Men's Cross Country at Dr. Tucker
Oct 20, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men's Cross Country team took advantage of the opportunity to run in town at the Dubuque Soccer Complex by competing in the Dr. Tucker Invitational, hosted by Loras College. UD and Loras each use the Soccer Complex as their home course so the Spartans were familiar with the terrain. Payton Nevills led Dubuque through the 8,000 meter course with a time of 27:29.3 and 12th place.
Spartans Victorious Over #21-Ranked Coe
Oct 19, 2013
The battle of the unbeatens in Iowa Conference play on Saturday was reduced by one on Saturday. The University of Dubuque Spartans (4-2 overall, 3-0 in IIAC) scored early and often as they captured the contest over the #21-ranked Coe College Kohawks on their homecoming by a 38-14 score. It was the Kohawks first loss of the season and dropped them to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in IIAC action.
Spartans Lose to #14 Wartburg
Oct 19, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men's Soccer team once again found themselves matched up with one of the nations top teams. The Spartans pushed #14 Wartburg to the very end but lost 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. UD held Wartburg without a shot on goal in the first half.
Spartans Improve to 7-1 at Home
Oct 19, 2013
The University of Dubuque Women's Soccer team tied a school record for home wins in a season with their seventh win of the year on Oyen Field. The Spartans defeated Wartburg 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Alexandra Watkins became the fourth Spartan to score 100 career points with her game winning goal in the 72nd minute of play.
2013 Student-Athlete Park Clean-A-Thon Oct. 20
Oct 18, 2013
The University Dubuque student-athletes will donate their time to travel around to city parks to pick up trash and debris in their annual UD Park Clean-A-Thon. Members of the 23 sports teams will take this opportunity to help maintain Dubuque's beautiful parks while fundraising for the UD Spartan Athletic program through donations. UD student-athletes will provide a community service to the Dubuque area by cleaning 15 area parks on Sunday, October 20, 2013.
Spartans Bitten by Kohawks on the Road
Oct 17, 2013
The University of Dubuque volleyball team dropped a league match on Wednesday evening to the host Coe College Kohawks by a 0-3 score. Set scores were 19-25, 21-25, 16-25. Despite the loss for the Spartans, they remain battling for the final qualifying spot for the IIAC Tournament. The Spartans are in a three-way tie for the final spot with Buena Vista University and Central College with 1-4 IIAC records.
Spartan Men's Golf Among Nation's Best
Oct 17, 2013
University of Dubuque Heritage Center Announces SchoolBus Performance Series
Oct 17, 2013
The University of Dubuque is pleased to announce the launch of its newest performing arts initiative, Live at Heritage Center SchoolBus Performance Series. Beginning Winter 2014, this annual series will provide learning opportunities for K-8 students throughout the entire tri-state area.
UD News Tip - Remember Hurricane Sandy
Oct 17, 2013
Spartans Lose Defensive Showdown
Oct 16, 2013
The University of Dubuque Women's Soccer was unable to get the offense going on Wednesday night at UW-Platteville. The Spartans 1-0 loss to the Pioneers featured two teams with shutdown defenses. UD boastes a 1.06 goals against average while UWP holds a 1.13 goals against average. The sixth ranked regionally Spartans are 10-4-0 on the year.
Spartan Men's Golf Among the Best in the Division III
Oct 14, 2013
The University of Dubuque Spartans men’s golf team has been working toward a moment like this fall for the past three years.
Hernandez Named Iowa Conference Performer of the Week
Oct 14, 2013
University of Dubuque freshman Gonzalo Hernandez was named IIAC Men’s Soccer (Offensive) Performer of the Week. Hernandez scored two game winning goals to help UD to a 2-0 record in the week.
Duncan Named IIAC Performer of the Week
Oct 14, 2013
University of Dubuque junior Tiffany Duncan was named IIAC Women’s Soccer (Defensive) Performer of the Week. Duncan recorded four saves in the Spartans 2-0 shutout win against Cornell. She won her 10th game of the year against Coe in which she had one save in the 2-1 victory.
Spartans Win on the Road
Oct 12, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men's Soccer team picked up a hard earned IIAC road victory on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans 2-1 victory over Coe was their first road victory of the year. Gonzalo Hernandez scored what turned out to be the game winner on a Penalty Kick in the 80th minute of play.
Spartans Win 50th IIAC Game
Oct 12, 2013
The University of Dubuque Women's Soccer team won the 50th Iowa Conference Regular Season game in the programs history on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans used two second half goal, scored less than 20 seconds apart, to pull away from Coe for a 3-1 victory. Midfielder Katie Lynn assisted on all three UD goals.
Spartans Score Early in Homecoming Victory
Oct 12, 2013
The University of Dubuque football team scored twice in just 5:06 of Saturday's game to remain perfect in Iowa Conference play with a 2-0 record. The Spartans shocked the Luther Norse with a nine play 49 yard scoring drive in 4:21 on a 10 yard pass from Bryan Bradshaw to Chris Bagley. The ensuing kick-off bounced off the Norse return specialist and the Spartans recovered on the Norse 10 yard line. Two plays later Kyle Acker rushed from six yards and a Spartan touchdown. The Spartans never trailed in the 56-20 victory over Luther College on homecoming.
Men's Cross Country Finishes Sixth at Lamb/Kohawk Invite
Oct 12, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men’s Cross Country team took part in the Lamb/Kohawk Invitational. The Spartans finished in sixth place with 155 points. Jordan Murray edged teammate Javier Rodriguez by .3 seconds as the top UD finisher on the 8,000 meter course at Noelridge Park.
Busjahn Leads Spartans at Coe
Oct 12, 2013
The University of Dubuque Women’s Cross Country team competed at the Lamb/Kohawk Invitational hosted by Coe College on Saturday morning. The Spartans finished fifth of five teams with 112 points. Rachael Busjahn led UD with a ninth place finish at 24:41.1 on the 6,000 meter course at Noelridge Park.
2013 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Oct 11, 2013
The University of Dubuque will induct the 2013 Athletics Hall of Fame Class on October 12, 2013. This year's honorees are: Greg Ortberg (Class of 2000) and the the 1959 Cross Country Team. Jerry Petitgoue (Class of 1963) will be inducted into the Hall of Distinction.
UD to Host 2013 Track & Field Coaches Clinic
Oct 10, 2013
The University of Dubuque is proud to announce that registration is open for the 2013 Track & Field Coaches Clinic. The one day clinic will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2013 with registration beginning at 9:00 am. The first of the days four clinics begins at 9:45 am. Top college and high school coaches from throughout the midwest will speak throughout the day.
