Posts Tagged ‘NCAA Division III’
The Sporting Insider
Once they become eligible for SLIAC and NCAA Division III tournaments later this year, the Golden Eagles of Spalding University will wreak some havoc in the SLIAC, writes sports editor Josh Sellmeyer.
Read MoreIowa Wesleyan College submits NCAA application
Iowa Wesleyan College has submitted its application to become a provisional member of the NCAA. If accepted, the school will begin its exploratory year for the 2012-2013 academic year and begin competing in the SLIAC in 2013.
Read MoreIowa Wesleyan looks to join SLIAC amidst financial struggles for two schools
While Iowa Wesleyan tries to become a member of the SLIAC, two of the conference’s longtime members — MacMurray and Eureka — are experiencing financial troubles.
Read MoreSports Shorts
A roundup of what went on this past week in the world of Webster University athletics.
Read MoreTrack teams continue record-breaking season at WashU Invitational
The Webster University men’s and women’s track and field teams were led by freshman Eroica Stackhouse and junior Gretchen Rieger at the Washington University Invitational on April 1 and 2. Stackhouse broke her third and fourth school records while Rieger finished second in the javelin throw.
Read MoreTrack and field teams have strong showing at meet
Aided by junior Gretchen Rieger’s sensational performance in the javelin throw, the Webster University track and field program opened the season on a high note at the Rose-Hulman Early Bird meet on March 19. Rieger won her event and set a school record with a throw of 38.94 meters. It was an outstanding day for the Gorloks, as several athletes either broke school records or had personal bests.
Read MoreThe Sporting Insider: A Chance to History
Immediately after the men’s basketball team’s impressive 64-47 win over Westminster in the SLIAC tournament championship game, players from the women’s team joined the men at center court of the Grant Gymnasium to celebrate the basketball program’s sweep of the Blue Jays. It was an iconic moment in Webster athletics history, and players from both NCAA tournament-bound teams will be able to cherish that moment forever.
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