News / Posts from Varsity Athletics http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/ Reason Carleton College, 2009 The Carleton College men’s swimming and diving team came up short against the University of St. Thomas in a dual meet on Friday. First-year Mamoru Kanazawa posted the Knights’ lone victories, winning the 100- and 200-yard freestyle races. He also finshed second in the 100-yard butterfly. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:06:40 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585245&event_id=541163 The Carleton College women’s swimming and diving team won 14 of 16 events and cruised to victory over the University of St. Thomas in the first dual meet of the season. The Knights won the first seven events of the meet, including a pool record performance in the meet-opening 400-yard medley relay and a new team mark in the 1000-yard freestyle. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:53:49 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_swimming_and_diving/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585240&event_id=540672 In the annual battle between crosstown rivals, Carleton College senior Blake Hansen ran a season-best time of 27:41 to become the winner of the Great Karhu Shoe Race. The favored Ole harriers came out on top in the team competition, 22-38, as the was contested over a long 8,100-meter course on the edge of the St. Olaf campus. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:52 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=585004&event_id=542703 Knights Online is your best source to follow the Knights in action on Saturday, Nov. 7. The swim teams are in action, it's Senior Day as the football team hosts Concordia, with the highlight being both the men's and women's soccer teams battling Macalester College with a bid to the NCAA tournament on the line. The men's game is at Carleton's Bell Field, as Pete Semmer and the Knights' defense looks to lock up its second consecutive MIAC Playoff title. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:04:36 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/?story_id=584947 Carleton College junior Kelly Lovett was named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Third Team. In her first season as a starter, she showed an impressive all-around game, pacing the Knights in kills and ranking second in digs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:50:39 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/volleyball/?story_id=584943 Carleton College junior offensive lineman Will Taylor was named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Second Team. Taylor has anchored the right guard position this year for the Knights, putting Carleton on pace for its top rushing season since 2005. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:56 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/?story_id=584941 The Carleton College Student-Athlete Advisory Council announced its Knights of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov.1. The recipients were the Women's Cross Country team and Tyler Palin. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:58 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/?story_id=584908 Three members of the Carleton College men’s soccer team were named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team for their performance on the soccer field and in the classroom. Ross Hamilton was voted to the first team, while Robert Carlton and Tim Wills were second-team seelctions. For the second year in a row, the Knights had the most players honored in the MIAC. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:45 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/?story_id=584879 After a dominating win at the MIAC Championships, several Knights officially received their awards from the MIAC. Donna Ricks was named Coach of the Year, while Simone Childs-Walker, Taylor Ffitch and Laura Roach received their All-MIAC honors. Alison Smyth earned All-MIAC honorable mention and Nikki Reich was selected for the MIAC All-Sportsmanship team. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:41 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_cross_country/?story_id=584828 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A pair of Carleton College volleyball players received recognition from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) for their skill on the court this season. Laura Barsness was named Defensive Player of the Year for the second time and middle hitter Annie Eckhoff earned her first All-MIAC selection. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:28 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/volleyball/?story_id=584802 The Carleton College men’s soccer team (15-4) posted a 3-0 victory over visiting University of St. Thomas (10-7-2) in the semifinals of the MIAC Playoffs. Senior Ross Hamilton converted a penalty kick opportunity in the 25th minute. Tim Wills then assisted on second-half insurance goals by Wes Elfman and Ryan Cammarota. The Knights will host Macalester College this Saturday at 1 p.m. with the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament on the line. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:07 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=583677&event_id=538491 After a stellar performance against Hamline, Tyler Palin earned a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week. Palin was the Knights leading receiver and set career-highs in receptions (10) and receiving yards (124). He kept the chains moving all day long as five of his catches earned the Knights a first down. His 31-yard reception was also the longest passing play of the day. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:57:44 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/?story_id=583909 For the third time in four seasons, the Carleton College women’s soccer team locked up with Concordia College in the MIAC Playoffs and just like in 2006, the score was tied 1-1 sending the contest into a shootout. This time, however, the Knights took care of business, winning in a shootout, 3-1. Carleton will play at Macalester College on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a bid to the NCAA tournament on the line. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:53:54 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=583643&event_id=583061 In the most recent NSCAA regional rankings the Carleton women’s soccer team (9-5-4, 6-2-3 MIAC) moved up another spot to No. 7. This is the third straight week that the Knights have advanced at least one spot in the poll. Last week the Knights took care of both Saint Catherine University (3-1) and St. Olaf College (2-1). The win over St. Olaf clinched the Knight’s second consecutive MIAC playoff berth. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:12 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/?story_id=583689 In the most recent NSCAA national rankings the Carleton men’s soccer team (14-4, 8-2 MIAC) dropped out of the national rankings after presiding in the No. 23 spot last week. Last week was the first time that the Knights were nationally ranked since the preseason poll. In the NSCAA regional rankings the Knights also dropped two spots from No. 3 to No. 5. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:44 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/?story_id=583668 After having their regular-season finale postponed one day by poor field conditions, the Carleton College men’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at St. Olaf College. The loss snapped the Knights 12-game win streak that spanned six weeks. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:17:14 -0600 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=582947&event_id=532900 Behind All-MIAC honorable mention performances by senior Charlie Gamble and John Davis, the Carleton College men’s cross country team placed sixth at this year’s MIAC Championships. The Knights moved up one spot from last year in the standings. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:19:46 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/mens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=583021&event_id=542700 The Carleton College volleyball team saw its season draw to a close following a 3-1 loss to No. 22 St. Olaf College. The match—which the Oles won 25-15, 25-21, 28-30, and 25-21—also marked the end of the collegiate playing career for the three seniors on the  Knights roster: libero Laura Barsness, middle hitter Annie Eckhoff, and right-side attacker Sarah Halls. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:15:47 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/volleyball/schedule_and_results/?story_id=583025&event_id=496805 The Carleton College offense turned in quite a mixed bag on Saturday. Several players set career highs, but six turnovers nullified the strong individual performances as the Knights fell on the road to Hamline University 34-17. Sophomore Anthony Kemper pulled in two more touchdown passes, raising his season total to nine. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:58:07 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/schedule_and_results/?story_id=583019&event_id=498086 The Carleton College swimming and diving teams kicked off the 2009-10 swim season by hosting the Carleton/St. Olaf relays. The meet featured nontraditional events with the primary goal of providing opportunities for multiple swims by team members in each event. The entry fee for the nine-school meet was one non-perishable food item per student-athlete. This year an estimated 150 pounds of food were donated to the local Northfield Community Action Food Shelf. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:21:25 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/?story_id=583076 The Carleton College women's cross country team won its fourth Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) title as Simone Childs-Walker, Taylor Ffitch, and Laura Roach placed second, fifth and eighth respectively to capture All-MIAC honors. The Knights totaled 65 points, finishing well clear of Bethel University (91 points), University of St. Thomas (94) and St. Olaf College (98) as Carleton won its first title since 2005. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:01:14 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_cross_country/schedule_and_results/?story_id=582968&event_id=551397 The Carleton College women's soccer team got the game-winning score in the 85th minute to pull out a 2-1 victory over crosstown rival St. Olaf College. With the win, the Knights (9-5-4, 6-2-3 MIAC) advance to the conference playoffs. Niki Tomita’s fourth goal of the week proved to be the game-winner. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:37:40 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=582949&event_id=518731 Carleton (3-4, 1-4 MIAC) travels to Hamline Univerity on Saturday and looks to snap a three-game slide. The Pipers (2-5, 1-4 MIAC) has also gone three consecutive weeks without a victory. A year ago, Phil Blue totaled 188 all-purpose yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:28 remaining. Follow this week’s action via live stats and the Power 96 (KQCL 95.9 FM) broadcast. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:26:58 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/schedule_and_results/?story_id=582869&event_id=498086 The Carleton College volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision at Augsburg College. Senior Annie Eckhoff had seven kills and a career-best 10 blocks assists for the Knights (13-10, 3-7 MIAC), who were eliminated from playoff contention. Augsburg prevailed by scores of 25-22, 25-10, 19-25 and 25-12 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:18:22 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/volleyball/schedule_and_results/?story_id=581895&event_id=496800 After falling behind early, the Carleton College women’s soccer team rallied for a crucial 3-1 triumph at St. Catherine University behind the first career hat trick by sophomore Niki Tomita. The victory moved the Knights (8-5-4/5-2-3 MIAC) into a three-way tie for fourth place in the conference standings. Carleton needs a win over crosstown rival St. Olaf College on Saturday to clinch a berth in the MIAC Playoffs. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:26:44 -0500 http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/womens_soccer/schedule_and_results/?story_id=581888&event_id=518727