Sports Archive
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Pearson beats cancer, becomes stronger
Posted on May 17, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Senior track athlete Daniel Pearson, native of Spirit Lake, IA, came to Buena Vista University (BVU) hoping to run track competitively while taking advantage of... -
BVU track and field wraps up season with all-conference accolades
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsAshley Lage | Staff Writer This past weekend, the men and women’s track and field teams traveled to Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa to compete for the team and individual... -
Another school year in the books
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger And just like that, another school year is in the books. Amazing how fast it goes, really. I can’t wait to get out on the golf... -
Shoes for sports crosses finish line
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor The Shoes for Sports campaign, formed and led by senior Sports Management major Jared Bruce, wrapped up Friday, May 10 with a total donation of... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Rachel Burnette
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsHolly Frerk | Staff Writer Senior Buena Vista University (BVU) hurdler Rachel Burnette has been an outstanding student athlete for the women’s track team, running 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles, the... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Luke Anderson
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsMaggie Ramold | Staff Writer Sophomore Luke Anderson has been a main factor this year for the men’s golf team, who finished sixth in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC)... -
Baseball lands third seed in upcoming conference tournament
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor The Buena Vista University (BVU) baseball team has won 12 out of their last 15 games, including a 3-1 series win over the Loras... -
Don’t talk about the playoffs
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger What a series! Probably the most entertaining series of this year’s playoffs. Bogut was the difference maker pulling down 21 boards. Steph really got it going... -
Men’s golf wraps up season at IIAC Championships
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsAshley Lage | Staff Writer The Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s golf team traveled during two consecutive weekends in order to compete in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Championships.... -
Men’s tennis caps off record year
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsKyle Auffert | Staff Writer The Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s tennis team concluded their record-breaking season this past weekend at the IIAC Championships by taking fifth place overall, their... -
SAAC sponsors Special Olympics
Posted on May 3, 2013 | No CommentsAlexa Guessford | Staff Writer Buena Vista University’s (BVU) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the second annual Special Olympic event at Faith, Hope, and Charity in Storm Lake on Wednesday,... -
Softball clinches 6th seed in conference tournament
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor The Buena Vista University (BVU) softball team clinched the last spot in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) tournament with their 4-3 win over... -
Glow volleyball provides fun recreation for students
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor On Sunday, April 28, the Resident Advisors (RAs) from the Buena Vista University (BVU) suites held an outdoor glow volleyball event to provide a... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Cole Renken
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Junior Buena Vista University (BVU) tennis player Cole Renken has helped contribute to the men’s tennis team record of 9-6 overall respectively, with a number... -
Collecting soles from good souls
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Buena Vista University senior sports management major Jared Bruce is spearheading a campaign, Shoes for Sports, which will be held for a two-week period from... -
That’s a clown question, bro
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger If you are not ready to hear everything that has gone through my mind during this Dubs/Nuggs series, you might as well close this page now.... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Katie Larsen
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsHolly Frerk | Staff Writer Junior Buena Vista University (BVU) sprinter Katie Larsen has been a crucial part of the women’s track team, running on two relays, the 4×100 and... -
Outdoor Recreation Services offers an array of opportunities
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsAlexa Guessford | Staff Writer Buena Vista University’s (BVU) Outdoor Recreation Services is now offering various activities and services for the spring season. The Outdoor Recreation (Rec) House, located on... -
NBA: The playoff series
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger Andre Miller…Seriously Dubs? Andre Miller? Alright, so he’s still a pretty good player, but he was just dominant. Jarret Jack could not body him up, and... -
How indoor and outdoor track differ
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor The Buena Vista University (BVU) men and women’s track team are currently competing in their outdoor season, a separate and different season from indoor. Outdoor... -
Men’s tennis suffers close loss
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsMaggie Ramold | Contributing Writer The Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s tennis team was home last Saturday for an Iowa Conference match against Central College. Although the matches were close,... -
Collegiate athletics provide a resume booster
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor Being an athlete in college provides many opportunities for student athletes and can also give them skills needed to thrive in the workforce. One... -
Who’s Who in Beaver Sports: Brandon Wessels
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsBailey Schafbuch | Sports Co-Editor Sophomore Buena Vista University (BVU) catcher Brandon Wessels was previously named IIAC Baseball Position Athlete of the Week and has helped contribute to the team’s... -
Golf’s greatest tradition
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger Maybe…YES, SIR. Masters throwback quote for all you golf fanatics out there. Golf’s greatest tradition did not disappoint on Sunday. Clutch shot followed by clutch shot.... -
Field conditions and weather affect baseball and softball teams
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsGriffin Truslow | Staff Writer As the Buena Vista University (BVU) men’s baseball (2-6 IIAC, 10-10 overall) and women’s softball (2-2 IIAC, 11-11 overall) seasons reach the halfway point, the... -
Intramural softball league provides competition for BVU students
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsHolly Frerk | Staff Writer Intramural softball is in full swing at Buena Vista University (BVU). Recreation Services has once again provided the opportunity for BVU students to participate in... -
Who’s who in Beaver sports: Jenna Falline
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor Jenna Falline, a freshman from Newell, IA, has stepped into a big role on the Buena Vista University (BVU) softball team and has proven... -
March on
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsGrady Gallagher | Blogger And just as it came upon us, it is no more. This March was as good as advertised and left me one final thought: I can’t... -
Division III week celebrates student athletes
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsCourtney Van Haaften | Sports Co-Editor The kickoff of the Division III Athlete Week started on Saturday, April 6 with the mission of honoring student athletes for their contributions to... -
A day in the life of a BVU athletic trainer
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsAshley Lage | Staff Writer Though many people have their own ideas of what being an athletic trainer is like, Buena Vista University’s (BVU) own Abby Tibbetts shared what a...






























