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

(Crookston, Minn.) -University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Softball Coach Mitch Bakken announced today that the non-conference softball games with NDSU Bottineau scheduled for Friday, April 30 have been canceled due to weather concerns. The games will not be made up.

The NSIC softball games schedule for Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 are still scheduled for their regular starts of noon on both days. The Golden Eagles will host Northern State on Saturday and the University of Mary on Sunday. If weather issues continue, the games can be pushed back to Sunday and Monday based on NSIC weather policies.

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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's softball coach Mitch Bakken announced today the signing of Rachel Schoenborn from Anchorage, Alaska to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.

Schoenborn is a 5-4, infielder from East Anchorage High School in the Cook Inlet Conference. She is a two-time All-Conference First Team selection and a two-time state tournament All-Tournament team selection. Schoenborn was the leading hitter in the 2008 and 2009 state tournament and was selected as a 2009 state tournament player of the game. Following the 2008 season she was selected as a Triple Crown Sports All-American USA selection.

"Rachel brings a great attitude and a lot of potential to the Golden Eagle Softball program. She will add depth to our middle infield and add another left-handed bat to the lineup," says coach Bakken. "I look forward to working with Rachel and helping her develop into a solid Division II softball player at the University of Minnesota, Crookston."

Schoenborn plans to major in health sciences (pre-professional) at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Paul and Janene Schoenborn.

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.

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's basketball coach Mike Roysland announced today the signing of Annessa Hicks to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
 
Hicks is a 5-2, guard from Humboldt Senior High School in the St. Paul City Conference. She was selected as an All-Conference Honorable Mention selection following her sophomore season She was an All-Conference member following her freshman, junior and senior seasons and was the conference MVP following her senior campaign.
 
"Annessa has the ability to be an immediate impact player for the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She has many intangibles to her game that will make her fun and exciting to watch," says Coach Roysland. "She can shoot the three as well as attack the rim. Annessa's ability to break players down will certainly set the table for her teammates to find open looks."
 
Hicks is the daughter of Dawn and Allen Hicks. She is undeclared on a major at the University of Minnesota, 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).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center. 

Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Football Coach - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team will hold a car wash at All Season's Car Wash off of Highway 2 in Crookston on Tuesday, April 27 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 with all proceeds benefiting "Play It Forward".

"Play It Forward" is a program designed to raise funds for new playground equipment at Washington Elementary School in Crookston.

Community engagement is a major part of Division II Athletics and U of M, Crookston Head Football Coach Shannon Stassen is eager for his program to do their part. "The Golden Eagle Football program is proud to partner with All Season's Car Wash to help pay for new playground equipment at Washington Elementary School," says Coach Stassen. "Our student athletes really enjoy getting involved in the community and helping such a worthy cause."

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 Golden Eagle Women's Tennis program announced today the signing of Katelyn Johnson from Monticello, Minn. to a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Golden Eagles during the 2011 season.

Johnson is from Monticello High School of the Mississippi 8 Conference. She was named all-conference, all-conference honorable mention, team captain and also lettered her sophomore through her senior years.

Johnson plans to major in pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Dan and Sherri Johnson.

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.

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team closes out the season with six road Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) games this week. The Golden Eagles travel to the University of Minnesota Duluth on Wednesday, April 28 for a 2 p.m. doubleheader against the Bulldogs. U of M, Crookston travels to Wayne State College on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. Both doubleheaders will start at 12 p.m. in Wayne, Neb.

The Golden Eagles look to close out the 2010 campaign on a positive note. They have an overall record of 3-39 and NSIC record of 0-26. U of M, Crookston is led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .328 (42-for-128) with 18 runs batted in (RBI). David Lovly (Sr, OF, Goodridge, Minn.) is hitting .325 (40-for-123) with six RBI, 21 runs scored and 13 stolen bases. Josh Kraby (Fr, OF/3B, Glencoe, Minn.) is hitting .300 (33-for-110) with 15 RBI.

The Golden Eagles have four seniors who will see their final action. They are Lovly, Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa), Jordan Triestram (Sr, RHP, Shakopee, Minn.) and Nick Zawacki (Sr, RHP, Howell, Mich.).

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.) -University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Softball Coach Mitch Bakken announced this morning that the NSIC softball games against Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota State- Mankato scheduled for Saturday, April 24 and Sunday April, 25 have been moved to a Sunday/Monday series due to potential weather issues. The games will start at noon on Sunday and 2:00 p.m. on Monday depending on the weather.
 
The Golden Eagle Softball games at Valley City State on Tuesday, April 27 have been cancelled due to the team's late arrival back in Crookston on Monday night.
 
The team will travel to Minnesota Duluth on Wednesday, April 28 to play the Bulldogs in an NSIC double-header starting at 2:00 p.m. Minnesota, Crookston closes out the 2010 season at home with an exhibition game against Dakota-State Bottineau on Friday, April 30 starting at 3:00 p.m. and NSIC contests on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 against Northern State and Mary. Both double-headers are scheduled to start 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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston Head Baseball Coach Chris Vito announced this morning that the non-conference, single nine inning game at home on Monday, April 26 against Bemidji State University has been cancelled. Bemidji's conference games with Concordia- St. Paul have been moved to Sunday/Monday taking precedent over UMC's non-conference game. The game will not be rescheduled.

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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's basketball coach Mike Roysland announced today the signing of Jacy Christenson to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
 
Christenson is a 5-9, guard from Mounds View High School in the Suburban East Conference. She is a three-year letterwinner in basketball and an All-Conference Honorable Mention player. She played for North Tartan for three years and the Minnesota Stars for one year. Academically she was a four-year All-Academic athlete.
 
"Jacy is the type of player that leads by example," says coach Roysland. "She is a hard worker and has great court awareness. She has great ability to pass to the post and she can shoot the long range jumper."
 
Christenson is the daughter of Kim and Tod Christenson. She plans to major in natural resources at the University of Minnesota, 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).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center. 

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- After playing seven games in each of the past two weeks, the University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team scales back on their schedule with only three games this week. The quality of the competition remains solid though as the Golden Eagles face perennial NAIA power Jamestown College in a non-conference game on Tuesday, April 20 and the University of Minnesota Duluth in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) doubleheader on Wednesday, April 21. All games will be played at Crookston's Jim Karn Field. First pitch for the Jamestown College game is scheduled for 4 p.m. The doubleheader with the University of Minnesota Duluth will begin at 2 p.m.

U of M, Crookston has continued to improve its quality of play going 1-6 last week. The Golden Eagles captured a thrilling 21-13 non-conference victory at Concordia-Moorhead on Thursday. U of M, Crookston fell behind 9-0 before tying the game 11-11 with a pair of two-run homeruns in the top of the eighth inning. The Golden Eagles proceeded to explode for ten runs in the top of the ninth to gain the victory.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston has an overall record of 3-36 and NSIC record of 0-24. They are led by David Lovly (Sr, OF, Goodridge, Minn.) who is hitting .330 (37-for-112) with five runs batted in (RBI) and 20 runs scored. He also has stolen 12 bases. Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) is hitting .328 with (39-for-119) with 18 RBI and 14 runs scored. Josh Kraby (Fr, OF/3B, Glencoe, Minn.) is hitting .300 (30-for-100) with 15 RBI and 14 runs scored.

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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's basketball coach Mike Roysland announced today the signing of Gracie Bruzek to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.

Bruzek is a 5-4, point guard from Jefferson High School in the Central Lakes Conference.  She is a three-time All-Conference selection, two-time Playmaker of the Year recipient and was recognized as an All-State Honorable Mention selection following the 2009-10 season. Bruzek was the 2009-10 assists leader in the state of Minnesota and holds her school's record for most assists in a season (172) and career assists.

"Gracie is a high energy point guard that sees the floor very well," says coach Roysland. "She is a true team player that gets after it on both ends of the court. The enthusiasm that she brings will become contagious to her teammates as well," Roysland adds.

Bruzek is the daughter of Bud and Trish Bruzek. She is undeclared on a major at the University of Minnesota, 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).

All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Hunt Seat Equestrian team had a successful showing at the Zone 9 Competition last Sunday. The show was hosted by Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill.

The team was represented by Jessica Biddle (Sr, Elburn, Ill.), Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.), April Jordan (Fr, Beaver Dam, Wis.), Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.), Katelyn Mueller (So, Belle Plaine, Minn.) and Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lakes, Maine.). The Golden Eagles were tied for second place for most of the day but lost it at the end. The top two teams went on to the National Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. The hunt seat team has not qualified for Zone Finals since 1999 making it a major accomplishment to even make it to the competition.

Jessica Charles and Heather Fogelson (So, Grant, Minn.) both qualified for Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Nationals as individuals. IHSA Nationals will take place in Lexington, Kentucky from May 6-9.  Jessica Charles has had a very successful season and has worked extremely hard to get where she is. On Sunday, she had a great ride on a tough draw and finished as Reserve Champion.

"I expect her to go to nationals and represent UMC very well," says Golden Eagle Head Coach Brooke Leininger.

Heather Fogelson qualified for nationals in Novice Equitation Over Fences with a championship finish on Sunday.

 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 Athletic Department held its annual athletic awards program on Monday, April 12 in Kiehle Auditorium on the Minnesota, Crookston campus. The event honored the 2009-2010 senior class, recognized the Outstanding Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year and individual team award recipients.  

Earning Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year honors were Cody Brekken (Jr., Linebacker, Crookston, Minn.) and Kayla Bowar (Jr., SS, Moorhead, Minn.). Brekken led the Golden Eagle defense with 60 total tackles, 32 of which were solo tackles. He was tied for the team lead with two fumble recoveries and is the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President. Bowar currently has a .270 batting average in 20 games played. She leads the team in runs scored and total bases. She is tied for the team lead in hits, homeruns and RBI. She is a three-year starter and a member of SAAC. To be eligible for the Student-Athlete of the Year Award, an athlete must have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA and be a letterwinner in their respective sport for at least two seasons.

The 2009-2010 Male and Female Outstanding Athletes of the Year were Keith McBride (Fr., Runningback, Lodi, Wis.) and Jamie Zelinsky (Jr., Guard, Brooklyn Park, Minn.). McBride played in all 11 games this season. He rushed 247 times for 960 yards, an 87.3 yards per game average which was good for fourth in the NSIC. He scored a team-high seven touchdowns and was named NSIC All-Conference Honorable Mention. Zelinsky started in all 27 games and averaged 31 minutes per game. She led the team with 16.4 points per game good for third in the NSIC. She led the team in rebounds with 146, assists with 70 and was named NSIC All-Conference Second Team. She is second in career scoring in Golden Eagle history, was named NSIC Player of the Week and is a SAAC member.

The 2009-2010 Male and Female Newcomer of the Year nominees were announced at the awards program. Male finalists include Keith McBride, and Mike Larsen (Jr., Bluffdale, Utah). Female finalists include Andrea Lariviere (Fr., Crookston, Minn.), Krista Kenyon (Fr., Sanford, Manitoba), Brittani Wiese (Fr., Albertville, Minn.) and Jessica Charles (Fr., Belgrade Lakes, Maine). The winners of the Male and Female Newcomer of the Year Award will be announced at halftime of the Golden Eagle Football homecoming game on Saturday, September 25 against MSU Moorhead.

Other distinguished awards presented:

Justin Knebel Memorial Award (Men's Basketball): Jason Servaty (Jr., St. Michael, Minn.)

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

Top- Kayla Bowar and Cody Brekken, Middle- Keith McBride and Jamie Zelinsky, Bottom- Jason Servaty.

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 program will hold an alumni game on Saturday, April 24 at the UMC Soccer Field. Any former Golden Eagle Women's Soccer players are invited to take part. Warm-up will begin at 12 p.m. with the game starting at 1 p.m. A banquet will be held after the game on Saturday at the Crookston American Legion at 5 p.m. There will also be a social held on Friday night at a site to be determined. Former players are welcome to take part in all three events or just the social and/or banquet. For more information, please contact U of M, Crookston Women's Soccer Coach Richard Jones at (218)281-8420 or email him at jone1898@umn.edu.

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 hits the road for seven games this week. The Golden Eagles face the University of Mary in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) doubleheader on Wednesday, April 14 in Bismarck, N.D. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. U of M, Crookston will play a non-conference game at Concordia-Moorhead on Thursday, April 15 starting at 4 p.m. The Golden Eagles return to NSIC action with a four game series at Concordia University-St. Paul on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18. Doubleheaders begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday.

U of M, Crookston holds an overall record of 2-30 and NSIC record of 0-18 after getting swept in a four game series by Southwest Minnesota State University. However, the Golden Eagles are playing much better and are led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .344 (31-for-90) with 13 runs batted in (RBI). Josh Kraby (Fr, OF/3B, Glencoe, Minn.) is hitting .276 (21-for-76) with nine RBI. David Lovly (Sr, OF, Goodridge, Minn.) is hitting .273 (24-for-88).

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 University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Softball team traveled to St. Paul, Minn. this afternoon to play Concordia- St. Paul in a pair of NSIC games. Concordia's Ashley Kluever threw a two hitter in game one for an 8-0 victory. The Golden Bears scored seven first inning runs in game two but the Golden Eagles battled back with three homeruns but ran out of innings falling 9-7.

Game 1: Minnesota, Crookston was held to just two hits in game one against Concordia- St. Paul. Katie Bowar (1B, 5-4, JR, Moorhead, Minn.) and Erin Fowle (P, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) delivered the only base hits for UMC. Fowle also threw five innings giving up six earned runs while striking out five.

Game 2: The Golden Eagles started game two like they finished game one giving up seven running in the first session. It was an uphill battle after that as UMC scored one in the third, three in the fourth and three in the sixth before falling 9-7. The team tied a single game-record with three homeruns in the contest. The team now has nine homeruns on the season just two behind the single season record of 11. Erin Fowle was 2 for 4 with a three run homerun. Micki Nogowski (3B, 5-3, SO, Twin Valley, Minn.) belted two homeruns for three RBI and two runs scored.

Fowle and Nogowski led UMC batting .500 on the day. The two combined for three homeruns, six RBI and three runs scored.

The Golden Eagles are now 4-14 on the season and 0-6 in NSIC play. Minnesota, Crookston returns to the field on Sunday, April 11 when they play the Huskies of St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. Game time is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

Photos: Top- Micki Nogowski, Bottom- Erin Fowle

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

(Mayville, N.D.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Softball team traveled to Mayville, N.D. on Wednesday to play Mayville State in a non-conference double-header. The Golden Eagles gave up seven run in the first inning of the first game but battled back before falling 13-9. Minnesota, Crookston kept the bats alive and took the night cap 8-2 in a game shortened by darkness.
 
Game 1: The Golden Eagles knocked out a season-high 15 hits and nine RBI in the first contest of the afternoon. UMC was led by Kayla Bowar (SS, 5-4, JR, Moorhead, Minn.) and Erin Fowle (P, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba) who were both 3 for 4 in the contest. Bowar also drove in two RBI. Sarena Diederichs (C, 5-8, JR, St. Cloud, Minn.) was 2 for 4 in the game with a team-high three RBI.
 
Game 2: Minnesota, Crookston carried the bats over to game two with five runs in the first inning. Fowle shut the Comets down allowing just two runs (one earned) on six hits while striking out three batters. Diederichs was 2 for 3 and tied a game-high two runs scored with Kayla Bowar. The Golden Eagles hit two homeruns in the game. Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) hit the first one in the first inning and she was followed by Kayla Bowar who hit hers in the fourth inning.
 
The Golden Eagles were led on the day by Kayla Bowar who hit .667 (4-6) with three RBI, three runs scored, one double and one homerun. She tallied a 1.333 slugging percentage and a .750 on-base percentage. Erin Fowle earned the victory in the second game and helped her cause batting .571 (4-7) with two run scored and one RBI. Sarena Diederichs also hit .571 (4-7) with one triple, four RBI, three runs scored and a .857 slugging percentage.
 
The Golden Eagles are now 4-12 on the season and 0-4 in NSIC play. Minnesota, Crookston returns to the field on Saturday, April 10 when they play Concordia- St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn. in an NSIC double-header. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

Photos: Top- Kayla Bowar, Middle- Sarena Diederichs, Bottom- Erin Fowle
 
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 travels to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 9 Championships hosted by Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11.

The Golden Eagles qualified for the Zone Championships by winning the Regional Title. They will be represented by: Jessica Biddle (Sr, Elburn, Ill.) (Open Equitation on the Flat and Open Equitation Over Fences), Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.) (Intermediate Equitation on the Flat and Intermediate Equitation Over Fences), April Jordan (Fr, Beaver Dam, Wis.) (Novice Equitation Over Fences), Jessica Charles (Fr, Belgrade Lakes, Maine) (Novice Equitation on the Flat), Katelyn Muller (So, Belle Plaine, Minn.) (Walk Trot Canter) and Anna Steen (So, Hanover, Minn.) (Walk Trot).

Should U of M, Crookston finish in the top two, they will go on to compete at the IHSA National Championships in Lexington, Kentucky from May 6-9. Individuals that qualified and will be looking to qualify for a spot at the National Championships are Jessica Charles (Walk Trot Canter), Heather Fogelson (So, Grant, Minn.) (Novice Equitation Over Fences), Lauren Snively (So, Herndon, Vir.) (Novice Equitation Over Fences) and Nicole Veres (Sr, Random Lake, Wis.) (Intermediate Equitation on the Flat and Intermediate Equitation Over Fences).

"I am very proud of how well these student-athletes have trained and competed this past year," says Golden Eagle Head Coach Brooke Leininger. "I expect them to do very well this weekend. This is such a great accomplishment for the team and these individuals." 
 
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 which hosted four conference games last weekend will hit the road for six games this week. The Golden Eagles will travel to Mayville, N.D. on Wednesday, April 7 to play the Comets in a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The team returns to NSIC action on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11. UMC plays Concordia- St. Paul on April 10 with a 12:00 p.m. start. The Golden Eagles play St. Cloud on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. as well. Minnesota, Crookston fell to the Huskies 6-1 on February 28 in a non-conference game.

Minnesota, Crookston is 3-11 overall and 0-4 in the NSIC. The team is led by Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) who is batting .333 (4-12) on the season with a double and a .417 slugging percentage. She is 2-2 in the circle on the season and has a 3.85 ERA in seven appearances. She has one complete game shutout and has struck out 23 batters. Holly Roepke (OF, 5-3, FR, Osage, Minn.) is batting .308 (4-13) on the season with four runs scored and one double. She is 2 for 2 on the bases in stolen base attempts.

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

(Ankeny, Iowa)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Golf team traveled to Ankeny, Iowa for the Upper Iowa Invitational on April 2 and 3. The team finished tied for eighth place but Jake Sanders (JR, Crookston, Minn.) had a sensational weekend finishing with a +3 (145) good for second place in the invitational.

Sanders shot a +1, 72 on day one for a share of the invitational lead. On day two, Sanders shot a 73 with the eventual winner shooting another 72 to end the weekend one shot out of first place. Evan Peters from St. Cloud State won the event with a 144 (72,72). He was followed by Sanders with a 145 (72, 73).

Jon Blazek (SO, Owatonna, Minn.) had a notable finish in 12th place shooting a +8 (150). He shot a +6 (77) on day one but attacked the course on day two for a +2 (73).

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

Photos: Top- Jake Sanders, Bottom- Jon Blazek

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 has a busy week with seven games. The Golden Eagles face the University of Mary in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) doubleheader at the UMC Baseball Field on Tuesday, April 6. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. They travel to Mayville, N.D. on Wednesday, April 7 for a single nine-inning game against Mayville State University. The non-conference game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. U of M, Crookston returns to NSIC action on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 as they host Southwest Minnesota State University in a pair of doubleheaders. Action will get underway at 12 p.m. both days at the UMC Baseball Field.

The Golden Eagles are looking to break back into the win column after dropping a four-game set at home to Upper Iowa University last weekend. U of M, Crookston has an overall record of 2-23 and NSIC record of 0-12. They are led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .318 (21-for-66) with eight runs batted in (RBI). Reed Oistad (Fr, IF, Detroit Lakes, Minn.) has been hitting the ball well as of late. Over the 12 games he has played in, Oistad is hitting .333 (8-for-24). Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF/DH, Burlington, Iowa) is hitting .271 (19-for-70) with six RBI. P.J. Zwach (So, 3B, St. Paul, Minn.) returned to the line-up last weekend and is hitting .257 (18-for-70) with seven RBI.

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 opened the NSIC season at home today as the Golden Eagles hosted Augustana College a team that is ranked fifth in the NCAA Central Region. Despite just two hits on the day, U of M, Crookston pushed the Vikings for seven innings until Augustana scored a run in the seventh to take the 5-4 victory. The second game is was Augustana's Taylor Kapsch who hit a two-run homerun to help the Vikings to a 3-0 victory in the second game.
 
Game 1: The Golden Eagles struck first in game one as Sarena Diederichs (C, 5-8, JR, St. Cloud, Minn.) was hit by a pitch, stole second base and scored on an error by the Augustana first baseman. Minnesota, Crookston added three in the third inning as Kayla Bowar (SS, 5-4, JR, Moorhead, Minn.) reached on a base hit. She was moved up by Krystal Plouff (OF, 5-2, SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) who was hit by a pitch and UMC loaded the bases with a base hit by Erin Fowle (P, 5-8, FR, Winnipeg, Manitoba). Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, FR, Merrill, Wis.) hit a high fly ball to the second baseman that was carried by the wind. The Viking player dropped the ball and scored all three Golden Eagle runners for a 4-0 lead. Augustana came back with two runs in the fifth and two runs in the sixth on a Brittany Coufal homerun. Augustana scored one run in the seventh inning after the Golden Eagles recorded two quick outs. Two Vikings walked and on scored on a Taylor Kapsch base hit for the 5-4 win. Erin Fowle pitch six outstanding innings giving up 10 hits and four runs while striking out three batters. Steph Thomas (P, 5-9, JR, St. Albert, Alberta) took the loss pitching one inning and giving up one earned run.
 
Game 2:  U of M, Crookston's Stacey Marcum (P, 5-7, FR, Merrill, Wis.) followed Fowle with an outstanding performance of her own. She threw seven innings and gave up three runs while striking out three Viking batters. Marcum was out-dueled by Augustana's Britt Stewart who threw a no-hitter for the Vikings. Two homeruns were the difference in the game as Elizabeth Murray hit a solo homerun in the fourth and was followed by a two-run homerun by Taylor Kapsch.
 
The Golden Eagles are now 3-9 on the season and 0-2 in NSIC play. Augustana is 18-5 overall and 2-0 in conference play, Minnesota, Crookston returns to the UMC Softball Field tomorrow to host Wayne State College who is ranked third in the Central Region. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
 
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Photos: Top- Erin Fowle, Bottom- 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).