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Track team finishes season at Great West meet

The Seattle University track and field team wrapped up their season in good standings, with the men’s team finishing in fourth place and the women’s team in fifth place at the Great West Conference Championships.

Senior Talisa Rhea plays in international tournament

Talisa Rhea played her final game in a Seattle University uniform on March 21, but her playing career has hardly slowed since.

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Volleyball team gears up for crucial 2012 season

With six promising recruits and a victorious final scrimmage, the Seattle University women’s volleyball team anticipates a successful upcoming season. The team won all four sets in a scrimmage against Seattle Pacific University on Wednesday, concluding spring season on a high note.

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Bike club celebrates National Bike Month

Grease, gears, glory and bagels. Seattle University’s very own bike month rolls in for the third year this May, led by the efforts of the universities own cycling club.

Alums return to Championship Field for annual game

The men’s and women’s soccer teams played in the annual alumni game on Saturday, a tradition that stretches back to the beginning of the Seattle U soccer program.

Softball team ends season with loss to Oregon

Seattle University’s softball team fell to the University of Oregon on May 2 in their last series of the season, wrapping up their journey with a 15-30 record.

Baseball beats Nevada to end home game stretch

The Seattle University baseball team finished last week’s home stand by winning two out of three games against Nevada after dropping two to Santa Clara, including a nail-biting extra innings finish.

Redzone to become independent organization

Redzone, known for supporting athletics and promoting school spirit at Seattle University sporting events, is leaving their current position under ASSU to become an independent organization as of June 11.

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Seattle U to make women’s rowing a varsity sport

Women’s rowing recently joined the list of Seattle University varsity athletic teams, making it the 11th women’s sport and 20th overall. Out of a pool of four candidates, rowing was chosen over lacrosse, gymnastics and beach volleyball.

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Women’s tennis takes second in conference tourney

The Seattle University women’s tennis team capped an impressive week by taking second place in the Great West Conference Tournament while having three players make All-Great West teams, led by Great West Player of the Year Katrina Schwab.

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Amid national accolades, senior Broussard discusses future

Senior Aaron Broussard, 22, is eagerly awaiting the summer which will mark the end of his time as a Seattle University basketball standout. 

Athletics Department names 2012 Hall of Fame class

Six individual athletes and one team, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual dinner and induction ceremony taking place Memorial Day Weekend.

SU Spirit Squad sets sights on upcoming academic year

Seattle University’s Spirit Squad held its annual tryouts from April 20 to April 22 in order to find the best dancers and cheerleaders Seattle U has to offer.

Track team sets multiple school records at Oregon Relays

Last weekend, the track and field teams celebrated their

victory in beating a handful of school records at the Oregon Relays.

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Coach wins big at Boston Marathon

Assistant track and cross country coach Uli Steidl won the masters division at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, placing 15th among all competitors in the process.

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Derrick McLean garners international curling acclaim

For the average student, it is unfair to assume that high school memories consist mainly of friends and socializing. Going to the mall, participating in athletics and attending social gatherings are just a few thoughts that come to mind, but for Derrick McLean his recollections are different. 

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Redhawks beat Utah Valley in four game home series

The softball team welcomed the Utah Valley Wolverines to the conference home opener at National Little League Fields in Federal Way this weekend, and the Seattle University women brought the heat.

Seattle eyes return to NBA, NHL

Amidst the Kings’ arena drama, Seattle eyes the return of the NBA.

Women’s golf team struggles in Cowgirl Classic

The Seattle University women’s golf team recently competed in one of the biggest tournaments of the year: the Cowgirl Classic Tournament.

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Logan Field begins major renovation project

The renovation of Logan Field has been a project long in the making for Seattle University.

Seattle U lacrosse clubs struggle to gain legitimacy

Seattle University has been busy approving men’s lacrosse as its newest club sports team.

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Newman named Great West Player of the Week

Junior women’s tennis player Lindsey Newman was named Great West Player of the Week March 30, capping a spring break in which she claimed a 4-0 individual record.

Baseball experiences ups and downs against WSU

Seattle University’s baseball series against Washington State University in Pullman from April 5 to 7 resembled a roller coaster ride from start to finish.

Mariners look to improve in coming season

The Mariners opened the season with a two game series in Tokyo, Japan against the Oakland Athletics. 

Volleyball continues spring season at WSU

The Seattle University volleyball team played their first five games of the spring season in a single-day tournament hosted by Washington State University on April 7 in Pullman, Wash.

For NCAA student-athletes, all bets are off

While the rest of American society revels in its immeasurable greed this spring, Seattle University’s college athletes will have to steer clear of the betting frenzy.

Women’s golf places 13th at Hawaiian tournament

Women’s golf wrapped up play at the Anuenue Spring Break Invitational in Kapalua, Hawaii this week with a combined team score of 63 over par and a 13th place finish. 

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Baseball beats UNC Bears in three game series

 The Seattle University men’s baseball team won two out of three games at Bannerwood Park in this weekend’s home series against the Northern Colorado Bears.

Women’s basketball team finishes historic season

The women’s basketball team’s season ended in the semi-final round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational against Northern Iowa with a final record of 20-12.

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Redhawks continue home win streak, beat Longwood

The Seattle U men's basketball team extended its home win streak to eight games with a 111-73 win over visiting Longwood University Wednesday at KeyArena.

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Sowell leads Redhawks to big victory on Senior Night

The Seattle University women's basketball team grappled for a win against CSU Bakersfield last Saturday on Senior Day, 86-65, at Connolly Center.

Seattle U women’s basketball falls to Stanford Cardinal

The Seattle U women's basketball team's five game win streak was snapped Wednesday night.

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Seattle U ping pong club bounces into action

They refer to themselves as the table tennis team, but ping pong works just as well.

 

Women place fourth in GWC Track Championship

The Great West Conference (GWC) Championships showcased Seattle U's track and field athletes in their last indoor meet of the season as they competed in Sterling, Ill. on Feb. 25 and 26.

Baseball team shut out by Sacramento State

The Seattle University men's baseball team lost three close games to Sacramento State during their first away series of the season from Feb. 24 to 26.

Softball goes 2-2 in PCSC Crossover tournament

The Seattle University softball team caught glimpses of its potential, finishing 2-2 this past weekend at the PCSC Crossover Tournament held in Moraga, Calif.

Sowell leads Redhawks to win over Chicago State

Sophomore forward Kacie Sowell led the Redhawks against Chicago State, 81-45, with her 12th double-double this season, securing their fourth straight win last Wednesday

Redhawks continue streak with win on Northwest

Seattle University men's basketball team has proven yet again that they have the ability to come back with a vengeance, beating Northwest University 90-58.

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Men’s basketball crushes Pepperdine Waves

The men's basketball team won its third game in a row Thursday night against Pepperdine.

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Burrell becoming dominant force on the court

It all started when his father placed a basketball in his hands at the age of three. Since then, senior point guard Cervante Burrell loved the sport.

Redhawks lose nail biter to Idaho Vandals, 70-69

The men's basketball team faced off against Idaho State in an away game on Feb. 7 and ultimately suffered a close loss.

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Poor shooting dooms Redhawks in loss to BYU

The Seattle University women's basketball team gave their best effort in a 69-55 loss to Brigham Young University last Wednesday.

Seattle U nearing decision on athletic program expansion

Seattle University will be adding a new women's sport in the coming year in response to the Title IX requirements of gender equality. 

Montero may provide needed offense for Mariners

Considering the heady talent that Brian Cashman has controlled in his tenure as general manager of the New York Yankees, his belief in the talent of Jesus Montero has to bring hope for the offensively starved Seattle Mariners.

Woodward nominated for local athletic award

For Julie Woodward, coaching isn't about leading her team to the win.

Women’s basketball beats UC Irvine 86-56

After the recent loss to the University of the Pacific on Jan. 17, the Lady Redhawks upped the ante on Jan. 22 while playing at UC Irvine with an 86-56 win

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Women’s basketball team finds early success

Staying true to their goals of working hard and playing their best in every game, the women's basketball team is holding down a successful season so far with a record of 10-7, and hope to make it to post-season play.

Huskies beat Redhawks in annual Battle for Seattle

After 40 minutes of intense play from the Seattle University's men's basketball team, the University of Washington beat the Redhawks with a score of 91-83. 

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Men’s basketball player profile: Clarence Trent

The Spectator profiles Clarence Trent

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Women’s basketball player profile: Ashley Ward

The Spectator profiles Ashley Ward

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Men’s basketball suffers defeat at KeyArena

Seattle University's men's basketball team kept pace with the University of San Francisco throughout most of their Nov. 19 game but ultimately lost 63-69.

StarCraft Zerg rushes into Capitol Hill bar

It's not the Sounders game being broadcast on the five televisions at Chao Bistro. Instead, there are professional StarCraft 2 matches being streamed over the Internet.

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Volleyball team gears up for crucial 2012 season

With six promising recruits and a victorious final scrimmage, the Seattle University women’s volleyball team anticipates a successful upcoming season. The team won all four sets in a scrimmage against Seattle Pacific University on Wednesday, concluding spring season on a high note. Full story