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Salas finishes season at NCAA championships

By Rex Sample on December 6, 2019 in Cross Country, Sports

Junior cross country sensation Mathew Salas finished off his season at the NCAA Men’s Cross Country Championship on Nov. 23 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Point Loma's Katie Kobielush waits for teammate Jana Best to hand off the baton, while Azusa Pacific's Janessa Lepp waits for Adrienne Crunican. In the far lane, the University of La Verne's DeJuana Satchel reaches for the baton from teammate Adrienne Clayton. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps won the 4x100 meter relay at this year's Claremont Invitational, Saturday in Claremont, with a time of 48:22 seconds. / photo by Tom Galaraga

Team prepares for National meet

By Matt Paulson, Tom Galaraga on May 17, 2002 in Sports, Track & Field

As participants in the Claremont Classic Saturday, members of the University of La Verne track and field team attempted to secure spots for themselves in the National Tournament to be held next weekend in St. Paul, Minn.

Golf team ranked 18th in Nationals

By Amanda Stutevoss on May 17, 2002 in Golf, Sports

The University of La Verne golf team traveled to the Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., to compete in the NCAA Division III Championship hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan University and was ending competitive play press time Thursday.

University of La Verne volleyball captain Nate Michael and middle-hitter David Engle double-team Springfield's Ricky Albano, successfully blocking his attempt during game one of the Molten Division III National Championship. The Leopards defeated Lehman the night before to advance to the championship match. / photo by Tom Galaraga

Men’s volleyball places 2nd

By Amanda Stutevoss, Tom Galaraga on April 26, 2002 in Sports, Volleyball

The University of La Verne Leopards were ranked No. 1 entering the Molten Division III Men’s Volleyball Invitational held April 23-24, in New York City. ULV, however, left the Big Apple without the title.

ULV senior and co-captain of the men's volleyball team, Tom Hilton sits alongside the court in the Championship Game of the Molten Men's National Volleyball Invitational Tuesday night, where his team finished No. 2 in the nation after losing game 5, 15-11. Hilton, who is a political science major, will graduate in May. / photo by Tom Galaraga

ULV senior leads team to No. 2

By Amanda Stutevoss, Tom Galaraga on April 26, 2002 in Sports, Volleyball

Crouched on the edge of the court is Tom Hilton. Intensely watching every move of the University of La Verne men’s volleyball team. Studying the technique of its opposition, strategically planning his method of attack. Carefully rehearsing his tactics and mentally outwitting his adversary.

Men selected to compete in NY

By Amanda Stutevoss on April 12, 2002 in Sports, Volleyball

The University of La Verne Men’s Volleyball team was officially selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and USA Volleyball in conjunction with Molten U.S.A. Inc., as the Midwest/West representative for the Division III Men’s Volleyball National Championship in New York City, New York on April 22-23 at the New York University’s Jerome S. Coles […]

Walters swims way to Div. III Nationals

By Dimitri Watson on April 5, 2002 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

For swimmers in Division III, the season has come to an end. But on March 21-23, there was one more event left to take place. This event was the Division III Nationals, which took place in Oxford, Ohio at the University of Miami Ohio.

Senior middle blocker Adriana Contreras goes one-on-one with Juniata College opposite, sophomore Danielle Hart, successfully blocking her attack. Head Coach Larry Bock said later in a press conference that he has never played a team that blocked as well as La Verne. / photo by Tom Galaraga

ULV welcomes champions home

By Christine Owen, Tom Galaraga on December 7, 2001 in Sports, Volleyball

Overcoming a season filled with challenges and setbacks, La Verne clinched their first NCAA Division III National Title since 1982 by defeating No. 1 ranked University of Wisconsin Whitewater and breaking its 43-game home winning streak that dated back to 1999.

Jennifer Stout, who came in to replace the injured Amy Smith five minutes before the start of the first game, embraces senior Ryan Winn after defeating the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, in five games. The two Leopards were later joined by friends and family members who had travelled to Wisconsin to show their love and support for the Leopards. Several of these student received money from the Associated Students Federation to travel to Wisconsin and cheer the Leopards on. The Leopards left ULV chasing a dream and returned as champions. / photo by Tom Galaraga

The Road to the Championship

By Tom Galaraga on December 7, 2001 in Sports, Volleyball

Dedication, perseverance and heart made up the winning formula for the University of La Verne women’s volleyball team as it defeated both Juniata University and the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater to become the Division III National Champions.

Sophomore outside hitter Amy Smith goes up for the kill against Mt. Saint Joesphs' defensive blockers. Smith contributed with 10 kills for the game, in the Leopards three game sweep. The Leopards played in front of a full capacity crowd, easily dismissing their quarterfinal opponent. The women play today against Juniata College at 5 p.m. / photo by Tom Galaraga

Volleyball continues into semifinals

By Christine Owen, Tom Galaraga on November 30, 2001 in Sports, Volleyball

In its first trip to the NCAA Final Four since 1985, the University of La Verne’s women’s volleyball team will compete at 5 p.m. today against Juniata College (Pa.) in a semifinal match.

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