Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

Recent top athletes

Troy Ruths, Basketball

The senior, who was presented with the Jostens Trophy for outstanding basketball ability, academic prowess and community service, went on to lead his team to the program’s first national title. Over the weekend he was 20 of 28 from the field and 23 of 26 from the free throw line. In the semi-final match against Hope, he had 30 points and added 33 against Amherst the following day in the title game. For his efforts, he was named MVP of the Final Four and the D3Hoops.com Player of the Year.

Alex Beyer, Swimming

The sophomore received five All-American citations at the NCAA swimming and diving championships over the weekend. Individually, he finished fourth in the 400-yard IM en route to setting a school record, 9th in the 500-yard freestyle and 15th in the 1,650-yard freestyle. He was also part of the 3rd place 800-yard freestyle relay and the 10th place 400-yard medley relay.

Jessica Lane, Track and Field

The junior provisionally qualified for the NCAA outdoor championships in the pole vault with a leap of 3.50 meters at the Washington University Twilight Meet. The victory helped the Wash. U. women’s squad win their meet.

Scott Kennedy, Baseball

The junior batted three for four with two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday’s 11-4 loss to Webster. In Friday’s victory over Benedictine, he went two for two with two runs and three RBI’s. On the week, he had four RBI’s, five runs and a home run.

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