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Freshman swimmer earns All-American honors at NCAA championships
An Augustana swimming and diving competitor took home four All-American honors at the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, which took place from March 8-11. Bryn Greenwaldt, a freshman from Foley, Minnesota, competed in three individual events, including the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. She also competed in both the 200 freestyle relay…
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Wrestling wraps up season with All-American honors
Augustana wrestling saw four wrestlers compete in the 2023 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, with one wrestler taking home All-American honors. Sophomore Jaxson Rohman at 125 pounds, senior Hunter Burnett at 141 pounds, senior Kolby Kost at 174 pounds and senior Cade Mueller at 184 pounds made the trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March…
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Baseball Dives Into NSIC Conference Season
The Vikings baseball team will begin its NSIC season against Southwest Minnesota State on March 18, going in with an overall record of 11-9 from its non-conference season. The non-conference season had a slow start with a 1-4 record against the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Feb. 1 through Feb. 4. According to head coach…
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Head coach Lindsie Micko Resigns from swimming and diving
Swimming and diving head coach Lindsie Micko is resigning after seven seasons at Augustana. Micko created both of Augustana’s swimming and diving programs, launching the women’s program during the 2016-2017 school year and the men’s in 2021-2022. “I’m so proud of our teams,” Micko said. “Starting from nothing is hard, and they have handled it like…
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Softball prepares for new season on Bowden Field
Augustana softball is gearing up for its first season on the new Bowden Field with hopes to reach the national tournament. The team is emphasizing having a competitive attitude going into their season. “Our team mentality is to compete and always to go out and be aggressive, attack opponents, score first, try to put teams…
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Women’s Basketball season ends in first round of tournament
The Vikings women’s basketball team’s season ended with a first-round exit from the NCAA Division II Tournament, losing 75-74 to Missouri Southern. Second-chance points and rebounds made the difference in this game. The Vikings were out rebounded by the Lions, who had 44 rebounds to the Vikings’ 34. Augustana also gave up 17 second-chance points…
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Zach’s Highlight Reel
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers Sunday, March 12 — Midway through the first quarter, 76ers guard James Harden found himself streaking towards the basket. In front of him were two defenders. As he got to the top of the key, Harden took the ball and bounced it between his legs directly behind him into the…
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Vikings football welcomes new offensive coordinator
Tyler Paopao has been named offensive coordinator of the Augustana University football team. Paopao will join the AU staff after five seasons as the wide receivers and tight ends coach at the University of South Dakota. Previously, Paopao spent time as the offensive coordinator at Eastern Oregon and as a coach at Southeastern Louisiana. “[Paopao’s]…
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Women’s swimming and diving wins NSIC Championship
The Augustana women’s swimming and diving team won its first NSIC championship, earned 16 all-conference selections and earned seven event championships at the NSIC Championships in Fargo, North Dakota, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11. The Vikings held off Mankato State 979.5 to 969 to secure the victory and even left with NSIC Swimmer of…
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