News / Posts from Varsity Athletics http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/ Reason Carleton College, 2009 A young roster has brought renewed hope for the Carleton College women’s basketball team, which will seek to take full advantage of its youthful energy, athleticism, and enthusiasm during the 2009-2010 campaign. The Knights need a number of players to step into the voids in the lineup created when three starters graduated in the spring. The Knights' season tips off on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when they travel to Luther College. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_basketball/?story_id=588574 Four members of the Carleton football team were recognized in awards handed out by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) today. Right tackle Brad Eckelman was an All-MIAC First-Team selection while running back Jon Lien, nose tackle Joe Boerma, and safety Neil Kolstad were each named to the second team. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:06:09 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/?story_id=588559 Carleton College senior Charlie Gamble concluded his final season by placing 233rd out of 276 racers at the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. He finished the eight-kilometer course with a time of 27:54.8. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:24:04 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=588365&event_id=542709 The Carleton College women’s cross country team placed 11th out of 32 teams at the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Leading the way for the Knights were sophomore Simone Childs-Walker and senior Laura Roach who both earned USTFCCCA All-American status by finishing 11th and 25th respectively during the competition. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:17:35 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=588357&event_id=551406 After shaking off the rust early, the Carleton College men’s basketball team (1-0) found its stride midway through the second half to earn a come-from-behind 71-66 win over the visiting Wartburg College Knights (0-1) in the season opener for both teams. Bryan Rosett recorded his ninth career double-double, notching 14 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists to lead Carleton Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:45:54 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_basketball/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587334&event_id=545175 Senior Charlie Gamble was selected for the USTFCCA All-Region team after finishing in 11th place at the NCAA Central Region Championships, a performance that also allowed him to advance individually to the NCAA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 21. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:52 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_cross_country/?story_id=588232 Following Carleton College’s team victory at the NCAA Central Regional Championships last week, head coach Donna Ricks was named the USTFCCCA Division III Women’s Regional Coach of the Year. Four Knight harriers were selected to the All-Region team. Carleton will race at the 2009 NCAA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 21. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:31 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_cross_country/?story_id=588229 The 2009-2010 Carleton College men’s basketball team returns seven players who saw significant playing time last year, including four starters at the end of the season. The Knights also welcome three talented first-year players as Carleton pursues a return to the MIAC playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. The Knights season opener is Monday, Nov. 16 vs. Wartburg College at 7 p.m. at West Gym. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:44 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_basketball/?story_id=587072 Carleton College kept things close for one half Saturday, but host Saint John's University pulled away in the second for a 41-14 victory at Clemens Stadium. Five seniors wrapped up their collegiate careers on the gridiron today for the Knights (3-7, 1-7 MIAC). Running back Phil Blue carried the ball 10 times for 48 yards and a touchdown in his final game in the maize and blue. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:51:17 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587049&event_id=498102 The Carleton College men’s cross country team finished 13th out of 25 teams at the NCAA Central Regionals. Senior Charlie Gamble placed 11th and was later rewarded with an individual invitation to the NCAA Championships next Saturday. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:45:46 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587045&event_id=542706 The Carleton College women’s cross country team had two runners in the top five, and the Knights won the Central Regional competition. The victory also secures a return trip for the team to next week’s NCAA Championships. This is the second consecutive season and 12th time in program history, the Knights have advanced to the national meet as a team. Sophomore Simone Childs-Walker placed fourth, one spot in front of senior Laura Roach. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:53:10 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587043&event_id=551403 Last year when the Knights and Johnnies met on the final Saturday of the regular season, they were playing for a MIAC championship. Saint John's will be doing so again, but it's been a vastly different year for Carleton (3-6, 1-6 MIAC). The Knights will look to snap a five-game losing streak and salvage a disappointing 2009 today, while the Johnnies (9-0, 7-0 MIAC) can clinch the out-right conference crown and complete an undefeated regular season with a win at home. Today's game also marks the final time five seniors will wear the maize and blue for Carleton. Defensive end Adam Hallbeck, running back Phil Blue, defensive end John Schlaefer, quarterback Spenser Williamson, and kicker Kyle Burkhardt will all be finishing their collegiate football careers this afternoon. Follow the game via live stats and catch the live audio broadcast on Knights Online and on Power 96 (KQCL 95.9 FM). Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:52:41 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587035&event_id=498102 The Carleton College men’s swimming and diving team cruised to a 208-41 victory over Hamline University in the final competition of the fall term. The Knights nearly swept the Pipers, earning first place in 14 of 16 events. Sophomore Griffin Williams was tabbed the Carleton’s swimmer-of-the-meet for his performances in the 100-yard backstroke, 50- and 100-yard freestyle, and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:24:20 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587057&event_id=541169 The Carleton College women’s swimming and diving team won both halves of a double dual meet against Hamline University and host St. Catherine University. In total the Knights earned a dozen first-place finishes against the Wildcats and 14 top placements against Hamline. Senior Kiva Oken was recognized as the women's swimmer-of-the-meet for her strong swims in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke events, finishing third in both races. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:01:13 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587055&event_id=540682 For the second consecutive year, the Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-6-5) saw its season end with a loss to Wheaton College (Ill.) in the NCAA Tournament. Trailing by three goals for much of today’s match, the Knights played to the final whistle and got a 90th minute goal by sophomore forward Cassie Burke in the 3-1 loss. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:42:26 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=587016&event_id=585474 Four Carleton College women’s soccer players were recognized by the MIAC for their work this season, which included the Knights’ second consecutive MIAC Playoff crown and a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Sophomores Rachel Foran and Niki Tomita were voted to the All-MIAC squad, while Kate Trenerry and Abby Wills received all-conference honorable mention. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:04 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/?story_id=588223 After winning a third straight MIAC regular season title, the Carleton College men's soccer team is once again well represented on the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) awards list. Leading the way was senior defender Robert Carlton, who earned MIAC Player of the Year along with All-Conference honors. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:36:40 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/?story_id=586887 Watch the live video webcast as the Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-5-5) opens play at the NCAA Division III Championships. The Knights face national No. 24 Wheaton College (Ill.) at 1:30 p.m. in the opening round of action. The Knights and Thunder (15-4-1) have played four times over the last two seasons, including a 2-1 Wheaton victory in the Elite Eight of the 2008 national tournament. The Carleton-Wheaton winner returns to the field at 1 p.m. on Saturday to face host University of Chicago, which defeated Aurora University, 2-0, earlier today. The Knights' Twitter feed will also have updates throughout the afternoon. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:17 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/?story_id=586840 Carleton women’s swimming first year Molly Spence (Tacoma, Wash.) was named MIAC swimmer of the week after her team and pool record in the 1,000-yard freestyle time of 10:44.10 in a dual meet versus St. Thomas. Spence also won the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:18.58. Both times are the fastest registered by a MIAC swimmer this year. Spence’s wins helped spur the Knights towards their first victory of the year. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:29 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_swimming_and_diving/?story_id=585973 After scoring four goals in the MIAC playoffs, Carleton women’s soccer forward Niki Tomita (So./Redwood City, Calif./Woodside) was named MIAC player of the week for the second straight week. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:46:42 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/?story_id=585948 The Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-5-5) will face a familiar foe when the Knights open play in the NCAA Division III Championships at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. Carleton will play Wheaton College (Ill.) for the fourth time over the last two seasons. The Thunder (15-4-1) defeated the Knights by a 2-1 score when these programs met in the Elite Eight of the 2008 national tournament. The Carleton-Wheaton winner returns to the field at 1 p.m. on Saturday to to face the victor of the first-round matchup between Aurora University and host University of Chicago. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:22:17 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/?story_id=585413 Despite a 15-5 record, the Carleton College men’s soccer team did not receive one of 17 Pool C bids to the 59-team field for the NCAA Championships. This year's win total is the second-best figure in program history, two shy of last year’s ledger (17-2-3). The Knights 2009 campaign did include a third straight MIAC regular-season crown, but the conference’s automatic bid went to the playoff champion, Macalester College. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:10:36 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/?story_id=585411 The Carleton men’s swimming and diving team was strongly represented in Saturday’s Cows, Colleges, and Contentment Classic hosted by St. Olaf College. The team found plenty to cheer about thanks to the performances of freshmen Erik Klontz and Marmoru Kanazawa who combined to win three events. Additionally, Eric Brenner emerged as the victor in the 3-meter diving competition. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:06:41 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585345&event_id=541166 Sisters Maggie and Kate Alexander led the Knights in their performance at the Cows, Colleges, and Contentment Classic. Maggie placed first in the 1650-yard freestyle with a time of 18:44.43, while Kate conquered the competition in the 200-yard backstroke in 2:17.78. Kate’s closest competitor was first-year teammate Maddie Epping, who captured second place with a time of 2:19.26. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:54:55 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585341&event_id=540676 Niki Tomita notches her second hat trick over the last 10 days to propel the Carleton College women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Macalester College in the finals of the MIAC Playoffs. With the win, the Knights clinch the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament for the second straight year. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:00 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585327&event_id=583865