SFU athletics
Comparing SFU’s first-half finishes from 2021 to 2022
January 10, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Men’s basketball 2021 record: 6–3 2022 record: 5–8 Verdict: Finish below last year’s 12–13 record Last year’s men’s team soared to a season-high three-game win streak after losing their first two games at the annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) challenge. While this year’s squad found success coming out of the gate, the team’s winless November stretch has them below a .500 winning percentage. SFU, riding a two-game losing streak, is the underdog heading into a month of matchups against teams who have had success against the Red Leafs. Pivotal wins are necessary to change…
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The Rundown
January 9, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Men’s basketball The men’s team started December with a 75–61 loss against Western Washington. In what was their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) opener of the campaign, SFU recorded 13 blocks, a league-high since…
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This week at SFU
January 8, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Home Games Thursday, January 12: women’s basketball vs Western Oregon at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Rep the Leaf bracelet giveaway Saturday, January 14: women’s basketball vs Saint Martin’s (Wash.) at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Bucket…
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It’s one sport to the next for the cross country team
December 2, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Being a student-athlete requires commitment to a grueling schedule of long days juggling practice, class, traveling, and competing. While most Red Leafs will have a break from competition during the academic school year, SFU’s cross…
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Mike Rigell on his time as SFU’s football coach
December 2, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The SFU football team recently recorded their first win of the season in a blowout victory against visiting West Texas A&M. This was their first win as members of the Lone Star Conference — which…
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First year reflections with soccer’s Matt Hobson
November 24, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer After being projected to finish first this season, the men’s soccer season has come to a close after failing to advance to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II soccer championships. SFU boasted an…
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The Rundown
November 21, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Cross Country SFU was denied a back-to-back Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship on November 5, after Western Washington captured both the men’s and women’s titles. SFU’s men’s team placed second with 52 points, while…
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Kyle Bergh shows us there’s more to athletes than meets the eye
November 15, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Becoming serious about pursuing a sport at a collegiate level comes with the constant pressure from coaches, teammates, loved ones, and the athletes themselves to be at the top of their game, 24/7. Between practice,…
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SFU volleyball navigates turbulent times during transition period
November 14, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The SFU volleyball team has faced tough competition so far during their 2022–23 regular season, recording 12 wins and 13 losses heading into their last week of regular season play. While the team is five…
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Basketball coach Steve Hanson realistic about team expectations
November 9, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The fall National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season is coming to a close, which means the next round of athletes are gearing up for the start of their regular season competition. The start of a…
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