BenU Athletics Handle Growing COVID-19 Cases

Photo Credit: ben.edu Anna Fisher - News Writer At least twelve Benedictine Athletes have tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the semester. But the University is working to prevent and hinder the spread of the virus, while enabling athletes to practice. Three baseball students tested positive for the virus, quarantining Ondrak residents earlier …

David vs. Goliath: World Series Preview

Randy Arozarena has helped lead the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series. Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Logan Shepard - Sports Writer In a season full of unpredictability, the playoffs proved to be more of the same. The Los Angeles Dodgers will be battling the underdog Tampa Bay Rays to take home all the …

Big 10 Football Returns to Saturdays

Justin Fields and Ohio State will take the field for the first time on Saturday. Photo Credit: Getty Images Kevin Gallagher - Sports Writer With the Big Ten returning to action this week, college football will finally feel a little more like normal. Four of the big five football conferences are all playing this Saturday …

Women’s Basketball and Soccer Acquire New Head Coaches

Katie Berkopec (left) and Abby Hengesback (right) are entering their first season as head coach. Photo Credit: benueagles.com Tim Folliard - Sports Editor When the 2021 athletic season begins, there will be new head coaches on the sidelines. Abby Hengesbach is taking over the women’s basketball team and Katie Berkopec is the new head coach …

Bears Set to Square Off Against the Panthers

Nick Foles led the Bears to a 20-19 win agaisnt the Buccaneers. Photo Credit: USA Today Logan Shepard - Sports Writer After a huge win against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, the 4-1 Bears head to Charlotte to play the 3-2 Carolina Panthers. The Panthers are coming off a seven-point win against the Atlanta Falcons. …

Benedictine Athletic Teams Continue to Train

Benedictine sports teams can now train in groups of up to 50 athletes. Photo Credit: Benedictine University Tim Folliard - Sports Editor As the leaves are changing on campus, restrictions on athletic teams are changing as well. Teams on campus are now able to practice in groups of up to 50. For the first two …

NBA Bubble was a Major Success

Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA title during the NBA playoffs that took place in Orlando, Florida. Photo Credit: Los Angeles Lakers/Dougleas P. DeFelice Chase Olson - Sports Writer The NBA bubble restart delivered on expectations by putting on the best playoffs of all time. Back in March, the NBA was the first major …

Student-Athletes and Mental Health

Athletes are raising awareness for mental health. Photo Credit: ToledoLibrary.org Tim Folliard - Sports Editor There is a wave of athletes speaking out about mental health. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made headlines for talking about his mental health struggles that he has recently faced. His struggles stemmed from his mother’s fight with cancer and …