Do you think Raffi Torres’ suspension is justified? 2. Are you worried about Albert Pujols’ lack of power so far this season? 3. Do you think Brendan Ryan went around on the last pitch of Phil Humber’s perfect game? Luke Stanczyk SPORTS EDITOR I think it’s a bit too much, but it’s good to … Continue reading
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Track battles elements, takes fifth
By John Pierri STAFF WRITER Both the men and women’s track and field teams placed fifth at the Concordia University-Chicago Cougar Invite. The men scored 63 points while the women finished with 56 points. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, there were some strong performances from the men as sophomore Tyler Monahan placed third in both … Continue reading
Baseball sweeps CUW: Now tied for second place in NAC
By Luke Stanczyk SPORTS EDITOR The Benedictine University Eagles baseball team completed a perfect 4-0 weekend with a double header sweep of the Concordia University Falcons in Wisconsin on Sunday. With the two wins, the Eagles remain in a three way tie with CUW and Aurora for second place in the Northern Athletics Conference standings. … Continue reading
Baseball splits with Dominican in doubleheader over two days
By Luke Stanczyk SPORTS EDITOR The Benedictine University baseball team was only able to play one game of their doubleheader on Sunday, as rain prevented them from finishing game two and left the Eagles with an empty feeling as they fell in game one to the Dominican Stars by the score of 5-4 at … Continue reading
Just another milestone: Ostrowski wins 900th game as BenU Baseball Coach
When John Ostrowski took over the Benedictine baseball program in 1973, he wasn’t thinking of anything long term. Well, 40 seasons later, Ostrowski is still here at Benedictine and can now say something that only ten other Division III baseball coaches have been able to say: I have 900 wins. “I was young, I was … Continue reading
Home sweet home: Track preforms well at first home meet
By John Pierri STAFF WRITER The Benedictine University track and field teams hosted the Eagles Invitational over the weekend. It was the first home meet of the season for the Eagles. The men placed 12th out of 20, while the women placed 17th. “It was a great opportunity for us to perform in front … Continue reading
From the sidelines: April 18, 2012
1. Are the Bulls really better without Derrick Rose? Tom Brown- Staff Writer– I do not think the Bulls are better without Rose at all. I mean, the guy has one bad game and people are saying the team may be better without him? That is ridiculous. John Pierri- Staff Writer– No, the Bulls are … Continue reading
