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Men’s water polo wins division, finishes third in the national tournament

Medin Sehic December 12, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24, the Augustana men's water polo team defeated Penn State Behrend in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) East championship match 23-7. After that, the team faced the University...

Cross-country sprints to the national championships

Elisabeth Ruggiero November 28, 2024

This past weekend, the men's cross-country team competed in the national cross-country championships in Terre Haute, Indiana, placing 31 out of 32 competing teams. This is the first time since 2015 that...

Mike Zapolski, Augustana College's Athletic Director, works in his office in Carver Physical Education Center on Nov. 21, 2024. Zapolski is in the midst of his 17th year as the Director of the College’s 28 athletic programs.

Behind the scenes of Augustana’s athletic department

Medin Sehic November 28, 2024

Behind every program and varsity sport is an athletic department that works behind the scenes to benefit each program. The department provides resources for each varsity sport and works endlessly to support...

Sophomore Mara Walker practices in the Anne Greeve Lund Natatorium on Nov. 13, 2024.

From the pool to the podium: Mara Walker swims into success

Elisabeth Ruggiero November 21, 2024

Sophomore Mara Walker has been set for success since her first meet at Augustana. Last season, she won four College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) titles and was even awarded the CCIW Coca-Cola...

Junior Staishaun Kelley drives toward the basket in the home game against Coe College at Roy J. Carver Center on Nov. 12. 2024. The Augustana Vikings claimed victory with a score of 80-72, continuing their streak.

Vikings defend the home court to defeat Coe College in the season opener

Timothy Wallis November 21, 2024

The Augustana men’s basketball team started the season with an 82-70 win against the Coe College Kohawks in its first game and home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 12. This game also marked the start of the...

Making a splash: Men’s water polo on a nine-game winning streak

Medin Sehic November 21, 2024

The men's water polo team has had a fantastic season so far, with a record of 13-5 and a perfect conference record of 8-0. This remarkable record has allowed them to clinch the top seed in the East Division. The...

Team Captain Senior Emma Berg surrounded by defenders during the home game against the Edgewood Eagles at the Roy J. Carver Center on Nov. 16, 24. The Augustana Vikings won their first game of the season decisively, with a score of 73-47.

Fresh faces: Women’s basketball opens the season with high hopes for their young roster

Kellan King November 21, 2024

The Augustana women’s basketball team began their season this past Wednesday against UW-Platteville in a 71-40 loss that saw the Augustana offense struggle, only hitting 24% of their shots throughout...

Club water polo finally shoots home a championship

Elisabeth Ruggiero November 14, 2024

Augustana's club water polo team competed in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Heartland Divisions club water polo championship tournament hosted at Grinnell College on Nov. 3. The team came...

Senior Nathan Mesina and Senior Hailey Glasnovich practice side by side on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium.

Men’s and women’s swimming diving deeper into the season after invitational win

Medin Sehic November 14, 2024

On Oct. 26, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams claimed first place at the Illinois Wesleyan Invite, marking the third consecutive victory for the Vikings. The men’s squad scored 138...

Augustana offensive lineman Jimmy Zitkus blocks a Carthage defender while looking back for running room during the home game on Nov. 9, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium. Augustana secured a decisive 31-21 victory against Carthage.

Vikings’ three-game skid concludes at home on senior day

Kellan King November 14, 2024

The Augustana football team, following a skid that saw them fall in three straight contests, was looking to regain its footing as it took on the Carthage Firebirds at home. With the game being senior day...

Years in the making: Men’s soccer team finishes seventh in the CCIW, their highest ranking since 2019

Kellan King November 7, 2024

Heading into the 2024 season, the Augustana men's soccer team had nowhere to go but up. Following back-to-back winless seasons, many knew that a change had to occur to prevent the reoccurring zero in the...

First-Year Noah DeMarco works to control his MSOE opponent on the mat during their
match, looking to secure back points in the dual meet in the Tim Dodge Wrestling Mezzanine at
Carver PE Center on Nov. 2, 2024.

Mens wrestling tackles season-opening match

Elisabeth Ruggiero November 7, 2024

Augustana’s men's wrestling team had its season and home opener last Saturday against the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The team had a successful season opener, resulting in a 30-22 win. Senior...

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