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Women's Soccer Named Team Ethic and Sportsmanship Award Winner
Dec 30, 2014
The 2014 IIAC Champion University of Dubuque women's team received the Bronze Award of the 2014 College Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes teams who exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game, as reflected by the number of yellow caution cards or red ejection cards they are shown by referees throughout the season. The special recognition was awarded to 35 teams, who received no reds and a maximum of 10 yellows cards throughout the season.
Spartans Hampered by Chilly Shooting in Loss
Dec 30, 2014
As an artic chill swept the Midwest on Tuesday, the University of Dubuque women's basketball struggled to warm-up and finished the afternoon making just 14 shots in the 51-61 loss to UW-La Crosse, a team the Spartans beat 77-60 at home on November, 19.
Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight Against WIAC
Dec 29, 2014
Head Coach Mark Noll challenged the Spartans from the get-go after scheduling the most difficult non-conference slate of his seven-year tenure that included a flurry of games from one of the best conferences in the country, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The University of Dubuque women’s basketball team answered the call after defeating the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 65-57, in their third straight win over a WIAC opponent.
Live at Heritage Center presents Tonic Sol-fa
Dec 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque will host Emmy-award winning a capella quartet Tonic Sol-fa on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall in Heritage Center. One of the nation’s most celebrated a cappella vocal ensembles, this program will feature the group’s modern vocal arrangements, with a special guest appearance from the Adrian Honor Choir.
Kotas Grabs IIAC Athlete of the Week Honor After Big Double-Double
Dec 25, 2014
Senior forward Jenna Kotas posted a pair of season-high marks after scoring 24 points and collecting 14 rebounds in loss to undefeated North Central (Ill.) last Friday to earn her third career Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Athlete of the Week award.
Early Christmas Gift as Spartans Move to 10-1 Overall
Dec 21, 2014
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team captured their tenth win of the 2014-15 season and will finish 2014 with a 10-1 overall record. The Spartans will enjoy Christmas before returning to campus to prepare for the Iowa Conference opener on January 7 when the Spartans host the Central College Dutch at 8:00 p.m.
Late Run Sinks Women’s Basketball on the Road
Dec 20, 2014
Stout perimeter defense against one of the country’s premier three-point shooting teams wasn’t enough as the Spartans fell to undefeated North Central (Ill.), 110-93, after a 9-0 Cardinal run broke the game open midway through the second half.
Hot Shooting Spartans Sizzle at the Beach
Dec 20, 2014
The warmth of the beach has been a welcome sight for the University of Dubuque men's basketball team as they opened play at the 2014 Daytona Beach Shootout Men's Basketball Tournament at the Ocean Center. The Spartans enjoyed a hot shooting afternoon when they captured the opener against the Birminham Southern Panthers by a score of 76-62. UD improved to 9-1 overall with the victory.
Cisneros and Travis Win Titles at North Central Tourney
Dec 19, 2014
The University of Dubuque wrestling team earned two individual titles at the 2014 North Central College Wrestling Tournament. Freshman Joey Cisneros won the 125 lbs. weight class after beating Collin Lesko (Alma) in the finals by a decision of 8-2. Senior Brian Travis claimed the 149 lbs. title after earning a 3-2 decision in the finals.
Elmhurst (Ill.) Spoils Men’s Basketball’s Unbeaten Season
Dec 13, 2014
The University of Dubuque men’s basketball team shot lights out during regulation but cooled off in the overtime period as Elmhurst snapped the Spartans eight-game winning streak in 98-93 defeat.
Spartans to Host Track and Field Academy
Dec 12, 2014
The University of Dubuque will be hosting a Track and Field Academy for interested student-athletes looking to prepare for their upcoming track seasons. The University of Dubuque Track and Field Academy will be held on Sunday, January 18 and on Sunday, January 25, 2015. The cost is $110 per person with a group discount of $15 off when you sign up with two or more teammates.
Slow Start Dooms Women’s Basketball in Loss to No. 9 Wheaton (Ill.)
Dec 12, 2014
The University of Dubuque women’s basketball team couldn’t recover from a 21.9% first half shooting performance as the Spartans fall to No. 9 Wheaton (Ill.), 83-74.
Jump Around! McKenzie Leaps Her Way to IIAC Player of the Week Award
Dec 10, 2014
The 2014 IIAC (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) outdoor triple jump and long jump champion, Nikki McKenzie, picked up right where she left off after winning both events at the inaugural Spartan-Duhawk Dual meet last Friday.
Heritage Center Waives Online Fees for the Holidays
Dec 10, 2014
University of Dubuque’s Farber Box Office in Heritage Center will waive all online fees on tickets purchased at their website beginning at 10:00 a.m. on December 22 through December 26 as a special Christmas week special. Tickets and gift certificates in any denomination can be purchased at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter. Additionally, Farber Box Office will be closed beginning December 20 and resume normal hours on January 5.
UD Receives Grant Funds from American Association of University Women
Dec 10, 2014
The University of Dubuque has been awarded a $4,300 Campus Action Project Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), sponsored by Pantene.
Men’s Basketball Cruises Past Bethany Lutheran to Keep Perfect Record Alive
Dec 9, 2014
Andre Norris stole the show with 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the University of Dubuque men’s basketball team to 85-62 victory over winless Bethany Lutheran on Tuesday night.
Spartans Face Top-ranked Teams at UW-La Crosse Duals
Dec 6, 2014
The University of Dubuque wrestling team faced top-ranked competition on Saturday and finished 1-2 in dual meets. The Spartans beat UW-Stevens Point by criteria 21-20. Match was tied, but the Spartans earned one team point for criteria of scoring 51 points in decision and major decision victories while UW-SP scored 50.
Spartan-Duhawk Dual Track Meet Sparks ‘New Tradition’
Dec 6, 2014
The University of Dubuque men’s and women’s track teams host the rival Loras Duhawks at the A.Y. McDonald indoor track in their inaugural dual meet this Friday, December 5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Shooting Woes Hurt Women’s Basketball Team in Loss
Dec 5, 2014
Made shots were at a premium for the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team after they shot just 31% in their loss to North Park, 76-65.
Spartans Hold Court Against Crusaders
Dec 4, 2014
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team trailed after one half on Thursday night by a 39-41 margin, but would out score the visiting Clarke University Crusaders 56-44 in the final 20 minutes of action to capture the tilt 95-85. UD remains unbeaten at 7-0 overall.
