http://www.bvu.edu Athletics stories from Buena Vista University. Go Beavers! http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=488460aa-8b1c-491f-b667-ccf5372cdd85 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=488460aa-8b1c-491f-b667-ccf5372cdd85 Following a week in which he averaged 17.5 points and 11 rebounds and also reached the 1,000 point mark for his career, Buena Vista junior forward Wes Nordquist has been recognized by the Iowa Conference as the league's Men's Basketball Performer of the Week for the period ending February 5. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:11:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=c4bc3fc6-d613-404d-8557-30860e427d06 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=c4bc3fc6-d613-404d-8557-30860e427d06 The Buena Vista track and field teams were back in action on Saturday as it traveled up north to take part in the Dordt College Invite. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:13:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=062bfae8-906a-436d-ae73-3ff6d2818978 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=062bfae8-906a-436d-ae73-3ff6d2818978 The Buena Vista men’s tennis team opened its spring schedule on Saturday morning with a convincing 7-2 Iowa Conference victory over Loras College inside of the Lamberti Recreation Center. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:36:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=034ae519-b23b-4227-a118-27205da4b24b http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=034ae519-b23b-4227-a118-27205da4b24b Senior Jeff Janssen buried a three-pointer with just under five seconds to go to force overtime, but it was Coe College (15-7, 9-4 IIAC) converting all six of its free-throw attempts down the stretch in overtime to hold off the Beavers, 77-74, on Saturday night inside of Siebens Fieldhouse. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:53:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=ef3732ec-e473-4ab8-85a7-480ab3d8d8f5 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=ef3732ec-e473-4ab8-85a7-480ab3d8d8f5 Junior Brooke Wehle converted a layup attempt with 1.7 seconds left to help lift the Buena Vista women’s basketball team to a thrilling 64-63 home victory over Coe College (15-7, 9-4 IIAC) on Saturday night on Alumni Weekend inside of Siebens Fieldhouse. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:26:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=e16af258-db08-4af7-b44f-0068667073ce http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=e16af258-db08-4af7-b44f-0068667073ce The Buena Vista men's tennis team is set to open its 2012 spring schedule on Saturday morning, February 4, with a home Iowa Conference match against Loras College beginning at 9:00am inside of the Lamberti Recreation Center. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=76436e57-aa3f-49b3-aacd-ad04f3928480 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=76436e57-aa3f-49b3-aacd-ad04f3928480 The 2012 Capital One Academic All‐District Women’s Basketball Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), have been released, and Buena Vista University senior forward Laura Hilby has landed a spot on the First Team. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:38:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=96d36c88-a3ae-4462-9e4e-584407ffde51 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=96d36c88-a3ae-4462-9e4e-584407ffde51 Senior Jeff Janssen, this week’s Iowa Conference Male Athlete of the Week, buried a three-pointer to give the Buena Vista men’s basketball team its first lead of the second half with under eight minutes to go, and the Beavers, who connected on 7-of-8 free-throws down the stretch, hung on for their sixth win in a row by topping Loras College, 68-65, on Wednesday night. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:59:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=9bafcfad-9695-4b3b-91de-ab6a53dbb928 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=9bafcfad-9695-4b3b-91de-ab6a53dbb928 The Buena Vista wrestling team closed out its regular season dual meet schedule on Wednesday night with a pair of non-conference duals against GPAC foes, Morningside College and Northwestern College. The Beavers topped the Red Raiders, 28-27, before falling to the host Mustangs, 35-13. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:16:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=45898a92-e24c-46ee-8a0f-704d199c4f25 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=45898a92-e24c-46ee-8a0f-704d199c4f25 Junior Brooke Wehle turned in 11 points, while senior Jessica Christensen added nine points, six rebounds and four steals, but the Buena Vista women’s basketball team couldn’t quite overcome a cold shooting night, as the Beavers fell on the road at Loras College (14-7, 9-3 IIAC), 61-42, on Wednesday night. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:09:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=c2677dc8-ba20-41bb-91a1-3317c40d2a8f http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=c2677dc8-ba20-41bb-91a1-3317c40d2a8f Buena Vista senior men's basketball player Jeff Janssen has been recognized by the Iowa Conference office for his play on the court this past week by being named the IIAC Male Athlete of the Week. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:44:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=d2bf852f-a952-45ac-b249-e88daed1c31c http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=d2bf852f-a952-45ac-b249-e88daed1c31c The Buena Vista athletic department, in conjunction with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) will be sponsoring the annual "Play-4-Kay" Night on Saturday, February 11, as the basketball teams host the University of Dubuque. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=97cfdd29-bca0-4f10-b5f7-c790a024b8eb http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=97cfdd29-bca0-4f10-b5f7-c790a024b8eb The Buena Vista track and field teams were back in action on Saturday by hosting the annual Dennis Young Classic inside of the Lamberti Recreation Center. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:38:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=73135459-94e5-4eb6-8fe3-362971a45582 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=73135459-94e5-4eb6-8fe3-362971a45582 Wes Nordquist made a layup and was fouled with just over a minute left which capped a thrilling comeback on Saturday night against Central College (12-7, 5-6 IIAC), as the Beavers, who trailed by nine with five minutes to play, held off a last-second attempt by the Dutch to notch their fifth straight win with a 69-68 triumph. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:22:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=d1bbfd8f-a28c-4405-9b57-a24abe699a9e http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/news_detail.dot?inode=d1bbfd8f-a28c-4405-9b57-a24abe699a9e Senior Jessica Christensen turned in a double-double and was one of four players to score in double figures on Saturday night, as the Buena Vista women’s basketball team held off a scrappy Central College team inside of Siebens Fieldhouse, 66-56. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:48:00 CST