Crossroads League - News

[Men's Basketball] Kessler to assist USA Basketball at World University Games

Grace College — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:00 -0600

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Grace College head coach Jim Kessler was announced as a court coach for the 2013 USA Basketball Men's World University Games training camp.

Kessler will assist USA Basketball's coaching staff during the team's training camp from June 24-July 1 for the 2013 Men's University Games.

The USA men will be coached by Davidson College's Bob McKillop and assisted by Michigan's John Beilein and South Carolina's Frank Martin. The 2013 World University Games are held in Kazan, Russia, from July 6-17.

"I'm highly honored to have the opportunity to contribute to USA Basketball. It's an honor for the NAIA to be included at this level. I think USA Basketball is recognizing there are a lot of good coaches at this level," Kessler said. "I'm thrilled at this opportunity to help pick and train players to represent us in Russia. If nothing else, I want to encourage these guys to represent us well. We'll go overseas with a target on our back as the United States, so we need to leave the all-star attitude behind, play hard and play together."

[Baseball] 2012-13 Baseball Postseason Awards Released

Joe Voldrich — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:35:00 -0600

Hartford City, IN – The 2012-13 Crossroads League Baseball postseason awards have been released by the league offices, student-athletes are recognized for their selection to All-Crossroads League Teams or Golden Glove awards. These awards are voted upon by league head coaches and recognize the outstanding play of student-athletes over the past season of baseball competition.

[Crossroads League] Bellman Hired as Assistant Commissioner

Joe Voldrich — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:35:00 -0600

The Crossroads League is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Bellman, as Crossroads League Assistant Commissioner. This position opened after former Assistant Commissioner Nathan Miller was hired by Spring Arbor University to serve as their Head Men's Soccer Coach. As the new Assistant Commissioner Bellman will also fill the role of Sports Information Director for the League.

[Softball] 2012-13 All-Crossroads League Softball Players Recognized

Joe Voldrich — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:50:00 -0600

Hartford City, IN – The 2012-13 Crossroads League Softball All-Crossroads League Team selections have been released following the completion of league tournament play. This year's awards recognize softball student-athletes as All-Crossroads League and All-Crossroads League Honorable Mention for their performance during the 2012-13 season. Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards have also been released.

[Baseball] Taylor Clinches Crossroads League Tournament Championship

Seth Mikel — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:45:00 -0600

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UPLAND, Ind. – The Taylor University baseball team edged Mount Vernon Nazarene, 11-10, on Saturday at Winterholter Field to add the 2013 Crossroads League Tournament Championship to its regular season crown.

[Softball] MARIAN CLAWS BACK FOR TOURNEY TITLE

Geoffre Sherman — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:00:00 -0600

INDIANAPOLIS - What a comeback it was for the 2013 Crossroads League regular season champion Marian University softball team and in front of its own fan base in Indianapolis.

[Women's Tennis] Bobby Pratt named next Head Coach of SAU Women's Tennis

David Mayotte — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0600

SPRING ARBOR, MI – The Spring Arbor University athletic office announced on Tuesday the hiring of Bobby Pratt as the next Head Coach of the Women's Tennis program. Pratt is the University's Assistant Dean of Students, a position he has held since 2008. Pratt will take over a program that is on the rise, after the retirement of Peggy Calderone last month after 21 seasons.

[Men's Golf] Marian Wins 13th League Championship

Geoffre Sherman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:15:00 -0600

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - It turns out that 13 is a lucky number for the No. 25 Marian University men's golf team as the Knights earned their 13th Crossroads League Tournament championship on Tuesday at Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Ind.

[Softball] Crossroads League Softball Tournament Set for First Pitch

Joe Voldrich — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:45:00 -0600

Update - The Crossroads League Softball Tournament finished it's first round of play this afternoon. The tournament page has been updated with all of the opening rounds results, as well as matchups and game times for tomorrow's contests.

[Baseball] Update - Crossroads League Baseball Bracket Posted

Joe Voldrich — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:25:00 -0600

Update - Taylor University Trojans claim spot in tournament championship with a victory ove Saint Francis this in the #1 bracket championship. The Trojans will advance to play for the tournament championship against the winner of the #2 bracket championship Mount Vernon Nazarene. The Cougars defeated #2 Spring Arbor in two straight games to win the #2 bracket and advance to this seasons Crossroads League Championship. Updated final brackets include all final scores from both brackets.

[Crossroads League] Final 2012-13 Player of the Week Honors Awarded

Joe Voldrich — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:10:00 -0600

The Crossroads League Player of the Week Award winners have been released for the week of April, 29, 2013. Player of the Week winners are recognized for their outstanding contributions and performances in recent competitions. The League is proud to recognize this week's winners of the Crossroads League Player of the Week. Please join us in recognizing these student-athletes on their recent success!

[Men's Track & Field] IWU Men�s T&F Captures Fourth Straight League Championship

Kyle Schmidt — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:15:00 -0600

HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- Once again the top men's track and field team in the Crossroads League hails from Indiana Wesleyan University. The Wildcats won their fourth consecutive Crossroads League Championship on Saturday and sixth in seven years.

Indiana Wesleyan won by 25 points as the team accumulated 173.5 points over the two-day championship meet in Huntington, Indiana. Spring Arbor (Mich.) University was runner-up at 148.5 points as they edged Taylor (Ind.) University with 147 points.

[Track and Field] Taylor Women's Track and Field Claims Crossroads League Title

Seth Mikel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:35:00 -0600

HUNTINGTON, Ind. - For the first time since 1995, the Taylor women's track and field team are Crossroads League champions, edging out second place Bethel by 4.5 points after two days of competition at Huntington University.

[Softball] Marian Clinches Second Title in Four Years

Geoffre Sherman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:20:00 -0600

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Marian University softball team clinched its second Crossroads League regular season championship in four years in a split at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) on Saturday afternoon in Fort Wayne, Ind.

[Women's Golf] BC Captures First Ever Crossroads League Women�s Golf Championship

Natalie Young — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:50:00 -0600

The Bethel College women's golf team made history Saturday when they claimed victory in the Crossroads League Women's Golf Championship. Bethel's 9th tournament victory of the year was done so in dominating fashion, routing the field to win by 52 strokes over tournament runner-up Marian University.