSIC while the Vikings advance to 9-12 overall and 4-5 in the NSIC. U of M, Crookston hosts the University of Mary on Tuesday, October 13. Match time is set for 7 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(St. Cloud, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston football team traveled to St. Cloud State University today to take on the Huskies in the SCSU Homecoming game. St. Cloud, who started the season 0-3 is now on a four game winning streak with a 65-7 victory over U of M, Crookston.

St. Cloud scored 55 unanswered points in the first half including 34 points in the first quarter. The Golden Eagles struck first in the third quarter when Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) capped off a nine play, 42-yard drive with a three yard touchdown rush. The Huskies would go on to score 10 more points to secure the NSIC victory.

McBride led the Golden Eagle offense with 19 rushes for 30 yards. Jerome Rodney (RB, 5-7, 200, JR, Mountain Lake, Minn.) rushed three times for 45 yards. Quarterback Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 205, JR, Lancaster, Calif.) completed seven passes for 55 yards. Scott Stenger (WR, 6-2, 190, SO, Watkins, Minn.) caught three passes for 24 yards. Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 190, JR, Crookston, Minn.) led the Golden Eagle defense with six total tackles.

St. Cloud was led by quarterback Mitch Watkins who completed seven passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Dante Steward rushed the ball 10 times for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tyler NuQuay led the wide-outs with three receptions while Fred Williams caught two passes for 76 yards. Brad Wignes and Thomas Gruis led the Husky defense with eight total tackles each.

The Golden Eagles are 1-6 overall and 0-6 in the NSIC while the Huskies advance to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the NSIC. U of M, Crookston hosts Bemidji State on Saturday, October 17. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Ed Widseth Field.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston fought extremely hard and played Northern State University to a 1-1 double overtime tie today in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) today in Crookston, Minn. on a cold and blustery day.

The Golden Eagles go on the board first at 26:35 when Kaitlyn Ostergren (Fr, Mid, Lino Lakes, Minn.) scored off an assist from Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.). Northern State University tied the game at 40:51 when Yvette Waters scored an assisted goal.

Both goalkeepers were solid with Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) recording nine saves and Dee Wood recording three saves.

U of M, Crookston now has an overall record of 2-9-2 and NSIC record of 0-6-1. The Wolves have an overall record of 4-4-5 and NSIC record of 2-1-3.

The Golden Eagles return to action on Sunday, October 11 when they host the University of Mary in an NSIC match at the UMC Soccer Field. Play begins at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Kaitlyn Ostergren (Left), Anna Ogaard (Right)

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston Hunt Seat Equestrian rider Paige Marek (Fr, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) competed in the American Polocrosse Association (APA) National Tournament last weekend taking second place. Marek's team lost in overtime by one point.

The tournament ended up having to be moved from Illinois to Defiance, Missouri due to rain. The conditions proved to be very cold. Yet, Marek was pleased with how things went. "The game was very well played and very competitive," says Marek. "It really could have gone either way. We are second in the nation and our team was made up of all midwestern players. While we didn't win, it is still a huge thing for us."

In April, Marek will begin practicing with the Women's Under 21 Polocrosse team for competition in the United Kingdom in 2011.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Paige Marek

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Wayne, Neb.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team continued with their rigorous schedule of playing nationally ranked teams as they traveled to Wayne, Neb. to take on the #19 ranked Wildcats. The Wayne State hospitality was short as they defeated the Golden Eagles 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-13).

Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) led the Golden Eagles and all attackers with a match-high nine kills. She also tallied two block assists at the net. Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) followed Meyer with eight kills. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) tied a match-high with 26 assists and played strong defensively with seven digs. Libero Jaclyn Slepicka (LIB, 5-2, SR, Crystal Lake, Ill.) led UMC with eight defensive digs.

Wayne State was led by Jennifer Hefner who tallied eight kills and a .438 (8K-1E-16TA) attack percentage. Setter Diedra Artz assisted on 26 Wildcat kills.

The Golden Eagles are 3-17 overall and 0-8 in the NSIC while the Wildcats move to 18-4 overall and 6-2 in the NSIC. U of M, Crookston travels to Sioux Falls, S.D. to take on the Augustana Vikings on Saturday, October 10. First serve is set for 4 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Department recognized its 2008-2009 Newcomers of the Year on Saturday, October 3. The event took place at halftime of the Golden Eagle Football Homecoming game against Northern State University. Earning the honors were Megan Eul and Casey Woodside.
 
Megan Eul (So, F, 5-11, Rosemount, Minn.) started in 16 of 27 games played during the 2008-09 season. She averaged 10.8 points in 25 minutes per game. Megan shot 46 percent from the field and averaged five rebounds per game. She was an 85 percent free-throw shooter and was recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as the top free-throw shooter in Division II Women's Basketball in games through January 4, 2009. She was 25-25 when the rankings last came out on December 14, 2008.  Megan's perfect streak was snapped on January 3 when she went 0-1 from the line against Southwest Minnesota State in the Golden Eagle's 76-73 victory over the Mustangs. Megan is the daughter of Craig and Liz Eul of Rosemount, MN. She is majoring in early childhood education at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
 
Casey Woodside (So, C, Albert Lea, Minn.) started in 43 of 45 games during the 2009 season. In the games that he played, Casey played at either the catcher or designated hitter position. Casey had a batting average of .277 (39 for 141) with eight doubles, three homeruns and 29 runs batted in (RBI). He also had 22 runs scored for the Golden Eagles. Casey is the son of Jeff and Angie Woodside of Albert Lea, Minn. He is majoring in business management at the University of Minnesota, ­Crookston.

Photo: Megan Eul, Casey Woodside, Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). 

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Hunt Seat Equestrian team opened the 2009-2010 season with a successful show at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. this past weekend. Participating teams included the Golden Eagles, the University of Wisconsin, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the University of Minnesota, Carleton College, Rochester Community and Technical College, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Ripon College and Ellsworth Community College.

U of M, Crookston finished both Saturday and Sunday's competition as the second place team just behind the University of Wisconsin. At the end of the two competitions, The Golden Eagles are sitting a mere five points behind the Badgers who ended last season as the ninth-ranked Hunt Seat Equestrian team in the country at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships.

U of M, Crookston Head Coach Brooke Leininger was happy with her squad's start to the season. "We had an outstanding season opening competition this weekend," says Coach Leininger. "The team performed extremely well."

At Saturday's competition, Jessica Biddle (Sr, Elburn, Ill.) won her Intermediate Flat section which gave her the final seven points that she needed in order to qualify for the Regional Championships in March. Lydia Lestingi (So, Clemons, N.Y.) also won her Walk-Trot division which qualified her for the Regional Championships. Lauren Snively (So, Herndon, Vir.) won her Novice Jumping class at Sunday's competition which put her just two points shy of qualifying for the Regional Championships. Nicole Veres (Sr, Random Lake, Wis.) won her Intermediate Flat class at Saturday's competition and took second in both Intermediate Flat and Jumping at Sunday's competition. Team captain Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.) started the season off with a Reserve High Point Rider title on Sunday. She won in Novice Jumping and took third on the Flat. Melanie Rodriguez (Fr, Chanhassen, Minn.) won Saturday's Walk Trot class. Megan Claybundy (Jr, International Falls, Minn.) took second in her Novice Flat class at Saturday's competition in her first season at Novice.  Angela Peterson (Fr, Detroit Lakes, Minn.) won her Advanced Walk- Trot -Canter section at Saturday's competition. Hannah Frey (Fr, La Crosse, Wis.) took second in Advanced Walk - Trot - Canter at Sunday's competition. Katelyn Mueller (So, Belle Plaine, Minn.) took second in her Beginner Walk - Trot - Canter class at Saturday's competition.

The Golden Eagles will return to action on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 when they travel to Brookings, S.D. for a show at South Dakota State University. Shows will get underway at 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Jessica Biddle (Right), Lydia Lestingi (Left)

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Western Equestrian team opens the 2009-2010 season on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 when they travel to River Falls, Wis. for a show at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Saturday's show will begin at 1 p.m. while Sunday's will start at 9 a.m.

Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard is looking forward to the start of the season.  "The team is feeling confident with extra practice and work out times," says Coach Overgaard.  "Additionally, I feel that we have a great group of riders that work well together. This will be of great importance at horse shows when they need the support of each other before and during their classes."

The returning riders have worked hard in the off season and are looking forward to the first competition.  Leading the team will be returning open rider and co-captain, Amanda Peterson (Sr, Rochester, Minn.).

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Amanda Peterson

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action at home on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 when they play host to Northern State University and the University of Mary respectively. Both matches begin at 1 p.m. at the UMC Soccer Field.

The Golden Eagles hold an overall record of 2-9-1 and NSIC record of 0-6-0 after dropping a pair of games this past weekend. Concordia University - St. Paul defeated U of M, Crookston 2-1 on Friday while St. Cloud State defeated the Golden Eagles 5-0 on Sunday.

U of M, Crookston is led by Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) who has scored four goals for eight points. Megan Gibeault (Jr, Fwd, Green Bay, Wis.) and Megan Flynn (Fr, Def, Chanhassen, Minn.) have each scored one goal and added two assists for four points. Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) has a 2.54 goals against average and a .759 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles vs. Northern State University  Saturday, October 10  1 p.m.

Northern State University holds an overall record of 4-4-4 and NSIC record of 2-1-2 after settling for a 0-0 tie with Minnesota State University, Mankato on Friday and defeating Southwest Minnesota State University 1-0 on Sunday. The Wolves are led by Maggie Fedor who has scored four goals for eight points and Kaylee McDonald who has scored three goals and added one assist for seven points. Dee Wood has a 0.91 goals against average and a .838 saves percentage.

Golden Eagles vs. the University of Mary   Sunday, October 11  1 p.m.

The University of Mary has an overall record of 5-5-2 and NSIC record of 3-1-1 after defeating Southwest Minnesota State University 1-0 on Friday and losing 2-0 to Minnesota State University, Mankato on Sunday. The Marauders are led by Megan Wilson who has scored four goals and added one assist for nine points. Megan Helrung has scored three goals and added one assist for seven points. Carly Feiler has a 0.94 goals against average and a .757 saves percentage.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- St. Cloud State University scored three goals in the first half and added two in the second to defeat the University of Minnesota, Crookston 5-0 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's soccer action today in St. Cloud, Minn.

The Huskies got on the board at 32:33 of the first half when Alexandra Pafko scored off an assist from Chelsey Scheller. Lindsay Sather made the score 2-0 at 42:36 off assists from Elyse De Stefano and Pafko. Pafko scored her second goal of the game at 43:16 off assists from Scheller and Sather. Sara Clapp scored the first goal of the second half at 48:30 off assists from Gabrielle Najera and Pafko. Clapp closed out the scoring at 63:12 with an unassisted goal. Kaitlin Kelly and Elizabeth Kelly combined on the shutout.

St. Cloud State University improves to 6-2-3 overall and 5-0-1 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles fall to 2-9-1 overall and 0-6-0 in the NSIC.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston returns to action on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11 when they play host to Northern State University and the University of Mary in a pair of NSIC contests. Both matches will start at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team was back in action tonight at home taking on Southwest Minnesota State University in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference contest. The Golden Eagles played tough last night falling to Minnesota State in four sets, but could not find the same intensity in the match tonight. The Mustangs came out strong and put the match away in three sets (25-16, 25-15, 25-10).

Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) led the Golden Eagles offensively with 16 kills and a .237 (16K, 7E, 38TA) attack percentage. Doing the setting was Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) who recorded 24 assists on the night. Meyer also led the team in defensive digs with a match-high 11.

The Mustangs were led offensively by Mary Groth's 15 kills and solid .652 (15K, 0E, 23TA) attack percentage. Doing the setting was Cara Carson who had a respectable 26 assists on the night. Kenzie Niesche led the team in digs with 10 in the match. The Mustangs as a team attacked at a .411 (44K, 7E, 90TA) clip including a .619 attack percentage in the third set.

The Golden Eagles are 3-16 overall and 0-7 in the NSIC while the #14 ranked Mustangs advance to 15-5 overall and 5-4 in conference play. U of M, Crookston will hit the road again to play in Wayne, Neb. on October 9 and Sioux Falls, S.D. on October 10. Match times are set for 7 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston hosted Northern State University on homecoming weekend today at Ed Widseth Field. It was a cold, soggy afternoon but the winless Northern State Wolves came out determined to break into the win column. The Wolves used early momentum and first half points to spoil Golden Eagle Homecoming 34-17.

Northern State struck in the first quarter on a five play, 34-yard drive that was capped off by a six yard Montrel Richarson run. The Wolves added seven more points at the 4:56 mark of the second quarter when Richardson caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Joei Fiegler to cap an eight play, 70-yard drive. The Golden Eagles rebounded and with 4:49 left in the half, UMC drove 64-yards to the NSU eight yard line. Quarterback Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 205, JR, Lancaster, Calif.) tried to force a pass into the endzone that was intercepted by David Alvarez and returned 62-yards to close out the first half. Ennis finished the half 12-19 passing for 89-yards. Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 11 times for 34-yards and Jordan Lecher (WR, 6-3, 195, SO, Litchfield, Minn.) caught six passes for 46-yards.

U of M, Crookston struck first in the second half when kicker Chris Secrest (K, 5-11, 170, FR, Hollywood, Fla.) hit a 21-yard field goal to get the Golden Eagles to 14-3. NSU answered with another Fiegler touchdown pass, this time to Trent DesLauriers for a six yard score. The Golden Eagles drove the field but missed a 29-yard field goal wide to the right. Northern got three plays off before Justin Overby (LB, 6-3, 240, SO, Langdon, N.D.) intercepted a Fiegler pass. It took Ennis and Neil King (WR, 5-5, 145, SO, Sebastian, Fla.) just one play to find pay-dirt to get the Golden Eagle to 21-10. The Wolves iced the game on two consecutive scoring drives on a 41-yard run by Richardson and a seven yard run by Chad Morrison. U of M, Crookston continued to battle and finished the game on an outstanding 10 play, 80-yard drive that was completed by a McBride one yard rush.

The Golden Eagles were led by Lecher who finished the contest with a game-high 12 receptions for 105-yards. McBride rushed 24 times for 87-yards and one touchdown. Ennis rounded out the top offensive players completing 25 passes for 257-yards and one touchdown. Overby was the defensive leader with one interception for 15-yards, one fumble recovery and five total tackles. Devahn Murphy (CB, 5-10, 175, FR, Darien, Ga.) led the defensive unit with seven solo tackles.

The Wolves were led by Richardson who tallied 161-yards rushing on 14 attempts and scored two touchdowns. Fiegler completed 15 of 24 passes for 181-yards and two touchdowns. David Alvarez and Hanipale Seuga led the defensive unit with 12 total tackles each.

The Golden Eagles are 1-5 overall and 0-5 in the NSIC. The Wolves are now 1-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play. UMC travels to St. Cloud State University on October 10 to battle the Huskies. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Jordan Lecher

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston hosted Northern State University on homecoming weekend today at Ed Widseth Field. It was a cold, soggy afternoon but the winless Northern State Wolves came out determined to break into the win column. The Wolves used early momentum and first half points to spoil Golden Eagle Homecoming 34-17.

Northern State struck in the first quarter on a five play, 34-yard drive that was capped off by a six yard Montrel Richarson run. The Wolves added seven more points at the 4:56 mark of the second quarter when Richardson caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Joei Fiegler to cap an eight play, 70-yard drive. The Golden Eagles rebounded and with 4:49 left in the half, UMC drove 64-yards to the NSU eight yard line. Quarterback Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 205, JR, Lancaster, Calif.) tried to force a pass into the endzone that was intercepted by David Alvarez and returned 62-yards to close out the first half. Ennis finished the half 12-19 passing for 89-yards. Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, FR, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 11 times for 34-yards and Jordan Lecher (WR, 6-3, 195, SO, Litchfield, Minn.) caught six passes for 46-yards.

U of M, Crookston struck first in the second half when kicker Chris Secrest (K, 5-11, 170, FR, Hollywood, Fla.) hit a 21-yard field goal to get the Golden Eagles to 14-3. NSU answered with another Fiegler touchdown pass, this time to Trent DesLauriers for a six yard score. The Golden Eagles drove the field but missed a 29-yard field goal wide to the right. Northern got three plays off before Justin Overby (LB, 6-3, 240, SO, Langdon, N.D.) intercepted a Fiegler pass. It took Ennis and Neil King (WR, 5-5, 145, SO, Sebastian, Fla.) just one play to find pay-dirt to get the Golden Eagle to 21-10. The Wolves iced the game on two consecutive scoring drives on a 41-yard run by Richardson and a seven yard run by Chad Morrison. U of M, Crookston continued to battle and finished the game on an outstanding 10 play, 80-yard drive that was completed by a McBride one yard rush.

The Golden Eagles were led by Lecher who finished the contest with a game-high 12 receptions for 105-yards. McBride rushed 24 times for 87-yards and one touchdown. Ennis rounded out the top offensive players completing 25 passes for 257-yards and one touchdown. Overby was the defensive leader with one interception for 15-yards, one fumble recovery and five total tackles. Devahn Murphy (CB, 5-10, 175, FR, Darien, Ga.) led the defensive unit with seven solo tackles.

The Wolves were led by Richardson who tallied 161-yards rushing on 14 attempts and scored two touchdowns. Fiegler completed 15 of 24 passes for 181-yards and two touchdowns. David Alvarez and Hanipale Seuga led the defensive unit with 12 total tackles each.

The Golden Eagles are 1-5 overall and 0-5 in the NSIC. The Wolves are now 1-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play. UMC travels to St. Cloud State University on October 10 to battle the Huskies. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Jordan Lecher

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team entertained the #11 ranked Minnesota State University- Mankato this evening in Lysaker Gymnasium on the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus. The Golden Eagles tallied their third highest match kill total (47) of the season and recorded a match-high attack percentage in the third set at .429 (11K-2E-21TA). The teams battled for four sets and to 25 tie scores before the Mavericks prevailed 3-1 (25-18, 25-21, 19-25, 25-19). MSU has lost only four sets in conference play this season.

The Golden Eagles were led by Amber Meyer (OH, 6-2, JR, Paxton, Neb.) and her match-high 17 kills. Meyer attacked at a solid .244 (17K-6E-45TA) clip. Ashley Allen (OH, 5-11, SR, Buffalo, Minn.) followed Meyer with a season-high 13 kills. Margo McHugh (OH, 5-9, FR, Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.) had a career night with six kills and an outstanding .316 (6K-0E-19TA) attack percentage. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-6, JR, Peoria, Ariz.) led the squad in both assists with 40 and defensive digs with 13. As a team, the Golden Eagles held the Mavericks to a match-low .100 (11K-8E-30TA) attack percentage in the third set.

The Mavericks were led by Amanda Beekman's 16 kills and .394 (16K-3E-33TA) attack percentage. Kimber Kuhl followed Beekman with 11 kills and she was trailed by Amanda Thompson and Ally Kwikkel who tallied 10 kills each. Kuhl also had a match-high five block assists. Brittany Stamer led all setters with 48 set assists. Alli Rice led MSU with five service aces and 19 defensive digs.

The Golden Eagles are 3-15 overall and 0-6 in the NSIC while the Mavericks advance to 17-2 overall and stay a perfect 7-0 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles return to the court tomorrow to battle #14 ranked Southwest Minnesota State. First server is set for 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Margo McHugh 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- Concordia University - St. Paul (CU) scored at 64:57 to break a 1-1 tie and held on for a 2-1 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer victory over the University of Minnesota, Crookston today in St. Paul, Minn.

The Golden Bears got on the scoreboard early in the game as Arielle Stimson scored off an assist from Savannah Nolen at 2:51 to give CU a 1-0 lead.

U of M, Crookston tied the game at 27:38 when Justine Jones (Sr, Fwd, Richland, Wash.) scored her fourth goal of the year off a corner kick from Megan Flynn (Fr, Def, Chanhassen, Minn.) to make the score 1-1.

The Golden Bears scored the game winning goal at 64:57 when Stimson scored her second goal of the game off an assist from Katie Johnson to make the final score 2-1.

Kaitlin Budd had two saves for CU. Anna Ogaard (Jr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) recorded five saves for the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

Concordia University - St. Paul improves to 6-4-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles fall to 2-8-1 overall and 0-5-0 in the NSIC.

U of M, Crookston will return to action on Sunday, October 4 when they travel to St. Cloud, Minn. for an NSIC match against St. Cloud State University. The match starts at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Justine Jones (Left), Megan Flynn (Right)

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

For Immediate Release
Thursday, October 1, 2009
NSIC Media Relations
 Full PDF Release

Sioux Falls, S.D. - Tickets for the 2009 NSIC Holiday HoopsFest will go on sale Thursday, October 1, 2009. The NSIC Holiday HoopsFest, sponsored by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and the Sioux Falls Sports Authority, features NSIC men's and women's basketball teams competing on Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 and 29, in games played at the Sioux Falls Arena and the Elmen Center at Augustana College. Tickets will be on sale at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com. Lower level reserved seat tickets for two-game sessions at the Arena are $12.50 each. Upper level Arena seats are all general admission and are $10 for adults and $5 for students per session. Lower level Arena reserved seat All-Session tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling the Sioux Falls Sports Authority at (605) 373-2041. Tickets for games played at the Elmen Center are general admission and will be available at the door on game days.

Competing in this year's NSIC Holiday HoopsFest on the women's side are the defending NCAA Division II National Champions of Minnesota State University, Mankato along with 2009 NCAA Regional participants Augustana College, Winona State, and St. Cloud State. Concordia-St. Paul, University of Mary, Minnesota, Crookston and Northern State round out the eight teams on the women's side. On the men's side 2009 NCAA Regional qualifiers Augustana College, Minnesota State University, Mankato, St. Cloud State, Northern State and Winona State will all be in action along with Concordia-St. Paul, Minnesota, Crookston and the University of Mary.

2009 NSIC HOLIDAY HOOPSFEST GAME SCHEDULE
Visiting Team (D) = Dark Uniform Home Team (W) = Light Uniform
Saturday, November 28, 2009
at Sioux Falls Arena
1 p.m. Northern State Women (D) vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato Women (W)
3 p.m. Northern State Men (D) vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato Men (W)
6 p.m. Augustana College (D) Women vs. Concordia University- St. Paul Women (W)
8 p.m. Augustana College (D) Men vs. Concordia University- St. Paul Men (W)

at Elmen Center
12 p.m. Winona State University Women (D) vs. University of Minnesota Crookston Women (W)
2 p.m. Winona State University Men (D) vs. University of Minnesota Crookston Men (W)
5 p.m. University of Mary Women (D) vs. St. Cloud State University Women (W)
7 p.m. University of Mary Men (D) vs. St. Cloud State University Men (W)

Sunday, November 29, 2009
at Sioux Falls Arena
1 p.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato Women (D) vs. Winona State University Women (W)
3 p.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato Men (D) vs. Winona State University Men (W)
6 p.m. St. Cloud State University Women (D) vs. Augustana College Women (W)
8 p.m. St. Cloud State University Men (D) vs. Augustana College Men (W)

at Elmen Center
12 p.m. University of Minnesota Crookston Women (D) vs. Northern State Women (W)
2 p.m. University of Minnesota Crookston Men (D) vs. Northern State Men (W)
5 p.m. Concordia University- St. Paul Women (D) vs. University of Mary Women (W)
7 p.m. Concordia University- St. Paul Men (D) vs. University of Mary Men (W)