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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Western Women's Equestrian team had a solid show at the IHSA Western Semi-Finals Competition at Cal-Poly, Pomona this past weekend. The Golden Eagles finished in fourth place overall out of eight teams. This was just a placing out of going to the National Horse Show.  Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (So, Hawley, Minn.) started the day placing sixth in the Advanced Horsemanship.  Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.) took the Intermediate Class with a perfect pattern. Tandra Klein (Jr, Hazen, N.D.) took fifth place in the Reining Class out of a really good set of riders. In the Beginner Class, Lisa Schabo (Jr, Appleton, Minn.) had a solid performance earning the team a second place ribbon and five points.  A really tough group of Novice riders gave Kayla Krueger (Fr, Walker, Minn.) a tough run. However, she ended up placing sixth with her best ride of the year.  Last to go was veteran Amanda Peterson (Sr, Rochester, Minn.) in a really deep Open Horsemanship Class taking eighth place.

Individually, the riders did very well in their classes of 16 riders from across the country.  The Golden Eagles competed against riders from Ohio State University, West Texas A&M, Middle Tennessee State University, Stanford, the University of the Redlands, University of San Diego and St. Mary of the Woods among other tough opponents from across the nation.  Anna Steen continued having a fabulous show and qualified to go to nationals in the Beginner Horsemanship with a huge second place finish.  Additionally, Kaitlyn Tollefsrud came back to ride a super Novice Horsemanship Class and finished in fourth place giving her a berth at nationals.  Tandra Klein rode a super reining pattern and keeps improving as she ended up eighth overall individually.  Finally, Peterson ended up sixth in the Open Class with a very solid performance against some of the top riders in the country.  Peterson will advance to the National Finals as the American Quarter Horse Association (AHCA) Cup High Point rider from our region.

U of M, Crookston Western Coach Nicky Overgaard was pleased with the overall performance of the team.  "We did better than we did last year and I feel confident that the girls will continue to improve as they work towards that goal of going to the National Horse Show as a team," says Coach Overgaard. "These girls all rode the best they have all year and all I ask is that they learn from their mistakes and improve every ride and every show. I could really see the girls working through their nerves and stepping up to the plate and riding the best they could.  I am looking forward to taking these three girls (Anna Steen, Kaitlyn Tollefsrud, Amanda Peterson) to the National Horse Show to finish off a very successful year."

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) - Anna Steen, Kaitlyn Tollefsrud, Amanda Peterson

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team's first home games against Upper Iowa University have been pushed back to Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 due to impending bad weather. The games were originally scheduled for Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2. Both Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) doubleheaders will start at 12 p.m. at the UMC Baseball Field.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 2-19 and NSIC record of 0-8. They are looking to crack back into the win column after dropping a 12-4 non-conference decision at Valley City State University on Tuesday. U of M, Crookston is led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .339 (19-for-56) with eight runs batted in (RBI).

Golden Eagles vs. Upper Iowa University        Friday, April 2              12 p.m.
                                                                      Saturday, April 3          12 p.m.

The Peacocks have an overall record of 4-11 and NSIC record of 1-3. They are led by Tom Longoni who is hitting .367 (18-for-49) with 10 RBI, Lucas Wilsing who is hitting .347 (17-for-49) with 13 RBI and Jordan Nuss who is hitting .341 (15-for-44).

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 Women's Softball Coach Mitch Bakken announced today that the non-conference game with Bemidji State on Wednesday, March 31 has been cancelled. Bemidji has adjusted their conference games to Wednesday and Thursday to avoid possible rainouts. The non-conference contest will not be rescheduled.

Minnesota, Crookston opens the conference season at home on Friday, April 2 against Augustana College at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 against Wayne State College at noon.

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 Women's Softball team will play host to three double-headers this week at the UMC Softball Field. The Golden Eagles will play Bemidji State on Wednesday, March 31in a non-conference match-up. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The team then opens the conference season on Friday, April 2 against Augustana College at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 against Wayne State College at noon.
 
Minnesota, Crookston is 3-7 on the season after a split with Bemidji on March 27. The team is led by Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) who is batting .444 (4-9) on the season with a double and a .556 slugging percentage. She is 2-1 in the circle on the season and has a 1.37 ERA in four appearances. She has one complete game shutout and has struck out 18 batters. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) is batting .344 (11-32) with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBI.
 
Bemidji State: The Beavers are 2-11 overall this season. They are led by Stephanie Rossman who is batting .513 (20-39) on the season. She leads the team in runs scored (10), hits, doubles (4), homeruns (3) and RBI (17).
 
Augustana College: The Vikings are 16-5 overall on the season. The squad is led by Jenny Brown who is batting .422 (27-64) on the season with a .500 slugging percentage. She leads the team in total hits with 27. Kelsey Kalkman is batting .383 (23-60) on the season and leads Augustana with eight doubles.
 
Wayne State: The Wildcats are 15-3 on the season. The team is led by pitcher Katie Goetzinger who is 9-3 overall with a .87 ERA. She has struck out 97 batters while only walking 13 and holding opponents to a .149 batting average. Jennifer Radley leads the WSC offense with a .367 batting average (18-49). She leads the team in hits, homeruns (3) and is tied for the team lead with 14 RBI.
 
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

(Bemidji, Minn.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Softball team played a non-conference double-header today against Bemidji State University. The Beaver's got past the Golden Eagles 6-1 in the first game but UMC battled the rain and the Beavers to prevail 5-0 in the finale.
 
Game 1: Bemidji State put a run up in the bottom of the first and held the lead until the top of the fourth inning when Sarena Diederichs (C, 5-8, JR, St. Cloud, Minn.) drove in Krista Kenyon (2B, 5-5, FR, Sanford, Manitoba) on a single up the middle after a Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) sacrifice bunt to move Kenyon into scoring position. The Bemidji State hitters got hot as they added five runs in the bottom of the fifth and BSU pitcher Courtney Anderson shut down UMC for the 6-1 win. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, FR, Merrill, Wis.) threw 4.2 innings giving up five earned runs. She was relieved by Erin Fowle (P, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) who threw 1.1 innings and struck out three of the five batters she faced.
 
Game 2: The clouds opened in the second game as a steady rain fell for a majority of the contest. Veteran Golden Eagle pitcher Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) accepted the challenge and threw seven scoreless innings giving up just four hits and striking out eight Beaver batters. The teams were scoreless into the top of the fifth inning when Marcum reached on an error by the left fielder. Micki Nogowski (3B, 5-3, SO, Twin Valley, Minn.) walked and Diederichs loaded the bases with a base hit to right field. Freshman Maria Funk (OF, 5-4, FR, Sebeka, Minn.), in the biggest at bat of her young career cleared the bases with a triple down the right fields line and scored on a throwing error to put the Golden Eagles up 4-0. UMC added one in the sixth as Kenyon led off with a single to left center, stole second base, advance to third on a Marcum base hit and scored on a Diederichs base hit. Bemidji State got batters to second and third in the bottom of the seventh with one out before Thomas closed out the game with two ground outs to second base. Thomas threw seven innings, giving up four hits and striking out eight. She was also 2-3 at the plate to aid in the victory. As a team, Minnesota, Crookston tallied 10 hits including a double and a triple.
 
On the day the Golden Eagles were led by Krista Kenyon who was 4-7 at the plate for a .571 batting average. She tallied two runs scored, one stolen base and had one putout and four assists for a 1.000 fielding percentage. Steph Thomas was 2-4 at the plate with a double and a .750 slugging percentage. Maria Funk was 1-2 at the plate with a triple and three RBI. Sarena Diederichs batted .429 (3-7) with one run scored and three RBI. Behind the plate she had 13 putouts, four assists and a 1.000 fielding percentage.
 
The Golden Eagles host BSU on Wednesday, March 31 in another non-conference double-header. Minnesota, Crookston opens the NSIC season on April 2 and 3 when they host Augustana College and Wayne State College. The first game of the double-header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photos: Top- Krista Kenyon, Middle- Steph Thomas, Bottom- Maria Funk
 
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 Women's Softball Coach Mitch Bakken announced today that the home non-conference softball game with Bemidji State scheduled for Sunday, March 28 has been moved to Wednesday, March 31 to better prepare the field. First pitch of the double-header is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the UMC Softball Field.
 
The team will still travel to BSU on Saturday, March 27for another non-conference double-header with the Beavers. First pitch is scheduled for noon at the Bemidji State Softball Field.
 
The Golden Eagles open the NSIC season on April 2 and 3 when they host Augustana College and Wayne State College. The first game of the double-header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.
 
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 Women's Softball Coach Mitch Bakken announced today that the team has added a non-conference double-header with Bemidji State to the schedule. The game will be held on Saturday, March 27 with first pitch at noon at the Bemidji State Softball Field. The teams will look to square off on Sunday, March 28 as well in Crookston if the UMC Softball Field is playable. A noon start would be scheduled on Sunday as well.
 
The Golden Eagles open the NSIC season on April 2 and 3 when they host Augustana College and Wayne State College. The first game of the double-header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.
 
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 Baseball team returns to action with six games this week. The Golden Eagles travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. on Wednesday, March 24 for a non-conference doubleheader against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. U of M, Crookston returns to NSIC action on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 with a four game series at Winona State University. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. each day.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 2-12 and NSIC record of 0-4 after dropping a four-game series to St. Cloud State University this past weekend. They are led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .308 (12-for-39) with five runs batted in (RBI). Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa) is hitting .278 (10-for-36).

Golden Eagles @ Augustana College             Wednesday, March 24     2 p.m.

The Vikings have an overall record of 14-9 and NSIC record of 4-0 after sweeping a four-game series at Concordia University-St. Paul this past weekend. Charlie Dubanoski is hitting .458 (33-for-72) with 26 RBI. Deryk Marks is hitting .398 (33-for-83) with 30 RBI. Grant Larson is 3-0 on the hill with a 5.11 earned run average (ERA) and 19 strikeouts.

Golden Eagles @ Winona State University       Saturday, March 27   12 p.m.
                                                                       Sunday, March 28     12 p.m.

The Warriors have an overall record of 10-4 and NSIC record 0-0. They defeated St. Mary's University 3-1 on March 18. They are led by Tony Mueller who is hitting .455 (20-for-44) with seven RBI and Adam Gemuenden who is hitting .429 (15-for-35) with seven RBI. Ross Hellenbrand is 3-0 on the hill with a 1.50 ERA and eight strikeouts.

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 Tennis team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play on Saturday, March 27 when they travel to St. Cloud, Minn. to face Southwest Minnesota State University. Matches are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 0-13 and NSIC record of 0-8. They dropped four non-conference matches in Orlando, Fla. last week.

Southwest Minnesota State University has an overall record of 3-7 and NSIC record of 1-3 after dropping a 7-2 decision to St. Cloud State University but defeating Northern State University 9-0 this past Saturday.

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 Tennis team closed out its trip to Florida with a 9-0 non-conference loss to Lincoln University of Missouri today in Orlando.

The Golden Eagles fall to 0-13 overall. Lincoln University improves to 4-1. U of M, Crookston returns to action on Saturday, March 27 when they take on Southwest Minnesota State University in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) match in St. Cloud, Minn. Matches will begin at 1 p.m.

Lincoln University 9, Minnesota, Crookston 0
Mar 19, 2010 at Orlando, Fla.
Singles competition
1. Sangalli, Raffaella (LU) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Araujo, Camilla (LU) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-1, 6-1
3. Penno, Shelby (LU) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 6-1, 6-0
4. Biilalova, Tamila (LU) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-2, 6-0
5. Wright, Luesha (LU) def. Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Phillips, Tierra (LU) def. Anderson, Gretchen (UMC) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Sangalli, Raffaella/Penno, Shelby (LU) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 8-5
2. Araujo, Camilla/Biilalova, Tamila (LU) def. Lariviere, Andrea/Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 8-2
3. Wright, Luesha/Phillips, Tierra (LU) def. Mackedanz, Melissa/Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 8-2

Match Notes
Lincoln University 4-1
Minnesota, Crookston 0-13
T-2:45 A-30

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.)- Western New England College (Mass.) defeated the University of Minnesota, Crookston 9-0 in non-conference women's tennis action today in Orlando, Fla.

U of M, Crookston falls to 0-12 overall. Western New England College improves to 13-5. The Golden Eagles close out their spring trip on Friday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. (CST) when they take on Lincoln University (Penn.).

Western New England College 9, Minnesota, Crookston 0
Mar 18, 2010 at Orlando, Fla.
Singles competition
1. DeSimone, Nicole (WNC) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Ayers, Kristen (WNC) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-4, 6-4
3. Mustafa, Linda (WNC) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 6-3, 6-1
4. Murnane, Kelly (WNC) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-1, 6-1
5. Barbarisi, Christina (WNC) def. Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 6-1, 6-2
6. Swann, Colleen (WNC) def. Anderson, Gretchen (UMC) 4-6, 6-4, 10-8

Doubles competition
1. DeSimone, Nicole/Ayers, Kristen (WNC) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 8-6
2. Murnane, Kelly/Czelatka, Ashley (WNC) def. Krueger, Caitlin/Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 8-2
3. Mustafa, Linda/Barbarisi, Christina (WNC) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa/Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 9-8, 9-7

Match Notes
Western New England College 13-5
Minnesota, Crookston 0-12
T-2.5 hrs. A-30

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 Women's Softball team closed out play at the Cocoa Expo with a two-game sweep of Sweet Briar College and Knox College. The Golden Eagles defeated the Vixens 8-0 in six innings and followed that game up with a 6-2 victory over the Prairie Fire.
 
UMC vs. SBC: Sweet Briar College held the Golden Eagle offense to just two runs through four innings of play before Minnesota, Crookston exploded for six runs to end the game in the sixth inning. UMC was led by Kayla Bowar (SS, 5-4, JR, Moorhead, Minn.) who was 3 for 4 (.750) with a 1.500 slugging percentage. She tallied three runs scored, two RBI and belted a two-run homerun in the sixth inning. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) closed out the game with a walk-off homerun for the eight run rule in the bottom of the sixth. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, Fr, Merrill, Wis.) and Erin Fowle (P, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) combined for a two-hit shutout while striking out seven.
 
UMC vs. Knox: The Prairie Fire jumped out to an early 2-0 with a two RBI double by Brianna Collishaw. The Golden Eagles erased that deficit in the bottom of the second inning when they put three runs on the board. The lead was added to in the top off the seventh when Jessica Grinnell (OF, 5-9, SO, Waconia, Minn.) hit a three-run triple with two outs to take a 6-2 lead. Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) earned her first win of the season. She gave up just four hits and two runs while striking out six Knox batters. Fowle closed out the game for her first save of the season. The Golden Eagles batted .406 as a team in the contest.
 
Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) led the Golden Eagles in Florida. In six games, she was 7 for 18 (.389) with two runs scored, two RBI and a homerun. Kayla Bowar was 6 for 19 (.316) with four runs scored, three RBI and one homerun. The Minnesota, Crookston pitching staff went 2-4 with a 3.23 ERA. The trio of Marcum, Fowle and Thomas struck out 36 batters while walking just eight.
 
The Golden Eagles open the NSIC season on April 2 and 3 when they host Augustana College and Wayne State College. The first game of the double-header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photos: Top- Krystal Plouff, Bottom- Kayla Bowar
 
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 of Wisconsin defeated the University of Minnesota, Crookston 7-2 Wednesday in non-conference women's tennis action in Orlando, Fla. Gaining victories in singles for the Golden Eagles were Andrea Lariviere (Fr, Crookston, Minn.) over Julie Spransy (6-2, 4-6, 10-6) and Gretchen Anderson (Sr, Sommerset, Wis.) over Lisa Peter (6-0, 6-0).

U of M, Crookston falls to 0-11 overall. Concordia University-Wisconsin improves to 2-0. The Golden Eagles return to action on Thursday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. when they take on Western New England College (Mass.).

Concordia University Wisconsin 7, Minnesota, Crookston 2
Mar 17, 2010 at Orlando, FL
Singles competition
1. Henrich, Erin (CUW) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Strehlow, Kaitlyn (CUW) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) def. Spransy, Julie (CUW) 6-2, 4-6, 10-6
4. Fox, Katie (CUW) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 6-3, 6-2
5. Reinke, Callie (CUW) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-4, 6-2
6. Anderson, Gretchen (UMC) def. Peter, Lisa (CUW) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Henrich, Erin/Strehlow, Kaitlyn (CUW) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 8-6
2. Mooney, Katherine/Taugher, Lauren (CUW) def. Lariviere, Andrea/Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 8-5
3. Fox, Katie/Ward, Jaclyn (CUW) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa/Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 8-6

Match Notes
Concordia University Wisconsin 2-0
Minnesota, Crookston 0-11
T-2.5 hrs. A-30

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 Baseball team closed out its trip to Florida with a 9-6 non-conference loss to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College today at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winter Haven, Fla. The Vikings had defeated the Golden Eagles 16-4 and 19-1 on Tuesday.

U of M, Crookston was led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who was 3-for-4. Erik Nockleby (So, OF, Roseville, Minn.) was 2-for-3. Josh Kraby (Fr, OF, Glencoe, Minn.) and Stephen Woods (So, 1B, Naples, Fla.) each added a double and a run batted in (RBI). Ben Lazzari (So, RHP, Shakopee, Minn.) threw 6.1 innings allowing nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits. He struck out three and walked two.

Augustana College was led by Brian Knight who was 3-for-4 with two RBI and Charlie Dubanoski who was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

The Vikings improve to 10-9 overall while the Golden Eagles fall to 2-8. U of M, Crookston opens NSIC play on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 against St. Cloud State University at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday.

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 Women's Softball team continued play at the Cocoa Expo today in a double-header against UMass-Lowell. The Riverhawks handled Minnesota, Crookston in the first game 7-0 and snuck away with a 3-2 victory in the second game.
 
Elyssa Boris threw a gem for UMass-Lowell as she held the Golden Eagles to one hit. The lone hit came from Sarena Diederichs (C, 5-8, JR, St. Cloud, Minn.) in the seventh inning. Erin Fowle (DP, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) threw all seven innings giving up 12 hits and striking out six. Minnesota, Crookston left five runners on base.
 
Minnesota, Crookston rebounded in the second game to knock out seven hits. Unfortunately, the Golden Eagles couldn't make a comeback as they left seven runners on in the game. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) and Fowle both had two hits in the contest to lead UMC. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, Fr, Merrill, Wis.) drove in both runs with a double in the top of the sixth inning. Marcum also threw six innings giving up two earned runs and striking out two Riverhawks.
 
The Golden Eagles close out their Florida games tomorrow morning when they play Sweet Briar at 9:00 a.m. followed by Knox College at 11:00 a.m.
 
A full schedule of the UMC softball games at the Cocoa Expo can be found at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/sports/wsoftball/schedule.htm.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photo: Stacey Marcum
 
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 Tennis team dropped a 9-0 decision to William Smith College of New York today in Orlando, Fla. The Golden Eagles drop to 0-10 on the season while William Smith College improves to 4-1. The Golden Eagles return to action tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. when they take on Concordia University (Wis.).

William Smith College 9, Minnesota, Crookston 0
Mar 16, 2010 at Orlando, Fla.
Singles competition
1. Amanda Slack (WSC) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Casey Kennedy (WSC) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Joanie Hilton (WSC) def. Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Melissa Slack (WSC) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Shari Damon (WSC) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Remy Raevsky (WSC) def. Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Joanie Hilton/Jess McCue (WSC) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 8-4
2. Amanda Slack/Melissa Slack (WSC) def. Lariviere, Andrea/Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 8-0
3. Shari Damon/Casey Kennedy (WSC) def. Mackedanz, Melissa/Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 8-1

Match Notes
William Smith College 4-1
Minnesota, Crookston 0-10
T-2.5 hrs. A-50

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's Women's Softball team opened their 2010 Cocoa Expo games today after being rained out the previous two days. The Golden Eagles, who hit well to open the season on February 28, had their bats go silent as they fell 4-2 to Delaware Valley College and 3-0 to Rhodes College.
 
UMC vs. DVC: Minnesota, Crookston held a 2-0 lead until the bottom of the sixth inning when Delaware Valley scored four runs to take the 4-2 win. The Golden Eagles were led by Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) who was 1 for 2 with a sacrifice fly and an RBI. Erin Fowle (DP, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) added the only other Golden Eagle hit. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, Fr, Merrill, Wis.) tallied the other RBI on a fielder's choice ground out. She threw 5.2 innings and struck out four batters. The Golden Eagles left five runners on base in the contest.
 
UMC vs. Rhodes College: Minnesota, Crookston earned five hits in the second game but left four runners on base. Plouff again led the Golden Eagles going 2 for 2 at the plate. Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) threw outstanding in her first start of the season. Thomas threw four innings and gave up only four hits while striking out three and not walking a batter. Fowle came in to close out the final three innings. She gave up four hits, two runs and struck out two batters.
 
The Golden Eagles return to the field on Tuesday, March 16. UMC will play UMass-Lowell in a double-header starting at 11:00 a.m. The team closes out their Florida games on Wednesday, March 17 when they play Sweet Briar at 9:00 a.m. followed by Knox College at 11:00 a.m.
 
A full schedule of the UMC softball games at the Cocoa Expo can be found at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/sports/wsoftball/schedule.htm.
 
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 Baseball team finally got to play after having four games cancelled at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winter Haven, Fla. Unfortunately for the Golden Eagles, their defense committed five errors as Hillsdale College jumped out to a 7-1 lead and held on for a 7-5 victory.

Steve Schroer  (So, RHP, Coon Rapids, Minn.) took the loss for U of M, Crookston surrendering seven runs (four earned) on six hits over seven innings. He struck out three and walked four. Nick Zawacki (Sr, RHP, Howell, Mich.) was solid in the final two innings allowing no runs or hits while striking out two. Erik Nockleby (So, OF, Roseville, Minn.) was 2-for-3 with a run batted in (RBI) for the Golden Eagles. Casey Woodside (So, C, Albert Lea, Minn.) added a double and an RBI.

Mike Vanchieri had two hits for Hillsdale College. Scott Lantis added a triple and four RBI.

U of M, Crookston falls to 2-5 while Hillsdale College improves to 3-9. The Golden Eagles return to action on Monday, March 15 when they face Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College in a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 12:30 pm (CST) in Winter Haven, Fla.

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 Baseball team's second two games at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winter Haven, Fla. have been cancelled due to heavy rain. The Golden Eagles were scheduled to play a doubleheader against Saginaw Valley State University (Mich.) today at 8:30 a.m. Heavy rains on Friday and today forced the cancellation of all games. The doubleheader will not be made up. The University of Minnesota, Crookston will play Hillsdale College (Mich.) on Sunday, March 15. First pitch of the nine-inning game is scheduled for 8:00 am (CST).

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's Women's Softball team's first game of the 2010 Cocoa Expo against Concord University has been postponed due to rain. The game will try to be rescheduled. Rain is expected all day today so the team is awaiting word on their 1:00 p.m. game against Mercy College. A full schedule can be found at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/sports/wsoftball/schedule.htm.

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 Baseball team's first two games at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winterhaven, Fla. have been cancelled due to heavy rain. The Golden Eagles were scheduled to open the trip with a doubleheader against Wheeling Jesuit University (W.V.) today at 11:30 a.m. Heavy rains on Friday and today forced the cancellation of all games. The doubleheader will not be made up. The University of Minnesota, Crookston will play Saginaw Valley State University (Mich.) on Saturday, March 13. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 8:30 am (CST).

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 Hunt Seat and Western Equestrian teams could not have had a better venue to showcase their talents last weekend. The Golden Eagles hosted the regional competition at the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus and did not disappoint.

The Hunt Seat team had a very successful regional championship competition. Nicole Veres (Sr, Random Lake, Wis.) was the reserve champion in both Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Intermediate Equitation on the Flat. This gave her a spot at the Zone Finals in both jumping and on the flat. "This was such a huge success to qualify both on the flat and over fences," says Golden Eagle Head Coach Brooke Leininger. "I couldn't be more proud of Nicole." In Novice Equitation Over Fences, all three of the U of M, Crookston qualified riders made it back to the final call-back. These three riders were Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alberta), Lauren Snively (So, Herndon, Vir.) and Heather Fogelson (So, Grant, Minn.). In the end, Lauren Snively was the champion and Heather Fogelson was reserve champion which qualified both of them for the Zone Finals. "I am very excited to have the University of Minnesota, Crookston take the top two spots in Novice Jumping, which is a very competitive division," says Coach Leininger. Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lakes, Maine) was the champion on Walk-Trot-Canter. "Jessica overcame great odds to win this class of 19 riders and really deserved it" says Coach Leininger.

The team, which qualified for Zone Finals in DeKalb, Ill. on April 10-11, will be made up of the following riders:

Jessica Biddle (Sr, Elburn, Ill.) - Open Equitation Over Fences and Open Equitation on the Flat
Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alberta) - Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Intermediate Equitation on the Flat
Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lakes, Maine) - Novice Equitation on the Flat
April Jordan (Fr, Beaver Dam, Wis.) - Novice Equitation Over Fences
Katelyn Mueller (So, Belle Plaine, Minn.) - Walk-Trot-Canter
Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.) - Walk-Trot

Individuals that qualified for the Zone Finals and will be representing UMC:

Nicole Veres (Sr, Random Lake, Minn.) - Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Intermediate Equitation on the Flat
Heather Fogelson (So, Grant, Minn.) - Novice Equitation Over Fences
Lauren Snively (So, Herndon, Vir.) - Novice Equitation Over Fences
Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lake, Maine) - Walk-Trot-Canter

The Western team finished the season with several riders qualifying to advance to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Semifinals March 27 - 28 in Pomona, California. Tandra Klein (Jr, Hazen, N.D.) started the day finishing as Reserve Champion in the Reining with a solid ride. Shortly thereafter, Amanda Peterson (Sr, Rochester, Minn.) took the Open Horsemanship Class. A difficult Advanced Horsemanship Class saw Tandra Klein finishing fourth and Kayla Klein (Jr, Hazen, N.D.) finishing sixth.  In the Novice Class, Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (So, Hawley, Minn.) remained tough capturing the Reserve Championship ribbon with a great performance. Becky Rhodus (Jr, Kansas City, Missouri) also took third place.  A very large class of Intermediate riders with several ride-offs found Megan Kramer (So, Owatonna, Minn.) returning to the finals and unfortunately not getting into the top six.  Finally, Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.) had a great ride and took third in the Beginner Class. Due to the fact that the first place rider of that class is unable to attend semifinals, Steen will take her spot and continue on to the semifinals.

Tandra Klein, Peterson, Tollefsrud and Steen will move on to compete at the semifinals as individuals and will also ride in separate classes as team riders. The team members that vied for positions to go to semifinals with the team are as follows:  Reining - Tandra Klein; Open - Amanda Peterson; Advanced - Kaitlyn Tollefsrud; Novice - Kayla Krueger (Fr, Walker, Minn.); Intermediate - Anna Steen; and in the Beginner, Lisa Schabo (Jr, Appleton, Minn.).

"I am so proud of how all of the ladies rode this past weekend," says Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard. "Not only did they work hard all season, but they truly came together to work as a team.  When you have team unity, great things can and do happen!"

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: (2010 University of Minnesota, Crookston Equestrian Team Regional Participants)

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

(Crookston, Minn.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston's Women's Softball team travels to Titusville, Fla. on March 12-17 to take part in the Cocoa Expo spring training games. The Golden Eagles play 10 games on the trip which kick off with an 11:00 am game against Concord University on March 12. A full schedule can be found at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/sports/wsoftball/schedule.htm.
 
The Golden Eagles are 0-2 on the season after playing Dakota State and St. Cloud State on February 28 at the Husky Dome in St. Cloud, Minn. Minnesota, Crookston is led by Micki Nogowski (3B, 5-3, SO, Twin Valley, Minn.) who went 3-6 in the two games with two RBI, two runs scored and a homerun. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) went 3-8 on the day with a run scored. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, FR, Merrill, Wis.) threw six strong innings against SCSU. She struck out seven while only walking one Husky hitter.
 
The conference season is scheduled to open at home on April 2 and 3 against Augustana College and Wayne State. First pitch for the double-headers are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.
 
The Golden Eagles have one of the largest rosters in program history this season. The squad welcomes back five returners and adds 10 newcomers, including seven true freshmen.
 
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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball player Jordan Triestram (Sr, RHP, Shakopee, Minn.) has been named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Pitcher of the Week for his performance in a 5-1 non-conference victory over the University of Wisconsin-Stout last Thursday at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.

Triestram threw five innings allowing one unearned run on no hits while striking out seven and walking three as he gained his first victory as a Golden Eagle. UW-Stout's only hit in the game came with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Jordan Triestram is majoring in accounting at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

The Golden Eagles are 2-4 on the season. They depart for Winterhaven, Fla. on Thursday where they will play eight games at the Russ Matt Invitational.

The full release can be found here.

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: Jordan Triestram

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Tennis team will join its baseball and softball counterparts in Florida as the Golden Eagles head to Orlando for four matches.

U of M, Crookston will face William Smith College of New York on March16 at 9:30 a.m. They take on Concordia University of Wisconsin on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. On March 17, the Golden Eagles see action against Western New England College of Massachusetts at 10:30 a.m. They close out their trip on March 18 against Lincoln University of Pennsylvania at 11:30 a.m. All times are Central Standard Time.

U of M, Crookston has an overall record of 0-9 and NSIC record of 0-8.

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 Baseball team departs for Winterhaven, Fla. on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Eagles will play eight games at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winterhaven.

U of M, Crookston will face Wheeling Jesuit University of West Virginia in a doubleheader on March 12 at 11:30 a.m. They will face Saginaw Valley State University of Michigan in a doubleheader on March 13 at 8:30 a.m. The Golden Eagles will take on Hillsdale College of Michigan in a single nine-inning game on March 14 at 8 a.m. U of M, Crookston will then close out its Florida schedule with three non-conference games against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College. The Golden Eagles and the Vikings will play a doubleheader on March 15 at 12:30 p.m. and a single nine-inning game on March 17 at 9 a.m. All times are Central Standard Time.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston has an overall record of 2-4. They are led by Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa) who is hitting .400 (8-for-20) with one run batted in (RBI). Erik Nockleby (So, OF, Roseville, Minn.) and Josh Kraby (Fr, OF, Glencoe, Minn.) are both hitting .353 (6 -for-17). Jordan Triestram (Sr, RHP, Shakopee, Minn.) is 1-0 on the hill with a 0.00 earned run average (ERA) and seven strikeouts. Paul Myers (So, RHP, Arden Hills, Minn.) is 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA and seven strikeouts.

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 Tennis team dropped two matches in Duluth, Minn. today. The Golden Eagles were defeated 8-0 by Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College in a non-conference match. The University of Minnesota Duluth then defeated U of M, Crookston 9-0 in an NSIC match. The Golden Eagles fall to 0-9 overall and 0-8 in the NSIC. They return to action March 16-19 when they play four non-conference matches in Orlando, Fla.

Augustana (S.D.) 8, Minnesota, Crookston 0
Mar 06, 2010 at Duluth, MN (Arrowhead Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. Brittany Gaster (AUGIE) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-1, 6-2
2. Michelle Wadas (AUGIE) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Hannah Gebauer (AUGIE) def. Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 6-0, 6-1
4. Emily Johnson (AUGIE) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Amber Baustian (AUGIE) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 6-1, 6-0
6. Alison Broadwell (AUGIE) def. Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 6-7, 6-4, 10-7

Doubles competition
1. Adrienne Conley/Brittany Gaster (AUGIE) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 8-1
2. Hannah Gebauer/Michelle Wadas (AUGIE) def. Boateng, Michelle/Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 8-0
3. Mackedanz, Melissa/Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) vs. Emily Johnson/Jill Hagestuen (AUGIE) unfinished

Match Notes
Augustana (S.D.) 6-0
Minnesota, Crookston 0-8
T-2 hrs A-30

 

 

Minnesota Duluth 9, Minnesota Crookston 0
Mar 06, 2010 at Duluth, Minn. (Arrowhead Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. Carrie Dahlman (UMD) def. Cassandra Jarvis (UMC) 6-0, 6-2
2. Katie Bolf (UMD) def. Michelle Boateng (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Brittany Thompson (UMD) def. Caitlin Krueger (UMC) 6-2, 6-1
4. Jessica Stensrud (UMD) def. Gretchen Anderson (UMC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Lyndsey Seaver (UMD) def. Alyssa Klingenberg (UMC) 6-0, 6-1
6. Lindsey Schmitt (UMD) def. Melissa Mackedanz (UMC) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Katie Bolf/Carrie Dahlman (UMD) def. Cassandra Jarvis/Michelle Boateng (UMC) 8-4
2. Brittany Thompson/Lyndsey Seaver (UMD) def. Gretchen Anderson/Caitlin Krueger (UMC) 8-0
3. Anna Bertrang/Cedar Schimke (UMD) def. Melissa Mackedanz/Alyssa Klingenberg (UMC) 8-1

Match Notes
Minnesota Crookston 0-9, 0-8 NSIC
Minnesota Duluth 4-3, 3-3 NSIC
T-2 hrs. A-30

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 Tennis team dropped a 9-0 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) decision at Bemidji State University today. The Golden Eagles fall to 0-7 overall and 0-7 in the NSIC. The Beavers improve to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the NSIC.

Bemidji State University 9, Minnesota, Crookston 0
Mar 05, 2010 at Bemidji, Minn. (Gillett Recration/Fitness Center)
Singles competition
1. Steinke, Farrah (BSU) def. Jarvis, Cassandra (UMC) 6-2, 6-3
2. Luberda, Lindsey (BSU) def. Boateng, Michelle (UMC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Greenwaldt, Brittney (BSU) def. Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 3-6, 6-4, 10-5
4. Christiansen, Kelli (BSU) def. Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 6-1, 6-1
5. Johnson, Kara (BSU) def. Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 7-6, 10-4, 7-6, 10-5
6. Wolak, Katherine (BSU) def. Mackedanz, Melissa (UMC) 6-3, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Luberda, Lindsey/Christiansen, Kelli (BSU) def. Jarvis, Cassandra/Lariviere, Andrea (UMC) 8-2
2. Maki, Cheyanne/Steinke, Farrah (BSU) def. Boateng, Michelle/Klingenberg, Alyssa (UMC) 8-1
3. Johnson, Kara/Milless, Miranda (BSU) def. Mackedanz, Melissa/Krueger, Caitlin (UMC) 8-1

Match Notes
Minnesota, Crookston 0-7; 0-7 NSIC
Bemidji State University 2-3; 2-2 NSIC

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

(St. Paul, Minn.)- The 2009-10 NSIC All-Conference Teams have been announced, as voted on by the league coaches. This year's awards will consist of a first and a second all-conference team, an all-freshman team and an all-defensive team. The coaches also vote for the NSIC Player of the Year, NSIC Defensive Player of the Year, NSIC Freshman of the Year and NSIC Coach of the Year. Earning honors from the University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team were Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, JR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) who was named all-conference second team and Brittany Wiese (G, 5-7, FR, Albertville, Minn.) who was named to the all-freshmen team.
 
Zelinsky started all 27 games and finished the season with a team-high 16.4 points/game average, good for third in the NSIC. She scored her 1,000th point on December 20 against Dickinson State and moved into second place all-time in scoring at the University of Minnesota, Crookston with 1,302 points. Zelinsky led the team in field goals made with 161 and in rebounds with 146. She dished out a team-high 70 assists and blocked a team-high 17 shots. She is the daughter of Julie Walter of Brooklyn Park, Minn. and Jeff Zelinsky of Woodbury, Minn. and is majoring in sport & recreation management.
 
Wiese had a very strong freshman season. She started in 22 of the 27 games played and was third on the team in scoring, averaging 11.2 points/game. She was second on the team with 109 field goals made, second in steals with 35 and third on the team in assists with 58. Wiese is the daughter of Ken and Lori Wiese and is undeclared on a major at U of M, Crookston.
 
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).

Top Photo: Jamie Zelinsky, Bottom Photo: Brittany Wiese 

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team split a non-conference doubleheader with the University of Wisconsin-Stout today at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The Golden Eagles took game one 5-1 before the Blue Devils came back to grab the night-cap 5-0.

Game One Recap

The Golden Eagles scored three runs in the top half of the first inning and went on to win 5-1. Jordan Triestram (Sr, RHP, Shakopee, Minn.) and Nick Zawacki (Sr, RHP, Howell, Mich.) combined on a one-hitter. Triestram went five innings allowing one unearned run on no hits. He struck out seven and walked three. Zawacki came in and allowed no runs on one hit while striking out two and walking none. The Blue Devils got their lone hit with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa) had a double and a run batted in (RBI). Josh Kraby (Fr, OF, Glencoe, Minn.), P.J. Zwach (So, 3B, St. Paul, Minn.) and Casey Woodside (So, C, Albert Lea, Minn.) each had one RBI.

Game Two Recap

UW-Stout turned the tables on U of M, Crookston scoring two in the first inning on their way to a 5-0 victory. The Blue Devils threw four pitchers with Chris Lammert throwing the first three innings to get the victory. He allowed no runs on three hits and struck out three while walking none. Ryan O'Connell went 3-for-4 with a triple and three RBI for UW-Stout. Kraby had two hits for the Golden Eagles including a double.

UW-Stout opens the season at 1-1. The Golden Eagles are now 2-4. U of M, Crookston is off until March 12 when they take on Wheeling Jesuit University (W.V.) in a non-conference doubleheader at the Russ Matt Invitational in Winterhaven, Fla. First pitch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. (CST).

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) - Jordan Triestram, Nick Zawacki, Josh Kraby

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

(Crookston, Minn.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagle Football program announced today the signing of Joshua Perea from Pico Rivera, Calif., Rick Greenwalt from Wildomar, Calif., and Matthew Lenoir from Columbus, Ga., to National Letters of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010 season.
 
Perea is a 6-0, 170 lb, quarterback from El Rancho High School in the Del Rio League. He was named a team MVP, All-League, All-Area Honorable Mention and was a two-year team captain. Perea plans to major in criminal justice at U of M, Crookston. He is the son of Gina and Mike Perea.
 
Greenwalt is a 6-4, 260 lb, offensive lineman from Elsinore High School in the Sunbelt League. He was a two-year All-League selection, All-Valley and All-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation). Greenwalt is undeclared on a major at U of M, Crookston. He is the son of Jon and Vikki Greenwalt.
 
Lenoir is a 6-0, 260 lb, defensive tackle from Shaw High School. He is undeclared on a major and the grandson of Patricia Page.
 
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).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 
(Lenoir)- Le-nore

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Tennis team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 when they travel to Bemidji and Duluth, Minn. for three matches. The Golden Eagles will face Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. on Friday at 4 p.m. They will face the University of Minnesota Duluth and Augustana College in Duluth, Minn. on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively.

U of M, Crookston holds an overall and NSIC record of 0-6 after dropping a 9-0 decision to St. Cloud State University last Saturday.

Golden Eagles vs. Bemidji State University  Friday, March 5  4 p.m.

At the time of this release, the Beavers have an overall record of 1-2 and NSIC record of 1-2.

Golden Eagles vs. University of Minnesota Duluth Saturday, March 6  11 a.m.

The Bulldogs have an overall record of 3-2 and NSIC record of 2-2.

Golden Eagles vs. Augustana College   Saturday, March 6  2 p.m.

The Vikings have an overall record of 4-0 and NSIC record of 3-0.

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 Hunt Seat and Western Equestrian teams will host the regional show on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7 at the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the U of M, Crookston campus. Saturday's Hunt Seat show will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday's Western show will begin at 10 a.m.

Both Golden Eagle teams have had outstanding seasons capturing the Zone 9, Region 3 Championships on both sides. Listed below are the individuals who will be competing for U of M, Crookston this weekend.

Hunt Seat

Jessica Biddle (Intermediate Equitation on the Flat)
Jessica Charles (Walk-Trot-Canter)
Laura Critchett (Open Equitation on the Flat)
Heather Fogelson (Novice Equitation Over Fences)
Lydia Lestingi (Walk-Trot)
Angela Peterson (Walk-Trot-Canter)
Melanie Rodriguez (Walk-Trot)
Lauren Snively (Novice Equitation Over Fences)
Nicole Veres (Intermediate Equitation and Intermediate Equitation Over Fences)
Kaitlyn Weiger (Walk-Trot-Canter)
Sara Wells (Novice Equitation on the Flat and Novice Equitation Over Fences)

Western

Amanda Flint (Intermediate)
Kayla Klein (Advanced)
Tandra Klein (Advanced and Reining)
Megan Kramer (Intermediate)
Jackie Nikkel (Intermediate)
Amanda Peterson (Open)
Becky Rhodus (Novice)
Anna Steen (Beginner)
Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (Novice)
Amy Van Treeck (Intermediate)

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 Hunt Seat Equestrian team joined their western team counterparts as champions when the Golden Eagles clinched the Zone 9, Region 3 Championship this past weekend in Madison, Wis. U of M, Crookston took the High Point team title on Saturday and the Reserve High Point team title on Sunday.

Lauren Snively (So, Herndon, Vir.) won her Intermediate Jumping class Saturday and took third place in Intermediate Flat. On Sunday, she then took third in Intermediate Jumping. Heather Fogelson (So, Grant, Minn.) took second in Novice Fences Saturday and won her class on Sunday which qualified her for regionals. On Saturday, Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.) tied for High Point Rider with a win in her Intermediate Flat class and a second place finish in Intermediate Fences. On Sunday, she returned and took second in her Intermediate Flat class. Laura Critchett (Jr, Shoreview, Minn.) finished third in Open Flat both Saturday and Sunday which gave her enough points to qualify for regionals. Angela Peterson (Fr, Detroit Lakes, Minn.) won her Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter class on Saturday qualifying her for regionals. She then won her first ever Novice Flat class on Sunday. Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lakes, Maine) won her Advanced Walk-Trot- Canter class on Saturday qualifying her for regionals. She then took second in her first Novice Flat class. Kaitlyn Weiger (So, Duluth, Minn.) took second in Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter on Sunday qualifying her for regionals. Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.) won her Walk -Trot classes both Saturday and Sunday. Annie Kelly (So, Jordan, Minn.) took second in Walk-Trot Saturday and third on Sunday.

"I couldn't be more proud of this team and what they accomplished this year," says Golden Eagle Head Equestrian Coach Brooke Leininger. "They worked hard and overcame huge odds to win this title."

The Golden Eagles will take part in the regional competition hosted at the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the U of M, Crookston campus. The Western Regionals will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Hunt Seat Regionals will take place on Sunday 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

(St. Cloud, Minn.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston's Women's Softball team opened the 2010 season with a pair of non-conference games at the Husky Dome on Sunday. The team fell 9-4 to Dakota State and 6-1 to St. Cloud State.

The Golden Eagles were led by Micki Nogowski (3B, 5-3, SO, Twin Valley, Minn.) who went 3-6 in two games with two RBI, two runs scored and a homerun. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) went 3-8 on the day with a run scored. Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, FR, Merrill, Wis.) threw six strong innings against SCSU. She struck out seven while only walking one Husky hitter.

Following the games in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Crookston travels to the Cocoa Expo for spring training in Titusville, Fla. The squad will play 10 games from March 12-17 before returning home. The conference season is scheduled to open at home on April 2 and 3 against Augustana College and Wayne State. Game times are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 2 and noon on April 3.

The Golden Eagles have one of the largest rosters in program history this season. The squad welcomes back five returners and adds 10 newcomers, including seven true freshmen.

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

Photo: Micki Nogowski

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 Baseball team returns to non-conference action on Thursday, March 4 when they take on the University of Wisconsin-Stout at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 1-3 after splitting a non-conference doubleheader with Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Northern State University at the Metrodome on Sunday morning. U of M, Crookston dropped game one 7-5 before taking the night cap 4-1.

The Golden Eagles are led by Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa) who is hitting .538 (7-for-13). Erik Knockleby (So, OF, Roseville, Minn.) is hitting .353 (6-for-17). Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) is hitting .286 (4-for-14) with five runs batted in (RBI). Casey Woodside (So, C, Albert Lea, Minn.) is hitting .273 (3-for-11) with four RBI. On the hill, U of M, Crookston is led by Paul Myers (So, RHP, Arden Hills, Minn.) who has a record of 1-1 with a 4.61 earned run average (ERA). Myers has struck out seven and walked five. Steve Schroer (So, RHP, Coon Rapids, Minn.) has a record of 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA. Schroer has struck out five and walked eight.

Golden Eagles vs. UW-Stout   Thursday, March 4   11 a.m. (2)

The Blue Devils will be playing their season opener. They finished the 2009 season with an overall record of 18-18 and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) record of 9-15. Brian Geibel hit .331 (45-for-136) with 25 RBI in 2009. Russ Jiskra was 2-4 on the mound with a 4.50 ERA. He struck out 42 and walked 30. UW-Stout defeated the Golden Eagles 2-0 and 8-1 last season.

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 Baseball team earned a non-conference doubleheader split with Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Northern State University (NSU) today at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The Wolves took game one 7-5 while the Golden Eagles took the nightcap 4-1.

Game One Recap

U of M, Crookston out hit NSU ten to five but the Wolves took advantage of four Golden Eagle errors on their way to a 7-5 victory. Nathan Zacher was 2-for-3 with three runs batted in (RBI). Lucas Jung had a double and two RBI. Michael Gardner threw five innings allowing five runs (all earned) on nine hits to get the win. He struck out four and walked four. Jared Dickey threw the final two innings to get the save.

The Golden Eagles were led by Teddy Gutman (Sr, Of, Burlington, Iowa) who went 3-for-4 with two doubles. Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Erik Nockleby (So, OF, Roseville, Minn.) added two hits. Steve Schroer (So, RHP, Coon Rapids, Minn.) threw seven innings allowing seven runs (three earned) on five hits. He struck out two and walked five.

Game Two Recap

The Golden Eagles out hit the Wolves nine to five and took advantage of three Northern State University errors on their way to a 4-1 victory. Gutman, Nockleby, Casey Woodside (So, C, Albert Lea, Minn.) and P.J. Zwach (So, 3B, St. Paul, Minn.) each had two hits. Woodside had a triple and three RBI. Gutman added a triple. Zwach added an RBI. Paul Myers (So, RHP, Arden Hills, Minn.) was stellar on the hill allowing one run on five hits for the complete-game victory. He struck out three and walked three for his first career victory.

Lucas Jung had two hits for NSU including a double.

Northern State University falls to 1-5. U of M, Crookston improves to 1-3.

The Golden Eagles return to action on Thursday, March 4 when they take on the University of Wisconsin-Stout in a non-conference match-up at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.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: (Left-Right) - Paul Myers, Teddy Gutman