David Heiling
April 5, 2012
WOMEN Senior golfer Emily Swift said she really wants to beat 14-time consecutive national champion Methodist University (N.C.) this year. “In terms of Division III golf, Methodist is always the team to beat,” Swift said. “We’ve got our eyes set on them this year, I think everyone does.” Eau... Read more »
Taylor Kuether
April 5, 2012
The men’s tennis team suffered a loss against Augustana College (Ill.) Friday at home but redeemed themselves the very next day with an 8-1 win against Macalester College (Minn.). The weekend results bring the Blugold’s record to 14-6 on the season. Coach Tom Gillman said the team’s mixed weekend... Read more »
The Spectator Staff
April 4, 2012
Off the Wall: April 4, 2012 Off the Wall is a weekly fantasy baseball podcast that will appear online every Wednesday. The show is co-hosted by Sports Editor Frank F. Pellegrino, Op/Ed Editor Eric Christenson and Copy Editor Chris Reinoos. The show provides a balance of in depth analysis and basic information... Read more »
Chris Reinoos
April 4, 2012
The UW-Eau Claire softball team won both of their games against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday at Carson Park. They won the first game 9-7 and the second game 10-6. Game one was highlighted by a walk-off home run by freshman Taylor Pierce. Freshman Larua Raflik gave up no runs after entering the second... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
April 4, 2012
The women’s tennis team traveled to Minnesota on March 31 to defeat St. Kate’s (Minn.) in a perfect 9-0 match and then turned around to a second victory (7-2) against Bethel University (Minn.). Assistant coach Randy Anderson traveled with the women to the Twin Cities and reported to head... Read more »
Chris Reinoos
April 4, 2012
The Milwaukee Bucks are currently two games behind the New York Knicks for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Both teams are playing hard down the stretch to grab that final spot in the postseason. But why does it matter? The eighth-place team in the East will... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
April 4, 2012
This is the best week ever. This is the week where we all crawl out of our hibernation holes and whip out the short-sleeve tees and caps. This is the week where we pray that our fantasies will come true. And by that, I mean we gear up for games and hope our teams will win — it’s baseball season... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
March 29, 2012
The UW-Eau Claire gymnastics team earned fifth place at the 2012 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship last Friday and Saturday. It was their best finish since 2005 and the Blugolds’ 183.700 points was their highest total of the season. Coach Jean DeLisle said the preparation process... Read more »
Emily Albrent
March 29, 2012
The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams took home several All-American honors at the 2012 NCAA Div. III meet on Saturday. The women’s team tied for 28th place overall, while the men tied for 32nd. Women Senior Nicole Dorvinen participated in five events at Nationals, two of which were relays.... Read more »
Tuesday Wustrack
March 29, 2012
The UW-Eau Claire women’s tennis team began their spring season by winning three of four matches during their Spring Break trip in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The team lost the first match 5-4 against Allegheny College (Penn.) and won the next three, all by a score of 7-2. After going 3-1 in the matches,... Read more »
