To anyone who thought that the Washington University football team had reached its defensive pinnacle in its last game against Carthage College, the Bears’ matchup against the North Park University Vikings on Saturday was a major sign that Wash. U. still had heads to turn.

Fresh off an impressive offensive performance against Carthage College, the Washington University football team looked to continue their momentum against North Park University Saturday afternoon.

In his first career start, senior quarterback Sam Van Doren led the Bears to a 24-19 win over North Park University, the team’s first victory of the season.

During opening weekend, Washington University’s baseball team received a strong pitching performance from senior Stephen Bonser but struggled to keep its opponents off the scoreboard when others were on the mound. In the Bears’ second set of games, though, Bonser turned in another impressive outing, and this time, he got a little help from his friends. Wash. U.

The Washington University men’s soccer team was eliminated from the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 first-round loss to North Park University on Saturday afternoon in Dubuque, Iowa.

After suffering a tough loss to Wittenberg University at Francis Field last week, the Washington University football team had high expectations that it would rebound against an undefeated North Park University. North Park did not allow such a victory to happen. The Vikings’ defense stood strong and led 13-10 as Wash. U. was on its final drive.

The No. 1 Washington University men’s basketball team began its national championship defense with victories over North Park University and Colorado College in the Colorado College Tip-Off last weekend to start the season 2-0.