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Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Statement on the Tragic Loss of Tyler Heintz

Today, the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ family mourns the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes, freshman football player Tyler Heintz. Tyler was transported to a local hospital by paramedics this morning following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium. The cause of death is not yet known. Ty…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes pose with members of the community on the multipurpose court they constructed in Aguacate, Belize.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student-Athletes and Staff Complete Courts for Kids Service Project in Belize

Instead of heading home to relax following the conclusion of finals week, a group of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ student-athletes traveled to Aguacate, Belize, to partner with Courts for Kids on a service project from May 16-24. A total of 19 student-athletes volunteered to make the trip and were accom…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

Women’s Golf Finishes Tied for Fifth at NCAA National Championships

The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2. The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beati…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ baseball team celebrates a walk-off win over Toledo earlier this season at Schoonover Stadium. For the second straight year, the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference regular season champions.

Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament

For the second straight year, the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ baseball team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season champions, a feat now accomplished 14 times in program history. The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes clinched the title and the No. 1 seed at the MAC Tournamen…

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

The No. 12 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ men’s golf team has booked its ticket to the 2017 NCAA National Championship with a second-place finish at the Washington Regional at 3-over par 855 (287-282-286). The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ past No. 2 Ohio, 3-0, in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship game. The performance by Ladines capped a sensational week in which she earne…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

The No. 15 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team has qualified for the 2017 NCAA National Championship after finishing the NCAA Lubbock Regional in sixth place at 11-over par 875 (305-287-283). ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.

Several ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

The No. 12 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes finished the four-round tournament with a score of 3-under par 1,149 (287-288-285-289), breaking its own fou…

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The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team smiles after winning its 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf Championship. The team has advanced to the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2010.

MAC Awards Several Honors to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Women’s Golf Players and Coach

The No. 15 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship on April 23 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio. The Golden Flashes, who have won every championship tournament put on by the MAC, won the tournament b…

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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ student-athlete Richard Dahome from the track and field team is preparing to share his secrets to his success by launching a series of athletic camps for students third grade through high school, taught by some of the best athletes in the world

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Track Star Goes the Distance to Up the Speed of Young Athletes

It all comes down to a fraction of a second. Who can push off the block first? Who can jump the highest? Who will cross the finish line ahead of everyone else? In the end, speed is the ultimate winner – it can separate the good from the great. Richard Dahome is one of the greats. This year alone,…

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