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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The No. 17 Concordia College-Moorhead women’s soccer team topped Lawrence University 3-0 in a nonconference game on Saturday.
The Cobbers (4-1-0) scored in the 22nd minute, but Lawrence (0-4-0) kept Concordia close. The Cobbers finally pulled away with a goals in the 76th and 81st minutes to take control.
Elizabeth Bitzan recorded one save to pick up the shutout.
APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University football team routed Maranatha Baptist University 59-0 on Saturday night in a nonconference game at the Banta Bowl.
Lawrence quarterback Tanner Schuh played only the first half but ran for 99 yards and a touchdown and threw for 244 and two touchdowns as the Vikings (1-1) bolted a 28-0 lead at the half. Backup quarterback Chance Byrd completed 11 of 15 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns and ran 11 times for 46 yards and a score.
Taylor Mandich grabbed seven passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yard scoring pass in the first half. Dalton Sendelbach added 14 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown for the Vikings. Lawrence kicker Patrick O’Mahoney also tied the school record of Cody Robel and Kraig Krueger with eight extra points.
The Lawrence defense, which held Maranatha to just 76 yards, recorded its first shutout since beating Ripon College 26-0 in 1991. It was a team effort on defense with Tony Harth leading the way with six tackles, including a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss. Lawrence limited Maranatha (0-2) to 20 carries for a minus-32 yards on the ground.
The Vikings also intercepted five passes, one each by Alic Riedel, Dan Taylor, Nick Ulloa, Jake Walker and defensive end Gabor Bukszar.
Lawrence scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and four of its first five. Trevor Spina had a four-yard run for the first touchdown, and Schuh scored from three yards out on the next drive for a 14-0 lead.
After Mandich had his 55-yard touchdown catch called back due to a penalty, he hooked up with Schuh on a 70-yard scoring pass on the next play for a 21-0 lead. Mandich then caught a 23-yard scoring pass with 4:51 left in the second quarter to put the Vikings up 28-0.
Lawrence got a 21-yard field goal from O’Mahoney to make it 31-0 midway through the third quarter. The Vikings then picked up touchdowns on four of their next five possessions to complete the scoring. Byrd connected with Cole Erickson on an 11-yard touchdown pass and then hit Mandich from 21 yards out to push the lead to 45-0 after three quarters. Byrd had a 19-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter, and Sendelbach finished the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown scamper.
The big bright spot for the Sabercats was linebacker Ethan Kennon, who recorded 21 tackles, including 15 solo.
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Maranatha Baptist University volleyball team pushed its record to 10-0 on the season with a five-set nonconference victory over Lawrence University on Friday at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic.
The Sabercats downed Lawrence (3-7) 17-25, 25-17, 24-26, 25-20, 15-12.
Terese Swords paced the Vikings with 14 kills, and Megan Conley added nine. Lauren Ray picked up 26 assists and 14 digs, and Sydney Nelson added 23 assists for Lawrence. Cyra Bammer collected a team-high 15 digs.
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team knocked off UW-Superior 3-2 in a nonconference match on Friday at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic.
Lawrence (3-6) downed the Yellowjackets 28-26, 24-26, 26-24, 18-25, 15-10.
Terese Swords paced Lawrence with 14 kills and a .414 hitting percentage. Arianna Cohen picked up 11 kills and Betsy Sorensen added 10 for the Vikings.
Lauren Ray directed the Lawrence attack with 28 assists and Sydney Nelson added 21. Cyra Bammer picked up 28 digs, and Rachael Wuensch added 18.
LA CROSSE, Wis. — The UW-La Crosse women’s tennis team took a 9-0 nonconference victory over Lawrence University on Thursday at Veterans Courts. The Eagles remain unbeaten on the season at 4-4. Lawrence slipped to 2-2.
UW-La Crosse 9, Lawrence University 0
Singles competition
1. Bridget Bellissimo (UWL) def. Hannah Geoffrey (LU) 6-1, 6-1
2. Kimmy Mrozek (UWL) def. Katie Frankel (LU) 6-1, 6-3
3. Bryanne Blanton (UWL) def. Lyndsey Holsen (LU) 6-0, 6-2
4. Kendra Woyahn (UWL) def. Allison Juda (LU) 6-0, 6-0
5. Jennifer Graham (UWL) def. Tess Vogel (LU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Rachael Wabers (UWL) def. Melissa Heeren (LU) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Bridget Bellissimo/Kimmy Mrozek (UWL) def. Hannah Geoffrey/Katie Frankel (LU) 8-3
2. Bryanne Blanton/Rachael Wabers (UWL) def. Lyndsey Holsen/Ali Heiring (LU) 8-2
3. Jennifer Graham/Alaina Bublitz (UWL) def. Allison Juda/Elena Watson (LU) 8-0
APPLETON, Wis. — Arianna Cohen did the damage in the first two sets, and Terese Swords spurred the Lawrence University volleyball team to win the fourth set in a 3-1 nonconference victory over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Wednesday at Alexander Gymnasium.
Lawrence (2-6) defeated the Raiders (3-2) 25-11, 25-22, 16-25, 25-20.
Swords paced the Vikings with 10 kills, and Cohen added eight kills. Megan Conley picked up six kills, and Kayla Storm had five kills and 13 digs for the Vikings.
Lauren Ray led Lawrence with 20 assists, and Sydney Nelson had 17 assists. Cyra Bammer had a match-high 20 digs for the Vikings. Betsy Sorensen led the Vikings with five blocks, and Storm and Cohen had three blocks apiece.
Sarabeth Haworth and Maria Bintz had 12 kills apiece for MSOE, and Abby Born picked up 35 assists.
APPLETON, Wis. — Mike Kudick has been elevated to the role of full-time assistant coach in the Lawrence University football program, Director of Athletics Mike Szkodzinski announced today.
Kudick joined the Lawrence staff in 2013 and is coaching the linebackers.
“We are thankful for the support of our the administration to elevate Mike to full-time status,” Szkodzinski said. “This is another signal that we are serious about returning our football program to an elite level.”
A native of Denmark, Wis., Kudick came to Lawrence after serving as the defensive coordinator at Green Bay West High School for two seasons. Kudick also served as the defensive coordinator for Montgomery-Lonsdale High School in Montgomery, Minn., in 2009 and 2010.
“I am excited about the opportunity presented to me at Lawrence,” Kudick said. “I am ready to embrace this new challenge and help lead our team forward.”
Lawrence interim head coach Chris Harris said the addition of Kudick to the full-time staff will be a great asset to the football program.
“Having Mike join us as a full-time staff member will be huge plus as we move ahead with this season,” Harris said. “He’s a great fit within our coaching staff, and we all respect his coaching abilities.”
Kudick earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University St. Paul in 2009 and played football for the Golden Bears. Kudick earned All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference honors while playing linebacker for the NCAA Division II school.
Kudick was a three-sport standout prep athlete at Denmark High School. A 2005 graduate of Denmark, Kudick earned All-Packerland Conference, all-area and all-metro honors as a linebacker for the Vikings. Kudick, who also wrestled and played baseball, finished second at the WIAA State Wrestling Championships at 215 pounds.
Lawrence returns to action on Saturday when it hosts Maranatha Baptist University in a nonconference game at the Banta Bowl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University football team opens the home portion of its 2014 schedule on Saturday when the Vikings host Maranatha Baptist University. The nonconference game kicks off at 7 p.m. in the Banta Bowl.
APPLETON, Wis. — Chris Harris, the Vikings’ co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, has been named the Lawrence University interim head football coach, Director of Athletics Mike Szkodzinski announced today.
The decision came following the unexpected resignation of head coach Mike Barthelmess. Harris will lead the Vikings into their home opener on Saturday when Lawrence hosts Maranatha Baptist University in a 7 p.m. nonconference game in the Banta Bowl.
“I was very sorry to learn of coach Barthelmess’ decision to resign as coach. The most important issue is to ensure that we maintain an excellent experience for our football players, who have dedicated so much to the team and to Lawrence,” said Lawrence President Mark Burstein. “As an educational institution that values athletics as an integral part of our student’s education, it is extremely important that Lawrence have a successful football program. Accordingly, we will begin a national search for the next head coach immediately.”
Harris came to Lawrence from Manchester University where he had coached from 2010 through 2012. He served as the offensive line coach and director of football operations, helping to turn around the football program during his three seasons with the Spartans. A 2000 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Harris previously served as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Beloit College in 2008 and 2009.
“I’m confident in Chris’ leadership as this team strives for success during the remainder of the season,” Szkodzinski said. “He has my full support as well as the support of the entire university. I know that our student-athletes and coaching staff will remain united in their dedication to the program and the season ahead.”
PLYMOUTH, Wis. — The Lakeland College men’s soccer team scored less than eight minutes into overtime to pull out a 1-0 nonconference victory over Lawrence University on Sunday.
Mirko Tadic scored off a cross from Brandon Barry at the 97:53 mark to give Lakeland (1-1-1) the victory.
Austin Ganzke made just one save to record the shutout. Shots were even at 6-6 in the match.
