IWU Women’s Soccer Ranked in Preseason

Aug. 19, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University women's soccer opens the 2010 season ranked No. 10 in the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top-25 Preseason Poll, released Tuesday evening.

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Indiana Wesleyan University Sports Update

Aug. 12, 2010

Wildcats Excel in Classroom

All 14 of the Indiana Wesleyan University athletic programs have been honored at the national level in earning NAIA Scholar Team awards. To be named to the list by the NAIA, a team must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

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IWU Volleyball to Host Mini-Camp

Jul. 13, 2010

The Indiana Wesleyan University volleyball program will host its mini-camp on August 2-4, 2010. The camp is open to grades 2-8 and will be held in Marion, Indiana, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volleyball camp will emphasize fundamentals and techniques of serving, passing, setting, hitting, and digging. For complete details and a registration form, visit http://www.iwuwildcats.com/f/IWU_Links/Camps.php. Pre-registration is mandatory by Wednesday, July 28, by calling 765-677-2322 to reserve your spot.

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IWU’s Coverstone Seeing Success in Australia

Jul. 7, 2010

Zach Coverstone has made an immediate impact in his first two months in Australia.

After a record setting men's basketball career at Indiana Wesleyan University where he finished with 1,839 points, 1,074 rebounds and 289 blocks, Coverstone has continued his dominant performance in his first season of professional basketball.

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Wesleyan Athletes Have Significant Platform

Jul. 1, 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup may be at the forefront of the sports world but the action behind the scenes in South Africa is just as–if not more–important. 

Well-known Athletes in Action, the sports ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, is using soccer to communicate the message of the gospel.

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IWU Announces Volleyball Camp

Jun. 25, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University Volleyball will host its summer general skills volleyball camp on July 5-8 open to grades 5 – 8.  Camp will emphasize fundamentals and techniques of serving, passing, setting, hitting, and digging.  Morning and afternoon sessions are available. For complete details and a registration form, click here.

Houghton Team Travels to Europe

Jun. 25, 2010

The Houghton College women’s basketball team just returned from a brief stint in Europe.

But this trip was no vacation. The Lady Highlanders left Houghton, NY, and traveled to both Germany and Czech Republic to serve through teaching basketball skills, playing games, and building relationships. The women also visited local schools and assisted in English classes. Both current Houghton players and alumni participated in the 11-day mission trip. 

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IWU Baseball Alum Named All-Star

Jun. 11, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University alum Brandon Moore has been chosen to compete in the South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star Game to be held June 22 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Moore will be one of six players to represent the Savannah Sand Gnats, a Class A affiliate of the New York Mets.

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Several IWU Athletes Recognized

Jun. 7, 2010

Daktronics-NAIA Track & Field Scholar-Athletes

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that a total of 548 track and field student-athletes have been named 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Track and Field Scholar-Athletes.

Nominated by each institution's head coach, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have achieved junior academic status to qualify.

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IWU Hosting National Track & Field Championships

May. 28, 2010

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IWU Hosting NAIA National Track and Field Championships

May. 27, 2010

More than 2,000 athletes and coaches from throughout North America are gathered at Indiana Wesleyan University for today’s opening of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The men’s and women’s championships, which are expected to attract another 3,000 spectators, continue through Saturday.

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SWU Golfers Tee Up in Chamber Tourney

May. 21, 2010

Members of the Southern Wesleyan University Golf Team were on hand during the 17thannual Easley Chamber Golf Tournament on May 4 at Smithfield Country Club in Easley, S.C.

Coach Doug Wilkinson chose four players to serve at the event. Tournament players could purchase a drive from one of the SWU team members as a fundraiser for the local chamber of commerce. This is the first year SWU golf players have assisted with the event.

Pictured (L-R): Steven Bryant, Brandon Webb, Ricky Watson, and Cody Edwards. Not pictured is golf coach Doug Wilkinson.

Indiana Wesleyan University Sports Update

May. 21, 2010

Golf

IWU's 11th place standing at the end of round three has the Wildcats making the cut to play in the final round of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Men's Golf National Championship at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

The final round is set to tee off at 8 a.m. ET. Individual tee times will be released shortly by the NAIA. Click here for results.

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Indiana Wesleyan Sports Update

May. 18, 2010

Softball

IWU softball season came to a close Saturday with a third place finish at the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) National Championship in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) University avenged an earlier loss to IWU in the national championship with a 2-0 victory. Indiana Wesleyan won the earlier meeting on Friday by a 7-4 margin.

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IWU Tennis Ready for Tournament Play

May. 13, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University men’s and women’s tennis teams are gearing up for tournament play.

The men will battle Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship first in Mobile, Alabama. The opening round match will be on Tuesday, May 18 (2 p.m. EST).

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Indiana Wesleyan University Sports Update

May. 5, 2010

Golf

IWU chimes in at No. 12 in the final National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men's Golf Coaches' Top-25 Poll, released Friday evening.

The Wildcats remained steady at No. 12 from the last poll released two weeks ago. Since the last ranking, IWU has completed a pair of runner-up finishes at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) 36-Hole Invitational and the Mid-Central College Conference Championship.

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Houghton Track & Field Athletes Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes

May. 5, 2010

Seven Houghton College students and members of the Highlanders track and field team have been recognized as scholar-athletes by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for their commitment in both the classroom and on the track.

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IWU Sports Teams to Offer Camps

May. 5, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University athletic department has announced two sports camps for summer 2010. On May 15, IWU will host the High School Volleyball Tune-up Camp. Camp participants will further develop on volleyball skills and fundamentals through drills and games. For complete details click here.  

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No-Hitter Highlights IWU Softball Senior Day

Apr. 23, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University softball scored two shutout victories on Thursday afternoon the Wildcats swept visiting University of Saint Francis (Ind.) at Wildcat Field in Marion, Indiana.

Junior Katie Hall (pictured) opened the doubleheader in style with a five inning no-hitter in an 8-0 victory in game one.

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Coverstone Signs Pro Basketball Contract

Apr. 21, 2010

Shortly after being named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American First Team, 6’9” senior center Zach Coverstone signed a contract to continue his basketball career in Australia following graduation in May.

Under contract, Coverstone will play with the Wanneroo Wolves of the State Basketball League of Western Australia.

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IWU Sports News

Apr. 19, 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University reports on a busy week in sports.

Golf News

IWU golf defeated seven ranked programs from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) last week at the NAIA Classic at The Brickyard (Speedway, Indiana) to springboard to No. 12 in the latest NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top-25 Poll.

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Ellis Hired to Lead SWU Volleyball Program

Apr. 1, 2010

Chris Williams, director of athletics at Southern Wesleyan University, announced that Jennifer Ellis has been hired as the volleyball program’s new head coach.

Ellis brings solid credentials to the volleyball program, having earned her master’s degree in counseling/human relations from Liberty University. She completed her undergraduate work at Mississippi University for Women where she was a defensive specialist/setter as a four-year starter. While at Mississippi University for Women, Ellis compiled 3,800 total assists and set a school record for assists in one match with 66.

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IWU Hosts Track & Field Invitational

Mar. 30, 2010

The annual Indiana Wesleyan University Polar Bear Outdoor Track and Field Invitational took place on Saturday, March 27, under sunny conditions and near 60-degree weather.

The non-scoring meet hosted teams from all levels of competition with programs from NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and all three divisions of NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).

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SWU Cheerleaders in Christian Cheer Nationals

Mar. 26, 2010

The Southern Wesleyan University cheerleaders placed second in the college division of the 2010 Christian Cheerleaders of America Christian Cheer Nationals, held March 6, at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, N.C.

More than 50 divisions and 200 high school and college teams attended the competition.

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IWU Track & Field Competes at NCAA’s Wake Forest

Mar. 22, 2010

The Indiana Wesleyan University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams faced some elite competition over the weekend at the Wake Forest Open in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The Wildcats competed against programs from top conference in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I among others. Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina, Ohio University, West Virginia University, Duke University and University of Pennsylvania were a few of the schools to compete against Indiana Wesleyan.

In the large meet, ten Wildcats in eight events placed in the top 10.

Indiana Wesleyan will return to the track next weekend as the school hosts the annual Polar Bear Invitational on Saturday, March 27. The meet is set to begin at 12 p.m.

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