Athletics Headlines: September 2007 Archives
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Soccer Woes Continue at Graceland (September 29, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University men's soccer team continued its losing streak Saturday, losing to Graceland University (Lamoni, Iowa) 6-0. Not only was the loss the team's fourth in a row. It was the fourth straight scoreless game for the Spartans. First year Head Coach Deno Merrick's team started the season 3-0, but has since struggled to find the goal, dropping to 6-6 overall, 1-1 in the American Midwest Conference. The women's soccer team, which has experienced ups and downs this season, experienced a "down" on Saturday as well, losing to Graceland 4-1. Sophomore Danielle Lizenby scored the Lady Spartans only…
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Lady Spartans Win Streak Extended to Eight (September 28, 2007)
The MBU women's volleyball team won its eighth match in a row in a see-saw battle over the University of Illinois at Springfield Friday night. The Lady Spartans defeated the Prairie Stars in five games: 30-26, 27-30, 32-30, 18-30, 15-11. MBU was led once again by the play of middle blocker Brittany Lukasek, who finished with 15 kills and three solo blocks on the night. Lisa Forchee and Alex Fox added 15 kills and 10 kills respectively, while libero Tracey Abell came up with 26 digs, and Heather Rynd handed out 42 assists. The win improves the Lady Spartans to…
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Men's Soccer Loses Third Straight, Women Get First AMC Win (September 26, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University men's and women's soccer teams faced Hannibal-LaGrange College Wednesday night, their second conference opponent of the season. The Lady Spartans won their second in three games, defeating the Lady Trojans 2-0. Sophomore Taylor Hay scored both MBU goals. Meagan Roberts and Stefanie Ryan were each awarded an assist. The Lady Spartans are now 5-7 overall and 1-1 in the AMC. The men's soccer team's offense failed to connect for a goal for the third straight match, as the Trojans beat the Spartans 3-0. The loss drops the Spartans to 6-5 on the season, 1-1 in the…
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MBU Volleyball's Abell Named Libero of the Week (September 26, 2007)
For the second time already this season, MBU junior Tracey Abell has been named the American Midwest Conference Libero of the Week. In addition, Abell has been named the NAIA Region V Libero of the Week. The honor comes after a week in which the Lady Spartans went 5-0, improving their record to 8-7 (2-1 in the AMC). Abell's play helped lead the Spartans to those victories. She recorded 127 digs and 11 service aces. She received 130 serves with only six errors, passing a percentage of .954. She also had an impressive serve percentage of .943. Congratulations Tracey! The…
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MBU Volleyball to Host "Dig for the Cure" Match (September 25, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University women’s volleyball team will be digging for more than a win over McKendree University on October third. They will be digging for a cure. The Lady Spartans are participating in a “Dig for the Cure” night to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The MBU women’s volleyball program is securing pledges for each dig they record during their October third match. Donations will also be accepted at the gate. In addition to raising funds, MBU athletics will pass out pink ribbons, key chains and breast self-exam cards to spectators, courtesy of the Komen Foundation.…
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Volleyball Wins Four in Chicago (September 22, 2007)
The women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to six this weekend, winning all four matches at a tournament hosted by Trinity Christian College (Chicago). The Lady Spartans knocked off Trinity International University (30-20, 30-27, 30-16), host TCC (30-21, 32-30, 30-23), Bethel College (Ind.) (31-29,26-30, 30-28, 30-22, and Graceland University (30-28, 30-17, 30-22). The wins lift the Lady Spartans over .500 with a record of 8-7 (2-1 in the AMC). They will return to AMC action Thursday at Hannibal-LaGrange College. Cross Country: The 8th ranked MBU men's cross country team reinforced its ranking by running a strong race against several…
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The Blue Crew Energizes the MBU Crowd (September 21, 2007)
New to 2007, Missouri Baptist University now has a "Blue Crew". What is the Blue Crew? It is a group of people with MBU Pride! Blue Crew members are MBU students, parents, family and friends who love Spartan athletics! Joining the Blue Crew is simple, and the benefits are awesome! By wearing their Blue Crew t-shirts to home athletic events, Blue Crew members are entered in drawings for door prizes and competitions. So far this year, several members have won MBU apparel, Papa Johns pizza, free tanning at the Tan Company, gift cards to MBU's coffeehouse The Perk, and one…
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Volleyball Gets AMC Win at Home (September 20, 2007)
The MBU women's volleyball team made quick work of beating Harris-Stowe Wednesday night. The Lady Spartans won in three games (30-9, 30-21, 30-16). With the win, MBU improves to 4-7 overall, 2-1 in the American Midwest Spartans. The Lady Spartans will try to rise above .500 this weekend at the Trinity Christian College Tournament in Chicago. They will face Trinity International University (Chicago) at 4:00 p.m. Friday, followed by the host TCC at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, MBU will take on Bethel College (Ind.) at 10:00 a.m. and Graceland College (Iowa) at noon.…
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MBU Soccer Teams Split Their Opening Night of AMC Play (September 18, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University soccer program split Tuesday night's contests versus American Midwest Conference opponent William Woods University. The Lady Spartans dropped their fourth straight, losing 1-0. They are now 3-6 on the season, 0-1 in the AMC. In the nightcap, the men's team returned to its winning ways, defeating the Owls 3-2. MBU freshman Jacob Conrad led the Spartans, scoring the first two goals of his college career. Robert Bradford chipped in the other goal for MBU. Junior forward Brock Chatman contributed three assists, while sophomore Nyron Orr added one. The Spartans are now 1-0 in the AMC and…
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Volleyball Wins Home Opener (September 15, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University women's volleyball team won its first home match of the season Friday night versus American Midwest Conference opponent William Woods University. The Lady Spartans were in control the whole match, winning in three games (30-28, 30-25, 30-24). Brittany Lukasek led the Lady Spartans with 14 kills. Randi Tyler and Kerry Nolan each added ten kills. Heather Rynd served up four aces and 39 assists, and Tracey Abell had 25 digs. The Lady Spartans are now 3-7 overall and 1-1 in the AMC. They are home again this Wednesday at 7:00 pm, hosting AMC opponent Harris-Stowe State…
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Men's Cross Country Receives Top Ten Ranking (September 13, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University men’s cross country team has been ranked 9th nationally by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. This is the first official ranking of the 2007 season. The Spartans made the largest jump of any team from the pre-season ranking, for which they were not ranked and received no votes. The Spartans strong performance in the first two meets earned their ranking. They placed second in Washington University’s Early Bird Meet and second in the University of Central Missouri’s Mule Run, beating, among others, Mid-America Nazarene University (ranked third in the NAIA at the time). “It has…
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Men's Soccer Upsets Rival Lindenwood University (September 11, 2007)
The Missouri Baptist University men's soccer team scored a big upset over NAIA Region V rival Lindenwood University Tuesday night. The Lindenwood Lions were ranked 19th in the NAIA national ratings as of last Wednesday. The Spartans shut out the Lions 2-0 at the Chesterfield Athletic Complex. The damage was done in the first half, with both MBU goals scored by junior Brock Chatman. Assists were awarded to sophomore Nyron Orr and junior John Araiza. With the win, the Spartans improve to 4-1, while the Lions drops to 2-3-1 on the season. The Spartans will be back in action this…
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MBU Sports Teams Face Top Ranked NAIA Competition (September 9, 2007)
The MBU sports teams experienced success and disappointment over some top ranked NAIA teams this weekend. The men's soccer team and women's volleyball team experienced disappointment, while success was experienced by the MBU cross country teams' performances on Friday evening at the University of Central Missouri's Mule Run (Warrensburg, Mo.). The MBU men's cross country team put on another solid performance, taking a second place finish over NAIA powerhouse Mid-America Nazarene University (ranked third nationally) and AMC opponent William Woods University. The Spartans were paced by senior Denis Bull-Olinga's fourth place finish in the four mile race. MBU senior Vincent…
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MBU's Hudson & Olinga Earn AMC Cross Country Honors (September 5, 2007)
Missouri Baptist University claimed both American Midwest Conference Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors for the first week of the 2007 season. MBU senior Denis-Bull Olinga won the honor for the men, while sophomore Meagan Hudson claimed the honor on the women's side. Both athletes received the honor based on their performances at last Saturday's Early Bird Meet hosted by Washington University (St. Louis). Hudson finished 12th in a field of 118 runners. She finished the 4k with a time of 15:06.56. Olinga finished second in the men's 8k run with a time of 25:39.14. The men's team finished…
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Soccer Teams Win Third in a Row (September 4, 2007)
On Tuesday night, the men's and women's soccer teams hosted a double header for the third time in five days. Both squads were victorious for the third time in a row, beating the Eagles of Central Methodist University (Fayette, Mo.). The Lady Spartans are now 3-2-0 on the season, while the guys remain undefeated at 3-0-0. For a change of pace, the men's team started the night, beating CMU 2-1. MBU senior Jared Eden scored both goals for the Spartans, with assists coming from John Araiza (junior) and Nyron Orr (sophomore). "Both games were scrappy," said Deno Merrick, MBU men's…
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