The Lawrence University Men’s Basketball team’s (Vikings) season is coming to a close on Feb. 19. The season has truly been filled with ups and downs for the 9-13 Vikings. Out of 22 total games, 10 have been decided by five points or less, including six decided by a single possession. The Vikings suffered a…
Men’s basketball struggles in conference play
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University (Vikings) Men’s Basketball team has struggled in recent weeks as it works through the meat of its Midwest Conference schedule. The Vikes won four out of five games over last winter break, including a 2-0 record at the Puerto Rico Classic, but have been unable to translate their prior…
Lawrence hockey falls to Marian in shootout for series
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University (Vikings) Hockey team split its two-game set against the Sabres of Marian University on Nov. 6 and 7. After a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Appleton Family Ice Center on Friday evening, the Vikes traveled to Fond du Lac the next day and were shut out by the Sabres 6-0.…
Football remains winless as season heats up
By Jordan Atkins Lawrence University’s football team lost last Saturday 35-7 while playing host to the Scots of Macalester College. The Scots’ ground game proved to be too much for the Vikings, as LU’s defense surrendered 416 rushing yards. Macalester’s strong defense forced 14 plays that went for no gain or a loss, and the…
Women’s tennis finishes with winning record and high hopes
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University (LU) Women’s Tennis team wrapped up its season last weekend at the Midwest Conference (MWC) Tournament. The doubles competition was on Saturday, Oct. 17, and the singles component of the tournament followed on Sunday. After receiving a bye in round one, the Vikings’ number one doubles pair, consisting of Lilly…
Men’s soccer look to improve standing after conference win
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University Men’s Soccer team traveled south last Saturday to win its conference matchup 1-0 against the Buccaneers of Beloit College. Junior Viking midfielder Max Loebl scored the game’s only goal in the 25th minute. The goal was unassisted and represented Loebl’s second score of the season. Joe Krivit the Vikings’…
Football struggles as season heats up
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University (Vikings) Football team suffered its third consecutive loss last Saturday, Oct. 4, at the hands of the Grinnell College Pioneers. Lawrence’s second half comeback fell short after falling behind by two touchdowns at halftime. The Vikings gained more yards, produced more first downs, committed fewer penalties and converted more of…
Men’s soccer prepares for interconference play
By Jordan Atkins The Lawrence University Men’s soccer team dropped its non-conference match-up against The University of Wisconsin Superior last Sunday by a score of 1-0. Viking senior midfielder, Santiago Alvarez, and freshman forward, Taylor Reifert, led the offensive charge for the road team, each compiling four shots each. The two teams played to a…