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8.26.2006 | W. SOCCER | NO. 9 MU FALLS IN TOP-10 BATTLE
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8.22.2006 | W. Soccer
Tacconelli Leads #9 Crusaders in 3-0 Win
The Madonna women's soccer team picked up their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory at Roberts Wesleyan (NY).  Loren Tacconelli (pictured) netted two goals helping lift the #9 Crusaders over the Raiders. Box Score | More

8.21.2006 | W. Soccer
#9 Crusaders Battle #6 Houghton to 1-1 Tie after Double OT
The Madonna women's soccer team kicked off the 2006 season with a double overtime draw against #6 Houghton (NY) on Monday evening.  The Crusaders (0-0-1) lone goal was scored in the 66th minute by freshman Kati Germane off an assist by Kelly Japowicz. 
Box Score | More

8.16.2006 | Volleyball
Alumni Team Battles Crusaders to Draw
The 2006 Madonna volleyball team debuted Wednesday night against one of their most formidable opponents in recent years, their own alumni squad as each team won two games in a four game match.
MORE | PHOTOS

8.16.2006 | Athletics
Volleyball, Soccer Programs Earn Preseason National Rankings
The 2006 Madonna volleyball, women's soccer and men's soccer teams all earned preseason rankings from the NAIA on Wednesday afternoon.  The volleyball team was picked fifth in the country and women's soccer was selected ninth to start the season.  The men's soccer team earned votes as the number 28 team in the nation. MORE

8.14.2006 | Baseball
Haeger Named ABCA NAIA Region VIII Coach of the Year
Madonna University baseball head coach Greg Haeger has been named American Baseball Coaches Association/Diamond Sports Company NAIA Region VIII Coach of the Year, the ABCA announced on Monday.   MORE

8.9.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Picked to Repeat, Inman Tabbed Co-Top Player
The 2006 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) volleyball preseason All-Conference team and coaches poll were released by the league today with Madonna tabbed as the unanimous choice to win the league and Caryn Inman picked as co-Player of the Year.  MORE

8.1.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Adds Two Big Name Coaches
Former Crusader first team All-American setter Ashley Frost and former University of Michigan and Michigan State University assistant coach Ed Tolentino have been added to the 2006 volleyball coaching staff.  MORE

7.28.2006 | Softball
Softball Team Announces Alumnae Game
The Madonna Softball Team has announced that their annual alumnae game will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Madonna University Field.  The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. and all interested players should contact head coach Al White at 734-432-5783 or awhite@madonna.edu for more information.

7.18.2006 | Women's Basketball
Former WNBA Player Talks to Women's Campers
Former WNBA player Kellie Bennett visited with campers at the Madonna University Women's Basketball camp Tuesday morning.  Bennett, who played for the WNBA's L.A. Sparks, spent time showing campers a few shooting drills and also talked about her basketball career. MORE

7.14.2006 | Men's Golf
Mato Tabbed as Next Men's Golf Coach
Madonna University Athletics Director Bryan Rizzo announced today (July 13) that Steve Mato has been named the new head men’s golf coach at Madonna University. Mato begins his duties, effective immediately.  MORE

7.7.2006 | Athletics
MU Garners Four Media Awards
The Madonna Sports Information Department was honored with four NAIA-SIDA media publication awards including the 'Best Cover' for the 2006 baseball media guide.  MORE

7.3.2006 | W. Soccer
Zathey Resigns as Women's Soccer Coach
Madonna women’s soccer coach Mark Zathey has resigned his position, effective immediately, it was announced today.  Zathey cited an inability to give the Madonna program the attention he feels it deserves while balancing numerous other ventures as the reason for his decision.  MORE 

7.1.2006 | Golf
Golf Squads Holding Tryout
The Madonna University men's and women's golf teams will hold open tryouts for the 2006-07 season July 13th.  MORE

6.22.2006 | W. Soccer
Women's Soccer Adds Howell Standout for '06 Season
Madonna women's soccer coach Mark Zathey announced today the addition of Howell high school standout Kaila Moore to the roster for the 2006 season.  Moore becomes the ninth player to sign with the Crusaders for the '06 campaign.  MORE

6.20.2006 | Softball
Brockert Joins Professional Softball Squad
If Erin Brockert is any indication, Madonna University may be the stepping stone to a professional softball career. The standout senior was added to the roster of the Michigan Ice, a National Pro Fastpitch expansion team based in Midland, Michigan. Brockert will play tonight against the Venezuelan National team at Northville Park.  Midland Ice Site

6.8.2006 | Volleyball
Abraham Announces 2006 Recruiting Class
Eight of the areas top high school senior volleyball players have elected to play their collegiate careers at Madonna University. Crusader head coach Jerry Abraham announced on Wednesday (6/7/06) the largest single recruiting class in his 20-year tenure as head coach. All eight student-athletes will enroll at Madonna University in the Fall of 2006.  MORE 

6.8.2006 | Athletics
Baldwin Named New SID
Madonna University Director of Athletics Bryan Rizzo announced the hiring of Tony Baldwin as the school's third ever Sports Information Director effective July 3, 2006.  MORE

6.7.2006 | Baseball
Baseball Team Announces 2006 Showcase
The two-time defending WHAC baseball champion Madonna Crusaders will host the 2nd Annual Baseball Showcase at MU's Ilitch Ballpark June 20th beginning at 11:00 am. MORE 

6.3.2006 | Softball
Softball Adds Three for 2006 Campaign
Madonna University softball coach Al White announced today the signing of three student-athletes to letters of intent.  Caitlyn Sidor (Livonia, MI/Churchill HS), Bridget Hughes (Northville, MI/Northville HS) and Alyssa Bertrand (Goodrich, MI/Goodrich) became Crusaders today and will continue their academic and athletic careers this fall at MU.  MORE

6.1.2006 | Baseball
Ramsey Named First Team All-American by NAIA
Madonna senior third baseman Ben Ramsey became the first male athlete in Madonna athletics history to garner first team All-America accolades when he was selected to the 2006 NAIA baseball team today. MORE 

5.31.2006 | Softball
Brockert Tabbed as ESPN Academic All-American
Madonna senior softball standout Erin Brockert was named today to the 2006 ESPN Academic All-America softball team in the college division.  The Dayton, Ohio native is the lone WHAC representative and one of seven NAIA players honored nationally. MORE

5.23.2006 | W. Soccer
Zathey Announces 2006 Recruiting Class
Madonna University women’s soccer coach Mark Zathey announced today the addition of eight recruits to the Madonna women’s soccer program. All eight players have officially signed their letter of intent and will enroll at Madonna and compete in women’s soccer starting this fall.   MORE

5.22.2006 | M. Golf
Durham Resigns as Golf Coach
Madonna men’s golf coach Bill Durham will resign his position, effective immediately, it was announced today. Durham cited increased responsibilities with his golfing business as the reason.  MORE

5.19.2006 | Baseball
Baseball Season Ends With Super Regional 10th Inning Loss
The Madonna baseball team saw their 2006 season come to a close Friday with a pair of losses to St. Xavier 7-3 and 7-6.  The Crusaders were two outs away from a trip to Lewiston before the Cougars came back and scored in the bottom of the 10th.  MORE

5.18.2006 | Baseball
Baseball One Step Away from Series
The Madonna baseball team took a step toward history Thursday afternoon with a 3-2 win over St. Xavier in game one of the NAIA Heartland Super Regional. The Crusaders got strong pitching from starter Derek Dufrane and closer Clint LaFountaine (top) slammed the door for his second save..  MORE

5.15.2006 | Baseball
Ramsey Named Regional POY
Madonna's Ben Ramsey was named NAIA Region VIII baseball player of the year after leading the Crusaders to the regional championship last week. The Englewood, Ohio native  leads the team in 10 offensive categories.  MORE

5.12.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Slug Way to Regional Title
The Madonna baseball team made history Friday night, becoming the first Madonna men's sport to capture a regional title, defeating Indiana Tech 8-1 in the title game at Marian College.  MORE

5.15.2006 | Softball
Softball Banquet Date Set
The Madonna softball team will celebrate their stellar 2006 season at the annual team banquet to be held June 25th at Fox Creek Golf Course.  For more information, contact coach Al White. 

5.12.2006 | Softball
Brockert, Richardson Named to All-Region Team
The Madonna softball season may have come to an end yesterday but the accolades continue to pour in for the Crusaders. Senior pitcher/DP Erin Brockert and sophomore outfielder Heather Richardson were named to the NAIA All-Region VIII team today.  MORE

5.11.2006 | Softball
Madonna Quartet Named to Regional All-Tourney Team
The 2006 Region VIII softball tournament may not have ended exactly the way Madonna had hoped, but for four Crusaders it ended with personal accolades. Erin Brockert, Alison Grant, Crystal Little and Hannah Godfrey were all named to the All-Tournament team.  

5.11.2006 | Softball
Softball Season Ends in 9-1 Regional Championship Loss
The Madonna softball team saw their 2006 season come to a close Thursday with a 9-1 run-rule shortened loss to Cornerstone in the NAIA Region VIII championship game. The Crusaders mustered just three hits on the day while Cornerstone posted 13 hits.

5.11.2006 | Baseball
MU Plays Long Ball in 12-8 Regional Win
Tony Luttman clubbed a pair of home runs, including a three run blast in the decisive eighth inning as Madonna defeated Bethel 12-8 in regional play. The Crusaders are the lone unbeaten team at the regional heading into tomorrow's play.  Box Score

5.10.2006 | Baseball
Brockert's Blast Keeps Softball Season Going, 6-3
The Madonna softball team will live to fight another day after senior Erin Brockert launched a three-run home run in the sixth, propelling MU to a 6-3 win over top-seeded Aquinas. The victory sends MU to the championship round tomorrow where they must beat Cornerstone twice. Game time is tentatively set for noon.

5.10.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Start Regional Play with 5-0 Blanking of Taylor
The Madonna baseball team started the 2006 NAIA Region VIII tournament with a 5-0 shutout of Taylor Wednesday afternoon. Starter Derek Dufrane picked up his seventh win of the season, going the distance while fanning nine and allowing just five hits. Tony Luttman paced the offensive attack going 4-for-4 with three runs batted in.  Box Score

5.10.2006 | Softball
Softball Falls 2-1 in Regional Play
The Madonna softball team lost the first game in day two action at the NAIA Region VIII tournament, 2-1 to Cornerstone University. MU will now face the winner of Aquinas and Indiana Wesleyan in an elimination game at 4 pm.

5.9.2006 | Softball
Softball in Drivers Seat at Regional Tournament
The Madonna softball team took two huge steps toward Decatur, Alabama Tuesday, knocking off Bethel College 12-4 and top-seeded Aquinas 3-2 in day one play at the NAIA Region VIII tournament in Marion, Indiana.  MU used 14 hits in the first game of the day, and a two run double by Christina Finch in game two for the wins. The victories send MU to the winners bracket tomorrow where the face Cornerstone at 10:00 am.

5.8.2006 | Softball
Brockert Named WHAC Player of the Year
The 2006 WHAC All-Conference softball team was announced today with senior pitcher/DP Erin Brockert taking WHAC Player of the Year honors. Brockert was one of four MU first team selections.   Full Release

5.8.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Start Regional Tournament Versus Taylor
The Madonna baseball team kicks off the 2006 NAIA Region VIII Championship tournament Wednesday versus Taylor (IN) in a 10:00 am game at the University of Indianapolis. Tournament Information

5.5.2006 | Baseball
Baseball Wins WHAC Tournament Title, 8-6
The Madonna baseball team took care of business Friday with a 8-6 win over Indiana Tech to win the 2006 WHAC Baseball Tournament championship. It is their third tournament title all-time and give MU the #2 seed in the upcoming NAIA Region VIII tournament next week.   MORE

5.4.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders in Drivers Seat after Tournament's First Day
The Madonna Crusaders are sitting in the cat-birds seat after day one at the 2006 WHAC Baseball Championships at Ilitch Ballpark and Ford Field in Livonia. The Crusaders took care of #4 Concordia 12-5 in the first game of the day and #3 Indiana Tech 16-8 in the nightcap.  TOURNAMENT RECAP

5.4.2006 | Softball
Softball Draws Bethel in Regional Opener
The Madonna softball team found out their fate Thursday night as Indiana Wesleyan defeated Bethel College in the MCC tournament title game, giving the Crusaders a first round draw with Bethel in the upcoming Regional Tournament. The WHAC #3 seeded Crusaders begin play at Indiana Wesleyan versus the pilots at 11:00 am Tuesday, May 9th.TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

5.4.2006 | Baseball
Ramsey Named Top Player, One of 7 Crusaders Honored
Madonna University senior third baseman Ben Ramsey was named the 2006 WHAC baseball Player of the Year in a statement released by the league today.  The Englewood, Ohio native leads MU in nine offensive categories and helped the Crusaders capture their second straight WHAC title.  Six other Crusaders were named to the league first team including two-time selection Todd Kalmbach, Jason Barbeau and Derek  Dufrane.  Head Coach Greg Haeger was also named the 2006 Coach of the Year, his second straight selection and third of his career.  MORE

5.3.2006 | W. Basketball
Carl Graves Named New Women's Basketball Coach
Madonna University Athletics Director Bryan Rizzo announced today (5.3.06) that Carl Graves (top) has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Madonna University. Graves assumes responsibility of the program immediately.  MORE

5.2.2006 | Softball
Softball Drops Regular Season Finale at SVSU
The Madonna softball team wrapped up the 2006 regular season with a pair of losses at Saginaw Valley State, 6-1 and 6-5 Wednesday. Crystal Little, Heather Richardson and Mary Kate Setta each posted a pair of hits in the nightcap. 
G1 Box | G2 Box

4.30.2006 | Softball
Softball Advances to Regionals in Grand Fashion
Behind eight Erin Brockert strikeouts in game one and a pair of grand slams in game two, the Crusader softball team swept visiting Indiana Tech on Senior Day at MU Field by finals of 8-2 and 9-1. With the wins MU is now 32-11 and finishes the WHAC season at 10-9 and advances to the NAIA Region VIII tournament.
MORE

4.30.2006 | Softball
Softball Advances to Regionals in Grand Fashion
Behind eight Erin Brockert strikeouts in game one and a pair of grand slams in game two, the Crusader softball team swept visiting Indiana Tech on Senior Day at MU Field by finals of 8-2 and 9-1. With the wins MU is now 32-11 and finishes the WHAC season at 10-9 and advances to the NAIA Region VIII tournament.
MORE

4.29.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Repeat as WHAC Champs with Sweep of Tech
The Madonna baseball team clinched their second consecutive WHAC regular season title with a pair of wins Saturday, 17-7 and 6-2 over Indiana Tech. MU pounded out 14 hits in game one then used a five inning eighth inning in game two to send the seniors out in style. G1 Box | G2 Box

4.29.2006 | Softball
Softball Drops Pair at Aquinas  
The Madonna softball team fell below .500 in WHAC play after a pair of losses, 3-1 and 8-3 at Aquinas Saturday afternoon. The losses set up two huge games at MU Field tomorrow while Aquinas clinched the outright title with the wins. 
G1 Box | G2 Box

4.28.2006 | Softball
Richardson Sets Single Season Home Run Mark in Sweep
Madonna sophomore outfielder Heather Richardson (top) connected on a solo home run in the third inning of game one, her eighth of the season, setting a new single season mark which started the scoring in MU's 4-0, 12-0 sweep of Huntington Friday afternoon. G1 Box | G2 Box

4.23.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders One Inning Shy of Sweep
Madonna pounded out 13 runs in a five inning run-rule shortened 13-3 game one victory at Aquinas, but saw the Saint's score twice in the ninth for a 6-5 game two win and split of the weekend series.  Greg Spanel (top) picked up the game one victory fanning five as Todd Kalmbach and Kevin Entsminger drove in five runs combined.  Andrew Campbell took the loss in relief after Jason Barbeau and Ben Ramsey provided RBI doubles. G1 Box | G2 Box

4.24.2006 | W. Golf
Madonna 7th at Final Spring Event
Allison Grant (left) posted a team low 36-hole score of 189 as Madonna finished seventh at the Franklin College Spring Invitational in Franklin Indiana. 

4.23.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Swept Again
Heather Richardson (left) tied the single season home run record with a solo shot in game one, but MU managed only eight hits on the day falling 4-2 and 1-0 at Indiana Tech Sunday. G1 Box | G2 Box   

4.22.2006 | W. Golf
Madonna Women Place Fourth at NAIA Regionals
The Madonna women's golf team fied a two day total of 831 to place fourth at the 2006 NAIA Region VIII tournament at Fort Wayne Elks golf course in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Allison Grant led the way individually with a two day total of 201.

4.22.2006 | Baseball
Crusader Bats Stay Hot But Split with Aquinas in Slugfest
The Madonna baseball team pounded out 25 hits and 22 runs Saturday but it wasn't enough to stay perfect in WHAC play, coming away with a split versus Aquinas at Ilitch Ballpark. The Crusaders took game one 11-4 and dropped the nightcap 13-11 as a pinch-hit grand slam bid by John McCracken was robbed and a potential game tying blast by Todd Kalmbach fell just short. G1 Box | G2 Box

4.22.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Drop Two to Cornerstone
The Madonna softball team fell to 28-7, 8-5 in WHAC play after a pair of losses at home Saturday to Cornerstone, 5-2 and 1-0. Hannah Godfrey was 3-for-4 in game one and Crystal Little posted a RBI. Shannon Noder was the tough luck loser in game two posting seven strikeouts in seven innings.
G1 Box | G2 Box

4.21.2006 | Softball
Madonna Softball Featured in Latest Free Press Issue
Off to the best start in team history and closing in on the school single season wins record has landed the Madonna softball team in the latest issue of the Detroit Free Press.  ARTICLE

4.21.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Game Cancelled Friday, No Makeup Set
The scheduled non-conference double header softball game today at St. Francis has been cancelled. No make up date has been announced.  The Crusaders are back in action tomorrow when they host Cornerstone University in a key WHAC conference match up beginning at 1:00 pm at MU Field.

4.19.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Make Quick Work of Rochester, 2-0
A stellar outing from starter Mike Orehek and two manufactured runs propelled the Crusaders to a 2-0 non-conference win at Ilitch Ballpark over Rochester Wednesday. Orehek fanned five in seven innings for the win.  MORE

4.18.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Split with Pilots in Non-Conference Action
The Madonna baseball team saw their seven game win streak come to an end with a 7-4 loss in game one to visiting Bethel Tuesday. The Crusaders rebounded behind three RBI's by Tony Luttman (top) to take game two, 7-1 and garner a split with the Pilots..  MORE

4.17.2006 | Softball
Records Ready to Fall Down Softball Home Stretch
The Madonna University softball team had an idea that they would be pretty good this season.  The rest of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference thought so as well, but now it is the entire softball nation that is standing up and taking notice of what is going on in Livonia.  STORY

4.17.2006 | Baseball
Kalmbach Named WHAC Player of the Week
Madonna senior first baseman Todd Kalmbach is the WHAC baseball Player of the Week for April 17, 2006. The Wyandotte, Michigan native led a potent Madonna offense that scored 86 runs in six games by hitting .529 and driving in 16 runs. Kalmbach went 9-for-17 with six runs scored and six extra base hits, including a pair of home runs while slugging an impressive 1.176 as Madonna moved to 8-0 in conference and 20-15-1 overall.

4.15.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Continue Pounding WHAC Into Submission
The Madonna offense has left no doubt they are a force to be recon with lately, putting up more mind boggling numbers Saturday with a sweep at Concordia 22-7 and 10-4. Ben Ramsey (top) was one of a handful of MU sluggers to go deep as Greg Spanel and Will Kennedy benefited on the mound picking up victories. Madonna moves to 20-15-1 overall and 8-0 in conference play.

4.13.2006 | Softball
Softball Splits Pair at Cornerstone
After being held to just one hit in a 3-0 loss at Cornerstone in game one Saturday, MU rebounded for a 5-4 win in game two. The Crusaders scored three in the seventh, the eventual game winner coming on a RBI single by Alison Grant to preserve the win. MU moves to 28-5 overall and 8-3 in league play.   
G1 Box | G2 Box

4.13.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Outlast Concordia 2-1 in 13 Innings
It took 13 innings but Madonna moved to 27-4 on the season and 7-2 in WHAC play with a 2-1 win over Concordia in game one Thursday. Mary Kate Setta (top) drove in the game winner. Game two was suspended after three innings due to darkness and will be resumed if necessary at a later date.   MORE

4.13.2006 | Baseball
Barbeau Walk-off Sweeps Cardinals
After downing visiting Concordia in game one 10-3, the Madonna baseball team took 12 innings to earn the conference sweep as Jason Barbeau (left) hit a walk-off solo homer to win it, 8-7.  G1 Box | G2 Box

4.11.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Put on Offensive Show in 13-3, 18-3 Run-Rule Wins
The Madonna offense was clicking on all cylinders Tuesday, walloping visiting Goshen 13-3 and 18-3 in a pair of five inning run-rule shortened victories. Ben Ramsey and Todd Kalmbach (top) each posted five RBI's on the day and each hit home runs against the Maple Leafs.   G1 Box | G2 Box

4.11.2006 | Softball
Softball Splits at Northwood
Madonna traveled to NCAA DII Northwood University Tuesday and came away with a split against the #23 ranked Timberwolves dropping game one 7-3 but winning game two 4-1 in eight innings. Heather Richardson went 3-for-4 in game one while Erin Brockert took the loss. In the nightcap, Stephanie Day hit a home run and Alison Grant drove in the would be game winner as Madonna came from behind for the extra inning win. Shannon Noder earned the victory, her fifth of the season.    G1 Box | G2 Box

4.10.2006 | Softball
Brockert Named Leagues Top Pitcher for Third Straight Week
Erin Brockert is the WHAC softball Pitcher of the Week for April 10, 2006. The senior from Dayton, Ohio went 2-0 in three appearances for the Crusaders. Brockert struck out nine in a complete game three-hit win at Siena Heights, then fanned four in a complete game victory against Aquinas. She also appeared in three-and-two-thirds innings of relief against the Saints, striking out three and allowing no earned runs. For the week, Brockert fanned 16 while walking none and allowing just one earned run in 17-and-two-thirds innings of work.   MORE

4.10.2006 | Baseball
Conference Honors Ramsey
Madonna University senior third baseman Ben Ramsey is the WHAC baseball Player of the Week for April 10, 2006. The Englewood, Ohio native put together an impressive week at the plate, going 12-for-21 with nine runs scored and nine batted in over six games for the Crusaders. Ramsey also launched a pair of homers and was 2-for-2 on stolen bases while leading the team to a 4-2 record. For the week, Ramsey hit at a .517 clip and slugged .952 with four extra base hits..    MORE

4.9.2006 | Softball
MU, Aquinas Split Pair In WHAC Showdown Sunday
Madonna and Aquinas came into Sunday's action as the top teams in the WHAC and not much has changed as both schools got a win Sunday at MU Field. The Crusaders took game one, 2-1 and Aquinas took the nightcap 6-2.   MORE

4.9.2006 | Baseball
Sticks Appear in Split with SXU
After mustering just two runs in a 4-2 loss in game one, the Madonna offense exploded for 18 in a run-rule shortened 18-8 game two win over St. Xavier Sunday.    MORE

4.9.2006 | Men's Golf
Crusaders 14th at Outback Invite
The Madonna men's golf team placed 14th this weekend at the University of Findlay Outback Steakhouse Invitational. The Crusaders were paced by Aaron Cheesman's 22-over two day total of 166 on their way to a team score of 676.
RESULTS

4.9.2006 | Women's Golf
Crusaders Finish 10th at Tri-State Invitational
The Madonna women's golf team posted a 10th place finish over the weekend at the Tri-State University Invite in Angola, Indiana. The Crusaders shot a team total of 420 with Allison Grant firing a team best 90.  RESULTS

4.8.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Move to 24-2 with Sweep at Siena Heights
The Madonna softball team improved to 24-2 after a 6-2, 5-4 sweep of Siena Heights Saturday afternoon. Erin Brockert picked up the win in game one while Shannon Noder earned the game two victory. Heather Richardson was 2-for-4 with two RBI's in the nightcap.   G1 Box Score | G2 Box Score

4.8.2006 | Baseball
Entsminger Delivers in 12th
It took 12 innings, but the Madonna baseball team finally prevailed 5-4 over visiting St. Xavier Saturday afternoon. Senior centerfielder Kevin Entsminger delivered a walk-off RBI single for the victory.    MORE

4.6.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Hang on For Sweep of Visiting Tiffin
Manny Alvarado went 3-for-4 on the day including a homer in game one while Ben Ramsey was 3-for-3 with his fifth homer of the season in game two as Madonna swept visiting Tiffin, 10-6 and 9-8 Thursday afternoon at Ilitch Ballpark.  MORE

4.5.2006 | Baseball
Win Streak Ends for Baseball at St. Francis
The Madonna baseball team saw their win streak come to an end Wednesday with a 7-4 loss at St. Francis (IN) Wednesday afternoon.  Todd Kalmbach drove in a pair of runs and Tony Luttman had a 2-for-3 day with a RBI in defeat. Starter Mike Hand picked up the loss as SFU score two in the sixth to cement the win.  The Crusaders are back in action tomorrow at Ilitch Ballpark when they face Tiffin University in a 1:00 pm double header.  Box Score

4.3.2006 | Softball
Brockert, Grant Sweep Weekly Conference Honors
A pair of Crusaders, Erin Brockert and Alison Grant swept the weekly WHAC softball awards being named conference pitcher and player of the week respectively today.  Brockert went 3-1 with a save, mixed in a perfect game and a 20 straight scoreless innings for her second straight honor. Grant posted a .536 average and drove in 14 runs to lead the offensive attack and take home her first career player of the week award.

4.3.2006 | Baseball
Luttman Named Player of the Week
Madonna junior Tony Luttman was named WHAC baseball Player of the Week for April 3, 2006. The Farmington native hit .500 in four games and drove in eight runs on the week as the Crusaders started 4-0 in conference play.

4.3.2006 | Baseball
Game Added Wednesday
The Madonna baseball team has added a non-conference single game this coming Wednesday (4/5/06) at St. Francis (IN). The single nine-inning contest begins at 1:00 pm.

4.2.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Sweep Away Saints, Start WHAC Season 4-0
Tony Luttman and Ben Ramsey provided the power while Greg Spanel and Will Kennedy silenced the visiting bats in a 10-3, 8-0 sweep of Siena Heights Sunday afternoon at Ilitch Ballpark.  MORE

4.2.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Split Sunday Pair
After dropping game one,5-3, to visiting Siena Heights, Madonna rebounded for a 7-2 game two victory salvaging a split in league action Sunday.  MORE

4.1.2006 | Baseball
Baseball Starts WHAC Season With Convincing Sweep
The Madonna baseball team started defense of their 2005 WHAC title with two convincing wins at Siena Heights Saturday afternoon, 6-0 and 12-1. Derek Dufrane threw a complete game three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Clint LaFountaine struck out seven in his complete game three-hitter in game two. Dave Herrick was 5-for-9 on the day including a three-run homer in game two. G1 Box | G2 Box

4.1.2006 | Softball
Softball Tops 20 Win Mark
Erin Brockert, Alison Grant and JC Czarnecki each went deep in game one and Hannah Godfrey went 6-for-9 on the day as Madonna swept host Concordia 10-0 and 9-3 Saturday afternoon. Brockert picked up a win and a save on the mound as the Crusaders improved to 21-1 on the season.  G1 Box | G2 Box

4.1.2006 | M. Golf
Cheesman Top Leader Board at Kenyon Invite
Aaron Cheesman is the leader in the clubhouse after day one of the Kenyon College Invitational at Apple Valley Golf Club in Howard, Ohio Saturday. Cheesman shot a two-over par 75, and holds a one stroke leading heading into day two Saturday. 

3.31.2006 | Softball
Softball Sweeps Shawnee State, Now 19-1
The Madonna softball team improved on their best start in team history, running their record to 19-1 with a pair of victories Friday over Shawnee State 4-0 and 8-2.  MORE

3.30.2006 | Softball
Brockert's Perfect Game, Noder's 15 K's Sweep Rochester
Erin Brockert's first career perfect game and Shannon Noder's career high 15 strikeouts along with four homers on the day were too much for visiting Rochester College in a 14-0, 4-1 sweep Thursday.  MORE

3.29.2006 | W. Soccer
Hartland Standout Germane Becomes a Crusader
Hartland high school standout forward Kati Germane made it official today, signing a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Madonna University in the fall. The teams leading scorer the past three seasons signed with coach Mark Zathey in front of family and friends today.  MORE

3.26.2006 | Softball
Split With Panthers Snaps 15 Game Win Streak
The MU softball team ran their record to 15-0 with a game one blanking of Ohio Dominican 4-0 then saw the Panthers rebound to snap MU's best start ever with a 10-4 win in game two. Erin Brockert picked up the victory in game one, hurling a complete game shutout with six k's while contributing two RBIs at the plate. In the night-cap, Brockert relieved starter Shannon Noder and had her roughest outing of the year surrendering six earned runs in two-and-one-third innings of work. Allison Grant's three-run homer was the offensive highlight in MU's first loss of the season.
G1 Box Score | Game 2 Box Score

3.26.2006 | Baseball
Offensive Struggles Continue, 6-1
The Madonna baseball team fell to 6-13-1 after a 6-1 loss Sunday at Spalding (KY). Keegan Beaton started and took the loss on the mound, surrendering three runs in three innings of work. Kyle Fedorka (left) contributed MU's lone RBI while Ben Ramsey went two-for-three on the day. MU retunrs to the diamond Tuesday when they travel to Ohio Dominican for a 1 pm double-header.  Box Score

3.25.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Waste Kennedy's Career High 11 K's in 1-0 Loss
Sophomore Will Kennedy went eight strong innings fanning a career high 11 in a tough luck 1-0 loss to Spalding Saturday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky. The Pelican's score a run in the bottom of the first and hung on for the victory, holding MU to just one hit, a Kevin Entsminger single in the ninth. The two teams will play the rubber-match in the three game series Sunday at 1:00 pm.  Box Score

3.24.2006 | Baseball
Herrick's Three-Run Blast in 10th Gives Baseball Win
Dave Herrick's (top) three-run homerun in the top of the 10th inning propelled Madonna to a 5-3 extra inning victory at Spalding (KY) Friday evening. With the game tied 1-1 in the 10th, Jason Barbeau clubbed a solo homer, part of his 4-for-5 day and Herrick added the insurance in the form of his second homer of the year. Greg Spanel started and fanned eight in seven innings of work as sophomore Ryan Bardoni picked up the win in relief and Kyle Fedorka notched his first save of the season.  Box Score

3.24.2006 | Softball
Win Streak Reaches 14 for Softball
The Madonna softball team stayed perfect with a pair of wins at Urbana University 11-3 and 14-5 Friday afternoon. In game one, Erin Brockert moved to 9-0 on the mound and was the back-end of back-to-back homeruns with Heather Richardson who went 2-for-4. In game two Richardson clubbed her second homer of the day and Crystal Little went 3-for-4 as Liz Ballinger picked up her fourth win of the season.

3.24.2006 | M. Golf
Weather Delays Start of Spring Golf Season
Cold temperatures and the threat of snow has delayed the start of the spring golf season for the Madonna men's team. The Crusaders' weekend trip to Malone college has been cancelled due to the impending weather. The squad will try to open their season next weekend at the Kenyon College Invite.

3.23.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Sweep Two With Late Inning Heroics
The Madonna softball team kept their perfect record in tact Thursday with a pair of come from behind victories over Spring Arbor at Madonna University Field. The Crusaders scored twice in the sixth for a 2-1 win in game and completed the sweep on a walk-off two-run single by Lynzee Smith (top) in game two.  MORE

3.23.2006 | W. Basketball
Jansen Resigns as Head Women's Basketball Coach
Madonna University Athletics Director Bryan Rizzo announced Thursday (Mar. 23) that Marylou Jansen has resigned her position as head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately.  After 10 seasons, Jansen is leaving MU to pursue other opportunities, citing the inability to continue working two full-time jobs to the level she desires as her main reason for the resignation.  MORE

3.22.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Sweep Rochester in Ilitch Ballpark Debut
In the inaugural games at Ilitch Ballpark, the Madonna baseball team used solid game one pitching and late inning heroics from Manny Alvarado in game two for a pair of victories Wednesday afternoon.  MORE

3.19.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Fall 2-1 at Lee, Break Up No-Hit Bid in 9th
The Madonna baseball team dropped to 3-11-1 on the season following a 2-1 loss Sunday afternoon at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. The Crusaders, who were in jeopardy of being no-hit for the second time this season, broke through for a run in the top of the ninth on a RBI single by Kyle Fedorka, which scored Manny Alvarado who broke up the no hitter earlier in the inning. The Crusaders tied the game at 1-1, then saw Lee score a run in their final at-bat for the win.  Box Score

3.18.2006 | Baseball
Struggles Continue For Baseball in Tennessee
The Madonna baseball team fell to 3-10-1after a pair lf losses Saturday at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Madonna pitching was beaten up as Eric Wendling took the loss in game one 10-2 and Greg Spanel was the losing pitcher in a 10-0, mercy rule shortened, game two. Dave Herrick (top) posted two hits in game one, the lone Crusader with multiple hits on the day.  MU will try to right the ship tomorrow afternoon when they face Lee in a single 9-inning game beginning at 1:30 pm (ET).  G1 Box Score | G2 Box Score

3.16.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Won't Participate in Weekend Challenge
Frigid cold temperatures and the expectation of rain/snow has forced Madonna's softball team to drop out of the 2006 MCC/WHAC challenge at Indiana Wesleyan this weekend. The Crusaders will now rest until their home opener March 23rd versus Spring Arbor.  Updated Schedule

3.14.2006 | Baseball
Kennedy Named Conference Pitcher of the Week
Madonna sophomore right hander Will Kennedy was named the WHAC baseball Pitcher-of-the-Week for March 14th in a statement released by the league today. The sophomore from Westland, Michigan notched a career high 10 strikeouts in his first outing of the year, a complete game shutout of Bethany (CA) then followed up with three no-hit innings at #23 Concordia-Irvine last week.  WHAC SITE

3.10.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders End West Coast Swing with Loss, Tie
The Madonna baseball team put a capper on their tough west coast trip falling 9-4 and tying 6-6 at Concordia-Irvine Friday afternoon. Game one featured a 40-minute rain delay and game two was suspended due to darkness. Kyle Fedorka collected four hits on the day and Jason Barbeau was 4-for-5 in game two alone. The loss drops MU to 3-8-1 to start the season.  Game 1 Box | Game 2 Box

3.9.2006 | Softball
Softball Closes Spring Trip Undefeated
The Madonna softball team will return from Florida with a perfect 10-0 record after a pair of wins at the Gene Cusic Classic Thursday. Madonna defeated Saint Anselm 5-0 in game one, then came back to score four times in the top of the seventh in game two for a 4-2 triumph over Urbana. Erin Brockert picked up another win on the mound and Christina Finch smacked a home run, the 10th in as many games for the team this spring. 

3.9.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Fall to Bethany Thursday
The Madonna baseball team saw their two-game mini win streak snapped at the hands of Bethany University (CA), their third loss to the Bruins in four tries.   MORE

3.8.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Play Long Ball in Doubleheader Sweep
The #20 Madonna baseball team combined the pitching of Eric Wendling in game one and Clint LaFountaine in game two, with four home runs in the two games for a sweep of #6 Point Loma and Dakota Wesleyan Wednesday afternoon..   MORE

3.8.2006 | Softball
Crusader Offense Sparks Team to 8-0 Mark
The Madonna softball team ran their record to 8-0 thanks to a pair of victories Wednesday in Fort Myers, Florida. Erin Brockert posted a four-hit victory on the mound in game one and Lynzee Smith (left) launched a game winning two-run homer to win the nightcap.   MORE

3.7.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Drop to 1-6 After Losses Monday
The offensive struggles of #20 Madonna continued Monday with a pair of losses at Point Loma Nazarene's Spring Break Classic. The Crusaders mustered seven hits but scored just three times in a 9-3 morning loss to Bethany University. Madonna left the bases loaded twice, leading to the first loss of the season for starter Mike Hand. In game two, Madonna squared off with #6 Point Loma Nazarene and walked away with a 9-2 defeat. Freshman Keegan Beaton was a bright spot for MU, making his first collegiate start and striking out six in five innings of work, but taking  the loss.  Ben Ramsey was 2-for-5 in game one while catcher Zack Flavin picked up his first collegiate RBI. No Crusaders had multiple hits in the nightcap. 
Game 1 Box | Game 2 Box

3.6.2006 | Baseball
Baseball Split Gives Crusaders First Win of '06
The Madonna baseball team got their first win of the season Monday, a 7-0 blanking of Bethany University behind a complete game shutout from starting pitcher
Will Kennedy. Unfortunately for the Crusaders the day ended on a sour note with a
9-2 loss.   MORE

3.6.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Move to 6-0 After Sweep
The Madonna softball team in still perfect on the season after a double header sweep Monday ran their record to 6-0. Erin Brockert picked up the game one win, her fourth of the year. MORE

3.5.2006 | Softball
Crusaders Stay Undefeated in Florida After Sunday Sweep
The Madonna softball team is 4-0  in 2006 after a pair of victories Sunday afternoon at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida.   More

3.5.2006 | Baseball
Oh No...Crusaders No-Hit in Game One Sunday, Drop Both Ends of Double Header
The Madonna baseball team fell to 0-2 on the year after being no-hit in a 5-0 game one loss to Culver Stockton Sunday. Despite a fine pitching performance from Greg Spanel (left) who struck out 10 in five innings of work, the story was CSU starter Junior Iboa who fanned eight in the seven inning no-hit bid. More  

3.4.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Strong Start Finishes Rough in 15-6 Loss
The #20 Madonna baseball team couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2006 season, and couldn't have envisioned a worse finish, falling 15-6 at #3 Biola University Saturday afternoon.  More

3.4.2006 | Softball
Softball Starts Strong With Double-Dip Sweep
The Crusaders softball team got off to a banner start Saturday crushing Point Park 23-0 and knocking off Dominican 2-0 in Fort Myers, Florida. Erin Brockert (left) picked up the game one victory while Liz Ballinger earned the win in game two for MU, now 2-0 on the young season.  MORE

2.25.2006 | M. Basketball
Cinderella Run Ends for Crusaders, 88-77
The Cinderella story dreams of Madonna men's basketball came to an end Saturday with an 88-77 loss at #2 seed Cornerstone. Doug Creighton scored a team-high 19 points in the loss which ends the season for MU. Charlie Henry added 18 and Derrick Mudri 15 in defeat. The Crusaders end the season with a 11-20 overall mark.   Box Score

2.25.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Season Ends in 55-43 Semifinal Loss
The #5 seeded Madonna women's basketball team saw their season end Saturday afternoon with a 55-43 loss at top-seeded Aquinas College. Stephanie Childs was the lone Crusader in double figures with 10 points. Seniors Sarah Thomson and Lydia Prusinowski finished their careers with seven points each. Aquinas got 22 points and 11 rebounds from Jackie Braspenninx in the win. With the loss, Madonna ends the season 14-17 overall.  
Box Score

2.24.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Knock Off Cornerstone in WHAC Quarters
The #5 seeded Madonna women's basketball team built a ten point lead only to watch it slip away before claiming a 69-68 upset victory at #4 seed Cornerstone Wednesday night. Sarah Thomson scored a game-high 21 points while Lindsay Klemmer and Martina Franklin added 16 each. The Crusaders advance to the WHAC semi-finals at #1 seed Aquinas Saturday afternoon. Tip time is set for 1:00 pm in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Box Score

2.23.2006 | M. Basketball
Mudri's Career High and Game Winner Shocks Tech
The Madonna men's basketball team captured their first ever WHAC playoff win in shocking fashion knocking off #3 seed Indiana Tech 85-84 in overtime Wednesday night. Derrick Mudri (top) exploded for a career high 33 points including the game winning triple with just seconds remaining giving the sixth seeded Crusaders the upset victory. Doug Creighton added 18 points including 5-of-7 three-pointers while DJ Bridges added 12 in the win. The Crusaders advance to the WHAC semi finals Saturday when they face #2 seed Cornerstone at 3:00 pm in Grand Rapids.  Box Score

2.22.2006 | W. Basketball
Thomson, Franklin and Prusinowski Named All-Conference
The 2006 WHAC All-Conference women's basketball teams were announced by the league today (2/22/06) with Sarah Thomson and Martina Franklin earning second team honors for the Crusaders. Joining the post duo on the all-league honor roll was third team selection Lydia Prusinowski, All-Defensive team honoree Stephanie Childs and Champion of Character representative Kassi Jacob. In addition, four Crusaders were named to the All-Academic team which included Prusinowski, Thomson, Jacob and Maureen McCormick.  WHAC Release (PDF)

2.21.2006 | M. Basketball
Mudri Named 2nd Team All-Conference
The 2006 WHAC All-Conference men's basketball teams were announced by the league today (2/21/06) with Derrick Mudri earning second team honors for the Crusaders. Mudri, the teams leading scorer is the lone Crusader on one of the three teams. Teammates Adam Kerfoot and Joe Calhoun were also recognized by the league as Academic All-Conference and Champion-of-Character team members respectively.  WHAC Release (PDF)

2.21.2006 | Softball
Brockert Headlines Preseason All-WHAC Team
Madonna senior pitcher/designated player Erin Brockert headlines a group of 18 league softball players named to the preseason All-Conference team today. Brockert was tabbed the co-Player-of-the-Year and Pitcher-of-the-Year by the six league coaches. Joining Brockert on the preseason squad are teammates Stephanie Day, Christina Finch and  Crystal Little.  WHAC Release (PDF)

2.18.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Win in Regular Season Finale, 72-60
The Madonna women's basketball team went on the road and came away with a 72-60 victory at Siena Heights Saturday afternoon. Lindsay Klemmer (top) scored a team high 15 points and was one of four Crusaders in double-digits.   Box Score 

2.18.2006 | M. Basketball
Crusaders See Big Lead Slip Away
The Madonna men's basketball team had their senior day spoiled after watching a
19-point second half lead turn into a five-point loss, 73-68 versus Siena Heights Saturday afternoon. Derrick Mudri scored 19 and Charlie Henry 17 in the loss.
Box Score

2.15.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Fall on Senior Night 68-55
The Madonna women's basketball team saw their senior night spoiled with a 68-55 home loss to Cornerstone Wednesday night. The Crusaders hit a four minute dry spell in the second half which proved too much to overcome. The two MU seniors fittingly paced the team in scoring as Sarah Thomson and Lydia Prusinowski posted 17 and 14 respectively. The loss drops Madonna to 12-16 overall and 7-6 in league play.
Box Score 

2.15.2006 | M. Basketball
Men Fall at Cornerstone by 24
The Madonna men's basketball team were dealt one of their more lopsided losses of the season 102-78 Wednesday night at Cornerstone. Charlie Henry, Jordan Napier and Adam Kerfoot were all in double figures for Madonna in a losing effort. 
Box Score

2.14.2006 | Baseball
Former Hurler Signs with Dodgers
Former Madonna baseball player Doug Brooks (left) will continue his playing career at the next level. Brooks has signed a minor-league contract with the L.A. Dodgers and will report to Vero Beach, Florida for spring training next month..  

2.12.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Celebrates Stellar Season
The Madonna volleyball team put the finishing touches on their most successful season ever with the annual awards banquet on campus Sunday. Senior setter Ashley Frost (left) was named Miss Volleyball, the top honor the program bestows.  MORE

2.11.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusader Women Outscore Wolves by 19 in Second Half
The Madonna women's basketball team turned up the heat and turned the game around with a 74-58 win Saturday afternoon over UM-Dearborn. The Crusaders, who trailed 33-30 at the half, outscored the Wolves 44-25 in the second stanza with a pressure defense and outside shooting on the way to their seventh WHAC win of the season. Lindsay Klemmer paced MU with 15 points including three triples while Sarah Thomson added 11 points and 11 boards. The victory pushes MU's record to 12-15 overall, 7-5 in league play.  Box Score

2.11.2006 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Pull Away from Wolves
Four Crusaders reached double-figures as Madonna erupted in the second half for a 89-63 win over UM-Dearborn Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders outscored the Wolves 51-29 in the second stanza. Derrick Mudri posted a team high 13 points while Charlie Henry added 11 and Jordan Napier and Danny Peters 10 each in the win. The victory pushes MU to
10-17 overall and 4-8 in league play.  
Box Score

2.08.2006 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Fall to Aquinas on Jayson Buzzer Beater
The Madonna men's basketball dropped a heart breaker Wednesday night to Aquinas 76-74. Saint's guard Jeff Jayson's leaning one-hander with .8 seconds remaining sealed the deal as Doug Creighton's three-point heave came up short. Aquinas center Derek Douglas led all scorers with 25 points, Derrick Mudri and DJ Bridges tallied 18 and 12 respectively for MU. The loss drops the Crusaders to 9-17 overall, 3-8 in conference play .   Box Score

2.08.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Aquinas, 57-53
Lydia Prusinowski scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a losing effort as Madonna fell at Aquinas 57-53 Wednesday night. Stephanie Childs also reached double-digits with 11 points and Caryn Inman snagged 12 boards in defeat. The loss drops MU to 11-15 overall, 6-5 in league play .  Box Score

2.06.2006 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Can't Find Their Stroke at Concordia
The Madonna men's basketball team shot just 20-for-67 from the field, a 29-percent clip in a 67-51 loss at Concordia Monday night. The Cardinals turned 13 MU turnovers into 19 points down the stretch to pull away. The Crusaders were led by Charlie Henry's 12-points in the loss, running their season record to 9-16, 3-7 in league play. Concordia improved to 15-11 overall, 6-4 in the WHAC.   Box Score

2.04.2006 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Home to Tech, 54-41
The road to a WHAC title repeat just got a bit bumpier for the Madonna women's basketball team after falling 54-41 at home Saturday to Indiana Tech. The Crusaders went ice-cold from the floor in the second half, hitting just five field goals. Martina Franklin and Sarah Thomson each scored nine points with Thomson adding 12 rebounds in the loss. Tech was paced by Cheriah Coley's 13 points and 10 boards. With the loss, Madonna falls to 11-4 overall, 6-4 in conference play while Indiana Tech improves to 16-9, 8-2 in the league.  Box Score

2.04.2006 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Crumble at Tech, 92-77
The Madonna men's basketball team traveled to Indiana Tech Saturday and came away with a 92-77 loss to the Warriors. D.J. Bridges posted 21 points to pace the squad while Charlie Henry added 15 in defeat. The loss drops MU to 9-15 overall, 3-6 in WHAC play. Box Score

2.01.2006 | Baseball
Crusaders Picked to Win WHAC Baseball Championship
The Madonna baseball team is the pick to repeat as conference champions by a poll of league coaches announced Wednesday. Senior pitcher Derek Dufrane was tabbed the preseason Pitcher of the Year, one of five preseason selections for the team. Madonna garnered four of five first place votes and is ranked #17 in the NAIA Top-25 poll.  WHAC Site

2.01.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Announces 2006 Open Tryout
The Madonna volleyball team will hold an open tryout for the 2006 season on February 19, 2006 at the Activities Center on campus. The open tryout to become part of the nine time WHAC championship team will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and is open to all unsigned high school seniors, college transfers and players with remaining college eligibility.  For more information click here.

2.01.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Defeat Davenport on Final Shot by Childs
The Madonna women's basketball team got a driving lay-up and foul from Stephanie Childs with six seconds left in the game, lifting the Crusaders to a 56-54 conference home win. Childs finished the game with a team high 13 points and five rebounds while Martina Franklin added 12 points and nine boards. With the win, Madonna moves to 11-13 overall and 6-3 in conference play.  Box Score

2.01.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Crush Panthers, 86-66
The Madonna men's basketball team got a team high 18 points from Derrick Mudri while Keith Hearns added 16 and Charlie Henry and Danny Peters 11 each as MU defeated visiting Davenport 86-66 Wednesday night.  
Box Score

1.28.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Down Rochester Behind Mudri's 26 and 11
The Madonna men's basketball team snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 86-76 win Saturday afternoon over Rochester College. The Crusaders got a team high 26 points and 11 rebounds from junior Derek Mudri who was 6-for-8 from the floor and 3-of-5 from downtown. DJ Bridges chipped in 17 and Adam Kerfoot 13 in the win. The victory improves MU to 8-14 on the season while Rochester falls to 13-10.  Box Score

1.25.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Defeat Saints 68-56, Move to 5-3 in WHAC
The Madonna women's basketball team moved two games over .500 in conference play with a 68-56 win Wednesday night over Siena Heights. The Crusaders got 20 points, six rebounds and five steals from Martina Franklin (top) and 17 points from Lydia Prusinowski in the win. Siena Heights was paced by Laura Panozzo's 16 points and five boards.  
Box Score

1.25.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Siena, 98-81
The Madonna men's basketball team was outscored by 15 points in the second half as they fell at Siena Heights 98-81 Wednesday night. Derrick Mudri scored a team high 21 and grabbed nine rebounds while DJ Bridges added 16 points and Adam Kerfoot 11 in the loss. MU falls to 7-14 overall, 2-5 in WHAC action.
Box Score

1.21.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Down Cornerstone in Title Game Rematch
The Madonna women's basketball team took one step in their quest for redemption Saturday, defeating host Cornerstone 78-72. In a rematch of last seasons WHAC tournament final, won by the Golden Eagles, Sarah Thomson scored a team high 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Four Crusaders were in double-figures scoring including Lindsay Klemmer's 16-point, four assist day. The win closes the gap in the conference race for the Crusaders who are now 9-13 overall and
4-3 in WHAC play. Cornerstone falls to 16-6, 4-2 in conference. Box Score

1.21.2006 | Men's Basketball
Cornerstone Hands MU Men Home Loss
The Madonna men's basketball team fell to 7-13 overall and 2-4 in conference play after a 90-74 home loss to Cornerstone Saturday afternoon. Derrick Mudri scored a team high 17 while DJ Bridges and Adam Kerfoot added 15 and 13 respectively in the loss. Cornerstone's John Jonker exploded for a game high 35-points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Box Score

1.18.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Get Needed WHAC Win Over UM-Dearborn
The Madonna men's basketball team got 21 points and nine rebounds from Derrick Mudri and a season high 11 points from Jordan Napier on their way to a 76-70 conference win at UM-Dearborn Wednesday night. The win pulls MU to 2-3 in conference play. Box Score

1.18.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Blow Past Wolves, 89-62
The Madonna women's basketball team rolled to a 89-62 win Wednesday night at UM-Dearborn behind a 20-point, 11 rebound performance from Martina Franklin and a 19-point night from Lydia Prusinowski. Sarah Thomson added 13 rebounds and Caryn Inman 11 points in the win. Box Score

1.17.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Will Celebrate Championship Season February 12
The Madonna women's volleyball team will cap their stellar 2005 season with their annual awards banquet Sunday February 12th at 2:00 pm. The banquet will be held on campus at Madonna University. For ticket information, please contact the athletic department at 734-432-5608.

1.17.2006 | Baseball
Czarnik Joins Baseball Staff
Madonna head baseball coach Greg Haeger announced the addition of former University of Detroit head coach Chris Czarnik as an assistant on the 2006 Crusader staff. Czarnik who ran the Titans program from 2001-2004 will serve as the first-base coach and serve as the bullpen coach and assist with instruction of the MU pitchers.

1.14.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Lose at Aquinas, 94-73
Adam Kerfoot scored a team high 17 points as Madonna dropped to 1-3 in WHAC play with a 94-73 loss at Aquinas Saturday. The Crusaders also got 13 points from DJ Bridges and 12 each from Derrick Mudri and Charlie Henry in defeat. Aquinas was led by Derek Douglass' 30-point night while improving to 3-1 in conference play .  Box Score

1.14.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Third Straight in WHAC, 66-57
The Madonna women's basketball team fell for the third straight time in conference play, this time to visiting Aquinas 66-57 Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Sarah Thomson posted a team high 19 points while Martina Franklin added 17 and 11 rebounds in the loss. Aquinas was paced by Whitney Marsh's 28 points and six rebounds. With the loss, Madonna falls to 7-13 overall, 2-3 in the WHAC while Aquinas improves to 13-6, 3-1 in conference.  Box Score

1.13.2006 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Celebrates Championship Season
The Madonna women's soccer team celebrated their 2005 championship season that saw the team go 16-2-4, win the regular season WHAC Championship and return to the NAIA National Championship for the first time since 2000 with their season ending banquet Friday night. Sophomore defender Julie Turner was named team MVP while Kelly Japowicz took home offensive MVP accolades. Freshman Lacie Slebodnik was given the Academic Excellence award while junior Katie Kramer took home the Athletic Excellence honor.  Senior captain Lacey Catarino was awarded the Leadership Excellence award and freshman keeper Brittany Cervi was named Defensive MVP to cap the festivities.

1.11.2006 | Men's Basketball
Henry's Triple Rattles Out in 101-97 Nail Biting Loss
Charlie Henry's three-pointer which would have tied the game with four seconds remaining rattled in and out, giving Indiana Tech a 101-97 win at Madonna Wednesday night. Henry finished with a team high 21 points while Derrick Mudri and Keith Hearns each added 19 in defeat. Tech was led by Maurice Benson's 25-points and Alan Frison's 10 rebounds. Madonna falls to 1-2 in conference play, 6-11 overall, while Tech improves to 8-12, 1-2 in conference.  Box Score

1.11.2006 | Women's Basketball
Women's Hoop Squad Defeated 75-65
The Madonna women's basketball team fell to 2-2 in WHAC conference play after a 75-65 loss Wednesday at Indiana Tech. Lydia Prusinowski led MU with 19 points while Stephanie Childs added 14 and Sarah Thomson 11. The Warriros improve to 3-0 in conference with the win.  Box Score

1.10.2006 | Baseball
Three Crusaders Honored by Collegiate Baseball Magazine
A trio of Madonna baseball players were honored Tuesday, as they were selected to the Collegiate Baseball’s preseason All-America and Players to Watch teams. The honorees included second team selection Derek Dufrane who was a NAIA second team All-America selection last season after posting a 10-2 record with a 1.40 ERA and just 10 walks on the season. Hard-throwing lefty newcomer Eric Wendling and senior first-baseman Todd Kalmbach were on the watch list. Kalmbach led the team in hitting in 2005. The trio are a big reason the magazine picked MU #17 in their preseason top-25 poll.

1.9.2006 | Men's Basketball
Five Crusaders Score Double Digits in WHAC Road Win
The Madonna men's basketball team evened their conference record at 1-1 with an 88-70 victory Monday at Davenport University.  DJ Bridges led MU with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Doug Creighton added 11 points and 10 boards for his first career double-double.  Charlie Henry, Derrick Mudri and Keith Hearns also posted double-figure points with 17, 13 and 13 respectively. Box Score

1.9.2006 | Women's Basketball
MU Suffers First WHAC Loss, 68-56
The Madonna women's basketball team saw their WHAC record fall to 2-1 after a 68-56 road loss to Davenport Monday night. Stephanie Childs scored a team high 13 points while Sarah Thomson grabbed 14 rebounds in the loss.  Box Score

1.4.2006 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Sweep Away Concordia, 69-50
The Madonna women's basketball team got a game high 19 points from Sarah Thomson who also added 12 rebounds in a 69-50 season sweep clinching victory Wednesday night. Martina Franklin and Stephanie Childs also posted double figures with 13 and 10 respectively. Katie Schweiger scored 12 for the Cardinals.
Box Score

1.4.2006 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall in WHAC Opener, 80-69
The Madonna men's basketball team fell to 0-1 in conference play and 5-10 overall after a 80-69 loss to Concorida at home Wednesday night. Mike Rashad paced Madonna in defeat with 16 points. Jared Adamson scored a game high 27 for the Cardinals .  Box Score

12.29.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Hit 10 Minute Dry Spell
in 94-69 Loss
The Madonna men's basketball team saw a seven point first half lead turn into a 25-point loss, going over ten minutes without a field goal in a 94-69 loss to Southern Polytechnic State in Savannah Georgia Thursday afternoon. Madonna had four players finish the game in double figures including Mike Rashad's (left) team high 13.  Box Score

12.29.2005 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Second Straight
Sarah Thomson's (left) 21 point, 11 rebound effort was not enough to propel Madonna to victory Friday, falling to host St. Xavier 69-50. The Crusaders were just 3-for23 from three-point range and were outscored 30-9 off turnovers.  Thomson was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts.  Box Score

12.28.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall to Cazzie's Bunch in Rematch, 91-85
Twelve days after defating SCAD at home, the Madonna men's basketball team had the favor returned to them Thursday with a 91-85 loss at Savannah Art and Design. Madonna got double digit scoring performances from Derrick Mudri (17), Keith Hearns (15) and Charlie Henry (12) in the loss.  MU will face Southern Polytechnic State at 3:00 pm Friday. 
Box Score

12.28.2005 | Women's Basketball
Cold Shooting Does In Madonna, 48-34
Christy Carrico (top) led Madonna with nine points as the Crusaders offense sputtered to a 25-percent shooting night and just 12 field goals in a 48-34 loss to Doane at the St. Xavier university Holiday Classic Wednesday night. Caryn Inman posted seven points and nine rebounds for Madonna who made just 1-of-12 three-pointers in defeat. With the loss, MU will face either St. Xavier or St. Vincent in the third-place game Thursday at 6:00 pm (ET).  Box Score

12.27.2005 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Newcomer Inman Provides Late Holiday Gift, 64-51
The Madonna women's basketball team got a career high 11 points and 11 rebounds from sophomore Caryn Inman to defeat Calumet College of St. Joseph (Pa.) 64-51 Tuesday.  Inman, an All-America volleyball player in her first season with the basketball squad, led the team in scoring and rebounds.  The Madonna bench outscored Calumet 40-12 in the win. MU will face Doane (Neb.) at 6:00 pm Wednesday.  Box Score

12.17.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall to St. Francis in Tournament Title Game
The Madonna men's basketball team ran into a hot-shooting St. Francis (IN) team Saturday afternoon, falling to the Cougars 95-73 in the finals of the 2005 Michigan Education Credit Union Tournament at MU. Doug Creighton and DJ Bridges each scored 10 to pace Madonna while St. Francis rode the hot hand of Mike Campbell who was named tournament MVP after a 24-point, 17 rebound performance.  The Cougars shot 59-percent from the floor as Campbell was 11-for-12 individually. Creighton and Danny Peters were named to the All-Tournament team for Madonna.  Box Score

12.17.2005 | W. Basketball
Madonna Falls to Blue Raiders
The Madonna women's basketball dropped their second straight game at the Holiday Inn Tournament in Campbellsville, Kentucky 58-50 to Lindsey Wilson Saturday afternoon. Martina Franklin led MU with 12 points and 11 rebounds.  Box Score

12.16.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Advance to Tournament Title Game 73-70
The Madonna men's basketball team spoiled the homecoming of former Michigan great Cazzie Russell, defeating Russell's Savannah Art & Design Bee's 73-70 Friday night. Charlie Henry scored a team high 16 points including 4-of-5 three-pointers advancing the Crusaders to the Michigan Education Credit Union Tournament championship game versus St. Francis Saturday at 2:00 pm. The Cougars advances via their 95-72 win over Marygrove who will face SCAD in the consolation game at noon.  Box Score

12.16.2005 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Campbellsville
The Madonna women's basketball team fell to 5-7 on the season after a 64-58 loss at Campbellsville (KY) Saturday night. Martina Franklin paced the MU attack with 16 points while Sarah Thomson added 12 and Lydia Prusinowski 10 in defeat. 
Box Score

12.15.2005 | Volleyball
Abraham Named 2005 AVCA/NAIA National Coach of the Year
Madonna's Hall of Fame head volleyball coach Jerry Abraham added NAIA National Coach of the Year to his list of career accolades Thursday as the 19-year veteran was honored by the AVCA and NAIA in San Antonio, Texas.  More

12.13.2005 | W. Basketball
Four Crusaders Reach Double Figures in 74-65 Win
The Madonna women's basketball team got double digit scoring performances from Lydia Prusinowski (11), Martina Franklin (13), Sarah Thomson (13) and a game high 21 by Stephanie Childs (top) in a 74-65 non-conference home win Tuesday night over Urbana. 
Box Score

12.10.2005 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Fall to Taylor in Frantic Final Minutes
The Madonna women's basketball team slipped to 4-6 on the season after a 70-66 loss to Taylor (IN) Saturday afternoon.  The two teams battled frantically down the stretch, with Madonna coming up just short.  Martina Franklin posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds while Sarah Thomson added a team him 15 for Madonna.  Box Score

12.10.2005 | M. Basketball
Madonna Men Defeat Marygrove in Hope Tourney Consolation
The Madonna men's basketball team improved to 4-6 on the season with a 83-69 win over Marygrove at the Hope College Sentinel Community tournament Saturday. Derrick Mudri led all scorers with 15 while Danny Peters and Keith Hearns knocked in 14 points each.  Box Score

12.9.2005 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Hope Classic, 83-76
The Madonna men's basketball team saw their season record slip to 3-6 following a 83-76 loss to Hope College at the Sentinal Community Tournament Friday night.  The Crusaders will face Marygrove in the consolation match tomorrow afternoon. 
Box Score

12.7.2005 | W. Basketball
Crusaders Start WHAC Campaign with Road Win
The Madonna women's basketball team got off to a good start in conference play Wednesday, beating host Concordia 63-44. Senior Sarah Thomson scored a team high 13 off the bench and sophomore, Martina Franklin added 11 in a balanced offensive attack that saw nine Crusaders score.  Box Score

12.6.2005 | Volleyball
Frost, Tinina Named to All-America First Team
Madonna University senior volleyball players Natalja Tinina (Riga, Latvia/Purvciems) and Ashley Frost (Lake Odessa, Mich./Lakewood) were named to the NAIA All-America first team in a statement released today.  The duo become the first All-America first team selections for Madonna since 2002. More

12.3.2005 | Volleyball
Frost, Lesko Honored by Tournament Coaches, Committee
Madonna's run to the 2005 NAIA Final Four was predicated on the play of many, but two stood out above the rest as senior setter Ashley Frost and middle hitter Laura Lesko were named to the National Championship All-Tournament team Saturday night. Lesko posted 107 kills in MU's six tournament matches, good for seventh among all competitors while Frost added 317 assists, second most in tournament play. 
NAIA Release

12.3.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna's Dream Season Ends in Five-Game Semifinal Loss
The No. 3 ranked Madonna volleyball team saw their spectacular season come to an end with a 3-2 (30-26, 26-30, 28-30, 30-23, 8-15) loss to No. 2 California Baptist Saturday afternoon in the NAIA National Semifinals.  Recap

12.3.2005 | M. Basketball
Crusaders Fall at Rochester, 79-75
The Madonna men's basketball team got 15 points from sophomore forward D.J. Bridges but it wasn't enough as they fell on the road, 79-75 to Rochester College Saturday afternoon.  Box Score

12.3.2005 | W. Basketball
Madonna's Drops Home Game to Wilberforce
The Madonna women's basketball team fell to 3-4 on the season with a 75-61 loss at home Saturday afternoon to Wilberforce (OH). Box Score

12.2.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna Heads to Final Four with 3-1 Win in Quarters
The No. 4 ranked Madonna University volleyball team earned their second ever trip to the 'Final Four' with a 3-1 (30-28, 30-21, 23-30, 30-15) win over Texas Wesleyan in quarterfinal action Friday (December 2, 2005) at the NAIA National Championships.  Recap

12.2.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Fall in Pool Play Finale, Still in Quarterfinals
The No. 4 ranked Madonna University volleyball team saw their school record 48-match win streak come to a close Friday with a 3-1 (30-20, 16-30, 28-30, 21-30) loss to No. 2 National American (S.D.) in pool play action Friday (December 2, 2005) at the NAIA National Championships.  Recap

12.1.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Stay Perfect in Pool Play with 3-1 Win
The Madonna volleyball team was up to the challenge Thursday, playing four tough games with Azusa Pacific (Calif.) before finally overpowering the Cougars, 30-26, 28-30, 30-27, 30-24. Natalja Tinina and Laura Lesko paced the Crusader offense with 23 and 20 kills respectively.  Ashley Frost (top) added 61assists in the win.  With the victory, Madonna moves to 47-0 overall and 3-0 in pool play with one game left, a match up tomorrow afternoon with National American (S.D.) A win in that match would seal  MU's berth in the Elite Eight.  Box Score | Abraham Interview

12.1.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusader Cagers Win Second Straight, 68-65
The Madonna men's basketball team improved to 3-4 on the season after a 68-65 home win over Alma College Thursday night.  Four Crusaders reached double digits in scoring, led by senior Joe Calhoun's 15 point night, including four three-pointers. Derrick Mudri, Doug Creighton and D.J. Bridges were also in double-figures.
Box Score

12.1.2005 | Volleyball
Spiker Tinina Named Academic All-American by CoSIDA
Madonna senior outside hitter Natalja Tinina was named a second team Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) in a statement released today.  The Riga, Latvia native became the school's career kills leader and was the WHAC and Region VIII player of the year, while guiding the Crusaders to a perfect 46-0 record. Complete Release

11.30.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Fire on All Cylinders in Second Win of the Day
The Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 46-0 and 2-0 at the 2005 National Championships with a 30-12, 30-26, 30-20 win over the Savannah (GA) Art & Design Bees. Four Crusaders hit double figures in kills, led by Laura Lesko's 15. Ashley Frost posted 46 assists.  Natalja Tinina, who posted 11 kills in the match, became Madonna's career kills leader, surpassing the late Julie Martin with her 2,860th career kill.  Box Score | Abraham Interview
2005 National Championship Bracket

11.30.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Sluggish in 3-0 Opening Match Win
The Madonna volleyball team got overcame numerous unforced errors and the stellar play of IU-Southeast junior Jennifer Mobbs in a 30-18, 34-32, 30-25 opening match win Tuesday.  Natalja Tinina posted a team high 18 kills and Ashley Frost added 46 assists in the win, the first in pool play at the 2005 NAIA National Championships.  Madonna improves to 45-0 overall while IU-Southeast falls to 32-6.  The Crusaders will continue their pool play schedule with a 10:30 pm (ET) match with Savannah Art & Design tonight.  Box Score | Abraham Interview
2005 National Championship Bracket

11.29.2005 | Men's Basketball
Bridges' Double-Double Gives Madonna Key Victory
Sophomore forward D.J. Bridges scored 17 points and added 14 rebounds as Madonna defeated Olivet College (MI) 72-67 Tuesday night in the Activities Center.  Doug Creighton added 11 points and Derrick Mudri nine as MU improved to 2-4 on the year.  Box Score

11.22.2005 | Men's Soccer
Stark Headlines Four Madonna Soccer All-American's
Conference and Region VIII Player of the Year Tom Stark (top) is one of four Madonna Crusaders on the 2005 NAIA men's soccer All-America team announced today.  Joining Stark are forwards Rod Asllani and Ryan Montague and midfielder Derrick Mudri.  All four players were honorable mention selections. 
2005 NAIA All-America Team

11.21.2005 | Volleyball
Undefeated Madonna is Third Seed at NAIA Nationals
An undefeated season thus far has garnered the Madonna volleyball team the #3 overall seed at the 2005 NAIA National Championships in San Diego, California.  The Crusaders (44-0), who advanced via their regional championship victory, are the top-seed in pool C.  Joining MU are previously undefeated National American (S.D.), Azusa Pacific (Calif.), Savannah Art & Design (Ga.) and the opening match opponent Indiana-Southeast.  2005 Tournament Bracket

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Earn Automatic Nationals Bid with Win
The Madonna volleyball team is headed back to San Diego after their Region VIII championship game win over Cornerstone Saturday  night.  Natalja Tinina, who was named Region Player of the Year after the match paced the Crusader offense with 26 kills.  All-Region selection Laura Lesko posted 15 kills and Region Setter of the Year, Ashley Frost contributed 42 assists. Madonna fired on all cylinders in the match including a 16-0 run to start game two, which they led at one point 21-1.  The Crusaders will await the seeding of the 2005 National Championships held Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at Point Loma Nazarene University.  Box Score | Photos

11.19.2005 | Women's Basketball
Womens Basketball Drops Third Straight, 74-68
The Madonna women's basketball team continues to fall on hard times, suffering their third straight defeat, 74-68 to Bethel (IN) Saturday afternoon. Four Crusaders reached double-digits in scoring, led by Stephanie Childs' 18.  Madonna, down by 26 at the half, but closed the gap, outscoring the Pilots by 20 in the second stanza.
Box Score

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna Rolls to Regional Final
Still undefeated at 43-0 after a three game sweep of Bethel in the Region VIII semi finals Saturday morning, Madonna now awaits Cornerstone in the 5:00 pm championship match.  The Crusaders rolled to victory in the morning session, 30-23, 30-6, 30-19.  Natalja Tinina posted 15 kills and Kelsey Mack 13 while Ashley Frost added 39 assists in the win. Box Score | Photos

11.18.2005 | Women's Soccer
Crusaders Fall 1-0 in National Tournament
The Madonna women's soccer team saw their 2005 season come to an end Friday with a 1-0 loss to Concordia (OR) in second round action at the NAIA National Championships.  The Crusaders were out-shot 16-8 in the contest.
Recap | Box Score

11.18.2005 | Women's Basketball
Women's Team Dealt Worse Loss of the Season
The Madonna women's basketball team saw their season record slip to 3-3 after a 86-38 loss at #3 Indiana Wesleyan Friday night.  Stephanie Childs scored 11 points in defeat as Madonna turned the ball over 24 times.  Box Score

11.16.2005 | Baseball
Crusaders Debut at #17 in NAIA Preseason Top-25 Poll
Coming off their first ever WHAC championship and a 40-16 record a year ago, the Madonna baseball team is picked #17 in the 2006 NAIA preseason top-25 poll released today.  Returning 22 letterwinners including seven position starters and All-America pitchers Derek Dufrane (top) and Kyle Fedorka with a mix of 19 talented newcomers have the Crusaders in their first ever preseason top-25. 
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11.15.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Third Straight, 82-74
The Madonna men's basketball team is now 0-for the season against Spring Arbor, dropping their second contest of the year 82-74 at home Tuesday night. Charlie Henry scored 15 points and Danny Peters added 11 in the defeat.  Spring Arbor saw three players hit double figures including Mike Folkert's game high 26.
Box Score

11.15.2005 | Women's Basketball
Depleted Madonna Falls to Dragons, 64-49
The Madonna women's basketball team fell to 3-2 on the year after a 64-49 set-back at home to Tiffin Tuesday night.  Playing without starting guards Lydia Prusinowski and Lindsay Klemmer, Madonna turned the ball over 24 times as both teams combined for 51 turnovers.  Martina Franklin and Sarah Thomson each scored 10-points in a losing effort. Box Score

11.14.2005 | Men's Soccer
Stark Becomes First Regional Player-of-the-Year for Madonna
The Madonna men's soccer program has had it's share of great players over the years, but a case can now be made that Tom Stark is the best of them all.  The senior defender was named NAIA Region VIII Player-of-the-Year Monday after leading the Crusaders to the regional finals and a 16-3-1 record. Stark was joined on the All-Region first team by teammates Derrick Mudri, Rod Asllani and Ryan Montague.

11.12.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Take Tournament Crown Over Cornerstone, 3-1
The Madonna volleyball team improved to 42-0 with a 3-1 victory Saturday over Cornerstone, thus claiming the WHAC tournament championship.  Natalja Tinina was unstoppable for the Crusaders, connecting for 37 kills while Caryn Inman added 19 and Laura Lesko 16.  Ashley Frost provided 70 assists, a season high.
Recap (PDF) | Box Score | Photo Gallery

11.12.2005 | Men's Soccer
Crusaders Fall in Penalty Kicks to Bethel Again
For the fourth year in a row and third time in four years, the Madonna men's soccer season has come to a close at the hands of Bethel College.  The Crusaders and Pilots battled to a 2-2 tie through regulation and both overtime periods before Bethel pulled out the 5-4 advantage in sudden-death shootout. Rod Asllani and Ryan Montague scored in regulation for the Crusaders. 

11.12.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Second Straight, 83-77
The Madonna men's basketball team dropped to 1-3 on the season with a 83-77 loss to IU-Northwest at the Bethel College Classic Saturday afternoon.  D.J. Bridges paced MU with 18 while Doug Creighton and Charlie Henry added 17 and 13 points each in the loss.  The Crusaders return home to face Spring Arbor in a non-conference match up Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 

11.11.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Advance to Title Match, Cornerstone Awaits
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team advanced to the WHAC tournament championship game with a 3-0 semi-final victory Friday night over Indiana Tech.  Natalja Tinina paced the Madonna attack with 15 kills while Ashley Frost added 41 assists in the win.  MU will square off with rival Cornerstone, winners of Friday's earlier semi-final in the WHAC championship game Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Box Score

11.11.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall to Iowa Wesleyan at Bethel Tournament
The Madonna men's basketball team fell to 1-2 on the year after a 78-71 loss to Iowa Wesleyan in day one action of the Bethel College Tournament in Mishawaka, Indiana Friday. Antoine Steward led Madonna with 13 points and Joe Calhoun chipped in 12 points in defeat. The Crusaders will face Indiana Northwest in a 1 pm consolation game Saturday.

11.10.2005 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Receives National Tournament Bid
Nearly a week after their season came to a halt in the regional semi-finals, the Madonna women's soccer team found out today they have received an at-large bid to the 2005 NAIA National Championship Tournament in Olatha, Kansas.  The Crusaders (16-1-4) are seeded ninth and will face eighth-seeded Concordia (OR) in their first game Friday (11/.18). Game time is set for Noon (ET).
PDF Bracket | NAIA Site

11.09.2005 | Men's Soccer
Madonna Outlasts Host Marian 1-0 in Regional Semi's
The No. 22 Madonna men's soccer team advanced to the NAIA Region VIII championship game with a 1-0 semi-final victory at Marian (IN) Wednesday afternoon.  Rod Asllani (top) scored the game winner with two minutes to go in the first half. The Crusaders will travel to Bethel (IN) for a 7 pm championship game Saturday. Travel Information

11.08.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Win Home Opener, 89-82
Doug Creighton and DJ Bridges each pumped in 16 points, leading Madonna to a 89-82 home opening victory over Marygrove Tuesday night.  Mike Rashad (top) added a team-high 10 rebounds in the victory which evened their season record at 1-1.  Box Score

11.08.2005 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Cage Cougars, 78-74
The Madonna women's basketball team improved to 3-1 on the year with their second win over Spring Arbor, 78-74 Tuesday night. Sarah Thomson scored a game-high 18 points and Stephanie Childs added 12 in the win. Box Score 

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Earn Automatic Nationals Bid with Win
The Madonna volleyball team is headed back to San Diego after their Region VIII championship game win over Cornerstone Saturday  night.  Natalja Tinina, who was named Region Player of the Year after the match paced the Crusader offense with 26 kills.  All-Region selection Laura Lesko posted 15 kills and Region Setter of the Year, Ashley Frost contributed 42 assists. Madonna fired on all cylinders in the match including a 16-0 run to start game two, which they led at one point 21-1.  The Crusaders will await the seeding of the 2005 National Championships held Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at Point Loma Nazarene University.  Box Score | Photos

11.19.2005 | Women's Basketball
Womens Basketball Drops Third Straight, 74-68
The Madonna women's basketball team continues to fall on hard times, suffering their third straight defeat, 74-68 to Bethel (IN) Saturday afternoon. Four Crusaders reached double-digits in scoring, led by Stephanie Childs' 18.  Madonna, down by 26 at the half, but closed the gap, outscoring the Pilots by 20 in the second stanza.
Box Score

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna Rolls to Regional Final
Still undefeated at 43-0 after a three game sweep of Bethel in the Region VIII semi finals Saturday morning, Madonna now awaits Cornerstone in the 5:00 pm championship match.  The Crusaders rolled to victory in the morning session, 30-23, 30-6, 30-19.  Natalja Tinina posted 15 kills and Kelsey Mack 13 while Ashley Frost added 39 assists in the win. Box Score | Photos

11.18.2005 | Women's Soccer
Crusaders Fall 1-0 in National Tournament
The Madonna women's soccer team saw their 2005 season come to an end Friday with a 1-0 loss to Concordia (OR) in second round action at the NAIA National Championships.  The Crusaders were out-shot 16-8 in the contest.
Recap | Box Score

11.18.2005 | Women's Basketball
Women's Team Dealt Worse Loss of the Season
The Madonna women's basketball team saw their season record slip to 3-3 after a 86-38 loss at #3 Indiana Wesleyan Friday night.  Stephanie Childs scored 11 points in defeat as Madonna turned the ball over 24 times.  Box Score

11.16.2005 | Baseball
Crusaders Debut at #17 in NAIA Preseason Top-25 Poll
Coming off their first ever WHAC championship and a 40-16 record a year ago, the Madonna baseball team is picked #17 in the 2006 NAIA preseason top-25 poll released today.  Returning 22 letterwinners including seven position starters and All-America pitchers Derek Dufrane (top) and Kyle Fedorka with a mix of 19 talented newcomers have the Crusaders in their first ever preseason top-25. 
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11.15.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Third Straight, 82-74
The Madonna men's basketball team is now 0-for the season against Spring Arbor, dropping their second contest of the year 82-74 at home Tuesday night. Charlie Henry scored 15 points and Danny Peters added 11 in the defeat.  Spring Arbor saw three players hit double figures including Mike Folkert's game high 26.
Box Score

11.15.2005 | Women's Basketball
Depleted Madonna Falls to Dragons, 64-49
The Madonna women's basketball team fell to 3-2 on the year after a 64-49 set-back at home to Tiffin Tuesday night.  Playing without starting guards Lydia Prusinowski and Lindsay Klemmer, Madonna turned the ball over 24 times as both teams combined for 51 turnovers.  Martina Franklin and Sarah Thomson each scored 10-points in a losing effort. Box Score

11.14.2005 | Men's Soccer
Stark Becomes First Regional Player-of-the-Year for Madonna
The Madonna men's soccer program has had it's share of great players over the years, but a case can now be made that Tom Stark is the best of them all.  The senior defender was named NAIA Region VIII Player-of-the-Year Monday after leading the Crusaders to the regional finals and a 16-3-1 record. Stark was joined on the All-Region first team by teammates Derrick Mudri, Rod Asllani and Ryan Montague.

11.12.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Take Tournament Crown Over Cornerstone, 3-1
The Madonna volleyball team improved to 42-0 with a 3-1 victory Saturday over Cornerstone, thus claiming the WHAC tournament championship.  Natalja Tinina was unstoppable for the Crusaders, connecting for 37 kills while Caryn Inman added 19 and Laura Lesko 16.  Ashley Frost provided 70 assists, a season high.
Recap (PDF) | Box Score | Photo Gallery

11.12.2005 | Men's Soccer
Crusaders Fall in Penalty Kicks to Bethel Again
For the fourth year in a row and third time in four years, the Madonna men's soccer season has come to a close at the hands of Bethel College.  The Crusaders and Pilots battled to a 2-2 tie through regulation and both overtime periods before Bethel pulled out the 5-4 advantage in sudden-death shootout. Rod Asllani and Ryan Montague scored in regulation for the Crusaders. 

11.12.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Drop Second Straight, 83-77
The Madonna men's basketball team dropped to 1-3 on the season with a 83-77 loss to IU-Northwest at the Bethel College Classic Saturday afternoon.  D.J. Bridges paced MU with 18 while Doug Creighton and Charlie Henry added 17 and 13 points each in the loss.  The Crusaders return home to face Spring Arbor in a non-conference match up Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 

11.11.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Advance to Title Match, Cornerstone Awaits
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team advanced to the WHAC tournament championship game with a 3-0 semi-final victory Friday night over Indiana Tech.  Natalja Tinina paced the Madonna attack with 15 kills while Ashley Frost added 41 assists in the win.  MU will square off with rival Cornerstone, winners of Friday's earlier semi-final in the WHAC championship game Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Box Score

11.11.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall to Iowa Wesleyan at Bethel Tournament
The Madonna men's basketball team fell to 1-2 on the year after a 78-71 loss to Iowa Wesleyan in day one action of the Bethel College Tournament in Mishawaka, Indiana Friday. Antoine Steward led Madonna with 13 points and Joe Calhoun chipped in 12 points in defeat. The Crusaders will face Indiana Northwest in a 1 pm consolation game Saturday.

11.10.2005 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Receives National Tournament Bid
Nearly a week after their season came to a halt in the regional semi-finals, the Madonna women's soccer team found out today they have received an at-large bid to the 2005 NAIA National Championship Tournament in Olatha, Kansas.  The Crusaders (16-1-4) are seeded ninth and will face eighth-seeded Concordia (OR) in their first game Friday (11/.18). Game time is set for Noon (ET).
PDF Bracket | NAIA Site

11.09.2005 | Men's Soccer
Madonna Outlasts Host Marian 1-0 in Regional Semi's
The No. 22 Madonna men's soccer team advanced to the NAIA Region VIII championship game with a 1-0 semi-final victory at Marian (IN) Wednesday afternoon.  Rod Asllani (top) scored the game winner with two minutes to go in the first half. The Crusaders will travel to Bethel (IN) for a 7 pm championship game Saturday. Travel Information

11.08.2005 | Men's Basketball
Crusaders Win Home Opener, 89-82
Doug Creighton and DJ Bridges each pumped in 16 points, leading Madonna to a 89-82 home opening victory over Marygrove Tuesday night.  Mike Rashad (top) added a team-high 10 rebounds in the victory which evened their season record at 1-1.  Box Score

11.08.2005 | Women's Basketball
Crusaders Cage Cougars, 78-74
The Madonna women's basketball team improved to 3-1 on the year with their second win over Spring Arbor, 78-74 Tuesday night. Sarah Thomson scored a game-high 18 points and Stephanie Childs added 12 in the win. Box Score 

11/7/2005 - Men's Soccer
Madonna Traveling to Marian for Regional Semi-Final
The Madonna men's soccer team will travel to MCC tournament champion Marian for a 2:00 pm Region VIII semi-final tilt Wednesday afternoon. The winner will appear in the championship game Saturday versus either Davenport or Bethel (IN).  Directions

11/5/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Fall in WHAC Final, 1-0
The Madonna men's soccer team fell short Saturday to visiting Davenport 1-0 in the WHAC tournament championship game.  Ephrain Hernandez's goal was all the Panthers needed.  Despite out-shooting their opponent 14-8, the Crusaders will head to the upcoming region VIII tournament as the WHAC #2 seed.  Box Score

11/5/2005 - Women's Basketball
Franklin's 21 Propels Cagers to 20-Point Win
The Madonna women's basketball team got 21 points from sophomore Martina Franklin and 13 from Stephanie Childs on their way to a 73-53 victory over Spring Arbor at the Cedarville tournament Saturday afternoon.   Box Score

11/5/2005 - Men's Basketball
Crusaders Fall in Season Opener, 95-72
The Madonna men's basketball team started their season on a sour note, falling
95-72 at Spring Arbor University Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders will open their home schedule Tuesday night when they host Marygrove College in a 7:30 pm tip-off. Box Score

11/5/2005 - Cross Country
Crusaders Set Several Personal Records at NAIA Regional Meet
It was a successful day for the Madonna men's and women's cross country teams as several Crusaders set new personal records in the final event of the Year.  On the men's side, Keith Hearns paced the squad finishing 35th overall with a time of 27:13, less than two minutes off first-place pace.  Joe Horka finished 54th at 27:42 and Jeremy Burke 110th at 32:57.  For the women, Kaileen Krizanich finished in 63rd place at 21:16 and Kristina Birch was 105th at 23:48.

11/4/2005 - Volleyball
Senior Night Turns Historic With 3-0 Victory
The Madonna volleyball team said goodbye to four remarkable seniors and hello to the record-books, becoming the first Madonna team of any kind to have a perfect regular season, finishing 40-0 after thir three game sweep of Aquinas Friday night.  With the win, Madonna also ties for 10th on the NAIA All-time consecutive match wins list. Seniors Natalja Tinina and Laura Lesko had 13 and 10 kills respectively while senior libero Stefanie DeNardin added 10 digs and senior Ashley Frost posted 39 assists in their regular season home finale.  Box Score

11/4/2005 - Women's Soccer
Crusaders Fall in Regional Final Shootout
The No. 8 ranked  Madonna women's soccer team battled with Indiana Wesleyan for 110 minutes Friday afternoon but had to go to a penalty kick shoot-out to decide a winner in the NAIA Region VIII semifinals with the Crusaders coming up short, 5-4 on PK's. Kelly Japowcz scored the game tying goal in the second half and four Crusaders found the net in the shootout. The loss forces Madonna to await their fate for a possible at-large berth to the NAIA National Championships. 

11/4/2005 - Women's Basketball
Crusaders Hang Tough, Fall to #3 Indiana Wesleyan 55-45
In the opening round of the Cedarville University Tournament in Cedarville, Ohio, the Madonna Crusaders put up a valiant fight but came up shy in a 55-45 loss to  #3 ranked Indiana Wesleyan Friday night. Lindsay Klemmer scored a team-high 12 points and Martina Franklin added 10 in defeat.  Stats

11/2/2005 - Men's Soccer
Stark Named WHAC Player-of-the-Year, Scicluna Top Coach
The 2005 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer All-Conference Team was released today with Madonna University senior defender Tom Stark (top) named conference Player-of-the-Year and head coach Tino Scicluna, who led his team to 2005 regular season championship, was named the Coach-of-the-Year for the second time in his career. In all, nine Crusaders were honored by the conference.  PDF Release

11/2/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Clinch Outright Title, Their Ninth Straight
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team moved to 39-0 and 11-0 in WHAC conference play with a 30-11, 30-13, 30-11 sweep of Indiana Tech Thursday night. Natalja Tinina (top) posted a match-high 19 kills and Ashley Frost 38 assists in the victory. With the win, MU claims the 2005 WHAC championship outright and will host the WHAC Final Four.  Box Score

11/2/2005 - Athletics
Madonna Recognized as Champions of Character Institution
The Madonna University athletic department was one of 155 school's across the nation recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a Champion of Character institution.  The Crusaders are also one of 15 institutions credited as a program center, able to train others in the message of changing the culture of sport.  More

11/1/2005 - Women's Basketball
Crusader Women Win Opener, 81-59
The Madonna women's basketball team opened the 2005-06 season with a 81-59 victory over visiting Rochester College Tuesday night.  Lindsay Klemmer scored a game-high 20 poinits while Martina Franklin grabbed nine rebounds for the victors.
Recap | Box Score | Photo Gallery

11/1/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Clinch Ninth Straight WHAC Title
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team clinched their ninth consecutive WHAC championship Tuesday with a 30-19, 30-20, 30-20 win at UM-Dearborn.  Laura Lesko, Natalja Tinina and Caryn Inman provided the offensive punch with 13, 12 and 11 kills respectively while Ashley Frost added 38 assists in the win.  The Crusaders return home Thursday to face Indiana Tech for the first time ever in Livonia in the teams first televised match of the season.  Box Score

11/1/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Advance to Championship Saturday
The Madonna men's soccer team finds themselves one win away from the 2005 WHAC tournament title after a 2-0 win at home Tuesday afternoon over Cornerstone.  Endri Xhacka and Rod Asllani found the net for the Crusaders who improve to 15-3 on the season.  Box Score

10/31/2005 - Women's Soccer
Crusaders Learn Fate for Next Step
All roads to the 2005 NAIA National Championships will go through Fort Wayne Indiana.  The No. 8 Madonna women's soccer team earned the WHAC top-seed and will face MCC tournament runner-up No. 15 Indiana Wesleyan in round one of the Region VIII tournament Friday at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium on the campus of MCC tournament champion St. Francis.  Game time for the semi-final match-up is 12 noon.  Tournament Info

10/29/2005 - Women's Soccer
Crusaders Take Tournament Title, 4-1
The No. 8 ranked Madonna women's soccer team added WHAC tournament Champions to their impressive 2005 resume with a 4-1 title game win over Cornerstone Saturday afternoon.  Kelly Japowicz posted a pair of goals while Dina Allie and Lacey Slebodnik each added one in the win.  Box Score | Photo Gallery
Zathey Interview | Japowicz/Catarino Interview

10/27/2005 - Women's Soccer
Japowicz Named WHAC Offensive Player of the Year
A day after advancing to the WHAC Tournament Championship game, Madonna got great news individually as three players were named to the 2005 WHAC All-Conference first team, including Offensive Player of the year Kelly Japowicz (top).  Joining Japowicz were Lacey Catarino and Julie Turner and head coach Mark Zathey who was selected conference Coach of the Year for the third time.  In all, 12 Crusaders earned All-Conference accolades with two more earning Academic All-League honors.  Junior Katie Kramer was named to the WHAC Champions of Character team.  PDF Release

10/27/2005 - Volleyball
Volleyball Destroys Warner Southern in Three
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team moved to 37-0 with a 30-9, 30-7, 30-12 win at Warner Southern (FL) Thursday night. Natalja Tinina, Caryn Inman and Laura Lesko each reached double-digit kills tih 16, 11 and 10 respectively.  Ashley Frost added 38 assists and Stefanie DeNardin 15 digs in the victory.

10/26/2005 - Women's Soccer
Madonna Advances to WHAC Title Game in Overtime
The No. 8 ranked and top-seeded women's soccer team needed overtime, but advanced to the WHAC tournament championship game with a 1-0 victory over
#4-seeded Siena Heights Wednesday afternoon.  Freshman Dina Allie scored the game winner less than three minutes into the first overtime period of a pass from senior Liz DiPonio for the win.  Madonna awaits the winner of #2-seeded Cornerstone and #3-seeded Aquinas in the title game Saturday at Greenmead Field. Game time is set for Noon. 
Box Score |  Zathey Interview | Allie & DiPonio Interview

10/25/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Roll Through Cornerstone, 3-0
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team finished off their regular season sweep of Cornerstone, defeating the host Golden Eagles 3-0 (30-23, 30-27, 30-11)in Grand Rapids Tuesday night. Natalja Tinina posted a game-high 20 kills while Caryn Inman chipped in 18 and Ashley Frost posted 50 assists in the victory.  With the win, Madonna stays perfect at 36-0 overall and 9-0 in WHAC play. 
Box Score |  Abraham Interview | Frost Interview | Inman Interview

10/25/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Close Regular Season with 7-0 Road Win
The Madonna men's soccer team closed the WHAC regular season with a convincing 7-0 victory under the lights at Indiana Tech Tuesday night. Derrick Mudri scored a hat-trick while Endri Xhacka added a pair of goals in the victory.

10/22/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Clinch Men's Soccer Crown, 5-0
The Madonna men's soccer team celebrated senior day with five goals in a WHAC championship clinching victory over visiting Concordia Saturday afternoon.  Derrick Mudri got the scoring started with two first half goals leading MU to their fourth straight WHAC regular season title.
Box Score | Stark Interview | Scicluna Interview

10/22/2005 - Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Wins WHAC Title Convincingly, 10-0
The No. 8 ranked Madonna women's soccer team wrapped up their sixth straight WHAC regular season championship with a 10-0 road win over Indiana Tech Saturday afternoon. Julie Turner, Dina Allie, Ashley Stoychoff and Kelly Japowicz each scored twice in the win. Box Score

10/22/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Now 35-0 After Big Guns Tournament Title
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team upped their record to 35-0 with two more victories Saturday.  The Crusaders defeated St. Francis (IL) and Taylor (IN) for the Big Guns Tournament championship in Joliet, Illinois.  The win marked the fifth tournament crown of the season and increased their school record match win streak to 36. Match One Stats | Match Two Stats

10/21/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Hot in Day One of Big Guns Tournament
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team continued to roll through their competition Friday with a pair of 3-0 victories at the Big Guns tournament in Joliet, Illinois.  Madonna disposed of Illinois Tech and St. Ambrose (IA), increasing their win streak to 34 matches. Match 1 Stats | Match 2 Stats

10/19/2005 - Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Sends Seniors Off In Style, 5-0
The No. 8 Madonna women's soccer team bid farewell to seniors Liz DiPonio and Lacey Catarino in the final regular season home game Wednesday, a 5-0 WHAC win over Siena Heights.  Five different Crusaders got into the scoring column including Kelly Japowicz's league leading 16th. Box Score | Photo Gallery

10/19/2005 - Women's Soccer/Volleyball
Women's Soccer Vaults to #8, Volleyball Stays at #4
The Madonna women's soccer team moved up two spots to No. 8 in the latest NAIA top-25 poll while the undefeated volleyball squad remained at No. 4 in polls released today (10/19).  NAIA Site

10/18/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Clinch Share of Title with 1-0 Win
The Madonna men's soccer team clinched at least a share of the 2005 WHAC championship with a 1-0 victory over Davenport Tuesday afternoon.  Freshman Bill Sanders scored the game winner with just under two minutes to play in regulation when his shot deflected off a Panther defender and past Davenport keeper Carl Whitehouse. Box Score | Photo Gallery

10/18/2005 - Volleyball
Win Streak Runs to 32 with Sweep of Siena Heights
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team took just over an hour to defeat WHAC foe Siena heights University Tuesday night for their 32nd straight victory dating back to the 2004 season. Natalja Tinina paced the offensive attack with 24 kills while Laura Lesko added nine and Ashley Frost posted 35 assists.  With the win, MU improves to 31-0 and 8-0 in conference play. Box Score | Photo Gallery

10/17/2005 - Women's Soccer/Volleyball
Four Crusaders Earn WHAC Weekly Accolades
Kelly Japowicz's (pictured) two goals Saturday helped propel the women's soccer team to victory over Cornerstone and for her efforts she was named the women's soccer Player-of-the-Week today by the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.  The Madonna volleyball team went 3-0, vaulting their season record to 30-0 and saw Natalja Tinina, Ashley Frost and Stefanie DeNardin named player, setter and libero-of-the-week respectively. WHAC Site

10/16/2005 - Women's Golf
Women's Golf Struggles in Day One of Franklin Invite
None of the four Madonna women's golfers were able to break 100 in day one of the Franklin College Invite Sunday.  Madonna was paced by Allison Grants team-low round of 103.  The invite continues with 9:00 am tee-times Monday.

10/15/2005 - Women's Soccer
Japowicz Leads Crusaders to First Place Tie
The No. 10 ranked Madonna women's soccer team handed visiting Cornerstone their first loss of the season Saturday 2-1, forcing a tie atop the WHAC standings.  Junior forward Kelly Japowicz posted both goals for the Crusaders, the game winner coming just over two-minutes into the second half.  With the win, Madonna improves to 12-1-3, 7-1 in conference play. Box Score

10/14/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Stay Perfect with Sweep at Concordia
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 30-0 and 7-0 in WHAC play with a three game sweep at Concordia Friday night.  The Crusaders had to play much of the match without Player-of-the-Year candidate Natalja Tinina who left early in game two with a back problem.  Fellow Latvian Lubovj Tihomirova (top) picked up the slack with a career-high 8 kills in the win.  Ashley Frost continued her torrid pace with 39 assists. Box Score

10/13/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Run Win Streak to 30 by Taming Cougars
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team extended their win streak to 30 matches dating back to last season with a three-game sweep of visiting Spring Arbor Thursday night. Nitalja Tinina led the offensive charge with 19 kills while Ashley Frost added 32 assists and Laura Lesko a pair of blocks. Box Score

10/13/2005 - Softball
Madonna Softball Recognized for Classroom Efforts
The Madonna softball team was recognized by the National Fast-Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as having the 11th best grade point average among NAIA institutions a year ago.  The Crusaders finished the year with a 3.357 team GPA. NFCA Release

10/12/2005 - Women's Soccer
Crusaders Escape Ann Arbor with 1-0 Win
The No. 10 Madonna women's soccer team had to overcome a stingy Concordia defense by scoring with 29-seconds remaining for a 1-0 conference win Wednesday afternoon.  Freshman Ashley Stoychoff (top) did the honors with a header for the Crusaders. Box Score

10/11/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Still Unbeaten With First Ever Win Over Tech
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team ran their record to 28-0 with a tree-game win at Indiana Tech Tuesday night.  Natalja Tinina (top) posted a team high 15 kills in the win, the 29th straight dating back to last season for the Crusaders. Box Score

10/11/2005 - Men's Soccer
Montague to the Rescue in Overtime Thriller
Ryan Montague's game-winning goal in overtime gave Madonna a 3-2 win at Cornerstone Tuesday afternoon.  Derrick Mudri and Endri Xhacka each tallied goals for the Crusaders (10-1-3).

10/10/2005 - Women's Golf
Women's Golf Grabs Top-10 Finish at Tiffin Invite
Allison Grant and Lisa Rodriguez fired a 94 and 97 respectively leading Madonna to a top-10 finish at the Tiffin University Invite Monday.

10/9/2005 - Men's Soccer
Madonna Blanks St. Francis in Non-Conference Action
Derrick Mudri (no. 7) and TRyan Montague (No. 23) each found the net as Endri Xhacka assisted both goals in a 2-0 home win Sunday afternoon over St. Francis (IN).  With the win, Madonna improved to 10-3 on the season. Box Score

10/8/2005 - Athletics
Crusaders Baseball Team Celebrates Ilitch Generosity
The Madonna University community, area youth, community leaders, current and former Detroit Tigers and most importantly the Ilitch family were on hand Saturday as President Rose Marie Kujawa re-named MU's baseball field Ilitch Ballpark. 
More | Photo Gallery

10/8/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Keep Ahead of WHAC Pack with Road Win
The Madonna men's soccer team kept themselves on top of the conference standing with a 3-1 victory at Siena Heights Saturday afternoon.  Box Score

10/8/2005 - Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Prevails at Aquinas, 4-2
Liz Slebodnik scored a hat-trick and Kelly Japowicz added her fifth goal in two games as Madonna defeated Aquinas 4-2 in Grand Rapids Saturday. Box Score

10/7/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Trip Up Wolves, Stay Unbeaten
Kelsey Mack, Natalja Tinina and Caryn Inman each posted double-digit kills in No. 4 Madonna's 30-13, 30-14, 30-25 WHAC victory over UM-Dearborn Friday night. With the win, Madonna improves to 27-0 on the season and stays perfect in WHAC play at 5-0.  Box Score

10/5/2005 - Women's Soccer
Japowicz Posts Four Goals in 8-0 WHAC Win
Kelly Japowicz (pictured) scored a season high four goals to lead the No. 11 Crusaders to a 8-0 victory over Indiana Tech in WHAC action Wednesday.  Liz Slebodnik posted a goal and two assists while Lacey Catarino, Caitlin Boyak and Ashley Stoychoff all found the net.  Box Score

10/4/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Blank Aquinas 3-0, Take Lead in WHAC Race
John McIntyre, Derrick Mudri and Ryan Montague all scored goals as the Madonna men's soccer team shut-out visiting Aquinas 3-0 Tuesday at Greenmead Field.  With the win, Madonna moves to 8-3 overall and 6-1 in WHAC play and moves atop the conference standings.  Box Score

10/4/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Run Win Streak to 27 Straight at Aquinas
The #4 ranked Madonna volleyball team rolled into Grand Rapids and came away with their 27th straight win, dating back to last season, in three games over Aquinas, 30-23, 30-26, 30-23 Tuesday night. Box Score

10/3/2005 - Men's Golf
McMahon Earns All-Conference at WHAC Final
The 2005 WHAC men's golf season came to a close Monday at the Polo Fields Country Club in Ann Arbor as junior Jon McMahon fired a 76 in his final round to earn All-Conference accolades.  The Crusaders finished fourth in the final standings, 101 strokes behind champion Aquinas College.  

10/1/2005 - Men's Soccer
Crusaders Defeat Warriors 3-1
Playing with just 12 healthy bodies, the Madonna men's soccer team got a goal from Ryan Montague (pictured) and two from Endri Xhacka on their way to a 3-1 conference win over Indiana Tech Saturday.  Box Score

10/1/2005 - Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Rebounds for 2-0 WHAC Victory
The No. 7 Madonna women's soccer team went on the road and came away with a 2-0 victory at Siena Heights Saturday.  A pair of MU freshmen, Caitlyn Boyak and Dina Allie found the net for the Crusaders.

10/1/2005 - Cross Country
Madonna Harriers Set Personal Best's at LCC Invite
The Madonna cross country teams had a personal best day at the Lansing Community College Invitational Saturday.  Jackie Pingston eclipsed her previous best by half a minute finishing with a time of 22:34. On the men's side, Keith Hearns, Joe Horka and Jeremy Burke all posted personal bests with 27:42, 27:54 and 33:46 respectively.

9/30/2005 - Volleyball
Spikers Set School Record for Best Start at 25-0
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team ran through play Friday in the Crusader Classic, defeating St. Francis (IN) and Windsor in three games each. With the victories the Crusaders eclipsed the 2003 Elite Eight squads record for the best start ever as they move to 25-0. Match One Stats | Match Two Stats

9/30/2005 - Women's Golf
Crusaders In Top-10 After Day One of IMI Tournament
The Madonna women's golf team, led by Lisa Rodriguez's 100 finds themselves in seventh place after day one of the IMI Conference golf tournament in Granger, Indiana. 

9/28/2005 - Women's Soccer
Crusaders Blanked by Cornerstone 1-0
Just hours after finding themselves ranked No. 7 in the latest NAIA top-25 poll, the Madonna women's soccer team was defeated 1-0 at Cornerstone in WHAC action Wednesday.  Freshman keeper Brittany Cervi recorded three saves in defeat. 
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