Student-Athletes Shine at Urbana U
On behalf of the entire Urbana University family, I would like to welcome you to our website and the home of Blue Knight athletics. Urbana University is proud to sponsor 15 athletic programs in one of the most beautiful geographic locations in the nation.
Although athletics is an integral part of our campus environment, it is the pride that we take in the development of the total person that we find most rewarding. Read More
UU Set to Induct Boysel, McBride on February 4th
On Saturday, February 4th, a pair of Blue Knight athletic pioneers will be inducted into the Urbana University Athletic Hall of Fame. Seventies standouts Brian Boysel and Mary (Jenkins) McBride will be enshrined together as the 34th and 35th members of the Urbana University Athletic Hall of Fame. It will take place approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of a Blue Knight basketball doubleheader. Read More
Blue Knight Men Swim Past Hiram
Jan. 27th, 2012The Urbana men's swim team won their 3rd straight dual meet on Friday night at Hiram College. The Blue Knights improved to 9-5 on the season with a 102-87 victory behind 2 individual wins apiece from Alex Espinoza, Kim Helander and Paul Miller. Read More
UU Sweeps Malone on Senior Night
Jan. 20th, 2012Urbana University's men's and women's swim teams swept the visiting Pioneers from Malone University on Friday night in the Blue Knight Aquatics Center. On Senior Night, Urbana's men won 103-91 behind seniors Paul Miller and Brian Hurley, and the women routed Malone 90-27 behind senior Sarah St. Clair. Read More
Friday's Home Swim Meet vs. Malone to be Broadcast Live
Jan. 18th, 2012Urbana University will broadcast the final home swim meet of the season on Friday night, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Blue Knight men and women welcome the Pioneers from Malone University to the Blue Knight Aquatics Center. Check in here for live video via UStream. Read More
Hiram Halts UU Women
Jan. 27th, 2012Despite their best efforts, the Blue Knight women's swim team fell on the road 129-97 at Hiram College Friday night. Senior Sarah St. Clair and junior Breanne Schroeder each claimed a couple of individual wins to pace the Blue Knights, who fall to 6-8 on the season. Read More
UU Sweeps Malone on Senior Night
Jan. 20th, 2012Urbana University's men's and women's swim teams swept the visiting Pioneers from Malone University on Friday night in the Blue Knight Aquatics Center. On Senior Night, Urbana's men won 103-91 behind seniors Paul Miller and Brian Hurley, and the women routed Malone 90-27 behind senior Sarah St. Clair. Read More
Women's Saturday Home Meet vs. Ursuline Cancelled
Jan. 14th, 2012The Blue Knights' home swim meet with Ursuline College on Saturday afternoon has been cancelled. No make-up date has been announced. The Blue Knights return to the pool for another home meet on Friday, January 20th vs. Malone University. Read More
Sellout Expected at Cedarville on Saturday
Jan. 26th, 2012The Blue Knight basketball teams are making the short trip down to Cedarville on Saturday. The UU women (6-11) will face the Yellow Jackets (11-6) at 5:30, and the UU men (5-11) tip-off against their future conference foes from Cedarville (11-7) at approximately 7:30. Cedarville expects a sellout for the game. Check in here for more details. Read More
UU Survives Late Scare in 68-65 Win
Jan. 25th, 2012The Blue Knight men's basketball team dodged a bullet at the buzzer on Wednesday night against the visiting Falcons from Notre Dame College. NDC's game-tying 3 wouldn't fall at the buzzer as UU held on to win 68-65. Sharif Muhammad Jr. led UU with a double-double (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Danny Goins added 18. Read More
Tigers Top Blue Knights 79-68
Jan. 21st, 2012Four Blue Knight starters reached double figures, but it wasn't enough as Urbana fell at home to Salem International University 79-68 on Saturday. Sharif Muhammad Jr. scored a game-high 15 points to go with 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. Read More
Sellout Expected at Cedarville on Saturday
Jan. 26th, 2012The Blue Knight basketball teams are making the short trip down to Cedarville on Saturday. The UU women (6-11) will face the Yellow Jackets (11-6) at 5:30, and the UU men (5-11) tip-off against their future conference foes from Cedarville (11-7) at approximately 7:30. Cedarville expects a sellout for the game. Check in here for more details. Read More
Vogel Earns ICAA Player of the Week Again
Jan. 24th, 2012Junior Andrea Vogel picked up her 3rd consecutive weekly award today. The 6-2 center was named ICAA Player of the Week on January 10. Then, she took home top Blue Knight honors on January 20th, and today, she picked up her 2nd ICAA award in as many weeks. Read More
Urbana Upends Ursuline 94-71
Jan. 21st, 2012Urbana's offense exploded for 90+ points for the second time in 2 weeks, racing past future conference foe Ursuline College on the road on Saturday afternoon. Six Blue Knights reached double figure scoring, led by freshman guard Ciara Geiger's 23 on 9 of 13 shooting. Read More
Urbana Adds Two for 2012-13
Jan. 25th, 2012Urbana University Head Lacrosse Coach Aimee LeClair announced the signing of two new recruits for the 2012-13 school year. Joining the Blue Knights next fall are Alanna Costigan (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa HS) and Tabitha Stein (Jacksonville, NC/Northside HS).
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Lacrosse Skills Camp
Oct. 17th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (October 17, 2011) - On Sunday, October 30th, the Urbana University Women's Lacrosse team will hold an open clinic for girl's grades 8 to 12. Read More
Mazzu 1 of 4 UU All-American Mentions
Jun. 27th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (October 17, 2011) - On Sunday, October 30th, the Urbana University Women's Lacrosse team will hold an open clinic for girl's grades 8 to 12. Read More
Mendenhall Earns Honorable Mention All-American Honors
Jan. 5th, 2012Sophomore QB D.J. Mendenhall received a lofty accolade today, earning Honorable Mention All-American honors from BeyondSportsNetwork.com. Read More
Hightower, Jenkins, McKeever Lead 10 UU All-Ohio Selections
Dec. 8th, 2011COLUMBUS, Ohio (December 8, 2011) - Urbana University's post-season awards continue to pile up after the Blue Knights' record-setting 8-3 season. Today, 10 Blue Knights earned All-Ohio honors, led by First Team selections from senior wide receiver Matt Hightower (Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam HS), junior defensive end Perry Jenkins (Columbus, Ohio/Walnut Ridge HS) and senior free safety Juan McKeever (Lake Worth, FL/Park Vista Community HS). Read More
Edwards Earns 1st Team All-Region
Dec. 1st, 2011URBANA, Ohio (November 30, 2011) - For the second straight season, the Urbana University football team landed a defensive standout on the All-Super Region 3 First Team. Senior cornerback Wes Edwards (Columbus, Ohio/Brookhaven HS) became just the second Blue Knight First Team honoree in school history after turning in a stellar senior season. Read More
Horne Hired to Head Cross Country Program
Dec. 14th, 2011Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young announced today that Kevin Horne will take over the Blue Knight men's and women's cross country teams. The new head coach inherits a young program entering its fifth season of NCAA Division II competition. Read More
UU Finishes Fall Season at OIC's
Oct. 29th, 2011CANTON, Ohio (October 29, 2011) - For the first time in the program's 4-year history, the Blue Knight cross country teams competed in a post-season race on Saturday morning. The event was the Ohio Independent Championships, hosted by Walsh University. Read More
One More Race to Go...
Oct. 27th, 2011CANTON, Ohio (October 27, 2011) - For the first time in the cross country program's 4-year history, the Blue Knights will compete in a post-season race this Saturday morning. Read More
UU to Host Offensive Clinic in February
Nov. 28th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (November 28, 2011) - The Urbana University softball team will host its annual offensive clinic on Sunday, February 19th from 3-6 p.m. in the Warren G. Grimes Center Gymnasium. Cost for the 3-hour clinic is $35 per athlete if you pre-register, $40 for walk-ups. Read More
UU's Field Renovations are Nearly Complete
Aug. 30th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (August 30, 2011) - For over a year, the Urbana University softball team has been working hard to complete several projects at the newly renovated Blue Knight Field. Read More
UU Wraps Recruiting Season with 3 Signings
Aug. 22nd, 2011URBANA, Ohio (August 30, 2011) - For over a year, the Urbana University softball team has been working hard to complete several projects at the newly renovated Blue Knight Field. Read More
Urbana Adds Tierney to 2012-13 Roster
Nov. 28th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (November 28, 2011) - Today, Urbana University Head Women's Golf Coach Bob Belliveau announced the early signing of Courtney Tierney (Covington, Kentucky/Newport Central Catholic HS).
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Blue Knights Conclude Impressive Week
Oct. 9th, 2011SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (October 9, 2011) - In a week in which the Lady Blue Knights travelled to two different tournaments that consisted of four rounds over five days, the team managed to finish just as hot as they started. Read More
Phillips, UU Go Low on Day 2
Oct. 6th, 2011GREEN, Ohio (October 6th, 2011) - On a day in which the stroke average for all competitors dropped by nearly two, the Blue Knights were put in a position to try to play their best round of the year to maintain their spot in second place. Read More
Wason Wins Another Award
Nov. 22nd, 2011Urbana University sophomore Tyler Wason (Mississauga, Canada) earned another post-season accolade this afternoon. The first-year forward was named to the Independents' Collegiate Athletic Association's (ICAA) First Team. Wason was amongst the D-II independent leaders for goals, assists and points. Read More
UU Lands 3 on All-Ohio Indy Squads
Nov. 9th, 2011Urbana University landed three first-year Blue Knights on the All-Ohio Independent Team today. Forward Tyler Wason (Mississauga, Canada) was the Blue Knights' lone representative on the All-Ohio Independent First Team. Blue Knight defenders Seppi Welzmueller (Inning, Germany) and Ed Willoughby (Sidcup, England) earned Second Team honors. Read More
UU Tops Tigers in Season Finale
Nov. 2nd, 2011URBANA, Ohio (November 2, 2011) - Playing in front of their home crowd for the final time this season, the Urbana University men's soccer team stopped several unfortunate streaks on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Volkmer Earns ICAA Freshman of the Year
Nov. 22nd, 2011Urbana University volleyball player Kelsey Volkmer (Galion, Ohio/Colonel Crawford HS) collected another individual award today. The first-year hitter was named the Indepedents' Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Freshman of the Year after a stellar season that saw her lead Urbana in kills (304) and attack percentage (.241). Volkmer was also rewarded with a spot on the All-ICAA Third Team. Read More
Volkmer Named All-OIC
Nov. 16th, 2011Today, members of the NCAA Division II Ohio Independents announced the All-OIC Volleyball Team, and Urbana University's Kelsey Volkmer (Galion, Ohio/Colonel Crawford HS) earned First Team honors. Volkmer was one of two true freshmen, and the lone Blue Knight, to make the 8-player First Team. Read More
Third Time's a Charm for Falcons
Nov. 11th, 2011The Urbana University volleyball team saw their 2011 season come to a heartbreaking end on Friday afternoon in the first round of the Ohio Independents' Championship. The 4th seeded Blue Knights raced out to a 2-0 lead over 5th seeded Notre Dame College, but the Falcons came roaring back to take the match 19-25, 16-25, 25-22, 25-23, 15-10. A little over two weeks ago, Urbana overcame the same 2-0 deficit to knock off the Falcons in Urbana. The Blue Knights also defeated NDC in 5 sets in South Euclid back on September 26th. Unfortunately for Urbana, the third time wasn't a charm as the Falcons exacted revenge for their earlier defeats. Read More
Urbana Ends Season on a High Note
Nov. 2nd, 2011URBANA, Ohio (November 2, 2011) - On a beautiful afternoon at Urbana University Stadium, the Blue Knight women's soccer team snapped a three-game losing streak against the visiting Tigers from Salem International University. Urbana scored three times before the half en route to a 6-0 victory in their 2011 season finale. Read More
UU Eliminated from OICs by Cedarville
Nov. 1st, 2011CEDARVILLE, Ohio (November 1, 2011) - In the first edition of the Ohio Independent Championships, the 5th-seeded Urbana University women's soccer team was eliminated in the first round by 4th-seeded Cedarville Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night. Read More
#17 Edinboro Overwhelms Urbana
Oct. 29th, 2011EDINBORO, Pennsylvania (October 29, 2011) - On a frigid Saturday night in Pennsylvania, the Urbana University women's soccer team dropped their 11th straight road game. Read More
UU Wraps Up Season at OIC's
Oct. 29th, 2011CANTON, Ohio (October 29, 2011) - For the first time in the program's 4-year history, the Blue Knight cross country teams competed in a post-season race on Saturday morning. The event was the Ohio Independent Championships, hosted by Walsh University. Read More
One More Race to Go...
Oct. 27th, 2011CANTON, Ohio (October 27, 2011) - For the first time in the cross country program's 4-year history, the Blue Knights will compete in a post-season race this Saturday morning. Read More
Erion Ends Career on Top at Wilmington
Oct. 14th, 2011WILMINGTON, Ohio (October 14, 2011) - Senior Eddie Erion (pictured) ended his 4-year cross country career at Urbana University by running his 2nd fastest 8K in over 20 career races. Read More
UU Only Team to Improve on Day 2 at Tiffin
Oct. 17th, 2011TIFFIN, Ohio (October 17, 2011) - The fall season for the Urbana University men's golf team is officially over as they finished the Kyle Ryman Memorial in 4th place out of 5 teams on Monday. Read More
UU in 5th after Day 1 at Tiffin
Oct. 16th, 2011TIFFIN, Ohio (October 16, 2011) - The Blue Knights fall season is quickly coming to a close as they participate in their last tournament of 2011. Read More
O'Neal Leads UU at Findlay
Oct. 9th, 2011FINDLAY, Ohio (October 9, 2011) - This weekend, the Blue Knights took part in their first of two consecutive tournaments against Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) opponents. Read More
UU to Host 5th Annual Fall Showcase
Sep. 15th, 2011URBANA, Ohio (September 15, 2011) - The Urbana University baseball team is hosting its 5th Annual Fall Showcase on Sunday, October 9th. Read More
Storey, Piatt Pitching Well in New York
Jul. 13th, 2011WELLSVILLE, New York (July 13, 2011) - Urbana University teammates Julius Storey and Tom Piatt are living and breathing baseball in the New York Collegiate Baseball League this summer. Read More
Rehmert, Ryan & Roll Capture All-Indy Awards
Jun. 2nd, 2011HOLLY, Michigan (June 2, 2011) - After a tough 10-game losing streak ended Urbana University's 2011 season, the Blue Knights received a bit of good news on Thursday. Read More
Student Spotlight
Double-Double Machine
Three double-doubles in the past 4 games have earned senior Sharif Muhammad Jr. his first career Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week award. Muhammad Jr. averaged 20 points and 10.5 rebounds in a pair of wins over NDC to lock down the award.
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