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Bench wanted

Two tough losses for the Golden Bears have stifled any hope of making a playoff run. In a season riddled with injuries, it seems near impossible to get this young, talented team on a roll. On Wednesday night, KU hosted Shippensburg University who had an overall record of 5-15, (3-12 PSAC). One of those losses […]

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Follow the Lawes and you’ll get far

After a 52-7 record in 2012, the Golden Bears softball team is eager to get back in the field and prove they deserve the third place ranking they received in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II rankings. With a slew of returning seniors, the team looks tough again this year. However, one key loss […]

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Chip off the ‘O’ block couldn’t be saved by the swoosh Knight

Let’s chip off the ugly old midnight green from the Philadelphia Eagles helmets to reveal that flashy kelly green paint worn in the early ‘90s by the likes of Randall Cunningham. Though Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie has yet to replace the old jerseys, he did however replace the old coach who seems to have had […]

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Men’s basketball tries to turn season around with two wins

The KU men’s basketball team has won two games in a row for the first time this season after beating Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) foes Mansfield and Bloomsburg Universities last week. Before the victories, the Golden Bears were reeling and on a nine game losing streak. KU (5-16, 4-11) had their highest scoring total […]

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Taking down opponents and moving up rankings on the mat

Over the break, the Golden Bears were on the mat making a name for themselves. At the NCWA/ Cliff Keen Duals the KU wrestling team wrestled five matches and won three of them; this was good enough for seventh place. After the duals, KU went 4-1, being upset by only Mercyhurst University. Currently, 197 senior […]

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Struggling men’s basketball team drops another game

The KU men’s basketball team dropped their fourth straight game Sunday in a 64-76 loss to the Mercyhurst College Lakers. KU hasn’t won a game since their 92-68 victory against Wilmington University, but have since lost in a one point thriller to Philadelphia University, a 91-75 blow-out against Holy Family University and another double-digit loss […]

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Rebounding hinders women’s basketball

A two game road trip this past weekend has the KU women’s basketball team excited to return home for a week off. The trip took the Golden Bears to Gannon University and Mercyhurst College. Of the two grueling battles, they won one and lost one. Their current record stands at 2-3. Freshman Natalya Lee had […]

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Discrepencies between UFC and boxing payouts

The crowd of 17,249 was roaring at the jam-packed Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec as the arena became illuminated with flashing, chaotic lights and the sound of Bruce Buffer’s unmistakable voice rang out over the microphone. “This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. It’s time for the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship of the […]

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Wrestling team dismantles American International with ease

Before Thanksgiving break, the KU wrestling team split 10 matches with the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, but lost 24-17 in their dual opener. With three prominent starters inactive, KU then faced American International. Despite a weaker line-up, KU handily defeated American International College 40-6. The only loss coming from a controversial pin that raised a […]

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Women’s rugby team defeats two to get revenge against rival Lock Haven for Championship

This past weekend, the KU Women’s Club Rugby team began their playoff run to prove how dominant they have been all season. After winning two straight playoff games against Drexel University and LaSalle University, KU will try to redeem their only loss of the season for the Championship. For those of you who are new […]