Last Thursday, the Midwest Conference announced the 2016 All-Midwest Conference Baseball Team. The All-Midwest Conference Softball Team was announced the following Saturday. For the baseball team, Lawrence University’s own sophomore Matt Holliday and freshman Nolan Spencer were given spots in the All-North Division. Holliday was recognized for the first base and pitcher positions. Spencer was…
Baseball, softball final games
The Lawrence Softball team ended their season on May 1 after playing a doubleheader against Illinois College and played their final home games in a doubleheader against Lake Forest the day before. The Vikings went into the weekend in a tight race for the final spot in the Midwest Conference tournament with Cornell College and…
Baseball struggling with cold streak
As is often the case with baseball, the Vikings had been in a bit of a slump. After losing nine of the previous ten games, including the most recent five, the team was able to find life against the St. Norbert’s squad and maintain some hope for their season. The win on April 24 put…
Freshman Sportlight: Josh Koepplinger (Baseball)
Photo by Emei Thompson This week I sat down with freshman athletic standout Josh Koepplinger. At the start of the school year, Josh came to Lawrence with the intent of playing hockey for the Vikings. This spring, Josh decided to take on a new role and join the baseball team. After his freshman athletic seasons,…
Sports to watch out for this weekend
The Lawrence Vikings have a busy weekend ahead. There are a number of events happening close to campus over the next few days. All of the varsity sports currently in season will be competing. On Saturday, the Men’s Tennis team has two home competitions. At 9 a.m. the team will face Grinnell. At 3 p.m.…
Blast from the Past: “Re-Play: Lawrence Baseball”
This article, published sixty years ago, recounts the birth of one of Lawrence’s teams. It is strange to think that teams that seem so permanent today were at one point no more than an idea under debate. What team might be added next to Lawrence’s roster? Published 4/20/1956 Author: Richard Bjornson Ripon’s announcement this spring…
Sports in Photos
Lawrence Baseball took in Ripon on April 16, 2016. Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke
LU Baseball disappoints in first conference play
The Lawrence University baseball team competed this Saturday in a double-header against the Beloit Buccaneers at Beloit’s Strong Stadium. In this first weekend of Conference play, the Vikings lost both games by scores of 5-0 and 4-3, respectively. Another double-header was scheduled for Sunday; however these games have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8. After…
Inside the Locker Room: Vikings’ Baseball
With their season wrapped up, the LU baseball team got to reflecting on what a wonderful few months they just spent together. Senior Davide Harris stated, “My favorite part about being on the baseball team this year was definitely the success we had in Florida over spring break. Winning ball games, nice weather, and good…
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