Buche earns provisional qualifying mark at EIU Jan 23, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams tested themselves against a field loaded with NCAA Division I-caliber talent for the second straight week at the Eastern Illinois University Mega Meet on Saturday, and came home with the team's first provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships. Freshman Melissa Buche secured a provisional qualifying mark by clearing 5 feet, 6 inches in the women's high jump to place sixth overall. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas eye end to losing skid Jan 11, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (6-6, 2-2 GLVC) are coming off an 81-67 loss on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC’s Young selected to participate in Cactus Bowl Jan 9, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. has been selected to participate in the 2008 Valero Cactus Bowl All-Star Game, to be held on Friday at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Tex. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas drop first GLVC game at Lewis U. Jan 5, 2008
In a back-and-forth affair that went down to the wire, the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team was forced to taste defeat in Great Lakes Valley Conference play for the first time this season, falling, 68-64, to Lewis University at Neil Carey Arena. After trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Pumas (6-5, 2-1 GLVC) constructed a 12-0 run, consisting of six points each from Andrew Helmer (So. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas drop to 0-3 in conference play Jan 5, 2008
- A prolonged first-half scoring drought and a rash of turnovers led to a third loss in Great Lakes Valley Conference play for the Saint Joseph's College women's basketball team on Thursday, as it was beaten, 80-46, by the Lewis University Lady Flyers at Neil Carey Arena. The Lady Pumas (1-9, 0-3 GLVC) played Lewis evenly throughout the first six minutes, and snapped an 8-0 Flyer run with a three-pointer by Michelle Kiger (Jr. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Cold-shooting Pumas fall to Florida Southern Jan 1, 2008
Suffering through one of its rougher shooting performances of the season, the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team was forced to come away with a split of its games in the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic at Jenkins Field House. The host institution, Florida Southern College, and its head coach, former SJC mentor Linc Darner, took advantage of the Pumas' shooting woes and posted a 74-65 victory. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joe run down by Railsplitters;fall 82-39 Dec 22, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. After trailing by just 12 points (35-23) at halftime, the Lady Pumas were done in by 18. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas address needs at 4-5 spots Nov 29, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The newest additions to the SJC program are 6-foot-4 wing players Henry Smith of Rochester Hills, Mich. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
5 Pumas honored by D2football Nov 28, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Earning SJC's only First Team selection was senior cornerback DeQwan Young. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Cold shooting down stretch costs Pumas Nov 27, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (1-2) put together a stout defensive effort to overcome a 45-30 rebounding disadvantage and a 31-11 deficit in free-throw attempts. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas rule paint in 82-69 win over Ashland Nov 22, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas' frontcourt of senior forward Devin Thomas, senior Ronald Coleman and junior center Brandon Mayse helped lead the charge for SJC, which outscored the Eagles, 54-28, in the paint. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joe owns 4-game win streak vs. tonight’s foe Ashland Nov 21, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas began the season Saturday with an 88-65 loss at Saginaw Valley State University. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas swept at Challenge Nov 20, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Lady Pumas took the court against Ashland on Friday, losing, 98-46, before a 76-41 setback against Findlay on Saturday. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
GVSU Falls At Bellarmine, 66-59 Nov 19, 2007
GVSU will host Saint Joseph's College in its home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena ... Grand Valley will play its home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20 against Saint Joseph's College at 6:00 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. (Gvsulakers.com)
New-look Pumas to open ‘07 in Indy Nov 17, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. SJC opens play Friday against the Ashland University Eagles, then takes on the University of Findlay Oilers on Saturday at Nicoson Hall on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
City council - Can you dig it? Nov 13, 2007
The proclamation followed the 17th Annual Covenant House Candlelight Vigil at Saint Joseph's College. Covenant House is the largest private shelter program in America for homeless children. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC’s Cobean, Van Slooten named Academic All-District Nov 7, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The College Division consists of all NCAA Division II and Division III institutions, as well as NAIA institutions. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Valpo displays shooting touch in rolling SJC Nov 6, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Valparaiso converted 28 of 48 field goal attempts (58. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas out to avenge ‘06 loss to Marauders Nov 3, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (3-6, 2-1 Great Lakes Football Conference) are coming off a trip from West Chester, Pa. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Drury drops Lady Pumas under .500 Oct 13, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Sports Drury drops Lady Pumas under. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
G Robert ‘Bob’ Kasky Sep 27, 2007
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for G. Robert Kasky '61 may be made to Saint Joseph's College Chapel Endowment, PO Box 870, Rensselaer, IN 47978. Leave Your Condolences. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Men And Women Take Team Titles In Season Debut Sep 8, 2007
Saint Joseph's College 114; 6 ... Saint Joseph's College 137; 6. (Und.com)
Sykes set to play hoops in Europe Aug 30, 2007
Sykes fan wrote on Aug 29, 2007 1:28 PM:" Sullivan was a nice young man. I met him briefly when he was a student at Saint Joseph's College. Success stories such as these are always wonderful to read, but what some people may not realize is that Sullivan's family, who lived in New Orleans, literally left with the clothes on their back when Hurricane Katrina struck. They have relocated and are working their way back to a "normal" life. Best wishes to the Sykes family. They must be very proud of... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas picked to finish 13th Aug 9, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Lady Pumas received 28 total points in this year's poll after finishing 2-14 overall and 2-11 in conference play last season. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas sign area standout Aug 4, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. A recent graduate of Merrillville High School, Stofko was a two-year All-Conference selection for the Pirates, playing at No. 1 doubles as a junior and at No. 1 singles as a senior. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
KV program is rising steadily Aug 2, 2007
All three grade levels enjoyed success at the D-1 camp, which was once held at Saint Joseph's College before moving to Fort Wayne several years ago ... All three grade levels enjoyed success at the D-1 camp, which was once held at Saint Joseph's College before moving to Fort Wayne several years ago. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Church joins SJC’s staff as top assistant Jul 8, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Church replaces David Burkett, who resigned after the 2006-07 season for a similar position at Drury University. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC Athletic Department golf outing set for July 7 Jun 29, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and play will begin with a shotgun start at noon. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Familiar faces featured in Carnegie production Jun 22, 2007
She is a 2005 graduate of Saint Joseph's College, where she is currently employed as the Publications and Media Relations Director. In The Melody Lingers On, she is a featured chorus performer. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Alumni recognized at dinner and dance Jun 19, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Honor classes recognized were 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952,1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1997, and 2007. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Fifield reaches state in hurdles Jun 1, 2007
Fifield, who announced Wednesday that she has signed to run track for coach Bill Massoels at Saint Joseph's College next year, beat Freeman at the Lake Athletic Conference Meet earlier this month, but the Munster standout had whittled her time down over the past two weeks. Seeded third in the 100 hurdles, Fifield beat Rebecca Neville of Merrillville, Morgan Steiner of Valparaiso and rival Shayna Hesson of Rensselaer Central to lock up her first trip downstate. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Why are these people smiling? Apr 25, 2007
He's just back from taking his daughter, a high school senior, to look at Saint Joseph's College in Maine, where she plans to study nursing. His son, 22, expects to graduate from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in another semester. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Rangers put on good shows Apr 17, 2007
"In the men's portion of the meet, Parkside's Brendan Kelly placed sixth in the 400-meter hurdles.Parkside also had runners compete at the Elmhurt College Invitational Saturday. Mark Snodgrass wn the 400 meter hurdles at 58.81 and Melissa Nilles won the pole vault at 10 feet.Heidi Andesen was second in the 1,500-meter run at 5:05.09 and was seventh in the 800 run at 2:33.41.BaseballCARTHAGE: The Redmen swept a Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin doubleheader from Augustana College, winning 10-8... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Please, no wagering on picks Mar 31, 2007
The Comets went 2-0 against TC this season, which is also the first year at Caston for former Saint Joseph's College player and Jim Swaney protege Michelle Wegner. The Trojans should dominate from the outset and advance to the title game. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Fielding miscues cost Pumas game Mar 31, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The second game of the double header was tied, 1-1, at the end of the sixth inning when play was suspended due to darkness. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Puma softball team leaps back into win column Mar 30, 2007
- The Saint Joseph's College softball team leapt back into the win column Tuesday, sweeping a non-conference double header. against Robert Morris (Ill. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joseph's college baseball leaves USI with two wins Mar 28, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas lost the first game, 9-5, before pulling out a 1-0 victory in the final contest of the weekend. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Puma softball team sweeps double header Mar 28, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Cardinals took the first game, 3-2, in eight innings, before routing SJC, 11-2, in the nightcap. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC softball team perseveres in soggy playing conditions Mar 27, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. University, 4-0 and 8-3, extending its current winning streak to five games. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Five-run rally puts Pumas ahead Mar 27, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Valley Conference game at the University of Southern Indiana, erasing a four-run deficit and making off with a 6-5 victory in the first of three games against the Screaming Eagles. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Quakers are dancing Mar 3, 2007
The semifinal between Curry and Saint Joseph's College was postponed because of inclement weather in Standish, Maine. The game will be played today at 2 p.m.. (Boston Globe)
Pumas halted by Hawks in tourney opener Mar 3, 2007
A run to a second consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference championship was not in the cards for the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team in 2007, as the Pumas were eliminated in the quarterfinals on Thursday, 79-62, by Quincy University. The Pumas (16-12) were done in by 21 turnovers, which Quincy turned into 24 points, and by an inability to slow the Hawks down in the second half. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas get must-win Feb 24, 2007
Photo by Harley Tomlinson/Republican RENSSELAER The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team picked up another crucial win in the homestretch of its season, outlasting Northern Kentucky University, 69-65, in a seesaw battle Thursday night at Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse ... Saint Joseph's College 69, Northern Kentucky 65. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
On Campus Report Feb 21, 2007
They dumped Saint Joseph's College (68-59) and University of Indianapolis (64-54). Former Lena-Winslow player Erin Cox scored six points, blocked four shots and pulled down three rebounds in the win over Saint Joseph's. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Long road trip continues for SJC Feb 15, 2007
PHOTO BY HARLEY TOMLINSON RENSSELAER After putting an end to a string of six straight losses in road games, the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team will look to pull off a second straight victory away from home, as the Pumas attempt to complete a season sweep of Lewis University. SJC (13-9, 8-6 Great Lakes Valley Conference) managed to pick up its first road win in just over a month on Saturday, defeating the University of Missouri-St. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas to visit league leader Lewis Thursday Feb 15, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. SJC (4-18, 1-13) lost for the eighth straight time on Saturday, 74-59, on the road against the University of Missouri-St. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Chappell, Lawson get qualifying marks at Challenge Feb 6, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Among the championship-qualifying performances were two by SJC athletes. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas within 1/2 game of division lead Feb 5, 2007
Saint Joseph's College 82, Lewis University 74. Score by periods. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas survive scare, improve to 8-1 at home Feb 3, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (11-8, 6-5 Great Lakes Valley Conference) dominated the early going, leading by as many as 21 points in the first half. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Getting out fast key to Lady Pumas' success Feb 1, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. attempt to end a four-game losing streak at home against the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Thursday at Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Personnel Announcement Jan 31, 2007
He received his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's College and his JD from the Northwestern University School of Law. . (White House News Releases)
Contest winner, concert performer, teacher by age 14 Jan 26, 2007
Saint Joseph's College has hired her to play one of her favorite pieces, the Mozart Requiem, with their chamber orchestra. April 29, she will perform the Haydn Creation with them. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
SJC’s rally falls short at Bellarmine Jan 26, 2007
The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team saw its frustrations on the road continue Thursday night, as a late attempt at a rally was denied and Bellarmine University knocked off the Pumas, 73-64, at Knights Hall. SJC (10-7, 5-4 Great Lakes Valley Conference) scored the game's opening basket, but then allowed a 12-2 Knights run to fall behind, 12-4, at the game's outset. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Bova records double-double as Lady Pumas get first GLVC win Jan 15, 2007
The Saint Joseph's College women's basketball team snapped a five-game losing skid in Great Lakes Valley Conference play on Saturday, posting the most dramatic game-to-game improvement in the program's history in a 66-58 victory at Rockhurst University. The Lady Pumas (4-10, 1-5 GLVC), coming off a 95-49 drubbing at the hands of Drury University the second-worst loss in school history SJC exorcised its demons with a hard-fought defensive effort. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Boys B-Ball roundup Jan 12, 2007
Saint Joseph's College junior guard Devin Thomas a product of ... "The Pumas entered the game tied with the Greyhounds for first inthe East Division, and overcame a cold shooting performance byowning a sizable advantage in rebounding (51-35) and makingseveral clutch plays down the stretch.Mayse grabbed 10 rebounds for the Pumas, who also got 12 points,12 rebounds and four assists from Coleman. Senior point guardMatt Comparato added 10 points.Indianapolis (6-5, 2-2 GLVC) was led by Brock's 12... (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Pumas bash Ferris, 86-69 Jan 4, 2007
The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team closed the non-conference portion of its schedule in grand fashion on Wednesday, exhibiting some of its best shooting of the season in an 86-69 rout of homestanding Ferris State University at Jim Wink Arena. SJC (7-4) took advantage of several open shooting opportunities from the perimeter, particularly in the first half, when the Pumas converted 19 of 28 shots from the floor (67. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)