Women's Tennis Open Court with Road Victory
Aug 30, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's tennis team swept host Ripon College by a 9-0 mark on Saturday afternoon. The Spartan opned by winning all three doubles matches: Ashley Schlueter/Arantxa Martinez won #1 doubles 8-1, #2 doubles of Mariah Scott/Taylor Fortmann won in extra sets 9-7, and #3 doubles of Stephanie LoCasto/Marissa Rutenbeck captured the doubles sweep with a 8-0 match.
Volleyball Opening Weekend at St. Mary's Sugarloaf Classic
Aug 30, 2014
The University of Dubuque opened the second day of the Sugarloaf Classic with a hard fought 1-3 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College. The Spartans jumped out quickly and captured the opening set 25-20, before Gustavus rallied back to capture the next three by scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-15. In set three the lead swapped six times and match was tied another eight times. In the final match of the tournament, the Spartans faced UW-La Crosse and lost another close battle 0-3 by set scores of 18-25, 19-25, and 23-25 with 10 lead changes and a tie score 21 times.
Spartans Outdueled by UW-Superior in Hotly Contested Match
Aug 30, 2014
It was a standoff from the outset but UW-Superior ultimately pulled away from the University of Dubuque men’s soccer team, 2-1, in the second half of a competitive bout.
Solid Start for Spartan Harriers at Mustang Gallop
Aug 30, 2014
An early weather delay at the 21st annual Mt. Mercy Mustang Gallop didn’t faze the University of Dubuque men’s and women’s cross country teams as they placed third and fourth, respectively. UD men tallied 110 and the UD women totaled 75 points. Youth played its hand for both sides as just three seniors completed the race between both genders. Nine out of the 14 combined varsity finishers were sophomores or younger.
Four Second Half Goals Propel Spartans to Dominant Win
Aug 30, 2014
Better late than never for the University of Dubuque women’s soccer team as they utilize a four-goal flurry in the second half to defeat Lawrence University, 4-0.
Women's Soccer Hold Marian Scoreless in Opener
Aug 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque women's soccer team opened their 2014 season with success on Friday night with a 2-0 victory. The Spartans picked tied for #3 in the Iowa Conference pre-season poll and return 10 starters and 24 letterwinners from last season's 16-5-0 team. The Spartans once again held their opponent scoreless and were led by senior goalkeeper Tiffany Duncan
Spartans Volleyball Fall in Season Openers
Aug 29, 2014
University of Dubuque volleyball team dropped their opening pair of games at the Sugar Loaf Classic to Saint Mary’s and St. Catherine by the scores of 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.
Spartans Men's Golf Open Season in Wisconsin
Aug 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque and reigning Iowa Conference Men's Golf Champions, opened their season this weekend at the 2014 Culvers Edgewood Fall Classic at the Glen Erin Golf Club (Par 71). UD in the first round of 2014-15 finished with a score of 316 in the opening day and rallied to shoot a round of 304 on day two for a weekend total of 620 for seventh place.
Opening Night Victory for Men's Soccer
Aug 29, 2014
The University of Dubuque men's soccer used nearly the whole bench on Friday night with 20 student-athletes seeing playing time while enjoying the fall weather en route to a 3-1 opening night road victory. Brandon Wiley, Andrew Guelle and Gonzalo Hernandez all scored goals and teammate Leo Lenth captured the lone assist in the win.
Spartans Football Picked Among IIAC Contenders
Aug 27, 2014
The University of Dubuque football is optimistic for the 2014 season to begin after being selected among the top contenders of the Iowa Conference pre-season poll. The Spartans are looking to avenge three Iowa Conference losses where they lost leads in a combined 1:47 in three heartbreaking defeats in 2013. Head coach Stan Zweifel will be looking to the strength of his defense, which returns nine starters and an offense which returns 74% of the receiving corps for success in 2014.
UD Presents African-Caribbean-Latino Festival
Aug 25, 2014
On Saturday, September 13, from 2:00 – 10:00 p.m., UD will present the African-Caribbean-Latino Festival. The festival will highlight the culture of peoples of the African diaspora, as well as Latin America and Mexico. The event will take place on the University Quadrangle.
Rutenbeck Named to 2014 Dream Bowl Pre-season All-American
Aug 22, 2014
Optimum Scouting and Cutting Edge Sports Management is proud to announce the University of Dubuque's Tyler Rutenbeck (WR) named to the 2014 Dream Bowl D-III Preseason All-American team along with the four other Spartans named to Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Preseason All-Conference team. Joining Rutenbeck is teammates Dominique Ravenell (OL), Blaine Snitker (LB), Reggie Cole Jr. (DB), and Vincent Whipple (DB).
University of Dubuque Heritage Center to host radio legend Garrison Keillor
Aug 22, 2014
Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, will present An Afternoon with Garrison Keillor on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m. The world-renowned writer, humorist, and entertainer will spend an afternoon regaling his audience with tales of his life, career, and his infamous hometown – Lake Wobegon.
Ravenell and Rutenbeck Named D3 Classic Preseason Super Seniors
Aug 19, 2014
A pair of Spartans have been honored among the D3 Senior Classic Preseason Super Senior Watchlist is presented by the Collegiate Development Football League (CDFL). The University of Dubuue Spartan student-athletes Dominique Ravenell and Tyler Rutenbeck were selected for UD. Rutenbeck was named to the North Offense Second Team and Ravenell was chosen as an Honorable Mention for the Spartans. The pair were among five Iowa Conference student-athletes named to the list.
Live at Heritage Center presents John Pinero in Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi
Aug 19, 2014
Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, kicks off its 2014-15 Performing Arts Series with John Pinero in Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. The spitting image of Vince Lombardi, John Pinero portrays the greatest professional coach in football history in this one-man play depicting the legend’s life, career, and singular coaching style.
Spartans Share Love of American Football with Frenchman
Aug 16, 2014
The University of Dubuque football team will have a special guest on the sidelines when they return to practice this week. Joining the Spartans on the sideline is special guest coach from the Touluse Bears team in France. The Spartans traveled abroad this spring and played the Bears, sharing American football with thousands of fans in France. Florian Perget (offensive coordinator) was so impressed with the University of Dubuque football team he made plans to join them for pre-season camp this week.
Spartans Earn 6th Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
Aug 16, 2014
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced today that 676 teams have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2013-2014 season. The Spartans have earned the award for the sixth consecutive time under coach April Elsbernd.
University of Dubuque Heritage Center Seeks Volunteer Ushers
Aug 12, 2014
Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, will host two volunteer usher orientation and training sessions on Monday, August 18 and Thursday, August 21, 2014 – both at 6:00 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall.
UD Welcomes Students and Families During Iowa Private College Week
Jul 25, 2014
From August 4-8, Iowa Private College Week (IPCW) – sponsored by the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) – provides prospective students and their families a coordinated week-long opportunity to visit 26 non-profit, private college campuses. The annual event, offers campus tours and informational meetings specifically designed to assist students in evaluating their needs and goals for their higher education experience. The IPCW passport gives students eligibility for one of the 58 $500 bookstore vouchers being offered, and can be used at Casey’s General Stores for gasoline discount coupons for families making campus visits during the week.
UD Heritage Center Open House Slated for August 4
Jul 25, 2014
Heritage Center, Dubuque’s newest performing arts venue, will host a public open house on Monday, August 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature live entertainment, building tours, complimentary refreshments, door prize ticket giveaways, and an early opportunity to purchase individual event tickets for UD’s 2014-2015 performing and visual arts activities schedule.
