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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team travels to Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State this weekend to open Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play. The Golden Eagles will play the Bulldogs on Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m. The team returns to the court on Saturday, December 4 to play the Beavers at 4 p.m.
 
MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON - (2-1) The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team traveled to sunny Miami, Florida for a non-conference game with Barry University on November 24. The Golden Eagles rebounded several times after trailing the Buccaneers but a comeback was not to be as Barry defeated UMC 71-61. Barry led by as many as 12 points in the first half. The Golden Eagles went on an 11-0 run to get within 25-24. UMC took the lead at the 1:25 mark of the first half 28-27 on a Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) layup. Barry took a team timeout after the layup to try and regroup. The breather helped as the Buccaneers took the lead into half 32-30 after a 5-0 run capped off by a three pointer by Danielle DeBerry with one second remaining. Barry started the second half much like the first half with strong shooting. The Buccaneers extended the lead to 14 points after a UMC 10-0 run that got the Golden Eagles within four points at 54-50. That would be as close as Minnesota, Crookston would get in the second half as Barry took the 71-61 non-conference victory, dealing the Golden Eagles their first loss of the season. Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) led the Golden Eagles with 14 points in 29 total minutes. She was 6-10 from the field, 1-3 from the free-throw line and 1-2 from long range. Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) added 13 points, eight of which were from the free-throw line. Zelinsky added nine points, tied a game-high with nine rebounds and earned a team-high five steals.
 
MINNESOTA DULUTH - (2-2) The University of Minnesota Duluth won a 95-56 game over the University of Wisconsin-Superior at Romano Gymnaisum. Lindsay Miller led UMD with 22 points -- in just 21 minutes on the floor -- and Kelsey Hewitt added 12 points and seven rebounds. Miller was deadly from the perimeter, going four for seven from beyond the arc.
 
BEMIDJI STATE - (2-1) Was idle last week.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team opens the 2010-2011 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) season on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 when they travel to the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) and Bemidji State University (BSU) respectively. The UMD game will tip-off at 8 p.m. while the BSU game will tip-off at 6 p.m.

The Golden Eagles have started the season off in style going 3-0 in non-conference games. U of M, Crookston defeated Crossroads College 105-42 on Saturday in their home opener. The Golden Eagles are led by Larry Brown (Sr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) who is averaging 17.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) is averaging 15.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) is averaging 13.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) is averaging 12.7 points per game.

Golden Eagles @ University of Minnesota Duluth Friday, December 3     8 p.m.

The Bulldogs have an overall record of 2-2 after defeating the University of Wisconsin-Superior 78-74 at home on Tuesday night. UMD is led by Jake Hottenstine who is averaging 13.3 points per game. Dylan Rodriguez is averaging 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Riley Walker is averaging 10.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while Ryan Rassmussen is averaging ten points and four rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles @ Bemidji State University  Saturday, December 4          4 p.m.

The Beavers have a record of 2-1 after defeating the University of Wisconsin-Stout 89-87 at home on Tuesday. They travel to Jamestown College for a non-conference game on Monday night. BSU is led by James Ellisor who is averaging 19.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Pat Cassidy is averaging 16.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while Bryce Tesdahl is averaging 14 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team raced out to a 54-19 halftime lead and set two new school records on their way to overwhelming visiting Crossroad College 105-42 in a non-conference game today at Lysaker Gymnasium. The Golden Eagles set new school records for assists in a game (28) and fewest points allowed (42).

U of M, Crookston scored the first 24 points of the game before the Knights scored a layup at 12:15 of the first half. The Golden Eagles shot a blistering 63.6% in the first half and 59.4% for the game. They recorded 44 rebounds including 30 on the defensive end of the floor. U of M, Crookston also recorded 11 steals.

The Golden Eagles had 14 players see action today and ten record points. Five players hit double figures including Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) who scored a game high 26 points (12-15 from the field) with seven rebounds in only 19 minutes played. Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) added 16 points (6-9 from the field including 3-3 from three-point range). Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) continued his stellar play with 14 points (6-6 from the field) while Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) was solid again adding 12 points (4-7 from the field including 3-4 from three-point range) with five rebounds and seven assists. Trent Graves (Jr, F, Hartford, S.D.) came off the bench to score ten points (4-6 from the field) with five rebounds.

Crossroads College saw three players hit double figures. Dominique Wright led the Knights with 14 points (6-13 from the field) and five rebounds. Sasha Goncharenko (5-13 from the field) and Patrick Porras (3-10 from the field) each added 11 points.
U of M, Crookston improves to 3-0 on the season. Crossroads College falls to 2-5.

The Golden Eagles open Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 when they travel to the University of Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State University respectively. Friday's game tips-off at 8 p.m. while Saturday's tips-off at 6 p.m.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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: Adam Hendricks

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

(Miami, Fla.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team traveled to sunny Miami, Florida for a non-conference game with Barry University. The Golden Eagles rebounded several times after trailing the Buccaneers but a comeback was not to be as Barry defeated UMC 71-61.
 
Barry led by as many as 12 points in the first half. The Golden Eagles went on an 11-0 run to get within 25-24. UMC took the lead at the 1:25 mark of the first half 28-27 on a Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.)  layup. Barry took a team timeout after the layup to try and regroup. The breather helped as the Buccaneers took the lead into half 32-30 after a 5-0 run capped off by a three-pointer by Danielle DeBerry with one second remaining.
 
Barry started the second half much like the first half with strong shooting. The Buccaneers extended the lead to 14 points after a UMC 10-0 run that got the Golden Eagles within four points at 54-50. That would be as close as Minnesota, Crookston would get in the second half as Barry took the 71-61 non-conference victory, dealing the Golden Eagles their first loss of the season.
 
Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) led the Golden Eagles with 14 points in 29 total minutes. She was 6-10 from the field, 1-3 from the free-throw line and 1-2 from long range. Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) added 13 points, eight of which were from the free-throw line. Zelinsky added nine points, tied a game-high with nine rebounds and earned a team-high five steals.
 
Yvonne Houston led Barry University with a game-high 23 points. She was 8-15 from the field and 7-8 from the free-throw line. Nadia Tuani led the Buccaneers with nine boards.
 
Minnesota, Crookston moves to 2-1 overall this season. Barry University advances to 3-2 overall this season. The Golden Eagles open the NSIC season on Friday, December 3 when the team travels to Duluth to play the Bulldogs. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team outscored Mayville State University 9-7 in the overtime stanza to take a 78-76 non-conference victory Tuesday night in Mayville, N.D.

The Golden Eagles jumped out to 37-30 halftime lead shooting a blistering 57.7 percent. However, the Comets caught fire in the second half shooting 56.5 percent to tie the game 69-69 at the end of regulation. U of M, Crookston edged Mayville State University 9-7 in overtime to secure the victory.

The Golden Eagles were led by Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) who scored 21 points with four rebounds. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) added 18 points and four rebounds. Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) added 12 points.

The Comets were led by Shavontae Samuels who scored a game high 33 points and pulled down six rebounds. Wiley Jiles and Christian Harris each added 12 points with Jiles pulling down seven rebounds and Harris adding five steals.

Mayville State University falls to 3-2 while the University of Minnesota, Crookston improves to 2-0. The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, November 27 when they host Cross Roads College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Lysaker Gymnasium.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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): Larry Brown, Eric Dearden, Jacolby Anderson

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's volleyball coach Lee Anderson announced today the signing of Abby Cleveland to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles in 2011.
 
Cleveland is a 6-0, middle hitter, from Andover High School in the North West Suburban Conference. She was a section champion and state participant in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She was named the team's rookie of the year and was selected as an All-State Academic Award winner.
 
"Abby is a physical middle hitter who is excellent on the slide approach.  She comes from an outstanding high school program with a winning tradition and that experience will serve her well at UMC," says Coach Anderson.  "We are very excited that Abby decided to pursue her goals as a member of the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
 
Cleveland plans to major in criminal justice at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tom and Diane Cleveland.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team travels to warmer climates this week as they play Barry University in Miami, Fla. The non-conference game with the Buccaneers is scheduled for Wednesday, November 24 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) led the Golden Eagle Women's Basketball team in the first two games of the season. She dropped a game-high 25 points against Mayville State and averaged 20 points/game on the week. She shot 70.8% (17-24) from the field and 80% (4-5) from the free-throw line. She grabbed nine rebounds, dished five assists and and blocked two shots. Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) scored a career-high 24 points against Mayville State and also averaged 20 points/game on the week. Laurie Tyson (C, 6-1, So., Rosemount, Minn.) is averaging a double-double through the first two games of the season. She is averaging 10 points/game and 11.5 rebounds/game including 12 offensive boards.
 
Barry University is 2-2 on the season. The Buccaneers are led by Shanna Suttington who is averaging 13 points/game through the first four games. She also leads the team in assists and steals. Nadia Tijani leads the team in boards with 26 and in turnovers with 10.
 
The Golden Eagles open the NSIC season on Friday, December 3 when the team travels to Duluth to play the Bulldogs. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team returns to action on Tuesday, November 23 and Saturday, November 27. The Golden Eagles will travel to Mayville State University on Tuesday and host Cross Roads College in their home opener on Saturday. Tip-offs will take place at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively.

U of M, Crookston opened the 2010-2011 season on a strong note defeating Finlandia University in a non-conference game on the road by a score of 84-58. The Golden Eagles had five players reach double figures. Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) scored 17 points. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah), Almir Krdzalic (So, G, Sioux Falls, S.D.) and Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.)  each added ten points.

Golden Eagles @ Mayville State University Tuesday, November 23  7 p.m.

The Comets have an overall record of 3-1 after dropping a 77-73 decision at Minnesota State University Moorhead on Friday evening. Going into their game against the Dragons, Mayville State University was led by Shavonte Samuels who was averaging 23.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Wiley Jiles was averaging 14.7 points and seven rebounds per game. Ross Aman was averaging 11.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game while Adam Edwards was averaging 10.7 points per game.

Golden Eagles vs. Cross Roads College  Saturday, November 27  2 p.m.

The Knights have an overall record of 2-4 after dropping an 82-54 decision at Ashford University on Tuesday. No other information is available.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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

(Mayville, N.D.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team traveled to Mayville State University this afternoon to play the Comets in a non-conference contest. Mayville blasted out of the gates to a 12-0 lead but the Golden Eagle defense regrouped and went into halftime with a 43-38 lead. UMC came out in the second half and continued to take it to the Comets and added another 50 points to take the 90-73 victory.
 
Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) knocked down a team-high 25 points tonight and added five rebounds and two steals. Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) added a career-high 24 points and added five rebounds and dished two assists. Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) and Laurie Tyson (C, 6-1, So., Rosemount, Minn.) earned the team's first multi-player double-double of the season. Zabel scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Tyson earned her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
 
No Mayville State stats were available at release time.
 
Minnesota, Crookston advances to 2-0 on the season while Mayville State falls to 0-5 overall. The Golden Eagles travel to Barry University in Miami, Fla. for a non-conference game on Wednesday, November 24. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team travels to Mayville, N.D. on Friday, November 19 to play the Mayville State Comets in non-conference action. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

UMC's Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) led all players in the team's first non-conference game against Finlandia University with 22 points. She shot 80% (8-10) from the field and was perfect from long range (2-2) and at the free-throw line (4-4). Laurie Tyson (C, 6-1, So., Rosemount, Minn.) tied a career-high with 10 points, set a career-high with four blocked shots and led all players with 11 rebounds (6 offensive, 5 defensive). Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) dished a game-high five assists and added 16 points.

Mayville State is 0-4 on the season. The team is led by Eli Cosme-Gonzalez who is averaging 24.8 points per game. Hailey Longtin follows Cosme-Gonzalez with 14 points per game and leads the team with 11 assists. The Comet offense is averaging 78 points per game while the defense is giving up 95.5 points per game.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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

   


(Burnsville, Minn.)- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) has announced that three Golden Eagle Football players earned All-Conference recognition following the 2010 season. Cecil Brown (DB, 5-10, 205, So., Edison, Ga.), Cody Hendrickson (DB, 5-10, 185, Jr., Wright, Minn.) and Scott Steuck (OL, 6-6, 290, Jr., Dassel, Minn.) were all recognized as NSIC North All-Conference Honorable Mention team members.
 
Brown started in all 11 games for the Golden Eagles. He led the defense in tackles with 92 (46 solo, 46 assisted), over 30 more than the next UMC defender. The 92 tackles earned him the fourth spot on the single season tackles list. He earned 1.5 tackles for a loss, grabbed one interception for 32 yards, broke-up two passes and defended three passes.
 
Hendrickson started in all eleven games this season. He finished second on the team in tackles with 60 (43 solo, 17 assisted) and led the team with four interceptions for 81 yards. The four interceptions tied him for third place on the single season record list. He broke up four passes and defended against eight others.
 
Steuck started in all eleven games this season at the left tackle position on an offensive line that was decimated by injuries. He was the key blocker for the Golden Eagle running attack that accumulated 1,157 yards and averaged over 100 yards per game.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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).

(Photos L-R)- Cecil Brown, Cody Hendrickson, Scott Steuck
 
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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Hancock, Mich.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team traveled to the upper peninsula of Michigan to open the 2010-11 season with Finlandia University. The Golden Eagles shot 53% in the first half and followed that up with a 60% shooting performance in the second half to take a commanding 106-48 victory.

UMC's Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) led all players in the contest with 22 points. She shot 80% (8-10) from the field and was perfect from long range (2-2) and at the free-throw line (4-4). Laurie Tyson (C, 6-1, So., Rosemount, Minn.) tied a career-high with 10 points, set a career-high with four blocked shots and led all players with 11 rebounds (6 offensive, 5 defensive). Brittani Wiese (G, 5-7, So., Albertville, Minn.) dished a game-high five assists and added 16 points.

The Lions were led by Janele Linna who finished with 18 points on 8-14 shooting. Shaikiera Armstrong and Linzy Monticello tied for a team-high with seven rebounds each while Brooke Arnold block two shots for Finlandia

Minnesota, Crookston advances to 1-0 on the season while Finlandia falls to 0-1 overall. The Golden Eagles return to the court on Friday, November 19 when they travel to Mayville State University in Mayville, N.D. for another non-conference contest. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.

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

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

(Photo)- Laurie Tyson


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

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's volleyball coach Lee Anderson announced today the signing of Brittany Looker to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles in 2011.
 
Looker is a 5-11, outside hitter, from Mayo High School in the Big 9 Conference. She was the KAAL News Female Prep Athlete of the Week and recognized as an All-Conference Honorable mention player as a sophomore. She was named a team captain and earned All-Conference recognition as a junior. Looker was again bestowed captain honors and tallied over 1,000 kills during her senior campaign. Following her prep career, she was named an All-Conference and All-State volleyball player.
 
"Brittany is a great athlete and is the type of outside hitter we truly wanted in our 2011 class," comments Coach Anderson.  "She has had an outstanding high school career, culminated by leading her team to the state tournament and earning her 1,000th career kill during her senior season.  Her offensive abilities and winning mentality are going to prove invaluable to the Golden Eagle Volleyball team throughout her career.  We are elated that Brittany decided to pursue her academic and athletic goals at UMC and we are very excited to have her be a part of the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
 
Looker plans to major in biology at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Jim and Sherry Looker.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.

(Photo)- Brittany Looker
 
 
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Contact: Andrew Svec, director of communications, 218-281-8438 (asvec@umn.edu)

CROOKSTON, Minn. (November 15, 2010) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston announced today that Head Football Coach Shannon Stassen's contract has not been renewed.  Stassen had served as the head football coach for the Crookston campus since 2002.  The search for a new head football coach will begin immediately.

"While we genuinely appreciate the effort, level of commitment, and loyalty Coach Stassen has shown during his tenure, the Golden Eagle football program has not reached established goals," said Steph Helgeson, director of athletics.

U of M, Crookston Chancellor Charles Casey, D.V.M., said, "As a campus we have strived to rise to the level of competition in all our varsity sports.  While we've made progress in some areas, the football program has simply not met the goals we had set for it.  We've determined a change in leadership of the football program is the decision we need to make at this time."  Casey added, "I do want to thank Coach Stassen for his service and contributions and wish him well."

Stassen joined the U of M, Crookston football program in 1998 as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator, and he continued in that capacity through the 2001 season.  He was named interim head coach in July of 2002, and in February of 2003 he was officially named head football coach for the Golden Eagles.

Helgeson said, "There is no question Shannon has been a positive role model through some very challenging times here at the Crookston campus and in the history of UMC football.  We sincerely wish him and his family the very best."

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball raced out to a 36-26 halftime lead and never looked back as they opened the 2010-2011 regular season on a high note defeating Finlandia University 84-58 Monday night in Hancock, Mich.

The Golden Eagles had five players reach double figures. Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) scored 17 points. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah), Almir Krdzalic (So, G, Sioux Falls, S.D.) and Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) each added ten points.

Jonathan Moores led Finlandia University with 17 points. Jerrod Owens added 14 points,

The University of Minnesota, Crookston starts the 2010-2011 season at 1-0. Finalndia University starts at 0-1.

The Golden Eagles return to action on Tuesday, November 23 when they travel to Mayville State University for a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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) - Larry Brown, Adam Hendricks

 

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Western Equestrian team dropped points to North Dakota State University (NDSU) at the NDSU show in Fargo, N.D. on Saturday and Sunday. The Golden Eagles still hold a lead of seven points in the region.

Saturday saw several good rides with Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (Jr, Hawley, Minn.) winning her Reining Class. Kayla Krueger (So, Walker, Minn.) came out for a flawless ride to win her Advanced Horsemanship Class. Melissa Frietag (Fr, Wolverton, Minn.) and Karen Carpenedo (So, Bessemer, Mich.) each took home a blue ribbon in their Intermediate Divisions. Carpenedo's win gave her enough points to qualify for the regional competition. Megan Kramer (Jr, Owatonna, Minn.) had a nice ride taking home a second place ribbon in the Novice Class. 

On Sunday, Captain Kayla Klein (Sr, Hazen, N.D.) won her Reining Class and took third in the Rail Class giving her a Reserve High Point Rider title for the day. Amy VanTreeck (So, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.) and Sabra Amundson (Fr, Colton, S.D.) rode very well and each secured a win in their classes. 

"We did not end the semester as well as we had hoped but really learned some good lessons along the way," says Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard. "We found out that small mistakes cost us big time in the points column. Now we are going to have a break until we start the spring season with our next show at home on Friday, March 5th.  Thankfully, we still have the lead in the Region but not at a comfortable margin at this point in time." 

Point standings at the end of this show are:

University of Minnesota, Crookston - 185
North Dakota State University - 178
Rochester Community and Technical College - 166
University of Wisconsin-River Falls - 138
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - 129

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team opens the 2010-2011 regular season on Monday, November 15 when they travel to Finlandia University for a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (C.S.T.) in Hancock, Mich.

The Golden Eagles went 1-2 in exhibition play. They were led by Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) who averaged 13.3 points per game and Larry Brown, (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) who 12 points and five rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles @ Finlandia University  Monday, November 15  6:30 p.m.(C.S.T.)

The Lions open their 2010-2011 season with their game against U of M, Crookston. Finlandia University finished the 2009-2010 season with an overall record of 10-13 including a 91-72 loss against the Golden Eagles. The Lions welcome 13 freshmen to the program. No other information on Finlandia University is available.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Basketball team opens the regular season on Monday, November 15 when they travel to Hancock, Mich. to play Finlandia University. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. (CST). Minnesota, Crookston opens conference play on Friday, December 3 when they travel to Duluth, Minn. to play the Bulldogs. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

UMC opened the 2010-11 exhibition season on November 2 when they played North Dakota State University. UMC added two more Division I exhibition games on November 5 and November 7 when they played the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota respectively. The team was led in the three exhibition games by Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) who averaged 11.6 points per game.

Finlandia finished 10-15 last season and have not played a game yet this season.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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

(Bemidji, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team closed out the 2010 season today at Bemidji State University. The Golden Eagles also said goodbye to five seniors. Lon Garfield (QB, 6-2, 215, Sr, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands), Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 210, Sr, Lancaster, Calif.), Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 185, Sr, Crookston, Minn.), Antonio Williams (WR, 6-2, 220, Sr, West Palm Beach, Fla.) and Chris Clay (TE, 6-6, 220, Sr, Ypsilanti, Mich.) each played their final game in maroon and gold. Ennis currently ranks second in Golden Eagle Football history in pass attempts, pass completions and passing yards. Brekken accumulated 159 total tackles good for seventh in UMC football history.

Bemidji State also closed out the 2010 season with a 45-3 victory over Minnesota, Crookston. After taking a 14-3 lead into the half, the Beavers scored 31 unanswered points to take the NSIC victory.

The Golden Eagles were led by Ennis who completed 10 passes for 117 yards. Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, So, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 15 times for 57 yards and a long of 17 yards. Payton Kujava (WR, 5-10, 160, Fr, Ada, Minn.) caught four passes for UMC for 46 yards with a long of 19 yards. Cecil Brown (DB, 5-10, 205, So, Edison, Ga.) led the UMC defense with a game-high 13 total tackles (5 solo, 8 assisted). Brekken finished the game with nine total tackles.

Bemidji State was led by Steven Battle who rushed 15 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 7.8 yards per rush. Quarterback Derek Edholm completed 13 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Andrew Schultz caught five passes for 49 yards. Cory Crosby and Andrew Eagan led the BSU defense with eight tackles each.

The Golden Eagles are 1-10 overall and 0-10 in NSIC play. Bemidji State advances to 7-4 overall and 6-4 in conference play.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Golden Eagle Volleyball team said goodbye this afternoon to three seniors. Jennifer Hecht (DS, 5-8, Sr, Cedar, Mich.), Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, Sr, Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) each played their last game in Lysaker Gymnasium. The last game of the 2010 season matched former UMC coach Dave Simon and his Winona State Warriors against Minnesota, Crookston. WSU was down early in set number one but rallied late and used the momentum to defeat UMC 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-14).
 
The Golden Eagles were led by Danielle Rueter (OH, 5-9, So, Burlington, Wis.) who tallied nine kills and only three errors for a .231 attack percentage. She added a game-high two service aces and 10 defensive digs. Cologna assisted on 19 of the 28 total kills for the Golden Eagles. At the setter position she has amassed 1,395 set assists. She ranks 4th in Golden Eagle history in assists and 4th in UMC history in assists per set with 7.54.  Chelsea Wiesner (L, 5-8, Fr, Rochester, Minn.) earned a match-high 20 defensive digs. Senior Jennifer Hecht tallied one assist and four digs on the night while Alyssa Krikke added three kills and three defensive digs.
 
Winona State was led by Jessi Peterson who earned 11 kills. Setter Elena Kruesel tallied 37 assists while Bekah Saugen and Shannon McGowan tied for a team-high in digs with 16.
 
The Golden Eagles are 0-28 overall and 0-20 in NSIC play. Winona State improves to 12-16 overall and 7-13 in conference play.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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).

Photos: Top- Jennifer Hecht, Middle- Alyssa Krikke, Bottom- Shannon Cologna
 
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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball hosted the Upper Iowa Peacocks tonight on Parent's Night in Lysaker Gymnasium. UMC took the first set but fell in the final three to take the tough loss 3-1 (25-20, 17-25, 24-26, 20-25).
 
The Golden Eagles opened the first set striking at a .267 (12K-4E-30TA) attack percentage and holding UIU to a modest .147 (14K-9E-34TA) attack percentage. The score was tied five times but UMC never relinquished the lead in the 25-20 victory. Attack errors cost both teams in set two and three and allowed the Peacocks to sneak out two set victories. Upper Iowa rallied in the fourth set and hit at a .303 (14K-4E-33TA) clip but UMC continued to battle to eight tie scores and four lead changes before UIU took the fourth and final set 25-20.
 
The sophomore and freshman duo of Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, So, Rochester, Mich.) and Alexandra Skeeter (OH, 5-10, Fr., Milwaukee, Wis.) led the Golden Eagle offense tonight. Both players finished with nine kills while Skeeter finished with a .250 (9K-3E-24TA) attack percentage and a career-high 14 defensive digs. Katie Miedtke (MH, 5-10, Fr., Maple Grove, Minn.) led Minnesota, Crookston with a .308 (7K-3E-13TA) attack percentage while Alyssa Schneider (MH, 6-0, Fr., Racine, Wis.) led all players at the net with one solo block and a season-high five block assists. The setter combination of Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) and Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) tallied 35 total assists with Cologna picking up 22 and Matykowski adding 13. The Golden Eagle defense tied a season-high with 16 team block assists.
 
Upper Iowa was paced by Nicky Brown and Kayla Wagner who had 13 kills each. Wagner finished with a solid .423 (13K-2E-26TA) attack percentage. The UIU setter, Skylar Lesan finished with a match-high 40 assists and added six kills. Libero Danielle Gernes finished tonight's match leading all defenders with 15 digs.
 
The Golden Eagles are 0-27 overall and 0-19 in NSIC play. Upper Iowa improves to 9-19 overall and 6-13 in NSIC play. UMC returns to the court tomorrow, Saturday, November 13 to close out the 2010 season on Senior Day. Minnesota, Crookston will host Winona State University at 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 volleyball coach Lee Anderson announced today the signing of Morgan VanGerpen to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles in 2011.
 
VanGerpen is a 6-0, middle hitter from Blue Valley High School in the East Kansas League (EKL). Following the 2009 season she was named EKL All-Conference Honorable Mention and was recognized as the top blocker in the conference. After her senior campaign, she was named an EKL All-Conference First Team member and played in the Mo-Kan All-star game.
 
"Morgan is an outstanding player with a great work ethic and positive attitude.  She has a wealth of high level experience at all three front row positions and her versatility is going to be a great asset to our volleyball team next year," says Coach Anderson.  "We are very excited Morgan decided to further her career at UMC and to become a member of the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
 
VanGerpen plans to major in early childhood education at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Mark and Teresa VanGerpen.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.
 
(VanGerpen)- Van-gur-pen
 
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Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball team opens the 2010-2011 regular season on Monday, November 15 when they travel to Finlandia University for a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (C.S.T.) in Hancock, Mich.

The Golden Eagles went 1-2 in exhibition play. They were led by Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) averaged 13.3 points per game. Larry Brown, (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) who 12 points and five rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles @ Finlandia University  Monday, November 15  6:30 p.m.(C.S.T.)

The Lions open their 2010-2011 season with their game against U of M, Crookston. Finlandia University finished the 2009-2010 season with an overall record of 10-13 including a 91-72 loss against the Golden Eagles. The Lions welcome 13 freshmen to the program. No other information on Finlandia University is available.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.)- Jamestown College broke open a tie game at the half and had four players hit double figures as the Jimmies defeated the University of Minnesota, Crookston in an exhibition basketball game tonight in Jamestown, N.D.

The Golden Eagles led by as many as ten points in the first half and outshot Jamestown College 46 percent to 30 percent. However, the Jimmies went on a late run to tie the game 36-36 at the half.

Jamestown College outshot U of M, Crookston 50 percent to 36 percent in the second half and went on to win 72-63.

The Jimmies were led by C.J. Peters who scored 14 points and pulled down four rebounds with five assists. Jacquez Williams scored 14 points. Travis Burley scored 13 points and pulled down six rebounds while Chris Lawrence added 13 points.

Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) scored 15 points and pulled down six rebounds for U of M, Crookston. Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) scored 14 points. Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) added 13 points.

The Golden Eagles open the 2010-2011 regular season on Monday, November 15 when they travel to Hancock, Mich. to face Finlandia University in non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (C.S.T.).

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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) - Larry Brown, Jacolby Anderson, Adam Hendricks

 

 

 

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's volleyball coach Lee Anderson announced today the signing of Mary Mikutowski to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles in 2011.
 
Mikutowski is a 5-8, outside hitter from Stillwater Area High School in the Suburban East Conference. Her high school team took the conference championship in 2009 and 2010, the section championship in 2009 and finished fourth in state in 2009.
 
"Mary is a fantastic athlete that I had the opportunity to coach this summer at camp.  She is a very skilled player who is extremely coachable.  Mary is going to bring a sense of competition to the outside hitting position that is going to be needed next fall," says Coach Anderson.  "We are very excited to add a player with Mary's experience and winning tradition to the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
 
Mikutowski plans to major in health sciences at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Steve and Terry Mikutowski.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.
 
(Mikutowski)- Mik-a-Tow-Ski
 
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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 Jaya Perkins to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2011-12 season.
 
Perkins is a 5-10, guard from Lakeville North High School in the South Suburban Conference (formerly the Lake Conference). She was named a Lake Conference Honorable Mention basketball player and was a state champion in 2010 following a 32-0 season. She was named All-Conference in track and is a four-year letterwinner in track and basketball.
 
"Jaya Perkins is an extremely athletic and versatile player. Her length and speed will fit our style of play in great fashion," says Coach Roysland. "She also has the ability to attack the rim and pull-up on a dime to shoot mid-range jump shots."
 
Perkins is undeclared on a major at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Troy and Michele Perkins.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.
 
(Jaya)- Jay-ya

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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 Ashley Martell to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2011-12 season.
 
Martell is a 5-8, guard from Somerset High School in the Middle Border Conference. She was named to the All-Conference team following her sophomore and junior seasons and averaged 19.6 points per game during her junior campaign.
 
"Ashley Martell is a dynamite three-point shooter and is very effective at attacking the rim," says Coach Roysland. "Her versatility with being able to handle the basketball and court sense will allow her to play multiple positions."
 
Martell plans to major in health sciences at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Bruce and Brenda Martell.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team will host Upper Iowa and Winona State this weekend to close out the 2010 regular season. UMC hosts Upper Iowa on Friday, November 12 for Parent's Night and Winona State on Saturday, November 13 for Senior Night. Game times are set for 7 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.

Minnesota, Crookston: The Golden Eagle Volleyball team was led over the weekend by the duo of Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, Sr, Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, So, Rochester, Mich.) who had nine kills each. Krikke also led UMC with a .333 (9K-1E-24TA) attack percentage and six block assists. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) and Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) split the setting duties for the two matches. Cologna finished with 20 assists while Matykowski closed out the weekend with 15. Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) led the defensive core with 21 defensive digs, a 3.50 dig/set average.

Upper Iowa: In UIU's loss to Augustana Sara Vance recorded 13 kills and 7 digs, while Skylar Lesan handed out 29 assists to lead the Peacocks. On Saturday, Upper Iowa took #4 Wayne State to 4 sets in their upset bid. Nicky Brown led the way in the team's final home match tallying 23 kills while Melanie Behnke chipped in 10. Upper Iowa will close out the 2010 season this weekend when they visit Minnesota, Crookston and MSU Moorhead.

Winona State: Bekah Saugen, OH, Fr., Chaska, MN (Chaska) Saugen led the Warriors offensively in both their games last weekend, netting 15 kills against Wayne State on Friday and another seven kills against Augustana. She recorded a double-double against Wayne State by getting 10 digs. She was in double digits in digs against Augustana also with 12 digs. Shannon McGowan, DS, Jr., Naperville, IL (Nequa Valley) McGowan led the WSU defensive effort against Wayne State and Augustana, recording 41 digs in the two games. She had 31 digs in the match against Wayne State to lead the team. Kayla Uhlenhake, S, Fr., Burlington, WI (Burlington) Uhlenhake had 57 assists in matches against Wayne State and Augustana. Uhlenhake had 39 assists against Augustana and averaged 9.5 assists per set for the Warriors.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 had a solid showing at its home show this weekend. The Golden Eagles were the high point team both days and lead the region with 196 points. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is in second place with 158 points followed by Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) with 131.

"The team pulled together to make these two wins happen," says U of M, Crookston Head Coach Brooke Leininger. "They are dedicated, hard-working athletes and I am very proud of how they did this weekend."

At Saturday's competition, the team came from behind from fourth place to win by one point. The day started off with a second place finish from Laura Critchett (Sr, Shoreview, Minn.) in Open Equitation Over Fences and a win in Open Equitation on the Flat. This gave her the Reserve High Point Rider title. Chelsea Vandenhemel (Fr, Owatonna, Minn.) won Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and took second in Intermediate Equitation on the Flat which tied her for Reserve High Point. Angela Peterson (So, Detroit Lakes, Minn.) finished second in Novice Equitation Over Fences followed by a second in Novice Equitation on the Flat. Sara Wells (Sr, Calgary, Alb.) finished second in Open Equitation on the Flat. Both Rebecca Wittrock (Fr, Forest Lake, Minn.) and Tiffany Rask-Holloman (So, Minneapolis, Minn.) finished second in their respective Advanced Walk Trot Canter classes followed by a second place finish from Melanie Rodriguez (So, Chanhassen, Minn.) in Beginner Walk Trot Canter. The day finished with wins from Walk Trot riders Annalee Sundin (Fr, Deer River, Minn.) and Lisa Schabo (So, Appleton, Wis.). The team finished the day with 32 points followed by SDSU with 30 points and RCTC at 29 points.

Sunday's competition started with winning rides from Chelsea Vandenhemel in Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Denise Thompson (Fr, West Irondequoit, N.Y.) in Novice Equitation Over Fences. Lauren Snively (Jr, Herndon, Vir.) finished second in Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Sara Wells finished second in Open Equitation Over Fences. Laura Critchett was second in Open Equitation on the Flat followed by a second from Megan Claybundy (Sr, International Falls, Minn.) in Novice Equitation on the Flat. Melanie Rodriguez was second in Beginner Walk Trot Canter followed by a second place finish from Walk Trot rider Lisa Schabo. The team finished the day with 32 points with UMTC coming in second with 31 points.

The Golden Eagles are off until February 19-20, 2011 when they travel to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Shows begin at 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Football team closes out the 2010 season this Saturday, November 13 at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. from Chet Anderson Stadium on the BSU Campus.

UMC vs. Minnesota Duluth: Minnesota, Crookston hosted #1 ranked Minnesota Duluth on Saturday at Ed Widseth Field on the UMC campus. Despite the score, the Golden Eagles played tough against an offense that has scored 40 or more points eight times this season and a defense that has held opponents to under 20 points in nine games. UMC botched two kickoff returns that the Bulldogs recovered and gave them short field but the other yardage in the 55-7 victory was earned by Duluth. The Golden Eagles were led by senior, defensive back, Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 185, Sr, Crookston, Minn.) who led all players with 12 (5 solo, 7 assisted) total tackles. Brekken played his last game at Ed Widseth Field following a career that has spanned about seven years from when he played at Ed Widseth Field during his high school career in Crookston. The defense also forced two fumbles and recovered both. Offensively, senior Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 210, Sr, Lancaster, Calif.) completed nine passes for 100 yards with a long of 32 yards. Senior, tight end, Chris Clay (TE, 6-6, 220, Sr, Ypsilanti, Mich.) led the receiving core with two catches for 62 yards including the team-long of 32 yards. Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, So, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 18 times for 30 yards and one touchdown. The two yard score in the fourth quarter capped off a nine play, 66 yard drive that took 5:21.

Bemidji State vs. St. Cloud State: Justin Lee (So., WR, 5-8, 197, Elgin, Ill. / Central HS) scored two touchdowns in the 35-14 loss to No. 25 St. Cloud State Saturday, earning his first-career multi-touchdown game. He scored on both receptions, totaling 26 yards as he scored 17-yard and nine-yard touchdowns. He also rushed four times, gaining eight yards. Cory Crosby(So., LB, 6-0, 234, Cold Spring, Minn. / Racori HS) led the Beavers in tackles with 11 (four solo) in the 35-14 loss to No. 25 St. Cloud State Saturday. He leads the team in tackles with 84 (34 solo). Zach Pulkinen (Fr., K, 5-9, 184, Caldwell, Idaho) kicked off three times in the loss to No. 25 St. Cloud State Saturday, totaling 207 yards, a 69.0 average and one touchback.

For scores, live audio, video, and stats, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.)- Despite the season the professional Minnesota Vikings are having, purple and gold fans from across the region now have reason to stand up and cheer. On Sunday, November 7, the underdog Vikings NFL Youth Flag Football team marched onto the muddy tundra of Ed Widseth Field and did what many thought was impossible; the Vikings defeated the top ranked 49ers 27-25 for a piece of NFL Youth Superbowl glory.

Coming into the final matchup, the 49ers were a perfect 7-0 while the Vikings were an impressive 6-1. Both teams struggled on the defensive side of the ball in the first half as both offenses seemed to score at will. In the second half, the game got interesting with the 49ers taking the lead for just a short period of time, but perseverance of the young Vikings squad showed through as they scored a touchdown late in the game to take the championship by two points. This is the second year in a row the superbowl has been decided by two points or less.

Members of the 2010 champion Vikings include: John Wuitschick, Sam Overgaard, Kyle Alfso, Tayson Ambuchl, Nick Garmen, Killian Kuchan, Joey Doda, Isaiah Aquino, Caleb Amundson, and Peyton Swanson. Coaches are Jason Burdick, Ben McGraw, and Jonique Andrews, all members of the Golden Eagle Football team.

The Vikings team will receive their medals at a Super Bowl celebration party at Happy Joe's on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. All team members of the Vikings and 49ers are invited to the pizza celebration party Thursday night at Happy Joe's in recognition of their tremendous play all season.

Thank you to all the players, families and student-athletes who participated in another successful NFL Youth Football season.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Western Equestrian team looks to extend its lead in the region when the Golden Eagles travel to Fargo, N.D. for shows at North Dakota State University (NDSU) on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14. The shows begin at 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively.

U of M, Crookston is leading NDSU by 22 points and looking to extend that lead in its last show before March 5, 2011. "We have been competing well and want to close out the first part of the season on a strong note," says Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard. "NDSU is right behind us so this will be an important show."

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Men's Basketball team plays their final exhibition contest of the season when they travel to Jamestown, N.D. to face Jamestown College on Wednesday, November 10. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The Golden Eagles defeated Valley City State University (73-70) on October 30 and were defeated by Division I North Dakota State University (45-101) on November 3.

Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) is averaging 16.5 points per game while Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) is averaging 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles @ Jamestown College  Wednesday, November 10   6 p.m.

The Jimmies have an overall record of 2-1 after defeating Northwestern College (Iowa) by a score of 80-64 and Dordt College by a score of 77-63 this past weekend. Jamestown College is led by C.J. Peters who is averaging 18.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Byron Jones is averaging 16.7 points and three rebounds per game. Travis Burly is averaging 11.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game while Chris Lawrence is averaging 10.3 points and three rebounds per game.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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: Eric Dearden (Left), Larry Brown (Right)

Contact: Andrew Molden- Sports Information Assistant

(Bemidji, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team traveled to Bemidji State University this evening to take on the Beavers. The Golden Eagles lost the match 3-0 after a great effort in the third game (25-17, 25-15, 25-22).

Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, Sr, Grand Rapids, Mich.) led the Golden Eagle offense with five kills. Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, So, Rochester, Mich.) and Alexandra Skeeter (OH, 5-10, Fr., Milwaukee, Wis.) each had four kills.  Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) had 10 assists on the 22 UMC kills to lead the team and Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) followed with seven assists. Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) had 11 digs to lead the UMC defenders.  

Nicole Olson led the way for Bemidji State with 13 kills and a .417 (13K-3E-24TA) attack percentage.  Jessi-Beth McCannell had a match-high 20 assists and Brie Groskreutz led all defenders with 21 defensive digs.

The Golden Eagles are 0-26 overall and 0-18 in NSIC play. Bemidji State improves to 12-14 overall and 6-12 in the NSIC.  Minnesota, Crookston will host Upper Iowa on Friday Nov. 12 for parent's night.  First serve is set for 7 p.m.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Football team hosted #1 ranked Minnesota Duluth today at Ed Widseth Field on the UMC campus this afternoon. Despite the score, the Golden Eagles played tough against an offense that has scored 40 or more points eight times this season and a defense that has held opponents to under 20 points in nine games. UMC botched two kickoff returns that the Bulldogs recovered and gave them short field but the other yardage in the 55-7 victory was earned by Duluth.
 
The Golden Eagles were led today by senior, defensive back, Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 185, Sr, Crookston, Minn.) who led all players with 12 (5 solo, 7 assisted) total tackles. Brekken played his last game at Ed Widseth Field following a career that has spanned about seven years from when he played at Ed Widseth Field during his high school career in Crookston. The defense also forced two fumbles and recovered both. Offensively, senior Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 210, Sr, Lancaster, Calif.) completed nine passes for 100 yards with a long of 32 yards. Senior, tight end, Chris Clay (TE, 6-6, 220, Sr, Ypsilanti, Mich.) led the receiving core with two catches for 62 yards including the team-long of 32 yards. Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, So, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 18 times for 30 yards and one touchdown. The two yard score in the fourth quarter capped off a nine play, 66 yard drive that took 5:21.
 
Minnesota Duluth was led by Chase Vogler who completed 11-12 passes for 170 yards, two touchdowns with a long completion of 58 yards. Brad Foss rushed nine times for 90 yards and two touchdowns. D.J. Winfield continues to be the main target for the Bulldogs as he caught five passes for 90 yards and one score. The UMD defensive core was led by Colby Ring who earned eight tackles and one sack. Rob Huberty recovered one fumble and returned it 18 yards for a Bulldog score that put UMD up 49-0 in the third quarter.
 
The Golden Eagles are 1-9 overall and 0-9 in NSIC play. #1 Minnesota Duluth advances to a perfect 9-0 overall and 8-0 in conference play this season. UMC closes out the 2010 campaign on Saturday, November 13 when they travel to Bemidji State to play the rival Beavers. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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

(Grand Forks, N.D.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team took on its second NCAA Division I opponent in the University of North Dakota on Friday night at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on the UND campus. After four minutes without a basket from either end, Katie Houdek put the first bucket in to give UND the 2-0 lead. The Sioux were able to build an 8-0 advantage before Gina Jaroszewski (F, 5-11, Sr., Moorhead, Minn.) hit the first basket for UMC, a three-pointer, to pull the Golden Eagles within five. UND responded and extended the lead to 15 points and took a 31-11 lead into halftime. Minnesota, Crookston came out in the second half and shot 35.7% from the field after shooting 11.5% in the first half. UMC earned 27 second half points and shot an outstanding 83.3% from the free-throw line in the 71-38 exhibition loss.

Minnesota, Crookston was led by the trio of Annessa Hicks (G, 5-2, Fr., St. Paul, Minn.), Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) and Megan Eul (F, 5-10, Jr., Rosemount, Minn.) who earned six points each. Zelinsky led the team in rebounds with seven while Hicks led the team in assists with three and Jaroszewski led the squad in blocked shots with two.

UND was led by Allyssa Wall who scored a game-high 17 points. Mallory Youngblut led all players with 11 rebounds, including six offensive boards and dished a game-high six assists.

Minnesota, Crookston returns to the court on Sunday, November 7 as the Golden Eagles travel to the University of Minnesota to take on Coach Roysland's daughter Kelly who is an assistant with the Gophers. Game time for the final exhibition game is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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

(Duluth, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team traveled to #2 Minnesota Duluth this evening to take on the #2 Bulldogs. The Golden Eagles played a solid match earning seven tie scores and five lead changes but it was UMD that took the match 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-15.
 
Katie Miedtke (MH, 5-10, Fr., Maple Grove, Minn.) and Amanda Swann (OH, 6-0, So, Rochester, Mich.) led the UMC offense this evening with five kills each. Alyssa Krikke (MH, 6-0, Sr, Grand Rapids, Mich.) led the Golden Eagles with a .500 (4K-0E-8TA) attack percentage. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) assisted on 10 of the team's 24 kills while Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) assisted on eight kills. Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) earned 10 defensive digs to lead the Golden Eagle defense.
 
Minnesota Duluth was led by April Hansen who tallied 10 kills and a solid .529 (10K-1E-17TA) attack percentage. Eleena Iisakka led all players with 34 assists while Allison Fanta led all defenders with 19 defensive digs.
 
The Golden Eagles are 0-25 overall and 0-17 in NSIC play. Minnesota Duluth advances to 23-3 overall and 15-2 in conference play. Minnesota, Crookston travels to Bemidji State tomorrow to play the Beavers. First serve is set for 4 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com. 
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.)- NCAA Division I school North Dakota State University (NDSU) jumped out to a 52-21 lead at the half and went on to defeat the University of Minnesota, Crookston 101-45 in exhibition men's basketball action tonight in Fargo, N.D.

The Bison were led by Mike Felt who scored 22 points. TrayVonn Wright added 14 points and seven rebounds while Michael Tveidt and Eric Carlson each added 11 points. Andy Nagel added ten points.

The Golden Eagles were led by Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) who scored 11 points. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) scored nine points. Mike Larsen (Sr, F, Bluffdale, Utah) and Cornelius Mosby (Jr, F, Chicago, Ill.) scored eight points each.
The University of Minnesota, Crookston closes out their exhibition schedule on Wednesday, November 10 at Jamestown College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer player Anna Ogaard (Sr, GK, Maple Grove, Minn.) has been named All-Conference Honorable Mention by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).

Ogaard recently completed her four-year career for the Golden Eagles. She recorded 161 saves and played in 1519 minutes while starting 15 of 17 games played. Ogaard had a goals against average of 2.72 and a saves percentage of .778.

In her career, Ogaard accumulated 4951 minutes played while starting 53 of 64 games played. She recorded 457 saves which ranks first at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Her eight wins and three shutouts rank second while her 7.14 saves per game ranks third.

Ogaard is an applied studies major at the University of Minnesota, Crookston with a minor in dietetics. She is the daughter of Louise Ogaard.

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: Anna Ogaard

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

(Fargo, N.D.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Basketball team traveled to North Dakota State University on Tuesday, November 2 to play the Bison in an exhibition match-up. The Golden Eagles trailed by as many as six before storming back to tie the game 26-26. NDSU responded with a 9-0 run and went into the half up 38-33. In the second half, the size of the NDSU center, 6-5, Janae Burich wore down the Golden Eagle defense as she tallied 15 of her game-high 23 points in the final 20 minutes of play. Her post play down low helped contribute to the Bison scoring 42 points in the paint to UMC's 18 and taking the 89-65 exhibition victory.

Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) played a solid 32 minutes for the Golden Eagles, leading all players in minutes played. She earned the only double-double of the game and scored a team-high 20 points, going 4-7 from beyond the arc, 8-10 from the free-throw line and played strong on the glass grabbing 14 rebounds. Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) followed Zabel with 12 points and three steals in 29 minutes of play.

NDSU was led by Burich's 23 points, five assists and four blocked shots. She was 9-13 from the field and 5-5 from the free-throw line. She was followed by Abby Plucker, Katie Birkel and Miki Stephenson who tallied 12 points each.

Minnesota, Crookston returns to the court on Friday, November 5 when they travel to UND to play the Sioux in another exhibition game. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. UMC closes out the exhibition season on Sunday, November 7 as the Golden Eagles travel to the University of Minnesota to take on Coach Roysland's daughter Kelly who is an assistant with the Gophers. Game time for the final exhibition game is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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

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

Photo: Bri Zabel


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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team hosted Minnesota State University, Mankato this evening in a rare NSIC midweek match. The Golden Eagle offense only had eight kills in the first set but the UMC defense forced the Mavericks into nine attack errors to help build a19-10 lead. The Golden Eagles only allowed four tie scores and two lead changes in the first set as they jumped out to a 1-0 lead. The second set changed hands a total of four times with eight tie scores before MSU snuck away with set two 25-21. The break between the second and third set was what the Mavericks needed to catch their breath after being stoned by the Golden Eagle defense for two sets. In the first two sets, MSU recorded .100 (13K-9E-40TA) and .270 (17K-7E-37TA) attack percentages. In the final two sets, MSU earned .520 (14K-1E-25TA) and .371 (17K-4E-35TA) attack percentages to take the final two sets and the match 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-11, 25-20).

The Golden Eagles were led by Danielle Rueter (OH, 5-9, So., Burlington, Wis.) who tallied nine kills on 35 attacks. Katie Miedtke (MH, 5-10, Fr., Maple Grove, Minn.) played the match of her career earning eight kills, a .615 (8K-0E-13TA) attack percentage and knocked down five block assists. Not to be outdone, Alyssa Schneider (MH, 6-0, Fr., Racine, Wis.) also had an outstanding night earning seven kills and a match-high .667 (7K-1E-9TA) attack percentage. The Golden Eagle setters split time and set up the Golden Eagle offensive attack. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) led the setting core with 17 assists while Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) finished with 12 assists. Cologna and Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) led the strong defensive showing tonight with 14 defensive digs each.

Minnesota State was led by Amanda Beekman who had 16 kills. She was followed by Amanda Thompson who had 12 kills and a team-high .500 (12K-1E-22TA) attack percentage. Brittany Stamer led all setters with 53 set assists while Samantha Dale led all defenders with a match-high 18 defensive digs.

The Golden Eagles are 0-24 overall and 0-16 in NSIC play. Minnesota State advances to 17-7 overall and 9-7 in conference play. Minnesota, Crookston hits the road this weekend to play Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6. Game times are scheduled for 7 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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).

Photos: Top- Katie Miedtke, Bottom- Alyssa Schneider

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team hosts Minnesota Duluth, the second ranked team in the Super Region this Saturday, November 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. for this "Senior Day" game. The Golden Eagles close out the 2010 season on the road when they travel to Bemidji State on Saturday, November 13. Kickoff for that game is also scheduled for 1 p.m.

UMC vs. Concordia-St. Paul: The Golden Eagles were led by co-offensive players of the game Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, So, Lodi, Wis.) and Payton Kujava (WR, 5-10, 160, Fr, Ada, Minn.). McBride rushed a season-high 26 times for 91 yards and averaged 3.5 yards/rush. Kujava caught a career-high five passes for 53 yards and a long of 14 yards. Perea completed 11 passes for 99 yards with a long of 26 yards. The Golden Eagle offense set a season-high with 47 total rushes in the game. Defensive player of the game Cecil Brown (DB, 5-10, 205, So, Edison, Ga.) led UMC with 10 total tackles (6 solo, 4 assisted). Cody Hendrickson (DB, 5-10, 185, Jr, Wright, Minn.) tallied six total tackles and broke up two Golden Bear passing plays. Jason Burdick (LB, 6-1, 190, Jr, Devils Lake, N.D.) earned five total tackles, one sack for a loss of four yards and forced one fumble. Minnesota, Crookston Football team hosted a red-hot Concordia-St. Paul team on Saturday at Ed Widseth Field. The Golden Bear defense changed the momentum of the game at 14:01 of the third quarter when Denzell Blackmon intercepted a Josh Perea (QB, 6-0, 175, Fr, Pico Rivera, Calif.) pass and returned it 44 yards for a score. Concordia-St. Paul added 14 more points in the third quarter to seal the 41-7 victory. Minnesota, Crookston continued to play for the full 60 minutes and put seven points on the board with 9:28 remaining when Perea capped a 12 play, 49 yard drive with a one yard touchdown rush.

Minnesota Duluth vs. St. Cloud State: Kiel Fechtelkotter (LB, 6-0, 220, Sr, Lake Nebagamon, Wis.) had a hand in 11 total tackles, including a pair of sacks in UMD's 40-17 win over No. 20 St. Cloud State. He also forced a third quarter fumble which fellow linebacker Rob Huberty picked up and ran six yards for a touchdown which all but sealed the Bulldogs win over the Huskies. Fechtelkotter, a 2009 All-NSIC North Division first team honoree and a team captain, played a major role in holding the NSIC's second-highest scoring team to 16 points below its season average. Senior running back Brad Foss eclipsed the 100-yard rushing barrier for the third time in as many weeks Saturday against St. Cloud State, running for 117 yards on 22 carries. The 2009 All-NSIC second team pick, who is averaging a nifty 6.5 yards a career this fall, has started each of the past three games after two-time All-American Isaac Odim suffered a season-ending knee injury on Oct. 12. The Bulldogs have now reeled off 28 consecutive NSIC wins (six shy of the league record established by Minnesota Morris between 1975-79) and will take a school-record 19-game road winning streak into this Saturday's clash with Minnesota Crookston. UMD finally surrendered its first rushing touchdown of the season in Saturday's 40-17 win over St. Cloud State as well as first opening-quarter touchdown of 2010. The Bulldogs have outscored the opposition 107-16 in the first 15 minutes of play thus far. The Bulldogs are 36-2 over their last 38 games and that includes a 9-2 mark against nationally-ranked opponents. Junior wide receiver D.J. Winfield has caught at least one pass in each of his 38 games as a Bulldog (he played in the first half of the 2007 season opener before being knocked out of commission for the seaon with an injury), including the last 37 in a row. True sophomore quarterback Chase Vogler, who is 19-1 as a starter with the Bulldogs, has throw only one interception this fall in 127 passing attempts and has 12 touchdown tosses to his credit. The Bulldogs are 75-1 the last 76 times they have taken a lead into the fourth quarter.

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

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

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team will host Minnesota State on Tuesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium before heading out on the road for an NSIC weekend double-header. The Golden Eagles will travel to Duluth on Friday, November 5 to take on the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. UMC will then travel back west on Highway 2 to take on the Beavers of Bemidji State on Saturday, November 6. First serve for that contest is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Minnesota, Crookston: The Golden Eagle Women's Volleyball team traveled to Upper Iowa and Winona State last weekend for a pair of NSIC games. Danielle Rueter (OH, 5-9, So., Burlington, Wis.) led the Golden Eagle offensive attack with 17 kills in seven sets. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) led the UMC setters with 61 assists good for an 8.71 assists/set average. Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) continues to have a strong season at the libero position as she finished with a team-high 29 defensive digs and three service aces.

Minnesota State: The Minnesota State Volleyball squad, ranked #16 in the nation, played only one game this past week, a Saturday night Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference loss to the fifth-ranked Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs...In the game, senior middle blocker Kimber Kuhl finished with a team-best 15 kills and a .333 hitting percentages...Junior setter Brittany Stamer continued to pass out the helpers, finishing the game with 48...Junior defensive specialist Alli Rice led the Mavericks with two service aces, while sophomore defensive specialist Samantha Dale racked up a team-best 31 digs...Senior middle blocker Amanda Thompson continued to protect the net, tallying seven blocks...On the season, senior outside hitter Amanda Beekman leads the team in kills with 287, while sophomore outside hitter Chelsea Fogarty and Kuhl sit second on the team with 230 kills...Stamer has accumulated 970 assists on the season, inching closer to fourth all-time on MSU's all-time list...Dale still holds the top spot for team service aces with 34 and a team-best 292 digs...Thompson owns a team-best 69 blocks.

Minnesota Duluth: Katie Kuffel (Sr. OH 6-3 Broookfield, Wis.) was effective in back-to-back road wins for the University of Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. The senior outside hitter put together two similar outings from a statistical standpoint, collecting 11 kills Friday night at Northern State University on Friday and adding 10 kills Saturday afternoon at the University of Mary. Kuffel, who committed just four errors over the two- match stretch both 3-0 Bulldog wins finished the weekend hitting at a .447 clip. Kuffel ranks eighth in the NSIC in that category with a .335 hitting average on the season. Alyssa Nelson (Sr. MB 5-11 Brownsdale, Minn.) had another big weekend on defense with 11 total blocks as the University of Minnesota Duluth improved to 22-2 this fall and 14-2 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Nelson registered two solo blocks and a block assists during Fridays 3-0 win at Northern State University and got in on eight block assists Saturday at the University of Mary another 3-0 UMD win. Nelson, who averaged 1.83 blocks per set during the two outings, currently sits second in the NSIC with an average of 1.14 blocks per game. The University of Minnesota Duluth got back on the right track with a pair of road wins at Northern State University and the University of Mary over the weekend. The Bulldogs, who did not drop a set in the two-match stretch, sport an overall record of 22-2 (12-2 Northern Sun). No. 3 UMD has now won eight of its last nine decisions heading into Tuesdays rematch with No. 1 Concordia University-St. Paul at the Gangelhoff Center. The Golden Bears handed the Bulldogs their only home defeat a 3-1 loss Oct. 23 in the first meeting between the two teams. UMD will then wrap up the home portion of its schedule next weekend.

Bemidji State: Nicole Olson (Sr., MB, Baudette, Minn.) had 24 kills in two matches as the Beavers went 1-1 in matches against U Mary and Northern State. Olson tallied 14 kills and hit .353 in four sets in Friday's 3-1 win over the Marauders. On Saturday, Olson notched 10 kills and hit .214 in three sets in a loss to the Wolves. Olson also tallied three solo blocks and five block assists on the weekend. Jessi-Beth McCannell (Jr., S, Brandon, Manitoba) had 77 assists in two matches for BSU. McCannell had 47 assists in four sets against the Northern State Wolves as the Beavers won 3-1 on Friday. On Saturday, she tallied 30 assists in a 3-0 loss to U-Mary. Brie Groskreutz (Sr., Lib., Reedsburg, Wis.) had 39 digs in two matches over the weekend. Groskreutz tallied 21 digs in three sets against U-Mary on Saturday. On Friday, she notched 18 digs in four sets in a 3-1 win over the Northern State Wolves.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Basketball team travels to Fargo, N.D. tonight to take on the NDSU Bison in exhibition action. Game time is set for 7 p.m. from the Bison Sports Arena.
 
The Golden Eagles will be led this season by senior Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, SR, Brooklyn Park, Minn.) and sophomore Brittany Wiese (G, 5-7, SO, Albertville, Minn.). 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 and was named to the NSIC All-Conference Second Team. 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 and was named to the NSIC All-Freshmen Team.
 
North Dakota State is led by junior Katie Birkel who started all 29 games last season for the Bison. She averaged a team-high 12.4 points per game. She led NDSU in steals with 73, assists with 75 and was fourth on the squad with 119 rebounds.
 
Minnesota, Crookston returns to the court on Friday, November 5 when they travel to UND to play the Sioux in another exhibition game. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. UMC closes out the exhibition season on Sunday, November 7 as the Golden Eagles travel to the University of Minnesota to take on Coach Roysland's daughter Kelly who is an assistant with the Gophers. Game time for the final exhibition game is scheduled for 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.  
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 will host a home show on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7 at the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus. Saturday's show will begin at 11 a.m. while Sunday's show will get underway at 9 a.m.

Golden Eagle Head Coach Brooke Leininger is excited to showcase her student-athletes at home. "It's always exciting to host competitions here at the University of Minnesota, Crookston and I am again looking forward to opening up our doors to the region," says Coach Leininger. "This weekend I hope to see improvements in all of the riders as well as more consistency over the two days. These riders have been working very hard to get where they are and I hope to see all of it pay off this weekend." 

The Golden Eagles will host nine other teams. They include Carleton College, Gustavus Adolphus College, North Dakota State University, Rochester Community and Technical College, South Dakota State University, St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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 Western Equestrian team moved into first place in the region this past Friday and Saturday with a solid show at South Dakota State University (SDSU). The Golden Eagles had trailed North Dakota State University by four points but are now ahead by 22 points after an impressive showing.

"The classes at SDSU were large," says Golden Eagle Western Coach Nicky Overgaard.  "Each class had  between ten and 14 riders making ribbons hard to come by." 

Karen Carpendo (So, Bessemer, Mich.) and Lisa Schabo (So, Appleton, Wis.) each took first place in the Intermediate Division while Sabra Amundson (Fr, Colton, S.D.) captured a blue ribbon in the Beginner Horsemanship Class. Mitzi Marlin (Fr, Nowthen, Minn.) had a great ride to a second place finish with Melissa Freitag (Fr, Wolverton, Minn.), Kayla Klein (Sr, Hazen, N.D.), Kayla Krueger (So, Walker, Minn.) and Amanda Flint (So, Aberdeen, S.D.) riding to third place finishes in large, difficult classes. U of M, Crookston finished the day with 23 points and a Reserve High Point team finish behind SDSU.

The Saturday horse show saw some great rides with captain Kayla Klein taking second place in Reining and Open Horsemanship to tie for Reserve High Point Rider of the day. Kaitlyn Tollefsrud (Jr, Hawley, Minn.) finished third in the Reining on a nice ride. In the Novice Division, Megan Kramer (Jr, Owatonna, Minn.) and Amanda Flint each won blue ribbons in their classes with Amy Van Treeck (So, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.) picking up third place. Mitzi Marlin rode really well to win her Intermediate Class with Lisa Schabo also took third place. To finish the day, Sabra Amundson's third place ribbon gave her enough points to qualify for the Regional Horse Show. At the end of the day, the Golden Eagles were the High Point Team for the show ahead of SDSU. 

"This show was really tough with all of the large classes," says Coach Overgaard. "However, this show is where the team really pulled together to help each other out. It was great to see everyone working so well together.  Before the show, we talked a great deal about having a positive attitude and filling our heads with positive comments. It paid off." 

Total team points for the year's top 5 teams so far are:  University of Minnesota, Crookston - 150, North Dakota State University - 128, Rochester Community and Technical College - 122, University of Wisconsin-River Falls - 105, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - 84.

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

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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: The University of Minnesota Western Equestrian Team following the show at South Dakota State University

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

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball team will play their second exhibition game of the year when they travel to Fargo, N.D. to face North Dakota State University (NDSU). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the Bison Sports Arena.

The Golden Eagles opened the season with a solid 73-70 exhibition win at Valley City State University on Saturday. Eric Dearden (Sr, F, Riverton, Utah) scored 24 points while Larry Brown (Jr, F, St.Paul, Minn.) added 21 points and seven rebounds.

Golden Eagles @ NDSU   Wednesday, November 1   7 p.m.

The Bison will open the 2010-2011 season with their game against U of M, Crookston. Coach
Saul Phillips and his squad finished the 2009-2010 season with an overall record of 11-18 and Summit League record of 8-10. NDSU is an NCAA Division I school. Top returning players include Michael Tveidt who averaged 15.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and Eric Carlson who averaged 14.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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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