From the track to the court, the Eagles were flying high. Photo courtesy of benueagles.com Tim Folliard - Sports Editor This week was an eventful week in Benedictine athletics. Men’s and women’s basketball each won a South Division championship. Men’s track returned with two individual wins and men’s volleyball was able to defeat the #6 … Continue reading Eagles Continue to Dominate
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BenU Athletics Update
Three sports have already played games with many more scheduled in the near future. Photo Credit: benueagles.com Tim Folliard - Sports Editor Student-athletes at Benedictine University have been on campus for just over one month. Since the beginning of this athletic season, there have been 14 games played by 4 athletic teams. Unfortunately, there have … Continue reading BenU Athletics Update
Men’s Lacrosse Wins Season Opener
Men’s Lacrosse won their first contest back after a 345-day hiatus. (Photo credit: Leanne Siewart ) Mason Sobiesk - Sports Writer The men’s lacrosse team started their season off strong with a 15-9 victory over Alma on Friday. The game was played indoors at the Canlan Sportsplex in Barrington as the recent weather conditions has … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse Wins Season Opener
Men’s Basketball Splits with Conference Rival Aurora
The Benedictine men's basketball team won and lost a game against conference foe Aurora University this weekend. Photo courtesy of benueagles.com Tim Folliard - Sports Editor The men’s basketball team was able to defeat Aurora on Friday, but lost on Saturday in a close game. Benedictine is now 5-2 on the year and are first … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Splits with Conference Rival Aurora
NHL Off to a Hot Start
Rookie Goalie Kevin Lankinen has been a surprising star this season for the Blackhawks. Photo Credit: AP Photos Kevin Gallagher - Sports Writer The 2020-21 NHL season is currently a month in and has seen its ups and downs since the start. Covid-19 has affected many teams already as they have to postpone games because … Continue reading NHL Off to a Hot Start
Best Commercials of the Super Bowl
Will Ferrell starred in a GM commercials promoting electric cars. His adventure took him to Sweden instead of Norway Tim Folliard - Sports Editor Tom Brady was able to win his 7th Super Bowl Ring as the Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs. Brady threw for 3 touchdown passes and the Buccaneers defense was able to stop … Continue reading Best Commercials of the Super Bowl
Bucs and Chiefs Square Off in Super Bowl LV
The Chiefs beat the Buccaneers earlier this season 27-24. The Super Bowl will be Mahomes and Brady's 5th matchup of their careers. Photo Credit: USA Today Tim Folliard - Sports Editor Super Bowl Sunday is finally here. The Buccaneers are facing the Chiefs in one of the most anticipated games in recent memory. On a … Continue reading Bucs and Chiefs Square Off in Super Bowl LV
Strong Offense Leads to First Two Wins of the Year
The Men’s Basketball Team Put up a combined 156 points in their two wins this weekend. Photo credit: benueagles.com Tim Folliard - Sports Editor Fueled by their offense, the Benedictine Men’s Basketball Team ended this weekend with two victories against Concordia Chicago. It was their first two wins of the season and the first Benedictine … Continue reading Strong Offense Leads to First Two Wins of the Year