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Billeter Resigns; Schilling to Take Reins of Augustana Men’s Basketball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana national championship head coach Tom Billeter has announced his resignation from Augustana to pursue a head coaching position at another institution. Augustana Vice President for Athletics Josh Morton has named Augustana alum Cody Schilling as the successor of the men's basketball program. "I want to thank Coach Billeter for building a championship program at Augustana," Morton said. "Augustana fans will remember the 2016 National Championship for a long time.
Fink Earns Spot on NABC All-District Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Augustana's Isaac Fink was voted to the NABC All-District Second Team for the Central Region the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced Monday. The all-region honor is the second of the 2023-24 season for the Vikings' senior. Fink, a native of Springfield, Minnesota, has had plenty of postseason accolades in 2023-24 including being named First Team All-NSIC, D2CCA All-Central Region Second Team and the NSIC's Bob Olson Senior of the Year.
Olszewski Names Brayden Kearsley as Offensive Line Coach
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head football coach Jerry Olszewski has announced the hiring of Brayden Kearsley as the Vikings offensive line coach. Kearsley joins AU after spending last season at Brigham Young University. "I am thrilled to welcome Coach Kearsley, his wife, Kendall, and daughters, Jo Lee and Jordan, to the AU football family," Olszewski said.
Augustana's Fink Named Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week by D2CIDA
AUGUSTA, GA -- Augustana's Isaac Fink was named the Division II men's basketball Player of the Week by the D2CIDA on Tuesday. The graduate student guard from Springfield, Minnesota, averaged an eye-popping 36 points and 10 rebounds per game in a pair of wins for the Vikings. Fink scored 39 points with a career-high 16 rebounds in a win over Northern State for his ninth career double-double. He hit six of 12 three-pointers in that game and all seven of his free throw attempts.
NSIC Tournament Action Opens for Men’s Hoops at Elmen Center Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It's tournament time for the Augustana men's basketball team as the Vikings host Wayne State Wednesday night at 6 p.m. inside the Elmen Center. Augustana is the No. 7 seed in the NSIC Tournament while playing its best basketball of the season. As an NSIC Tournament contest, tickets must be purchased to attend the game. The NSIC has set ticket prices at $10 for adults and $2 for student.
Fink Named NSIC Player of the Week for Second Time
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Augustana's Isaac Fink has been named the NSIC Player of the Week for the second time of 2023-24. The graduate student went off for a pair of 30-point games as the Vikings went 2-0 on the weekend. NSIC Player of the Week #21 Isaac Fink (G, 6-4, 200, Gr., Springfield, Minn.
Senior Night, Alumni Weekend on Tap for Men’s Hoops Regular Season Finale
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It's Alumni Weekend and Senior Night for the Augustana men's basketball team as the Vikings host Northern State and UMary to close the regular season. On Friday, the Vikings host the Wolves at 7:30 p.m. while Saturday's game with the Marauders is at 5:30 p.m. Prior to tipoff Saturday, Augustana's three seniors will be honored in a pregame ceremony on Heritage Court inside the Sanford Pentagon.
Augustana Men’s Basketball Listed in Initial Regional Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Augustana men's basketball team is in the first set of NCAA Division II Regional Rankings for the 2023-24 basketball season. The initial rankings are listed in alphabetical order and listed as under consideration for the NCAA Tournament according to the NCAA. Augustana, 16-10 overall, holds a 14-10 NCAA Division II record. Amongst the teams listed, the Vikings own victories over Minot State, MSU Moorhead and Southeastern Oklahoma State.
Viking Men’s Basketball Completes Road Trip at UMC and No. 8 MSUM
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana men's basketball team completes its second four-game road trip of the NSIC season as the Vikings travel to Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead. Tip-off on Friday in Crookston, Minnesota, is slated for 7:30 p.m. Saturday's game at No. 8 MSU Moorhead is at 5:30 p.m. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
Women’s Basketball Falls at No. 17 Minnesota State
MANKATO, Minn. – Despite four players in double-figure scoring, including 22 from Michaela Jewett, the No. 17-ranked Minnesota State women’s basketball team slipped past Augustana, 97-75. Jewett recorded 22 points and seven rebounds, both team highs, while Jennifer Aadland totaled 17 points. Lauren Sees and Aby Phipps joined the duo in double-figure scoring with 15 and 12 points, respectively. In the early going, a 3-point basket from Aadland gave Augustana a 5-3 lead.
No. 16 Minot State Visits Sanford Pentagon Thursday for Clash with Vikings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana men's basketball team plays a home game for the first time in four contests as the Vikings host No. 16 Minot State Thursday night. The game will be inside the Sanford Pentagon with a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
Augustana Men’s Hoops Thump Northern State, 94-65
HUB CITY, S.D. – For the second-straight game, the Augustana men’s basketball team started fast en route to a big victory. On Saturday, it was a 94-65 win at Northern State on Don Meyer Court in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Isaac Fink recorded the double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds while Jadan Graves totaled 18 points and eight assists. Caden Hinker matched his season-high with 14 points as Augustana improved to 10-7 on the year and 5-6 in the NSIC. Northern State falls to 6-10, 4-6.
Fink Earns NSIC Player of the Week Honor
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Augustana men's basketball student-athlete Isaac Fink has been named the NSIC Player of the Week. The graduate student helped Augustana to a weekend sweep including a double-double in the Vikings' 29-point win at Northern State. The weekly honor is his first of 2023-24. NSIC Player of the Week #21 Isaac Fink (G, 6-4, 200, Gr., Springfield, Minn.
Men’s Basketball Makes Dakotas Tour Friday and Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana men’s basketball team takes to the road for the first time in the 2024 calendar year with a Friday night contest at UMary and a Saturday game at Northern State. Friday’s game with the Marauders is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. while Saturday’s game in the Hub City is slated for 4 p.m. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
Men’s Hoops Returns for Action against MSUM and UMC
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana men’s basketball team returns to action on Friday and Saturday with a pair of contests in Sioux Falls. Friday’s game is against No. 2 MSU Moorhead inside the Sanford Pentagon while Saturday’s game is against Minnesota Crookston inside the Elmen Center. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
Viking Football to Face Jackrabbits in 2024
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Augustana football head coach Jerry Olszewski has announced a nonconference contest with South Dakota State to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The contest pits a pair of conference champions as Augustana has won two of the last three NSIC Championships while the Jackrabbits have claimed the last two Missouri Valley Football Conference Championships. The Vikings and Jackrabbits have met 62 times on the gridiron, the second most played series in AU history.
Melsted Announced to 2024 NFCA Hall of Fame Class
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Augustana head softball coach Gretta Melsted has been announced as a member of the 2024 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Hall of Fame Class. Melsted will be one of three inductees in the 2024 class with induction set for Dec. 6, 2024. Melsted, entering her 18th season leading the Vikings in 2024, is in her 21st year as a head coach. She has guided AU to the 2019 NCAA Division II National Championship while appearing in 11 NCAA Tournaments since 2010.
Hartman Sets South Dakota Collegiate Record in Indoor 5K
BOSTON – Augustana distance runner Ryan Hartman set a South Dakota Collegiate Record Saturday night. Hartman crossed the finish line of the indoor 5,000-meter run in a time of 13:54.58. Hartman, an All-American honoree in cross country just two weeks ago, traveled to Boston University for the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Saturday to compete against the nation's best distance runners looking to eclipse the time of 13:57.96 set by Joseph Minor-Williams of South Dakota State last year.
Viking Hockey Travels to the Upper Peninsula
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana's inaugural season is presented by First PREMIER Bank / PREMIER Bankcard as Viking hockey hits the road once again to face CCHA opposition Northern Michigan. About The Game Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the app store or Google Play. The Friday, Saturday series is set for a 6:07 p.m. (CST) and 5:07 p.m. (CST) inside the Berry Events Center.
Viking Men’s Basketball Adds Two to Signing Class
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana men's basketball National Champion head coach Tom Billeter has announced the signing of two additional student-athletes as part of the 2024 signing class. The Vikings are set to welcome Don Coats III and Awit Mamer to the 2024-25 squad. Coats will have two years of eligibility after transferring from Parkland College where he currently has the Cobras ranked No. 4 in the nation for NJCAA while averaging 12.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Greenwaldt Earns Spot at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
Women's Swimming & Diving | 11/15/2023 8:42:00 PM SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Her first time swimming in a long course meters pool, Augustana swimming & diving's Bryn Greenwaldt qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Typically referred to as an "Olympic Size Pool", the 50-meter pool at the Midco Aquatic Center saw history Wednesday night. Greenwaldt opened her swim aiming for a time of 25.69 at the meet hosted by South Dakota, specifically set for qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Olszewski Coach of the Year; Vikings Earn 19 NSIC Postseason Honors
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The NSIC Champion Augustana football team cleaned up in the NSIC postseason awards headlined by Jerry Olszewski named the NSIC Coach of the Year. In addition, defensive coordinator Mark Sipple was named the NSIC Assistant Coach of the Year with nine student-athletes earning First Team All-NSIC honors and another eight named to the league's second team. In all, Augustana tallied 19 honors from the NSIC, a league-best for the league champs.
Augustana Football to Host Minnesota State in Opening Round of Division II Playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS – Augustana football will host a home playoff game. The NCAA announced Sunday evening that the NSIC Champion Vikings will host Minnesota State Saturday inside Kirkeby-Over stadium. A game time will be announced in the near future. Tickets to Saturday's contest will go on-sale Monday at 10 a.m. at GoAugie.com/Tickets. Prices are $15 for reserved seats, $10 for general admission, $5 for youth and $3 for college students.
Viking Football Vies for NSIC Championship Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The No. 20 Augustana football team battles No. 12 Bemidji State on Saturday for the NSIC Championship. The schedule makers knew what they were doing as the winner of the game earns the NSIC Championship with kickoff at 1 p.m. in Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The contest also serves as Senior Day with a special pregame recognition of the Viking seniors. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House.
Demers to Step Away Momentarily from AU Hockey
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey assistant coach Chad Demers will step away from the Vikings' bench for several weeks while recovering from brain surgery. The first-year assistant was diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma in 2018 and has undergone various treatments over the past five plus years. A recent scan showed a recurrence of a cancerous tumor requiring surgery early next week.
No. 3 Minnesota State Next Up for No. 17 Augustana Football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The No. 17 Augustana football team returns to Kirkeby-Over Stadium Saturday to play host to No. 3 Minnesota State. The contest marks Augustana's first ranked foe of 2023. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the app store or Google Play.
Opening Weekend Festivities Revealed for Viking Hockey Including Blackhawks National Anthem Singer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey is in for another historic weekend as the Vikings play their first-ever contest in Sioux Falls. Leading up to puck drop on Saturday at 6:07 p.m. in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, a full slate of events will celebrate the launch of Augustana hockey. The fanfare leading up to the contest includes Jim Cornelison, best known for performing the National Anthem at Chicago Blackhawks games, performing the Star Spangled Banner Saturday evening.
Viking Football Soars Past Eagles, 27-3
BOX SCORE CHADRON, Neb. – Playing a road nonconference game for the first time in 15 years, the Augustana football team emerged victorious, 27-3, at Chadron State Saturday afternoon. Augustana moves to 2-0 on the season while Chadron State, of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, slips to 1-1. Augustana leaped out to a 14-0 lead in the opening quarter on two big plays. First, it was an 80-yard touchdown reception by Jack Fisher, then it was a 60-yard reception by Canyon Bauer.
Augustana Football Welcomes Marauders for 2023 Season Opener
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana football is back on Saturday. The Vikings host UMary at 1 p.m. at Kirkeby-Over Stadium to open the 2023 season. Complete action can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the app store or Google Play.
Raboin Tabs Amundson and Snuggerud as Key Support Staff Personnel
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head hockey coach Garrett Raboin has announced the addition of Brad Amundson and Jacob Snuggerud as members of the support staff. Amundson will serve as the director of hockey operations while Snuggerud will be the Vikings' equipment manager. Amundson, a 2023 graduate of the University of Minnesota, spent the past four years working with the Gopher men's hockey team, earning the title of assistant director of hockey operations.
Rappuhn Joins Augustana Athletics Communications Office
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana Director of Athletics Josh Morton has announced the addition of Nick Rappuhn to the athletics department as the director of communications. Rappuhn will serve as the primary contact for Augustana hockey, men's and women's tennis, soccer and men's and women's track & field.
Augustana Hockey Inaugural Team: The Goalies
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After announcing the defensemen and the forwards, it is now time to meet the goalies for the inaugural Augustana hockey season. Of the three netminders, two are coming from the junior ranks with one each from the NAHL and the SJHL. The third is a Division I transfer with a year of eligibility remaining.
Augustana Hockey Inaugural Team: The Forwards
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey will open its inaugural campaign with 26 members on its roster. After the announcement of the nine defenders on Monday, Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin announced 14 forwards on Tuesday. Of the 14 forwards, eight are coming to Augustana with collegiate experience including a conference freshman of the year and an NCAA Elite 90 Award winner. Six forwards are joining the Vikings as freshmen coming from the USHL, NAHL, BCHL and AJHL ranks.
Augustana’s Huber Named Region Coach of the Year
Story Links GREENSBORO, N.C. – Augustana head baseball coach Tim Huber has been announced as the ABCA/ATEC Central Regional Coach of the Year. The coaches of the year are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America & Coach of the Year committees in all nine divisions of baseball, spanning NCAA Division I to high school.
Augustana Hockey Inaugural Team: The Defensemen
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey will open its inaugural campaign with 26 members on its roster. On Monday, the first nine student-athletes were announced by head coach Garrett Raboin. The nine defensemen are a mix of freshmen and transfers. Five student-athletes are arriving at Augustana with collegiate hockey experience while the other four are coming from the juniors ranks. Shay Donovan | Fifth Year | Defenseman | 6-3 | Duluth, Minn.
Augustana Hockey to Open Inaugural Season at Wisconsin
Story Links MADISON, Wis. – The inaugural Augustana hockey game is official. The Vikings will take to the ice for the first time in program history with a two-game series at Wisconsin on Oct. 7-8. Augustana will meet with the Badgers on what is homecoming weekend for the host school in the 15,539-seat Kohl Center, the second-largest collegiate rink in the nation.
Augustana’s 2011 Women’s Cross Country Team to Earn NSIC Hall of Fame Induction
Story Links BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The 2011 Augustana women's cross country team will be the first Augustana induction into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Hall of Fame. The Vikings, who claimed the national championship, will officially be inducted on Tuesday, July 11 as part of the NSIC Hall of Fame Banquet taking place in Sioux Falls this year.
Grace Glanzer Inks Name to Augustana Softball
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head softball coach Gretta Melsted has announced the addition of the 2022 Summit League Pitcher of the Year, Grace Glanzer, to the 2024 squad. Glanzer, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, native, joins AU after spending three complete seasons at South Dakota State. "We are thrilled to have Grace join the Augustana Softball family," Melstad said. "She is a hometown athlete whom we have known since she was 10 years old.
Diedrich Earns All-America Nod from NCBWA
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The final All-America Team for the 2023 baseball season has been announced with Augustana's Adam Diedrich earning a spot on the NCBWA All-America Second Team. Diedrich, a sophomore from Brillion, Wisconsin, led NCAA Division II with his 14 saves this season. The First Team All-NSIC and consensus all-region selection threw to a 2.25 ERA while striking out 35 batters in 32 innings pitched.
Miller Tabbed with Honorable Mention to D2CCA All-America Team
Story Links MARSHALL, Minn. – Augustana's Seth Miller earned an honorable mention to the D2CCA Division II Baseball All-America Team. Miller, a graduate student from Blaine, Minnesota, leads Augustana's pitching staff with an 11-1 record. For the season, Miller has earned First Team All-Region spots to the D2CCA, NCBWA and ABCA/Rawlings teams after his 2.96 ERA while tossing 94.1 innings. He has struck out 92 batters.
Watch Party Plans Unveiled for Augustana Baseball on Sunday
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana athletics will be hosting a Watch Party at Remedy at 611 for the Viking baseball team Sunday evening. Augustana is in the Division II College World Series with the first game taking place Sunday at 5 p.m. (CDT) as the Vikings take on the defending national champions from North Greenville. The family friendly event (kids welcome) includes pizza and soda available for purchase.
News Coverage of Augustana Baseball's Regional Championship
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Flores Bennett Names Amber Peterson Assistant Coach
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana women's basketball head coach Jillian Flores Bennett has announced the addition of Amber Peterson as her top assistant. Peterson joins the Vikings after serving the past three seasons as the head coach at Lakeland University. "I am thrilled to welcome Amber to our Viking family," Flores Bennett said. "Her experience, most recently as a head coach, and her playing days as a point guard in the NSIC, make her the perfect fit for our staff and team.
Viking Baseball Sixth in Central Region Rankings
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The NSIC Champion Augustana baseball team is ranked sixth in the first official NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings. The Vikings are one of two NSIC teams in the top-10 rankings. Augustana is in the rankings with a 37-16 overall record while sitting at 34-12 against Central Region foes. Augustana is back in action as the No. 1 seed in the NSIC Tournament in Bismarck, North Dakota, beginning Wednesday, May 10.
Viking Hockey to Play Home-and-Home with Omaha
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey head coach Garrett Raboin has announced two more games to the inaugural season schedule, including the first announced home contest. The Vikings will play a home-and-home with Omaha with the contest in Sioux Falls to take place Saturday, Nov. 25 in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. On Friday, Nov. 24, the two squads will play in Baxter Arena, the home venue for the Mavericks in Omaha, Nebraska.
Raboin Tabs Taylor Nelson as Assistant Coach
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey head coach Garrett Raboin has announced the addition of Taylor Nelson to his coaching staff. Nelson joins the Vikings after spending the past two seasons at UMass Lowell. "We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Taylor, his wife Claire, and 3 young children back to the Midwest," Raboin said. "He has a tremendous reputation as a player, recruiter and developer of talent.
Viking Football Spring Game scheduled for April 29
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, SD The Augustana football team will host its annual spring game on Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. At the annual game, the attackers compete against the defense. The game is a way for the football team to also give back to the community. Since admission is free, fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable canned good as a donation to support Feeding South Dakota.
SEC Warns Advisors to Apply ‘Increased Scrutiny’ When Recommending Crypto Assets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recommending that financial professionals conduct “vigorous scrutiny” when recommending complex or high-risk products such as crypto assets. In a new announcement, the SEC recommends that financial professionals thoroughly understand the risks associated with certain investment products, including cryptocurrencies or “crypto-asset securities” in the agency’s language, before offering related products and services.
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