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By: Louisa Woltermann Twitter: @louisa_wolt Email: woltermannl@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s rugby team, created in 2011, brings women together both as a club and as a sport. Kaitlyn McCann, rugby president, says her favorite part of being involved in rugby is the unity. “I have bonded with the girls on this team more than I […]
Category Archives: Sports
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Feb
Feb
By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu Without a surprise, two athletic teams continue to show their dominance, and make their mark on the nation’s best competition. These two teams are the University of Findlay men’s track and field team along with the men’s basketball team. Both teams are inside the top 11 teams in […]
By: Markell McCoy Email: Mccoym@findlay.edu The Oilers Club works behind the scenes of athletics as the official booster club for sports at the University of Findlay. However, not everyone might understand what the club does behind the scenes in support of more than 600 athletes. Associate Athletic Director for Development and Business at the University, […]
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Feb
Feb
By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu Regular season came to an end for the University of Findlay men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams last Friday, Jan. 26. The teams celebrated senior night as they took on the Tiffin Dragons at home. Outscoring the Lady Dragons 228-43, many of the seniors were highlighted in […]
By: Stephanie Radloff Twitter: @SRadloffUF Email: radloffs@findlay.edu “You just sit there.” “The horse does all the work.” “Horseback riding isn’t a sport.” These are statements almost every equestrian athlete has heard at some point in their lives. “As a serious equestrian, these statements are hard to hear,” said University of Findlay senior IHSA Hunt Seat […]
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By: Dylan DeWitt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu Twitter: @dd_witt The season began for the University of Findlay’s women’s basketball team on Nov. 11 in Painesville, Oh. against the Wayne State Warriors; a game that would have to go into extra minutes and be decided in overtime. The Oilers were defeated in the contest, 92-88, to begin the […]
By: Abigail Frye Twitter: @Abigail_EF Email: fryea@findlay.edu Being a student and an athlete is never easy, as students and faculty at the University of Findlay both agree. With school and sports combining to make for a busy schedule, student athletes sometimes find it difficult to find the time for it all. “The main struggle of […]
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By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu There are more than enough traditions in college athletics. Whether it be a tradition done prior to the contest, during, or perhaps afterwards, college sports continue to showcase traditions from all different directions. In Croy Gimnasium, a tradition after all home men’s basketball games was started in 2011 […]
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Jan
By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu In athletics, there are ups and downs, victories and defeats, successes and failures. When you are a student-athlete, you never truly know when your last competition or practice may be, so giving everything your all should be within your mentality. This statement proved true for Chauncey Bridges one […]
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu It has been quite a controversial year for politics. From the election of President Donald J. Trump to the recent election in Alabama, the race for office remains interesting. Last month, Doug Jones was elected senator of Alabama. This is the first time in over 20 years the […]
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Dec
By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email:dewittd@findlay.edu The Oiler Swimming and Diving teams have begun the season by making history and doing it with quite a splash. The men’s and women’s teams have put together a year of tremendous accomplishments over the past month, including setting 10 new school records this past weekend at the Calvin […]
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By Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu The Oilers entered the Round of Sixteen eager to take on Assumption College on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Oilers battled tough all game against a competitive Assumption Football Team, but a few late kick returns proved to be just enough in the game. The Oilers concluded their season […]
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By: Dylan Dewitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu “We shouldn`t be here” was a motive that the Oilers heard and used to fire their fuel for the game Saturday afternoon in Shephardstown, WV. Coming up against one of the top ranked teams in the nation, there was no doubt that the Oilers Football Team was the […]
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Nov
By Dylan DeWitt Email:dewittd@findlay.edu Twitter: @dd_witt The stands were once again packed for another Croy classic. The Findlay Oilers Basketball Team faced the Fairmont St. Falcons, and it was a battle to the finish. The team played back-and-forth basketball against a Fairmont St. team who made it to the 2017 National Championship Game last year. […]
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Nov
By: Dylan DeWitt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu Twitter: @dd_witt Sunday night, the Findlay Oilers football team members and coaching staff were in a room filled with emotion and satisfaction in hearing that they had made history. When watching the NCAA selection show, there was no guarantee on whether they had played their last game of the season, […]
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By Dylan DeWitt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu Twitter: @dd_witt At Hillsdale College, the Great Midwest Conference outright title was at stake as the Findlay Oilers volleyball team traveled to take on the Chargers of Hillsdale. The game would not only give the Oilers team the outright regular season title, but would also allow Findlay to host the […]
By: Kimberly Donah and Olivia Wile Email: donahk@findlay.edu wileo@findlay.edu Twitter: o_wile Senior Day is known as a day of celebration and remembrance. It is a time for people to show their support for those that are leaving a program. On Saturday, Nov. 3, this is what the fans, family members, and friends of Oiler Nation […]
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Nov
By: Cory William Berlekamp Twitter: @cberlekamp Email: coryberlekamp1@gmail.com Coach Crystal Dye has ended her run as the head coach of the University of Findlay Women’s Soccer team. On Friday, Nov. 3, Dye stepped down after seven years of coaching for the Oilers. Although the team did not have a winning record this year, Dye’s departure […]
By: Grant Goetcheus Twitter: @goetcheusg Email: goetcheusg@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay offers many club sports for students to participate in during the school year. The Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Dressage team is arguably the most elegant of club sports. The combination of horse and rider in the ring is something that is enchanting to watch. […]
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Nov
Nov
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu It is officially basketball season at the University of Findlay. After a successful season last year, there has been a lot of anticipation for the Men’s Basketball Team to take the court again. After winning an exciting scrimmage against the Toledo Rockets, the Oilers kick off their regular […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Stephanie Radloff Twitter: @SRadloffUF Email: radloffs@findlay.edu Each year, there are two weekends in particular that are very hectic for students at the University of Findlay Farm. Katie Holt, senior co-captain for the Oilers Equestrian team explains how much work goes into preparing to host a horse show. “My responsibilities at a home show vary […]
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Oct
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu It is officially basketball season at the University of Findlay. After a successful season last year, there has been a lot of anticipation for the Men’s Basketball Team to take the court again. The Oilers kick off their schedule a week earlier this year with both depth and […]
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Oct
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu The Findlay Soccer Team is on a roll this season with a 9-2 record. The team secured a Great Midwest Conference (GMAC) tournament spot on Saturday, Oct. 7 with a 3-1 win over Malone. Contributing to their success is Sophomore Josh Dickinson. Dickinson was recently named GMAC player […]
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Oct
By: Mac Williams Twitter: @m_williamsm2 Email: Williamsm2@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Team kicked off their season on Friday, Oct. 6 in hosting their annual Black and Orange Alumni Meet. The event gives alumni of the program a chance to come back and visit with current team members as well […]
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Oct
Twitter: @Abigail_EF By: Abigail Frye Email: fryea@findlay.edu It doesn’t just take one athlete or coach to bring success, it takes a whole team to achieve greatness. The University of Findlay Women’s Volleyball Team has an impressive record of 15-1 so far this season, and they are not yet done. As they are competing in a […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Trent Williams Twitter: withtrentw Email: williamst4@findlay.edu Four years ago, the Oiler Men’s Golf team was at the bottom of their conference. Now, they’ve won two out of the four tournaments they have played in so far, and have potential to send athletes to nationals this year. Senior Nick Graf has high expectations for the […]
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By: Trent Williams, Staff Writer Twitter: @withtrentw Email: Williamst4@findlay.edu Photo by Findlay Athletics For Senior Taylor Bolinger, year-round training is nothing new. The Pre-vet & Animal Science Major from Kingston, Mi. has been running since her freshman year of high school. As she was initially not recruited to run for the University of Findlay, Bolinger […]
By: Sarah Baer Twitter: @Sarah_baer1 Email: baers@findlay.edu The Findlay Baseball Team is gearing up for many activities scheduled for the next few months. The Oilers recently completed their Fall High School Showcase in which aspiring young athletes showcased their skills in front of the NCAA coaches on campus. The annual Alumni Game is quickly approaching […]
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Sep
By Mac Williams @m_williamsm2 Williamsm2@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Women’s Golf Team finished ninth out of fifteen teams in their first tournament of the season held at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, In. on Sept. 11-12. Mackenzie Torres, a junior from Grove City, Oh., lead the way for the Oilers with scores of 76-74 […]
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By: Sarah Baer Twitter: @Sarah_baer1 Email: baers@findlay.edu With three games under their belt, the University of Findlay Football Team is currently 2-1. In transitioning to a new conference this year, the team’s goal is to win the entire the conference altogether. For those unaware, this is the first season the Oilers have moved conference play […]
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Sep
By Mac Williams Twitter: @m_williamsm2 Email :Williamsm2@findlay.edu Each season brings unique challenges, this year, the challenge for the women’s volleyball team may be to stay level headed. Earlier this season, the team was picked as the favorite to win the West Division of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Thus far into the season, they […]
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Sep
By: Markell McCoy The University of Findlay has been riled up and raving about some recent NBA decision-making. Findlay has more Cleveland fans than one would think. The reason for all of the excitement is because Kyrie Irving, former-player of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been traded to the Boston Celtics for Player, Isaiah Thomas. There […]
With football season is in progress, Oiler nation is ready to cheer on the University of Findlay football team. However, since the stadium is off-campus, some students might find difficulty in traveling to the games. If this is the case, students will be excited to learn that UFTV will be filming all of the home […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Once again, the University of Findlay Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive team are sticking to what they know best, swimming. This week, the team begins their fifth year conducting an annual lessons program. As the lessons act as the team’s primary fundraiser, Head Coach, Andrew Makepeace is […]
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Sep
By: Pulse Staff The Findlay Oiler Football team has one game under its belt for the 2017 season after playing old rival Tiffin University Thursday, Aug. 31. Next up is Ferris State at home Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The 2017 season marks the beginning of play in a new conference after UF decided […]