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Women’s Basketball Recruits Youngest Player
The Maryville University women’s basketball team has announced that 8-year-old Kyra Kidder is now an official member of the team. She joins the Saints through Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team.
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The Power of Teamwork is Universal
Wrestling Coach Mike Denney recently addressed a U.S. Marine Corps battalion. The Saints coach shared wisdom on the power of teamwork with the Marines, but he gained valuable inspiration, as well.
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2015 Saints Hall of Famers Announced
The 2015 Saints Hall of Fame inductees and Lonnie Folks Award recipient have been announced. Find out who will be honored during this year’s ceremony on Sept. 17 …
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Branka Named Inaugural Women’s Bowling Coach
Brandi Branka will serve as the inaugural coach head coach for the Saints women’s bowling team. The team begins its first season of competition during the 2015-16 academic year.
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ESports Club Program Begins This Fall
Maryville University has announced the addition of Esports to its growing line-up of club sport programs.
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Ivanov To Compete in Wrestling World Championships
Young athletes often fantasize about competing in the Olympics, but very few have the opportunity. That dream could become reality, however, for Georgi Ivanov, assistant coach for Maryville’s NCAA Division II wrestling team and an assistant in the University’s admissions office.
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Chalupny Helps U.S. Win Soccer World Cup
Lori Chalupny helped the United States Women’s National Team win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup title as one of 23 players for the USA. Sunday night at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, the St. Louis native was part of a USA team that won its record third World Cup title with a 5-2 victory over Japan in the finals.
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Women’s Track and Field Tops Nation in GPA to Earn Coaches Award
The Maryville University women’s track and field team was honored by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association with the 2015 Division II All-Academic Track and Field Team Honor.
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Men’s Lacrosse Joins Saints Varsity Roster in 2016-17
Maryville University Director of Athletics Marcus Manning has announced the addition of men’s lacrosse as a varsity sport for the 2016-17 academic year. The additional team increases the number of Maryville’s NCAA Division II championship sports to 21. The first season of Saints men’s lacrosse begins spring of 2017.
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