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Stritch Baseball to Hold Golf OutingOuting to take place at Songbird Hills
May 26, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball program will be hosting the program’s first ever golf outing to benefit Stritch Baseball. Slated for Friday, August 28, the outing will be held at Songbird Hills Golf Club located in Hartland.
Golfers can pre-register up until Friday, August 14 by downloading the signup form and mailing it in. Check-in for the day’s events will start at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start all set for 11 a.m. For more details and registration information please click here.
Stritch Names Diener Men’s Basketball Head CoachFormer University of Virginia assistant to lead Wolves
May 11, 2009
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Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Director of Athletics, Pat Clemens, has announced the hiring of Drew Diener as the new head coach of the Wolves men’s basketball program on Monday morning.
“It’s with pride and excitement that we welcome Drew to the staff here at Stritch,” Clemens said. “He brings with him a wealth of experience, is motivated, and driven to succeed, which are all qualities we feel will allow him to be successful here as the head coach of our men’s basketball program.”
Diener comes to Stritch after having served as an assistant coach at the University of Virginia where he coached under Dave Leitao for the past two seasons. Prior to coming to the bench as an assistant, he was the Cavaliers’ director of men’s basketball operations for two seasons after leaving DePaul University where he held the same post as a graduate assistant for the Blue Demons program.
Before entering the college ranks as a coach, Diener was an assistant coach at Northridge Prep in Niles, Ill for a season. While there, Diener also served as the Assistant Director of Athletics and assistant golf coach.
A native of Fond du Lac, Wis., Diener is a 2003 graduate of Saint Louis University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. As a member of the basketball team at Saint Louis, Diener ranked sixth on the program’s career three-point field goals made list with 124 by the time he graduated, good for a 40 percent clip from beyond the arc.
During his junior season, Diener was named the team’s Most Improved Player. Adding to that, he was also a part of a Saint Louis program that participated in one National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Tournament and in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice during his time as a Billiken.
Diener formerly played at Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac where he was the 1998 Gatorade Wisconsin Player of the Year and an All-America selection by Street & Smith’s. He helped Goodrich, which was coached by his father, Dick, to four consecutive conference titles and a berth in the state quarterfinals as a senior. His brother Drake and cousin Travis were teammates on the team his senior season. Diener graduated holding seven school records at Goodrich, including career points (1,505) and single-game scoring (45).
Basketball has been a way of life for Diener as he comes from one of the more notable basketball families in the state of Wisconsin. His brother Drake played at DePaul and is now playing professionally in Italy, while his cousin Travis played at Marquette and is now with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. Diener’s father was a high school coach before his retirement and was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in October of 2007. His cousin Rachel played on the women’s basketball team at Saint Louis. Diener’s older brother Derek is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and served in the Middle East.
“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to take over at the men’s basketball program at Cardinal Stritch University,” Diener said. “The Wolves have a strong tradition of winning and we’ll work very hard to continue that tradition while making sure we develop our student-athletes and put them into positions to make them most successful both on and off the court.”
Stritch is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and also participates in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). The Wolves finished the 2008-09 season with a record of 22-8 overall and 10-2 in the CCAC where the program was the conference champions under recently retired head coach Denny Fox whom Diener replaces.
Stritch Baseball Concludes Season with Loss to Robert Morris2009 season ends for Wolves
May 7, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team concluded the 2009 season on Thursday afternoon against the Robert Morris College Eagles. Finishing yesterday’s rain out, the Wolves fell in game one 4-3 and then fell in the second game by a score of 20-10.
In game one, starter Troy Engibous (Muskego, Wis.) grinded his way through six innings of work, but gave the Wolves a solid chance to win. After yielding runs in the first two innings, Engibous settled down to go scoreless in the next two innings.
Down 2-0, the Stritch offense got on the board in the fourth inning. After Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) hit into a fielder’s choice, Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.) came to the plate with one out and Sarauer on first. Abromaitis quickly tied the game at two by sending his fifth homerun of the season, a two-run shot, over the left field wall, tying the game at 2-2.
The Eagles would add two more over the course of the fifth and sixth innings to take a 4-2 lead over the Wolves.
The closest Stritch would come would be a sacrifice fly by Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.), but that would be all as the scoring would close at 4-3 in favor of the Eagles.
Stritch received a strong performance on the mound by Engibous as the freshman allowed four hits over the course of six innings. The freshman also struck out five batters while issuing five walks.
Game two would turn out to be a slugfest as the two teams would combine to post 30 runs on the board and tally 38 hits in just seven innings. Although the Wolves were bested by a score of 20-10, Abromaitis would lead the Wolves offensively with a pinch hit three-run homerun for his sixth of the year.
With the losses, the Wolves finish the season at 9-46 overall and 5-25 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). Meanwhile the Eagles finish at 34-19 overall and 14-16 in the conference.
Wolves Baseball Falls To Robert MorrisGame two cancelled due to rain
May 6, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team fell to the Robert Morris College Eagles on Wednesday afternoon in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup. The Eagles bested the Wolves by a score of 9-4 in game one. Meanwhile, game two would end up getting cancelled due to rain.
In game one, the Wolves sent Jeff Zimpel (Green Bay, Wis.) to the mound. Typically a reliever, Zimpel gave up a run in the first inning and then three in the third while Robert Morris jumped out to an early 4-0 lead.
Entering the fourth, Stritch would get two back thanks to Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) and Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.). With two out and a man on first, Sarauer tripled down the right field line to score Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.). Tesch would follow Sarauer with a single, plating the Wolves’ right fielder and cutting the deficit to 4-2.
Despite the efforts of the Wolves to cut into the Eagles lead, Robert Morris came back to plate five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to push the score to 8-2.
Stritch would respond with two more runs in the top of the sixth as Sarauer and Tesch would each add another RBI apiece to put the score at 8-4.
Unfortunately, it would be all the Wolves could get as the Eagles would plate one more in the sixth, ending the scoring at 9-4.
Next up, Stritch will face Robert Morris at home on Thursday afternoon to close out the regular season. It’s currently undecided if the scheduled nine inning game will now include a seven inning game from today’s cancellation. Game time at Sheridan Park is currently still slated for 2 p.m.
Stritch Baseball Scores Win Over TrollsOffense pounds out 11 runs on 13 hits
May 4, 2009
Palos Heights, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team rolled to a big win over the Trinity Christian College Trolls by a score of 11-5 on Monday afternoon.
The Wolves kicked things off by scoring runs in each of the first three innings. In the first inning, Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) got things going with an RBI double to left centerfield to score Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.), who had led off the game with a walk.
After Wolves starting pitcher Justin Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) got out of the first inning with the help of a double play and a foul out, the offense went right back to work in the top of the second inning. Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.), who went 4-4 in Saturday’s matchup against the Trolls, led off the top of the second with a solo homerun to left centerfield, his third of the year.
Calvert would, again, get through the bottom of the second stranding a base runner and giving the offense another chance to build upon the 2-0 lead. The Wolves took advantage of the momentum. After Lark reached on an error by the Trolls’ catcher, John Bahm (Justice, Ill.) sent his third homerun of the season, a two-run shot, over the wall to give Stritch a 4-0 lead.
Both teams would then be held scoreless until the fifth inning when Stritch plated three more runs in the top of the fifth courtesy of an RBI double by Sarauer and an RBI single from Geoff Standish (New Berlin, Wis.). The runs would now put the Wolves’ lead to 7-0.
Calvert, who scattered 10 hits on the day, would work around two hits in the bottom of the fifth, but would get touched up for two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Trolls cutting into the deficit, 7-2. The Wolves would come right back, though, in the top of the seventh with bases loaded. Lark would end up extending the Stritch lead to 10-2 with a timely three-run double to right field.
Trinity Christian would finally knock Calvert from the game with a three-run homerun, putting the score at 10-5, but that would be all the Trolls would get as Stritch reliever Brian Hirschinger (Grafton, Wis.) would close the door the rest of the way.
The Wolves would eventually push the lead to 11-5 in the top of the eighth inning courtesy of Sarauer again. The sophomore would send his second homerun of the game, fourth of the season, over the right field wall to cap the scoring.
On the day, the explosive Wolves offense was led by Sarauer and Lark. Sarauer ended up 4-5 with four RBI while Lark went 3-5 with four RBI.
The win pushed the Wolves to 8-42 overall and 4-21 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). The loss drops the Trolls to 12-27 overall and 7-20 in the conference. Next up, Stritch will host the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers on Tuesday May 5. The game is a makeup date from the end of April when the two teams were rained out. Game one of the doubleheader is slated to start at 2 p.m. at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, Wis.
Wolves Baseball Earns Split Against Trinity ChristianMoraza, Sarauer, and Lark have big days
May 2, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - After losing to the Trinity Christian College Trolls baseball team by a score of 11-7 in game one of a Saturday doubleheader, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves returned strong in game two. Riding the waves of strong hitting in the second game, Stritch cruised to a 14-4 win to earn a split in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup.
After a scoreless first inning in game two, the Trolls managed to strike first, plating a run for an early 1-0 lead against Stritch starter Andy Klein (Cudahy, Wis.). However, the Wolves would respond for seven runs in the bottom half of the inning.
Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) got the Wolves on the board with an RBI single, one of four hits on the day for the right fielder. A couple more RBI base hits later in the inning would leave Stritch with a 3-1 lead.
While the RBI singles put the Wolves ahead, it was a shot off the bat of senior Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) that provided the major damage in the inning. With bases loaded, Moraza made the most of Senior Day, sending a pitch over the left centerfield wall for a grand slam, his fourth homerun of the season. The shot also put Stritch up 7-1.
Trinity Christian would get back on the board with a three-run fourth inning. The significant damage came from Joe Musolino (Chicago, Ill.). Musolino capped off the inning with a two-run homerun off of Klein, cutting the Wolves’ lead to 7-4.
The four runs would be all the Troll would get, however, as the Wolves would plate seven more runs throughout the course of the fourth and fifth innings for the run-ruled shortened win.
Moraza would lead the way with three hits and six RBI while Sarauer would four hits and four RBI. Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) also had a strong day for Stritch. The sophomore combined to go 7-9 between the two games with three RBI.
The split today puts Stritch at 7-42 overall and 3-21 in the CCAC. TCC’s record goes to 12-26 overall and 7-19 in the conference. Up next, the two teams will meet again on Monday, May 4 in Palos Heights, Ill. The game will be one nine inning game played at 4 p.m.
Wolves and Tigers Rained Out Conference baseball cancelled
Apr. 28, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis – The matchup between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team and the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers will have to wait for another day. With rain having hit the Milwaukee area over the course of the last three days, field conditions at Sheridan Park have rendered today unplayable.
The makeup date for the conference doubleheader has yet to be announced, but will be made available when a decision has been made. In the meantime, the Wolves will look ahead to Wednesday, April 29 when they’ll head to Deerfield, Ill. to take on the Trinity International Trojans. The single nine-inning game will be played at 3:30 p.m. on the campus of TIU.
Wolves Baseball and Olivet Nazarene to Try AgainTeams to play makeup games after recent rainout
Apr. 27, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – After being rained out on Saturday, April 25, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team and the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers will try again.
This time, the two teams will attempt to get the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) doubleheader in on Tuesday, April 28. Game one of the two-game set is slated to start at 2 p.m. at Sheridan Park in Cudahy. Tuesday’s games will be games two and three of the three-game season series between the Wolves and Tigers.
Wolves Softball Inks TwoSchlegel and Trebiatowski sign for next season
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Apr. 27, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves softball team have signed Kayla Shlegel (New Berlin, Wis.) and Hillary Trebiatowski (Plover, Wis.) to play for the Wolves next season. Both players will be coming to Stritch having played for successful programs where their teams were a part of State Championships last season.
Kayla Schlegel, who will graduate from New Berlin Eisenhower High School this year, will add pitching depth to the Stritch roster. As a pitcher, Schlegel went 12-0 in her junior season, recording an ERA of 0.66. She struck out 130 batters and walked only 29 all season.
Also a threat at the plate, Schlegel registered a .382 batting average. She was named first team All-Conference in the Woodland Conference, along with first team All-Suburban. The New Berlin native also helped lead Eisenhower to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division II State Championship.
Schlegel has also demonstrated success away from the softball field as she is a member of the National Honors Society at Eisenhower and has continually received academic honors. She is also currently planning on majoring in nursing at Stritch.
Hillary Trebiatowski is currently a senior attending Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH). Trebiatowski brings positional versatility as she plays both the catcher and first base positions.
A three-year letter winner, Trebiatowski recorded a .341 batting average in her junior year and was a defensive standout having not committed any errors or passed balls her last three seasons. Trebiatowski also helped lead the Panthers to the WIAA Division I State Championship in 2008.
A native of Plover, Trebiatwoski has received academic high honors all four years at SPASH and is planning on majoring in education at Stritch.
Wolves Can’t Score at PNCStritch swept by the Panthers
Apr. 25, 2009
Uninc Laporte County, Ind. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team couldn’t find a way to score in two losses to the University of Purdue-North Central. The Wolves fell to the Panthers 1-0 and 5-0, posting only eight hits in two games.
Game one of the double header was a pitcher’s duel, remaining scoreless through seven innings. Senior, Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) struck out nine and gave up only five hits before the eighth inning. However, the Panthers put up three consecutive singles, winning 1-0 on a walk-off hit by Gernenz.
Val Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. Stritch recorded only two hits in the matchup, one each by Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.).
Purdue-North Central jumped out to an early lead in the second game, scoring five runs in the first two innings against April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.). The sophomore was then replaced by Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), who held the Panthers scoreless the remainder of the game. Stritch hitters couldn’t mount a comeback, or even bring in a run, although they recorded six hits in the game.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher in game two. Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) registered two hits, while Steph Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.), Haluska, and Ashley Zdrojewski (South Milwaukee, Wis.) had one.
The Wolves fall to 6-24 overall and 5-13 in the CCAC.
Wolves Roll Over Crimson Wave Stritch hitters can’t be stopped by CalumetApr. 24, 2009
Whiting, Ind. – The bats of the Cardinal Stritch University softball team were on fire in a two win day against Calumet St. Joseph University on Friday. The Wolves accumulated 27 hits as they overpowered the Crimson Wave 6-2 and 16-1.
Stritch went down by two runs in the third inning of game one and were forced to play from behind. Senior Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) led off the sixth with a double and scored on another by pinch hitter Ashley Zdrojewski (South Milwaukee, Wis.). Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) then singled in Zdrojewski to tie the game at two.
Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) lead off the seventh inning with a single to begin a Stritch rally. Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) bunted Haluska to second before Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) popped out. Steph Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) walked with one out and a single by Schroeder loaded the bases for Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). The junior came through with a single for the Wolves, scoring Haluska and Douglas. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) walked to load the bases for a second time before Stramowski singled, bringing in two more insurance runs. Stritch held on in the seventh for a 6-2 win over Calumet.
Mysliewic was the winning pitcher for the Wolves, holding the Crimson Wave to two runs on seven hits. Laura Stramowski led the Wolves at the plate, going 3-4 and earning three RBI’s. Schroeder went 2-4 with a double and two runs scored, while Haluska was 2-3.
The Wolves gave Calumet no shot at a win in game two, with two five run innings and one six run inning, taking the game 16-1. Stritch registered 17 hits in the matchup, including three a piece for Kruszka (three runs scored and one RBI), Schroeder (three runs scored and three RBI’s), and Val Stramowski (three runs scored and two RBI’s). Freshman, Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) went 2-3 with two doubles, two runs scored, and five RBI’s. Neitzel recorded two hits, two runs scored, and two RBI’s and Douglas earned two hits.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) earned the win, giving up only two hits and one walk, while striking out five in the five inning game.
Stritch moves to 6-22 overall with the wins, and 5-11 in conference. The Wolves close out the regular season on Saturday, April 25, in Uninc Laporte County, Ind. Game one is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m.
Stritch Baseball Rained Out Makeup date to be determined
Apr. 25, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - The second day of a three-game series between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team and the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers has been rained out.
With inclement weather scheduled to be in the Milwaukee area for the next three days, a makeup date for the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) date has yet to be determined.
Tigers Top WolvesStritch struggles against Olivet Nazarene
Apr. 24, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – One day after playing a stellar game against and NCAA Division I school, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team was left searching for answers after falling to the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers by a score of 9-1 on Friday afternoon.
While the offense struggled to generate runs, starting pitcher Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) was roughed up over the course of six innings. Thompson, who is usually sharp on the mound, had an off day surrendering eight runs on 11 hits while walking two and striking out two.
Offensively, the Wolves could muster just six hits throughout the course of the game. The lone Stritch run came in the eighth inning as Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.) had an RBI groundout to the right side of the infield to score Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) from third base.
Despite the score, the Wolves did get a solid relief effort from junior Brian Hirschinger (Grafton, Wis.). Hirschinger worked three innings while allowing just one hit and no runs over the duration, holding the Tigers scoreless in the final three frames.
The two teams will match up again on Saturday for a doubleheader. Game one is slated for a 12 p.m. start.
Wolves Baseball Defeated by PanthersStritch plays strong against UWM
Apr. 23, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - Playing for just the fifth time in school history, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball program gave a strong effort against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers on Thursday afternoon. Despite the efforts, the Wolves fell in the cross-town contest by a score of 7-3.
After both teams went scoreless in the first inning, the Panthers would end up striking first as UWM would put five runs on the board against Stritch starter Justin Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) as Calvert would yield five hits in the inning.
The Wolves would answer back in the top of the third inning as Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) would open the inning with a walk. Trewyn would be moved over on a sacrifice by Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) and advance to third on a wild pitch from Panthers starter Gabe Marshall (Jacksonville, Ill.). The Stritch catcher would end up getting knocked home by Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) on the freshman’s infield single.
Stritch would add another run off an RBI from Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.). Cook would bring home Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.), who had doubled to lead off the inning, closing the deficit to 5-2.
Calvert, who settled down after the second inning, would work strong on the mound and hold the Panthers off the board the next four innings and keeping the score at 5-2.
Entering the top of the seventh, the Wolves got on the board again thanks to Trewyn, Thompson, and Roepke. Trewyn opened the inning with a single to centerfield and then advance to second on wild pitch from UWM’s Cameron Amsrud (Schofield, Wis.). Thompson would then advance Trewyn to third on a sacrifice to first base while Roepke would drive him in with a ground ball out to the second base side. The RBI by Roepke, his second of the game, closed the gap to 5-3.
Calvert would be unable to hold UWM off the board in the bottom of the seventh as the Panthers ended up adding two runs to the lead to extend the score to 7-3. The Wolves right hander would exit the game with one out in the seventh, allowing seven runs while scattering 12 hits over the duration.
Jeff Zimpel (Green Bay, Wis.) would end up replacing Calvert on the mound and hold the Panthers to just two hits over the remaining inning and two-thirds. Unfortunately, the Stritch offense would not be able to put any more runs on the board after the seventh and the game would end at 7-3.
The loss puts the Wolves at 6-39 while the Panthers improved to 16-19 overall. Up next, the Wolves will return home for a three-game set against Olivet-Nazarene University over the course of Friday and Saturday. Game one will take place on Friday at 4 p.m. and will be one nine inning game. The series will take place at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, home of the Wolves.
Saints Too Much for Wolves
Stritch drops two to St. Francis in final home matchup
Apr. 23, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team fell to St. Francis in both games of a double header on Thursday. Errors cost the Wolves in game one, as they lost 7-2 after committing nine errors. The Wolves defense improved for the second game, but Stritch could not get their bats going and fell 3-0 to the Fighting Saints.
The Wolves gave up four runs in the first two innings, and although they were able to score one run in the bottom of the first, the deficit was too large to come back from. Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in the first game, giving up 11 hits and seven runs in seven innings. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) went 2-3 with one double and a walk, while Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) hit her first homerun of the season. Jenny Piotrowski (Stevens Point, Wis.), Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) also recorded hits in game one.
Stritch got off to a better start in the second game, led by sophomore April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), who held the Saints scoreless until the fourth inning. Unable to score, the Wolves held the St. Francis lead to one until giving up two more runs in the seventh. Stritch hitters couldn’t find a way against Saints pitcher, Kim Malacina, losing the matchup 3-0.
The Wolves earned only three hits in the game. Schroeder, Flock, and Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) each registered one. Mysliewic was the losing pitcher, giving up eight hits and one walk in her complete game effort.
Stritch falls to 4-22 overall and 3-11 in the CCAC. The University of St. Francis moves to 12-6.
The Wolves travel this weekend to Whiting, Ind. where they will face Calumet St. Joseph’s at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 24, 2009.
Wolves Baseball Loses To Trinity InternationalBase running miscues stall game two rally
Apr. 22, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – After suffering a rough defeat in game one, 17-0, against the Trinity International University Trojans baseball team, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team fell in game two by a score of 8-6.
Looking to rebound after dropping game one 17-0, the Wolves found themselves in a hole early on in game two as starter Geoff Standish (New Berlin, Wis.) would allow a run-scoring single from the Trojans’ Scott Lawson (Peoria, Ill.), moving the score to 1-0 in favor of TIU.
Unlike game one, the Wolves came back in the bottom of the first inning with an answer to the Trojans’ opening run. With two out, Stritch sophomore leftfielder Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) tied the game at 1-1 with a solo homerun, his first of the season, to left centerfield.
Standish would hold the Trojans scoreless in the top of the second allowing the Stritch offense a chance to untie the game in the bottom half of the frame. A lead-off double by Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.), a hit-by-pitch on Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.), along with a single by Nick Majeske (Milwaukee, Wis.) would load the bases for Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.).
James would end up scoring Sarauer from third while reaching on a fielder’s choice with Majeske being out at second base. The Wolves now had a 2-1 lead and would extend it to 3-1 with an RBI single by Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.), who extended his hitting streak to seven games.
The score would remain at 3-1 until Standish would run into some trouble in the fifth inning. The Trojans would end up overtaking the Stritch lead by stringing together five runs on three hits to take a 6-3 lead.
TIU would add two more key runs to the lead in the top of the sixth to push the score to 8-3.
The Wolves wouldn’t go quietly though. Entering the bottom of the seventh inning, an infield single by Majeske and a pinch-hit walk by Mike Ploch (Burlington, Wis.) would put two on for Moraza. The Stritch senior would come through by sending a run-scoring single through the infield to notch his 22nd RBI and cut the deficit to 8-4.
Next, a single by Lark would load the bases for rightfielder Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.). Abromaitis would send a single to leftfield to cut the score to 8-5. Catcher John Bahm (Justice, Ill.) would follow up the Abromaitis single with a bases loaded walk to bring the Wolves to within two at 8-6.
With the bases loaded and still nobody out, Wolves head coach Michael Zolecki inserted pinch runners at second base and first base in the form of Jeff Zimpel (Green Bay, Wis.) and Marcus Perleberg (Delafield, Wis.). The Trojans countered by inserting relief pitcher Caleb Johnson (Elk Grove, Ill.).
With bases still loaded, Sarauer would end up strking out against Johnson putting the first out on the board. From there, chaos seemed to ensue. Phil Cook came up next for the Wolves and sent a ground ball to first base. TIU’s Philip Sims (Waukegan, Ill.) would field the ball and step on first for out number two.
However, as Sims stepped on first, he fired the ball home to catch Lark between third and home. Lark managed to somehow get back to third, but Zimpel ended up getting caught between second and third base. Zimpel would also find some way of getting back to second safely in the rundown. The same, unfortunately, could not be said for Perleberg who was caught between first and second and would end up getting tagged for the final out, ending the game at 8-6.
With the losses, the Wolves fall to 6-38 overall and 2-18 in the conference while the Trojans improve to 7-22 overall and 6-15 in the conference. Up next, Stritch will head across town to play the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers at Henry Aaron Field. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.
Wolves Softball Rescheduled
Stritch to take on St. Francis
Apr. 22, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team will make-up Tuesday’s double header against the University of St. Francis on Thursday, Apr. 23. The games begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be held at Kletsch Park.
Thursday is the last home matchup for the Wolves. Seniors, Mandi Schroeder and Val Stramowski, will be honored at the game.
Stritch Softball PostponedGames against St. Francis rained outApr. 21, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Due to poor weather conditions, Tuesday’s matchup between Cardinal Stritch University and the University of St. Francis softball teams has been postponed.
No official make-up date has been set. Further scheduling will be posted as it becomes available.
Wolves Baseball Rained Out
Stritch and Trinity International Postponed
Apr. 21, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Tuesday Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) baseball matchup between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves and the Trinity International University Trojans has been postponed due to rain in the Milwaukee area.
Slated to play on Tuesday afternoon at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, Wis., the game between the Wolves and Trojans will be on Wednesday, April 22 at Sheridan Park. Game time is set for 2 p.m. and will be a conference doubleheader.
Stritch Splits in Springfield
Strong defense holds opponents off
Apr. 18, 2009
Springfield, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team faced Harris-Stowe State University and Central Methodist University on day one of the University of Illinois-Springfield Tournament. The Wolves were strong defensively in both matchups, but were only able to come away with one win, taking Harris-Stowe State 2-1. The Wolves bats weren’t able to pull through in the second game, as they fell to Central Methodist, 2-1.
It was a rocky start for the Wolves in game one, as Harris-Stowe loaded the bases with no outs. The leadoff batter was walked in, but pitcher, April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) was able to power her way out of it, forcing a pop out and striking out two. Mysliewic continued to control the game and the Wolves didn’t give up another run.
Stritch scored their first run in the third inning, as Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) singled and was brought in on a double by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). With a tie score in the bottom of the seventh, Liz Nietzel (Lomira, Wis.) came up big with a leadoff walk and a stolen base. Haluska, who racked up three sacrifices on the day, bunted Nietzel to third. Harris-Stowe walked both Kruszka and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) to load the bases. The Wolves closed the game on a walk by Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), winning 2-1.
Mysliewic was the winning pitcher for the Wolves. Kruszka went 2-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) also recorded two hits.
Game two remained scoreless through the first inning, and Central Methodist was the first to put runs on the board as Stritch once again walked in a run. The Eagles scored again in the fifth, taking a 2-0 lead. The Wolves had a shot to tie in the sixth, as Neitzel walked to lead off the inning and was bunted over by Haluska. Kruszka reached on an error leaving Stritch with runners on first and third and only one out. The next two batters grounded out, scoring Neitzel, but leaving the one run advantage with Central Methodist. Unable to score in the seventh, the Eagles took the game 2-1.
Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup. The freshman gave up only four hits in five innings of work. The Wolves recorded four hits by Neitzel, Kruszka, Flock, and Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.).
Stritch closed the day at 4-20 overall. They continue play on Sunday, Apr. 19 at the Springfield Tournament. They are slated to face McKendree University and Hannibal-LaGrange University at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Stritch Falls to Lions in Three Wolves finish season with a loss in the National semi-finalsApr. 17, 2009
Parkville, Mo. – The Cardinal Stritch University men’s volleyball team fell to the Lindenwood Lions for the second time this season in the semi-final match of the NAIA National Tournament. The Wolves couldn’t contain the overpowering Lindenwood hitters, who posted an overall hitting percentage of .330 in the 3-0 win.
The Wolves started out strong and were well matched with the Lions in the first half of game one. The set was tied at 15-15 before Lindenwood went on a 15-3 run that included seven Stritch errors. The Lions easily took the set 30-18.
The Wolves struggled to clean up their play in game two, quickly falling behind 9-4. Giving the Lions 13 points on errors cost the Wolves. They also struggled to keep Charles Spicer and Jared Kreienkamp, who combined for eight kills in the set. The Lions closed the game 30-23 on one such kill by Spicer.
Stritch fought hard in the third set, looking to extend the match, but their efforts were not enough to overpower Lindenwood. The two teams traded points all the way through the set until the Lions took the lead 26-23. Stritch was able to come back and tie the game at 29-29 after a kill by Jake Cosson (West Allis, Wis.) and two errors by Lindenwood. The Wolves fought off five match points before falling to the Lions 32-30.
Chris Arquilla (Willow Springs, Ill.), who was impressive the entire tournament, finished the match with a team-high nine digs. Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia) led with 15 kills and five digs. Cosson and Scott Golden (Vernon Hills, Ill.) each recorded six kills. Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) led the way with 35 assists.
The loss ends the season for the Wolves with an overall record of 24-6 and a regular season and tournament title in the MAMVIC East Conference.
Stritch Advances to Semi-Finals
Cosson and Frenc lead Wolves past Johnson and WalesApr. 17, 2009
Parkville, Mo. – After losing their first game in the NAIA National Tournament, the Cardinal Stritch University men’s volleyball needed a win against Johnson and Wales University on Friday in order to clinch a spot in the tournament semi-finals. A strong team effort provided exactly what Stritch needed to win the match in three, 30-22, 30-22, and 30-27.
Johnson and Wales kept the first set close, hanging with the Wolves until Stritch went ahead 21-17 on a service ace by Scott Golden (Vernon Hills, Ill.). Continuing to pull away, the Wolves closed the game 30-22 on an ace serve by Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia).
The second game was much of the same, as the Wildcats stayed within two point of the Wolves, and even pulled ahead by three at the 14-11 mark. However, after tying the match at 17 on a attack error by Johnson and Wales, Stritch found a spark in Austin Cass (Madison, Wis.), who put down two quick kills to take back the lead. Frenc and Golden added two kills apiece after the Wolves took control, winning the set 30-22.
Stritch was forced to play from behind in the third set after errors put them down 12-7. Kills by Jake Cosson (West Allis, Wis.), Golden, and Mirko Jankovic (Podgorica, Montenegro) brought the Wolves back into the game, but they remained down until three consecutive errors by the Wildcats gave Stritch a 20-19 advantage. The two teams battled for the remaining points until a kill by Frenc ended the set at 30-27.
Frenc led the team in kills with ten, while Golden and Cass added nine and eight, respectively. Mirko Jankovic earned seven. Cosson put down six kills and was a wall at net, earning three solo blocks and six block assists. Chris Arquilla (Willow Springs, Ill.) led the Wolves with ten digs and Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) contributed 31 assists.
The Wolves advance to the semi-finals which take place at 7:00 p.m. in Parkville, Mo. on Friday, Apr. 17. Stritch will face Lindenwood University, who finished first in their pool with wins over Park and Hope International. Lindenwood beat the Wolves earlier in the season in a heartbreaking five set match. Fans can watch the match live by visiting the NAIA website.
Eagles Too Much for Wolves
Stitch drops two against Robert MorrisApr. 16, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team looked to bring hot bats found in Wednesday’s game into their matchup with Robert Morris College on Thursday, but were unsuccessful, falling twice to the Eagles, 5-4 and 1-0.
The Wolves scored first in game one, as Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) hit her first homerun in the season, bringing in April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), who had been hit by a pitch. However Stritch gave up four runs in the bottom half of the inning and although they were able to put together a comeback in the fourth, tying the score 4-4, as Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) and Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) scored, the tie was quickly broken. The Eagles scored in the bottom of the fourth to gain a one run advantage that the Wolves could not overcome.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in the game. Stritch had seven hits in the game, including Schroeder’s two-run homerun.
Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) led off game two with a single to right field, but it turned out to be the only hit of the game for the Wolves. The defense managed to hold off the Eagles until the seventh inning, when the Eagles closed the game with a walk off single by Vasquez.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for Stritch. The sophomore gave up only five hits and one run in 6.1 innings of work.
The Wolves fall to 3-19 overall and 3-9 in conference play. Robert Morris improves to 24-17 overall and 11-3 in the CCAC.
Stritch travels to Springfield, Ill. this weekend for the University of Illinois-Springfield Tournament where they will face Harris Stowe State University, Central Methodist University, McKendree University, and Hannibal LaGrange University. The first game is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 18.
Stritch Can’t Pull off Upset
Wolves fall to California Baptist in National TourneyApr. 16, 2009
Parkville, Mo. – The Cardinal Stritch University men’s volleyball team lost in the first match of pool play against top ranked California Baptist on Thursday night. The Wolves gave the Lancers a run, keeping the games close in three of four sets, but couldn’t hold off California Baptist’s strong front row, and fell 16-30, 27-30, 30-28, 21-30.
The first game was a poor showing for the Wolves, who couldn’t find a spark, and played sloppy during the set. The Lancers pulled ahead quickly, taking a 12-4 advantage on a service error by Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia). Continuing to increase their advantage, California Baptist led by 16 at one point, before closing the set 30-16.
It was like a whole new Stritch team during the second set as the Wolves stayed within striking distance the entire game. They were brought down by a combined 12 hitting and service errors, and dropped the set after a late comeback, 30-27.
Stritch was able to gain control of the third set early, pulling away 21-15 on a service error by the Lancers. A California Baptist run made the game a bit more interesting, as they tied the game at 28 on a service error by Jake Cosson (West Allis, Wis.). Two errors by the Lancers ended the set at 30-28 in favor of the Wolves, giving Stritch a chance to take the match to five.
Looking to continue play, Stritch came out hungry and after giving California Baptist a quick three point advantage they fought back to tie the set. After a back and forth battle took the score to 16-15 in the Lancers favor, they began to heat up. Stritch was not able to handle the Lancer’s powerful front row and lost their momentum, eventually falling 30-21.
Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia) led the Wolves in the losing effort with 17 kills and 13 digs. Austin Cass (Madison, Wis.) contributed 11 kills and ten digs, while Chris Arquilla (Willow Springs, Ill.) registered eight digs. Mirko Jankovic (Podgorica, Montenegro) recorded eight kills and Matt Tauaese (Pomona, Calif.) and Cosson each earned six. Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) dished out 29 assists in the match.
The Wolves fall to 23-5 after the loss. They face Johnson and Wales for the second game of pool play on Friday, Apr. 17 at 12:30 p.m. Fans can see the action live by visiting the NAIA website.
Stritch Baseball Topped By Viterbo Offense struggles late in game one; quiet in game twoApr. 15, 2009
La Crosse, Wis. - In game one, Stritch got on the board first. Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) hit a one-out single and then scored on a double to right centerfield by Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.), putting the Wolves up 1-0.
Pitcher Jason Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) cruised through the V-Hawk lineup in the first two innings allowing one hit along the way. The V-Hawks would touch up Calvert for two runs in the bottom of the third off a two-run homerun by Bobby Raasch (Coon Valley, Wis.) to take a 2-1 lead.
Stritch would strike back to tie the game in the top of the fourth inning on an opposite field single by Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.), which scored Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.), who had singled earlier in the inning. Tesch’s RBI would tie the score at 2-2.
The last three innings of the game would end up swinging in favor of the V-Hawks as Viterbo would post five unanswered runs in the final three frames. The Wolves had pounded out seven hits in the first four innings, but were held hitless the rest of the way.
In game two, Stritch starting pitcher Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) was touched for one run in the bottom of the first inning, but held solid until the fourth when Viterbo added two more to extend their lead to 3-0.
With Thompson keeping the Wolves in reach, the Stritch bats were struggling to get going as the hitters didn’t register a base hit until the fifth inning.
With two on and two out, Moraza came to bat for Stritch and ripped a triple to right center to score Marcus Perleberg (Delafield, Wis.), who was pinch running for Kyle Trewyn after a single by the Wolves’ catcher, and Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) to close the gap to 3-2.
The V-Hawks would end up answering in the bottom of the sixth inning, putting two runs on the board against the Wolves with two-run single from Eric Gruhlke (Kasson, Minn.). Gruhlke’s single would push the score to 5-2 in favor of Viterbo and close the game’s scoring.
With the loss, Stritch now falls to 5-34 overall while Viterbo improves to 21-14. The Wolves will take Thursday off and take to the diamond again on Friday, April 17. Stritch will head to Whiting, Ind. to take on the Calumet College – St. Joseph Crimson Wave in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) baseball matchup. The nine inning game between the two CCAC teams is slated to start at 3 p.m.
Wolves Sweep Trojans
Stritch bats on fire against TIUApr. 15, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Struggles at the plate have held back the Cardinal Stritch University softball team this season. However, in Wednesday’s game against Trinity International University, there was no stopping the Wolves, as they recorded 22 hits and eight walks, beating TIU 7-5 and 14-1.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) registered her first win at Stritch in game one against the Trojans. She allowed only six hits and one walk in seven innings of work. Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.), and Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) each went 2-3 in game one, while Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) recorded three RBI’s. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) also recorded hits in the matchup.
April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) earned her first win of the season in the second game of the day after playing impressive defense in game one. The sophomore was also a force at the plate, as she went 3-3 including a grand slam in the middle of the Wolves third inning rally and a double to the left field fence in the fourth.
Schroeder went 2-2 with three RBI’s, two runs scored, and two walks. Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) recorded two hits, two RBI’s, and two runs scored. Kruszka was 2-4 and added two RBI’s. Flock, Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.), and Giuffre also earned hits in game two.
The wins take Stritch to 3-17 overall and 3-7 in the CCAC. The Trojans drop to 5-32 overall and 2-10 in conference.
This breakout day for Stritch hitters carries the team into a double header on Thursday, Apr. 16 against conference foe Robert Morris College, in Chicago, Ill. Game one is slated to begin at 4:00 p.m.
Stritch Men’s Volleyball Heads To National Tournament
After winning MAMVIC East, team gears up for national stage
Apr. 14, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves men’s volleyball team will be heading to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics this week in hopes of a national title.
The Wolves have been strong all season long as the program moved swiftly through the regular season posting a 21-4 record. The regular season featured some key victories as Stritch knocked off national powerhouse Park University on Feb. 6 and then claimed the Mid-American Men’s Volleball Intercollegiate Conference (MAMVIC) East title with a late season win over St. Ambrose University on Mar. 27.
Stritch entered this year’s MAMVIC East conference tournament with an 8-2 record and as the top-seeded team. Facing Warner University, the Wolves walked away with a 3-1 first round match victory, registering scores of 30-27, 31-29, 21-30, and 30-26.
Heading into the championship match, Stritch would end up facing St. Ambrose for the third time this season with the two teams having split the regular season series. The Wolves would end up claiming the championship, defeating the Fighting Bees by a match score of 3-2.
Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia) led the Wolves in kills, registering 22. The three-time NAIA Player of the Week added two solo blocks, three block assists, and four service aces in the match. Mirko Jankovic (Podgorica, Montenegro), who recorded 14 kills, and Jake Cosson (West Allis, Wis.) shined at the net, combining for five solo blocks and eight block assists.
Austin Cass (Madison, Wis.) was also a big contributor, adding 15 kills and seven digs. Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) once again led the way with 45 assists.
With the Wolves riding high into the national tournament, the team will prepare for pool play, which is set to start on Thursday. Stritch will face California Baptist in the first round of Pool A on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
The Wolves will take the court again on Friday, April 17, facing Johnson & Wales at 12:30 p.m., also a part of Pool play. The top two teams remaining from Pool A and B will then play later on in the day on Friday.
This year’s tournament games will be shown by the NAIA on Livestats and also on free internet video. For more information, please click here. Scores and recaps will also be posted online on Stritch’s Men’s Volleyball page. To read the recaps, please click here.
Stritch Drops Two Against Tigers
Strong performance by Schroeder Can’t Spark Wolves
Apr. 14, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team lost two games in a double header against Olivet Nazarene University on Tuesday. The speed and power of the Tigers proved too much for the Wolves, who fell 9-4 and 10-1. Olivet recorded three homeruns and 11 stolen bases in the matchup.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in game one, after giving up eight hits and eight runs. The Tigers pulled away from Stritch with a five run sixth inning. The Wolves scored their first run in the fifth as Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) scored on a line drive hit by Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.). Three more runs scored in the sixth as Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) was brought in on a single by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). Kruszka then scored on a two run homerun by freshman, Flock.
Schroeder led the Wolves, going 3-4. Anna flock went 2-3 with a double and a homerun. Neitzel also registered two hits after entering in the fifth inning.
Stritch started out strong in the second game, as Neitzel walked, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.), advanced to third on a passed ball, and scored on a hard hit grounder by Schroeder. The scoring ended there for the Wolves, as Stritch only recorded one hit the entire game as Schroeder singled to left in the fourth.
Pitcher Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) left the game after two shutout innings after being hit in her pitching hand by a line shot. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) entered the game, giving up 11 hits and 10 runs in 5.1 innings, and took the loss.
The losses drop the Wolves to 1-17 overall and 1-7 in the CCAC. They continue play on Wednesday, Apr. 15 with a make-up game against Trinity International University. The first game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. at Kulwicki Park.
Wolves Baseball Sweeps Finlandia Standish tosses no-hitter; long ball keys wins
Apr. 14, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Six homeruns and a no-hitter by pitcher Geoff Standish (New Berlin, Wis.) led the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team to a doubleheader sweep over the Finlandia University Lions on Tuesday afternoon. The Wolves knocked off the Lions by scores of 22-0 and 14-4 during the non-conference matchup.
In game one, Standish set the tone from the start as the senior pitcher set the Lions down in order by striking out the side on 13 pitches. After a quiet bottom half of the first inning for Stritch, Standish struck out the first batter of the second inning, mixed in a walk, and then proceeded to strike out the next two hitters to close the top of the inning.
With Standish rolling, the Wolves offense came alive to pound out nine runs on seven hits in the bottom half of the inning. After Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.) got Stritch on the board by being hit on a bases loaded pitch, Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) followed it up with a two-run single.
Later in the inning and up 4-0, third baseman Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) hit one of his two homeruns on the day, a two-run shot, to push the lead to 6-0. Back-to-back singles by Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) and Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) would then bring up rightfielder Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.). Abromaitis would turn on the Finlandia pitch and send it over the right field wall for his third homerun of the season and extend Stritch’s lead to 9-0.
The Stritch offense would add five more in the third thanks to a lead-off homerun by Cook (2) and another two-run shot off the bat of Moraza. The Wolves would also add eight more runs in the fourth.
The run support would allow Standish (1-4) to cruise as the right-hander would end up pitching the run-ruled shortened game by throwing all five innings, striking out 11 Finlandia hitters, and walking two while registering the no-hitter. The no-hitter is Standish’s first of his collegiate career.
Offensively, the Wolves saw Moraza, Cook, and Roepke each plate four RBI in game one. Meanwhile, Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) was steady from the top of the lineup by adding three hits in five at-bats.
Game two saw the same type of offensive power from the Wolves as Stritch would plate 14 runs in the game thanks in part to three more hits by James and two more homeruns. Abromaitis would add a two-run shot in the third for his fourth homerun of the season while freshman Dean Backman (Whitewater, Wis.) would hit his first as a collegiate, a three-run homerun in the fourth inning.
James and Backman would lead Stritch offensively with three RBI apiece on the day.
The offensive surge gave Stritch pitcher Steve Lenski (Milwaukee, Wis.) plenty of room to work. Making a rare start, the reliever would put in four innings of work, striking out five hitters while allowing four runs on four hits. Jake Lark would close the final two innings of the shortened game by striking out three and not allowing a hit.
The Lions, which struggled against the Wolves, did get some offensive support by catcher Blake Grenier (Marinette, Wis.). Grenier would have one hit in two plate appearances, but add three RBI for Finlandia.
With the wins, the Wolves improve their overall record to 5-32 while the Lions drop to 2-12. Stritch will head for La Crosse, Wis. on Wednesday to take on the Viterbo University V-Hawks. Start time for the non-conference doubleheader is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Stritch Baseball Drops Two against Illinois TechBats quiet as pitching struggles
Apr. 11, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team struggled on Saturday afternoon, dropping a doubleheader to the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks by scores of 5-1 and 3-0.
In game one, Wolves’ starting pitcher Tyler Martin (Pekin, Ill.) struggled as he watched three IIT runs cross home plate in the first inning, all with two outs on the board. Martin would eventually settle down to blank the Scarlet Hawks in the next two innings.
Meanwhile, the Stritch offense, which had four hits in game one, scored their lone run of the game in the third inning as Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) knocked home Mike Ploch (Burlington, Ill.) with a two-out single.
IIT would come back, however, and add a run in each of the next two innings off of Martin (0-7) to push the score to 5-1. The junior right-hander for the Wolves worked around trouble all day as he allowed 10 hits in six innings while striking out five and walking nine batters.
Game two, saw the Wolves get one hit against Scarlet Hawks pitcher James Dodgen (Flagstaff, Ariz.) with the lone Stritch hit coming off the bat of freshman Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.). Dodgen was tough on Stritch hitters as he struck out seven and walked one in seven innings of work.
Stritch starter Andy Klein (Cudahy, Wis.) pitched well, in his own right, despite yielding 11 hits. The sophomore lefty struck out four while walking just one hitter and allowing three runs.
The Wolves record now falls to 3-32 overall and 1-14 in the conference while the Scarlet Hawks improve to 14-18 overall and 9-8 in the conference. Stritch will return home for a non-conference doubleheader against Finlandia University. Game one is set to start at 2 p.m. at Sheridan Park.
Baseball Rally Falls ShortLate scoring run by the Wolves not enough
Apr. 10, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Down 10-0 going in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves put together a big scoring inning to bring the gap to within two runs, but would eventually fall to the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, 18-8, on Friday afternoon.
The first five and one half innings looked to be all in favor of Illinois Tech in Friday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) baseball matchup against the Wolves. Stritch would struggle defensively as the Scarlett Hawks would score two in the second and two more in the fourth to put the Wolves in an early 4-0 hole.
With the game still close, the Wolves looked to get on the board, but the bats remained quiet as the Scarlet Hawks put up six runs in the top of the sixth, going up 10-0, and all but dashing the hopes of Stritch. However, the Wolves never gave up.
Entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Stritch bats suddenly awoke. Three straight singles off the bats of John Bahm (Justice, Ill.), Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.), and Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.) loaded the bases with nobody out and brought Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) to the plate. Thompson, showing great patience, would end up working a walk out of his at-bat against IIT pitcher Luis Montoya (Chicago, Ill.) to help the Wolves break through on the scoreboard.
With bases still loaded, left fielder Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) punched a single through the infield to plate another Stritch run. After a strikeout by the next Stritch hitter, shortstop Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) would plate another run after getting hit by a pitch. The run that scored would now make the score 10-3 with only one out. The Wolves would go on to score five more runs in the inning, highlighted by a two-run double off the right centerfield wall by Trewyn in his second at-bat of the inning.
At the end of the sixth and seven Stritch hits later, the score would be 10-8, but still in favor of IIT.
Unfortunately, the Wolves wouldn’t get any more in the following innings as the Scarlet Hawks would score two more in the seventh and six more in the eighth off of Stritch pitchers Brian Hirschinger (Grafton, Wis.) and John Chengary (Darien, Ill.). The game would close at a final score of 18-8.
After falling on Friday, Stritch dropped to 1-12 in the conference and 3-30 overall. IIT improved to 7-8 in the CCAC and 12-18 overall on the season. Up next, the two teams will match up again on Saturday for a doubleheader that will be played down in Chicago on the campus of Illinois Tech. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Stritch Baseball Struggles against JudsonFive run fifth inning dooms Wolves
Apr. 9, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team played strong in the early goings of Thursday’s matchup with the Judson University Eagles, but a five run fifth inning by Judson was the story of the game as Stritch lost 16-6.The Eagles got on the board first when Judson catcher Tim Victor (Mokena, Ill.) hit a homerun to left field off of Stritch starting pitcher Jason Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.). Down 1-0, the Wolves would respond in the bottom half of the inning with a two-out double by Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) that scored Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) from third base.
Judson would put two more runs on the board with a two RBI double by Kevin Fischer (Elgin, Ill.). Stritch would have runners on first and third when Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) would get thrown out trying to steal second, however, junior Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) would end up taking home on Tesch’s steal attempt to pull the Wolves back to within one run at 3-2.
Each team would go scoreless in the third inning and then add one apiece in the fourth. The fifth inning would be the marker of the game as Judson would knock Calvert out of the game with a five run inning in which Stritch was hurt by Victor again as the Judson senior would add two more RBI on the day.
The Wolves would respond in the bottom of the fifth with two runs of their own with RBI from John Bahm (Justice, Ill.) and Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.). However, Judson would add seven more runs over the course of the next four innings before closing the game out.
Stritch’s Austin James led the way for the Wolves with two hits in four at-bats while Victor led the way for Judson with three hits and six total RBI. The loss drops the Wolves to 3-29 overall and 1-11 in conference action while the Eagles improve to 13-15 overall and 8-6 in the conference.
Next up, Stritch will host Illinois Tech on Friday, April 10 for a nine inning game. Originally scheduled for a 3 p.m. start, the game time has been pushed up to a 1 p.m. start time.
Stramowski Strikes Out Twelve in Wolves First Win
Stritch splits with Trinity Christian to break losing streak
Apr. 9, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - After a difficult beginning to the season, the Cardinal Stritch University softball team has finally broke out of a 15 game losing streak. The Wolves found a way to win in the second game of a double header against Trinity Christian College on Thursday. Two strong pitching performances gave the fans something to cheer about. Stritch split with the Trolls, dropping the first game 2-1 before taking the second 3-2.
April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) was the losing pitcher for the Wolves in game one. The sophomore pitched an excellent game, allowing zero earned runs, only three hits, and striking out eight. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) knocked in the Wolves lone run in the game, bringing in Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) with a double in the seventh. The run was not enough however, as the Wolves had given up two unearned runs in the sixth.
Stritch hitting did improve in game one, as the team earned nine hits, which is the most they have registered in a single game this season.
Carrying the success at the plate into the second game, the Wolves scored in the first inning of game two. Neitzel singled to lead off the game and moved to second on a passed ball. The freshman was moved to third on a grounder by Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) before finally scoring on a double by Mysliewic.
The Wolves scored again in the third as Mysliewic was brought in on a single by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). In the fourth, Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) was hit by a pitch and then brought in on a line drive triple to the left center gap by Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.).
Stritch gave up two unearned runs in the fifth, but were able to hold on for the win. Giuffre was a huge asset in the outfield for the Wolves, as the right fielder made multiple plays to stop runs. A quick jump on a liner headed for the gap stopped a third run from scoring in the fifth to tie the game as Giuffre doubled off the Trinity Christian’s baserunner.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) earned the first win of the season. The senior registered 12 strike outs in seven innings of work. She gave up zero earned runs and only five hits and one walk.
Stritch recorded six hits by six different batters in the matchup. Finally breaking out of the losing streak was a big relief for the team, who will look to build on this win. After the game, Graduate Assistant Coach, Nicki Rice said only this about her team and the win, “They deserved it.”
The split brings the Wolves to 1-15 overall and 1-5 in conference. Trinity Christian moves to 4-29 overall and 1-7 in the CCAC.
Stritch plays at home next week. Their next game is slated for Apr. 14 at 3:00 p.m. against Olivet Nazarene University.
Wolves Overpowered by Eagles
Stritch still struggling to scoreApr. 8, 2009
Elgin, Ill. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team took on the Judson College Eagles in a double header on Wednesday. The Wolves dropped both games, as they continued to struggle scoring runs. The Eagles overpowered Stritch, taking the games, 7-0 and 8-3.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) and Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) each took a loss. The Wolves were unable to score in the first game. In the second game they were led by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.)and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) who each registered two hits and scored a run. Val Stramowski, April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) also contributed hits.
The losses drop the Wolves to 0-14. Stritch returns to action on Thursday, Apr. 9. They will take on Trinity Christian College in a double header, starting at 3:00, for their first home games of the season.
Wolves Lose in Home Opener Lakeland College sweeps doubleheader
Apr. 7, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team lost a non-conference doubleheader to the Lakeland College Muskies on Tuesday afternoon. Celebrating the home opener, the Wolves fell to the Muskies by scores of 17-10 and 18-7.
In the game one slugfest, the two teams combined for 32 hits and 27 runs. Game one also featured eight homeruns with both teams accounting for four each. Lakeland’s Andrew Schartner (Sturgeon Bay, Wis.) and Cal Post (Appleton, Wis.) each hit two apiece while Stritch’s Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) added two of his own. The Wolves’ Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.) also went deep while freshman Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.) added his first collegiate homerun while pinch hitting in the seventh inning.
Game two featured more of the same explosiveness with the teams putting up 30 hits and 25 runs. Lakeland’s David Novak (Algoma, Wis.) and Ryan Polizzi (Woodstock, Ill.) would pace the Muskies with four RBI apiece.
Despite the loss, the Wolves would get strong efforts by Abromaitis, John Bahm (Justice, Ill.), Geoff Standish (New Berlin, Wis.), and Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) as all four would homer in the second game. Bahm and Standish would go back-to-back with their homeruns for the first time this season in the third inning.
The losses put the Wolves at 3-28 overall while the Muskies improve to 9-11-1. Stritch will take to the field again on Thursday, April 9. The Wolves will be hosting the Judson University Eagles in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup at Sheridan Park at 3 p.m.
Stritch Bats Held Quiet in Conference BaseballMartin and Klein pitch well against Panthers
Apr. 4, 2009
Michigan City, Ind. – Despite strong efforts by pitchers Tyler Martin (Pekin, Ill.) and Andy Klein (Cudahy, Wis.), the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team fell in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) doubleheader on Saturday afternoon to the Purdue University-North Central Panthers by scores of 5-1 and 4-2.
With Martin on the hill in game one, the Panthers would get on the board first in the bottom of the second inning against the junior right hander to go up 1-0. Martin would work two more scoreless innings before PNC would add three in the fifth.
The Stritch offense, which had just three hits, scored its lone run of the game in the top of the sixth inning. Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) would score with one out as Michael Ploch (Burlington, Wis.) would hit a ball to Panthers’ pitcher R.J. Legel (Hammond, Ind.) who would field the ball and overthrow first base allowing Tesch to score and Ploch to advance to second cutting the deficit to 4-1
Martin would get touched up for one more run as the game would close at 5-1. Despite the runs, Martin was strong in scattering 11 hits while striking out seven hitters on the day.
In game two, the Wolves would get another strong outing on the hill as Klein would toe the rubber.
After yielding a run in the first inning to the Panthers, the Wolves’ offense would put a run on the board as Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.) would score on a sacrifice fly by Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) to tie the game at 1-1.
The Panthers would end up taking the lead in the bottom of the third inning by plating two runs off of Klein and pushing the score to 3-1. The Wolves would answer in the top of the fifth inning as Jake Lark would score Roepke from third while reaching on a fielder’s choice. The run would cut the lead to 3-2.
Stritch would allow one more run in the bottom of the fifth as the Panthers extended their lead to 4-2, which would be the final score. The unique storyline to game two is that, despite scoring two runs, the Wolves were held hitless by PNC pitcher Casey Young (Schoolcraft, Mich.). Young would go all seven innings, walking six, striking out six during the no-hitter.
The losses drop the Wolves 3-26 overall and 1-10 in the CCAC. The Panthers move to 16-13 overall and 8-1 in the conference. Stritch will return home to play their home opener against Lakeland College on Tuesday, April 7. The scheduled double header between the Wolves and Muskies is set to start at 2 p.m. at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, Wis.
Cougars Hunt Down WolvesStritch can’t get the bats going
Apr. 4, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team began conference play with a double header against St. Xavier University on Saturday. After dropping the first game 8-0, the Wolves came out strong for game two, led by pitcher, Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.). However, Stritch could not find a way to score, and dropped the second game 1-0.
The Cougars dominated game one, as St. Xavier bats got hot in the first inning and the Wolves were not able to slow them down. Jayln Shearer, the winning pitcher, put on quite a show, allowing only one hit in five innings of work. Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) earned an infield hit in the third, but was left on base for the Wolves.
Stritch had a much better start to the second game, holding the Cougars scoreless for three innings. An error in the fourth led to St. Xavier’s first and only run. The Wolves continued to struggle at the plate, leaving runners on in sixth and seventh inning. Unable to score, Stritch fell 1-0.
Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The senior gave up only four hits and one walk in six innings, while striking out six. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) registered the only two hits for Stritch.
The Wolves fall to 0-12 overall and 0-2 in conference play with the losses.
Stritch travels to Elgin, Ill. on Apr. 8 to face Judson College. The double header is slated to start at 5:00 p.m.
Wolves Edged Out By Panthers
Purdue North Central uses rally to defeat Stritch
Apr. 3, 2009
Michigan City, Ind. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team lost in a close game to the Purdue University-North Central Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Friday evening. In control early on, the Wolves couldn’t stave off a late rally by the Panthers before falling in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup.
The Wolves got the scoring going early on in the top of the third inning. Stritch put together three base hits in the first four at-bats of the inning with singles by Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.), Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.), and Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.).
With bases loaded and one out, Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) sent an RBI single to right field to score Thompson from third base, giving the Wolves a 1-0 lead. Stritch would add two more in the inning to go up 3-0 with RBI by Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.) and Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Stritch pitcher Justin Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) would work his third straight scoreless inning against the Panthers to preserve the lead. Up 3-0, the offense would go back to work in the top of the fourth.
Catcher Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) would lead off the inning with a double down the right field line. The next two hitters in the Stritch lineup would move pinch runner Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) to third base. Roepke would end up scoring on a two-out single by Austin James to give Stritch a 4-0 lead.
The Panthers would get on the board in the bottom of the inning as cleanup hitter Greg Feltner (Indianapolis, Ind.) would hit a leadoff homerun to cut the Stritch lead to 4-1.
While the Stritch offense was held scoreless, PNC would end up chasing Calvert (2-2) from the game in the bottom of the sixth after putting four runs on the board to take a 5-4 lead from the Wolves. The Panthers would add another in the seventh inning to increase the lead to 6-4.
The Wolves, who pounded out 13 hits on the day, got two base hits in the eighth inning, but couldn’t score the runners. Stritch would attempt one last run at Panthers’ pitcher Kevin Scott (Chesterton, Ind.) in the ninth inning.
After a strikeout by James to lead off the ninth, Tesch sent a base hit to right field to put a runner on with one out for the Wolves. After a sharp lineout by Lark, Stritch would be down to the last out with Abromaitis up to bat. The junior outfielder sent a 1-0 pitch to deep right field, but ended up falling short of a game-tying homerun as PNC right fielder Dave Dickerson (Crown Point, Ind.) would make the catch for the final out.
The loss puts the Wolves at 3-24 overall and 1-8 in the conference. The Panthers improve to 14-13 overall and 6-1 in the conference. The two teams will match up again on Saturday for a doubleheader. Game one is scheduled to start at 12 p.m.
Baseball against Judson Postponed AgainMake up date to be announced
Apr. 2, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) baseball matchup between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves and the Judson University Eagles will have to wait for another day. Cancelled for the seecond straight day due to weather, the two teams will play at a later, currently unknown, date.
The Wolves will gear up for conference action for Friday and Saturday as they’ll be heading to Michigan City, Ind. to take on the Purdue University-North Central Panthers. Game one will be a nine inning game on Friday with the first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. The Wolves and Panthers will play again on Saturday in double header action with the first game slated to start at 12 p.m.
Baseball against Judson Pushed BackGame moved to April 2
Apr. 1, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The baseball game between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves and the Judson University Eagles has been moved from today to Thursday, April 2.
With bad weather having made its way through most of the midwest, the teams pushed the game back one day. First pitch for tomorrow’s nine inning game is still scheduled for 4 p.m. in Elgin, Ill.
Stritch Softball Game against Trinity International PostponedGame moved to April 15
Mar. 31, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Tuesday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves and the Trinity International University Trojans has been postponed due to weather and field conditions.
The game between the Wolves and Trojans has been moved back to Wednesday, April 15 due to recent snow in the Milwaukee area and the possibility of more bad weather on the horizon.
Slated to be the home opener of the 2009 season, Stritch will wait to play at home until Thursday, April 9 against Trinity Christian College. Until then, the Wolves will take to the road where they’ll take on Saint Xavier University on Saturday, April 4 for a double header that will start at 12 p.m.
Stritch Baseball Drops Two to St. Xavier Klein solid in game two start despite loss
Mar. 28, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team dropped a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) doubleheader to St. Xavier University by scores of 9-1 and 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.
After falling in game one, 9-1, the Wolves were looking to salvage the second game of the day. Sophomore lefty Andy Klein (Cudahy, Wis.) took to the bump for game two and pitched six quality innings for Stritch.
Klein worked a perfect first inning and then stranded two SXU runners during the second inning, but would run into some trouble in the third inning. After giving up back-to-back singles, the Wolves’ starting pitcher hit the Cougars’ Matt Mueller (Burbank, Ill.) to load the bases with nobody out. The southpaw would escape the situation unscathed as two pop-outs and a force play at second base would end the threat and keep the score at 0-0.
The Stritch southpaw would again encounter tense times in the fourth inning. The Cougars were able to load bases again, with no outs, against Klein in the bottom of the frame. SXU’s Don Kelly (Oak Lawn, Ill.) would send the next pitch out to shallow right centerfield where Stritch centerfielder Nick Majeske (Milwaukee, Wis.) would make the catch and then promptly fire an on-target throw to home to nab Ken Tezak (Joliet, Ill.) at home plate for outs one and two.
Klein would come back and get the next hitter to ground out to end the inning and keep the game tied.
However, SXU finally struck in the bottom of the fifth inning as Zach Clements (Berwyn, Ill.), who singled, stole second, and then advanced to third on a bad throw, would end up scoring on a wild pitch from Klein that eluded catcher John Bahm (Justice, Ill.).
Down 1-0, the Wolves had struggled all day at the plate, but put together a scoring opportunity in the top of the sixth as Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) would reach on a two-out single. James would advance to second as Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) was hit on the next pitch by the Cougars’ pitcher, Rick Kehoe (Palos Heights, Ill.).
The chance would be rendered null and void and sophomore Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) would ground out to end the inning.
The Cougars would add another run in the bottom of sixth inning on sacrifice fly by freshman catcher Jim Pipolo to go up 2-0.
Down by only two runs, the Wolves’ offense stayed in the game to try and forge a rally. Bahm and Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.) would each single with one out to put runners on first and second and force Kehoe from the game.
SXU would replace Kehoe with relief pitcher Ken Hurta (Midlothian, Ill.). Hurta would retire the first hitter he’d face, but then hit designated hitter Dean Backman (Whitewater, Wis.) to load the bases.
Unfortunately, the rally would fall short as Hurta would strike out Majeske to end the game with bases loaded.
The losses drop the Wolves to 3-23 overall and to 1-7 in the CCAC. Next up, Stritch will head to Elgin, Ill. to take on Judson University on Wednesday, April 1 for a single game that is slated to start at 4 p.m.
Wolves Take Bees and Division
Frenc stays hot in win over St. Ambrose
Mar. 27, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – It was a huge game for two NAIA nationally ranked teams as the matchup between Cardinal Stritch University (#3) and St. Ambrose University (#7) would place one team at the top of the Mid-America Men’s Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference (MAMVIC) East Division. Both teams came into the match with a 7-2 conference record, but it was the Wolves who came out on top, overpowering the Bees in four set, 30-26, 31-29, 30-21, 30-27.
The first game was closely contested for over half the set, as the teams tied at 18. However, strong hitting by Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia) and Austin Cass (Madison, Wis.) allowed Stritch to pull away, as the Wolves increased their advantage to 25-20 on a solo block by Cass. The Bees’ attempt to come back was thwarted by errors and Stritch closed the set 30-26.
It looked as though the Wolves would continue to dominate as both Frenc and senior Jake Cosson (West Allis, Wis.) had strong starts at the net. St. Ambrose was not to be put down, however, and the two teams went point for point, until Stritch tied the Bee’s 29-29 on a kill by Scott Golden (Vernon Hills, Ill.). The Wolves couldn’t find a way to put the set away, though, and St. Ambrose clinched the set on with a block.
The Wolves overpowered the Bees in the third set, easily taking the game 30-21. Though St. Ambrose stayed within striking distance for some time, Stritch began to pull away at the 17 point mark, as Golden and Cass put down consecutive kills, followed by a block by Mirko Jankovic (Podgorica, Montengro) and Brad Riding-Conners (Chicago, Ill.). The Wolves continued to dominate the set, which they closed on a kill by Frenc.
In the fourth and final game, the Wolves gained a fast two point advantage after an opening kill by Cosson. Though the Bees stayed close the entire set, they were never able to close the gap, as Frenc contributed ten kills in the set, while Cosson added four kills, three blocks, and all the intensity the Wolves needed to finish the season at the top of their division. The game was closed 30-27 on an impressive kill by Frenc.
Frenc led Stritch with 32 kills and five block assists in the matchup. Jankovic contributed 13 kills and four block assists, while Cosson added 11 kills, one solo block, and three block assists. Cass and Golden registered 10 and seven kills, respectively. Chris Arquilla (Willow Springs, Ill.) starred defensively for the Wolves, picking up an impressive 18 digs. Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) quarterbacked for the majority of the night, dishing out 45 assists. He was aided by Riding-Conners, who contributed 16.
The win takes the Wolves to 21-4 overall and 8-2 in conference. They close the season at the top of the MAMVIC East Division, and will begin conference tournament play on Apr. 3.
Wolves’ Bats Quieted By Cougars
Offense held to one hit in conference matchupChicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team lost to the St. Xavier University Cougars by a score of 14-1 on Friday evening.
Things got off to a rocky start for the Wolves. Pitcher Jason Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) was able to get a first-pitch fly ball down the left field foul line, but Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) was unable to close out the important first out as the ball fell.
The Cougars would use the second chance to their advantage, eventually putting three runs on the board in the opening frame and taking the momentum of the game.
The struggle continued as Stritch would allow 11 more runs to cross the plate during the remainder of the game.
While the Wolves couldn’t stop the bleeding on defense, the bats were held hitless by SXU pitcher Dan Miller (Joliet, Ill.) until the sixth inning. After an error by the Cougars that allowed pinch hitter Nick Majeske (Milwaukee, Wis.) to reach base, pinch hitter John Bahm (Justice, Ill.) broke up Miller’s no-hitter with an RBI double to centerfield to tally the lone Stritch run in the game.
The loss drops the Wolves 3-21 overall and 1-5 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). The win improves the Cougars to 15-9 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
The two teams are slated to match up again on Saturday for a doubleheader. Game one is set to start at 1 p.m., but may be moved up due to possibility of inclement weather.
Stritch Splits With Judson in Conference BaseballWolves come back in game one for win
Mar. 25, 2009
Elgin, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves used determination and a little bit of luck in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) baseball matchup on Wednesday evening against the Judson University Eagles. The Wolves came back from a 1-0 deficit to claim a 2-1 victory in the last inning of play in game one before falling in game two by a score of 5-2.
In Game one, the Eagles got on the board first with an RBI single off the bat of Bret Ehrlich (Bartlett, Ill.) against Stritch pitcher Justin Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.).
From there, Calvert and Judson pitcher Stefan Alinkas (Grove City, Ohio) would shut down both offenses. While Calvert was working strong on the mound, the Wolves put together a good scoring chance in the top of the fifth inning.
Catcher Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) led off the inning with a double and then was replaced for pinch runner Mike Ploch (Burlington, Wis.). Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) put a ball back to Alinkas who promptly threw to third to nab Ploch for the first out of the inning.
With James at first base, Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) singled to right center to put runners on first and second with just one out. However, the scoring threat would be neutralized as Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) would hit a hard ground ball to Judson’s Royce Krueger (Huntley, Ill.) who would step on third and throw to first to complete the double play.
Not giving up, Stritch would generate a successful rally attempt in the top of the seventh.
Pinch hitter Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) singled to left and was advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Trewyn. James would follow up the sacrifice attempt with a base knock putting runners at the corners with one out for Stritch.
Looking for a spark, Wolves head coach Michael Zolecki called for a squeeze play with Roepke up to bat and Tesch on third. With Tesch racing down the line on the pitch, Roepke failed on the bunt attempt, but Judson catcher Tim Victor (Mokena, Ill.) couldn’t handle the pitch, allowing Tesch to safely score on the play and tie the game at 1-1.
With the score tied, Roepke would end up lining out for the second out. Austin James, who had moved up to second on the squeeze play, would end up moving to third on a two-out single by Nick Moraza. James would score during the next at-bat as Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) would single him home to give Stritch the 2-1 lead and close out the inning’s scoring.
With the lead in hand, Calvert (2-1) would work a 1-2-3 bottom half of the seventh to claim the win. The junior right hander would go all seven for Stritch, yielding one unearned run on eight hits while walking one batter and fanning four.
Stritch would fall in game two, 5-2, as the Judson would tally 12 hits against Troy Engibous (Waukesha, Wis.) and Brian Hirchinger (Grafton, Wis.). Meanwhile, the Stritch bats were quieted as they were able to notch a lone hit on Eagles pitching.
The split gives the Wolves a 3-20 overall record and 1-4 in CCAC play. The Eagles move to 7-12 overall and 2-3 in conference.
Next up, the Wolves will head to Chicago, Ill. to take on Saint Xavier University on Friday, March 27 and again on Saturday. Friday’s nine inning game will start at 3 p.m. while the Saturday doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m.
Frenc and Payne Named NAIA Player and Setter of the WeekPair leads Stritch to 5-0 in Florida
Mar. 24, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves men’s volleyball team had an extremely successful week as they traveled to Lake Wales, Fla. for the Warner Southern University Invitational. The Wolves were led by Vladimir Frenc (Belgrade, Serbia) and Garrett Payne (San Diego, Calif.) as both were named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Player and Setter of the Week.
The two played an integral part in the Wolves’ five wins during the past week. Two of the five wins were also conference victories.
Frenc earned Player of the Week honors for the second time this season. The 6-4 sophomore averaged 7.15 kills per game during the five matches. He hit an astounding .487 percent. On Friday, Mar. 20, Frenc had two 20-plus kill matches. On Saturday, Mar. 21, the right side hitter totaled 32 kills in the four set match against Lees-McRae College, and earned five aces against Grand Canyon University.
Setter of the Week honors went to Payne for his outstanding efforts during the five match period. The junior averaged 13.26 assists and .26 aces per game this week. As the Wolves’ main setter, Payne has accumulated 570 assists this season.
The Wolves close out conference play this week with two home games. They are slated to face Clarke College on Wednesday, Mar. 25 at 7:00 p.m. and St. Ambrose University on Friday, Mar. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen-Bradley Gymnasium.
Triplett Receives More Postseason RecognitionStritch Men’s basketball star achieves All-American status
Mar. 23, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Cardinal Stritch University men’s basketball junior Trey Triplett (Lisle, Ill.) continues to garner awards even as the 2008-09 basketball season has ended. Triplett was most recently named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American honorable mention pick for the second consecutive season. Adding to the accolades, the Wolves’ forward has also been named an All-State performer by Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine.
For Triplett, the two postseason awards add to a strong season as he was named to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) first team All-Conference team for the third straight season.
“Trey was great for us the entire season,” head coach Denny Fox said. “His first three seasons for us have really shown was a great player he can be and it’s always special to watch a player like Trey get recognized for his abilities.”
Triplett was strong all season long, leading the Wolves to 22-8 record and the CCAC regular season conference championship with a 10-2 record. The Wolves’ forward led the team in almost every major offensive category. Triplett led Stritch in scoring average (19.2 ppg), overall points (575), field goals made (224), field goal percentage (.569), and also led the team in rebounds (239). He also contributed with nine double doubles during the season.
The Lisle, Ill., native’s statistics were just as strong when put up against others in the conference. His points per game total and field goal percentage rated him second in the entire conference. The junior’s rebounding total of 239 puts him at the top of the conference.
Looking forward to next season, Triplett will be among all five starters that will be returning for Stritch lineup in the 2009-10 season. He also sits at 1,633 career points and will most likely reach the 2,000 point plateau during his senior campaign.
Stelloh Named NAIA All-American
Women’s basketball forward named to list for first time
Mar. 23, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.), of the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves women’s basketball team, has been named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American for the first time in her career at Stritch. The junior, who was named an honorable mention selection, was also named All-State by Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine in the April edition.
The awards by Stelloh go along with having been named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Player of the Year for the first time. She was also named CCAC All-Conference first team for the third straight season.
“Stelloh did a great job for us all season long,” head coach Rich Panella said. “She works very hard to be a good player and has developed into one of those game-changing players you love to have in your lineup. We couldn’t be more proud of her success and the earning of this recognition.”
The reigning conference Player of the Year, led the Wolves in scoring, adding 472 points during the season, while breaking the 1,000 point mark on Feb. 18 against Purdue University Calumet. The junior also led the team in three-pointers made (68), free throws made (56), and steals (67). She was second on the team in rebounding, averaging 5 per game. Stelloh posted her career high during the 2008-09 season, netting 28 points on Nov. 21 against Lindenwood University.
The 5-11 forward was the second top scorer in the conference, averaging 15.2 points per game. She was also second in three-pointers made, sinking 68 throughout the season. The junior was third in steals per game, averaging 2.11, and also was in the top ten in the conference in rebounding, averaging 4.9 boards a game, and blocked shots, with 16 blocks on the season.
Stelloh is a part of a lineup that will return all five starters and will be looking to defend their CCAC regular season and tournament championships in the 2009-10 season.
Fighting Saints Too Much For WolvesStritch loses first conference game
Mar. 21, 2009
Joliet, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team was defeated by the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints, 10-0, in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) season-opener on Saturday afternoon.
The Wolves struggled in all phases against the Fighting Saints. Stritch allowed 10 runs on 14 hits while committing four errors on the field and tallying just three hits at the plate. The three hits generated by Stritch were off the bats of Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.), Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.), and a double by John Bahm (Justice, Ill.)
The loss to St. Francis drops the Wolves to 2-17 and 0-1 in the CCAC. The Fighting Saints improve to 12-4 overall and 1-0 in the conference. The two teams will matchup again on Sunday for a double header. The first pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.
Wolves Go Winless in Tucson
Stritch continues to struggle
Mar. 19, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team closed out play at the Tucson Invitational on Thursday, losing 4-1 against Missouri Valley University and 10-4 against Huntington University.
The Wolves went down 2-0 against Missouri Valley before scoring in the third inning. Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) tripled down the right field line and was brought in on a deep fly ball by Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.). However, that would be the only run for the Wolves, as they could not capitalize late in the game on a leadoff single by Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) in the fifth or a one out single by Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) in the seventh.
Val Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The senior gave up only four hits in her complete game effort, but walked seven.
In the second game, Stritch bats were hot in the first inning, as they jumped to a 4-0 lead. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.), and April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) each singled, and Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) walked to load the bases with one out in the first. Val Stramowski then hit a two RBI single to center. Later in the inning, both Stramowski and Kruszka would score on a wild pitch to extend the lead to four.
The quick start was not enough for the Wolves, who fell to Huntington 10-4. Stritch led 4-3, but gave up seven runs in one inning and could not find a way to get back in the game.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) took the loss for Stritch. The freshman falls to 0-3 for the season.
Thursday’s games were the last for the Wolves in Arizona, and they drop to 0-10 with the losses. Stritch will have some time to work out the kinks before returning to play on Mar. 31. They are slated to begin conference play at 3:00 p.m. against Trinity International.
Wolves Baseball Knocks Off Pirates Stellar pitching and timely hitting lead to win
Mar. 18, 2009
Georgetown, Texas – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves Baseball team used timely hitting and strong pitching by Justin Calvert (Milwaukee, Wis.) and Geoff Standish (New Berlin, Wis.) to defeat the Southwestern University Pirates, 9-4, on Wednesday evening.
Stritch opened up their offensive attack early. Loading the bases with two outs, designated hitter Austin Sarauer (Campbellsport, Wis.) worked a walk out of Southwestern pitcher Kyle Foreman (Georgetown, Texas) to bring home Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) and put the Wolves up 1-0.
After holding the Pirates scoreless in the bottom of the first, the Wolves would get right back to work, bringing home four more runs off of Foreman (0-1). Catcher Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) would open the inning with a single to left field and land at second with the help of sacrifice bunt by Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.). Trewyn would eventually score on a one out, opposite field hit by the right-handed hitting James.
Up 2-0, Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) would plate another run with a single to the left side. With runners on the corners now, Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) would complete the scoring with an opposite field hit to score two, putting Stritch up 5-0 after two innings.
The Wolves would score again in the fourth inning, posting two runs off of a wild pitch from Southwestern’s Eric Ruff (Bacliff, Texas) and a sacrifice fly from Andy Abromaitis (Oak Creek, Wis.).
The Pirates would eventually get on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning, bringing home two runs off of Calvert (1-1) with a two RBI single by Nick Ashford (Red Oak, Texas). SWU would also log another run off of Calvert in the bottom of the fifth with an RBI double by Michael Murphy (Houston, Texas).
Still up 7-3, the Wolves would tack on two more runs in the top of the sixth inning. Lark, who was 4-5 on the day, opened the inning with a double to left center. He would eventually move to third on a wild pitch and then score off an RBI ground out off the bat of Sarauer. Moraza, who walked earlier in the inning, resided at third base as Abromaitis came to the plate. The Wolves’ right fielder would follow his sacrifice fly from his previous at-bat with a double down the right field line to score Moraza.
On the mound, Calvert continued to work strong and quickly, before running into trouble in the bottom of the sixth. Having yielded eight hits and just three runs, Calvert would eventually be lifted after giving up a lead-off double in the inning. Exiting with a 9-3 lead, Calvert finished with 6 strikeouts and two walks before giving way to reliever Geoff Standish.
In four innings of work, Standish was strong in relief. The senior right hander worked four innings of solid relief as he would allow just one run on two hits, walk two, and strike out five Pirate hitters to close out the win.
At the plate, besides Lark’s four hits, Abromaitis and James each added two hits while Abromaitis, Saurer, and Moraza would each bring home two RBI in the game.
The win improves the Wolves to 2-16 overall and drops the Pirates to 12-13. Stritch will return home for a day off before heading to Joliet, Ill. to open the conference season against the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints on Saturday and Sunday. Originally slated to be a home game for Stritch, field conditions have moved the weekend series to Joliet. First pitch on Saturday will be at 1 p.m.
Stritch Still Working Out the KinksWolves Fall to Dickinson and Trinity ChristianMar. 18, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team remains winless as they dropped two on Wednesday. The Wolves couldn’t get their bats going against a strong Dickinson State University team, and they lost 13-0 in five innings. The second game of the day was a much better effort by Stritch, but struggles late in the game cost the Wolves, who fell to Trinity Christian College, 7-5.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) took the mound for Stritch against Dickinson State, who is ranked number five in the NAIA National Poll. The senior gave up six hits and six runs in four innings of work against an extremely strong line-up, but received little help from the Wolves’ offense. The lone Stritch hit came from Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.), who singled to right in the third inning.
Stramowski took the loss for the Wolves, and falls to 0-2. Mehgan Shaw was the winning pitcher for Dickinson State. Shaw struck out 12 and gave up only one hit and two walks in five innings of work.
The second game of the day for Stritch was a preview to their conference play, as they faced the Trinity Christian Trolls. The Wolves jumped out to an early lead as Neitzel singled to center and later scored on a wild pitch. During the fourth inning Stritch took advantage as Rebecca Taylor began to tire with walks by Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) and Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.). Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) then doubled to left, bringing in both runners. Neitzel then traded spots with Weber on a double of her own before the Trolls brought in Krystal Ryskamp to replace Taylor. Neitzel advanced to third on a passed ball before scoring on an illegal pitch by Ryskamp.
Trinity Christian answered back with two runs in the fourth, but it was not until the sixth inning that any real damage was done. Down 5-2, the Trolls scored five runs with two outs, gaining a 7-5 advantage. The Wolves loaded the bases in the seventh in an attempt to reclaim the game, but their efforts fell short and they were not able to score.
Anna Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup (0-3). Ryskamp earned the win for the Trolls.
Neitzel led the Wolves at the plate, with two hits, two runs, and an RBI. Other big contributions came from Weber (double, run scored, two RBI’s) and Schroeder (single, run scored, two walks).
The Wolves fall to 0-8 with the losses. They play the final games of the Tucson Invitational on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Stritch is slated to face Missouri Valley College and Huntington University.
Wolves Lose To Tigers
Stritch hitters held at bay during lossMar. 17, 2009
San Antonio, Texas – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team was held at bay offensively against the Trinity University Tigers during a 7-1 loss.
Stritch hitters had a rough night against Tigers hurler Noah Solomon (Austin, Texas) as Solomon would fan 13 hitters during eight innings of work. The Wolves weren’t able to get on the board until the sixth inning with back-to-back doubles by Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) and Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.). Lark had a good night at the plate going 2-3.
Defensively, the Wolves received a strong start from freshman Troy Engibous (Muskego, Wis.). Making his first start on the mound as a collegiate pitcher, Engibous (0-1) scattered seven hits over the course of five innings while striking out five and walking just two despite allowing five runs.
The loss drops the Wolves to 1-16 on the season while the Tigers improve to 10-13. Stritch will head off to Georgetown, Texas where they will face the Southwestern University Pirates. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Stritch Can’t Hold on Against Minot State
Kruszka and Jancik lead Wolves at the plate
Mar. 17, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team fell to Minot State University and Mayville State University on the third day of the Tucson Invitational. The Wolves gave the Beavers of Minot State a run before falling just short, losing 6-5. Defensive struggles against Mayville led to a larger scoring margin, as Stritch fell 9-3 against the Comets.
The Wolves gained an early advantage in the first game of the double header, as Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) singled to left to bring in Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) in the first inning. After giving up two runs in the top of the third, Stritch answered with three of their own, giving the Wolves a 4-2 lead. Stritch batters showed discipline at the plate in the third, as Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), Jancik, and April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) each walked and scored in the inning.
The bats of the Beaver’s got hot in the fifth, as they scored four runs against Mysliewic, bringing the score to 6-4 in their favor. The Wolves found some pop in their bats in the bottom of the fifth, as Jancik led off the inning with a single to left center. However, pinch runner Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) was thrown out on an attempted steal leaving the bases empty with one out. Mysliewic then singled to left before Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) doubled on a shot to left center, putting runners at second and third. Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) hit a hard grounder down the third base line, but a quick grab by Minot State’s third baseman left Mysliewic dead at the plate. Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) singled to center to bring in Kruszka, but one run was not enough for the Wolves, as they came up short, dropping their fifth game 6-5.
Jancik led the Wolves at the plate, going 2-3 with one walk, one RBI, and one run scored.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The sophomore gave up nine hits and six runs in seven innings of work and falls to 0-3 for the season. Deanna Mitchell earned the win for the Beavers.
Game two was not as successful for Stritch, as they dealt with defensive struggles throughout the match-up. The Wolves had three errors in the game, and struggled with infield hits from the Comet’s slap hitters.
Mayville jumped out quickly, gaining an 8-0 lead after scoring in each of the first three innings. The Wolves were able to put together a short rally in the fourth, as Jancik and Kruszka each singled. The pair was then brought in on a triple to right field by senior, Schroeder.
Stritch scored again in the seventh, as Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) singled, bringing in Flock, who had reached on an error to lead off the inning. It was too little too late for the Wolves, as they lost for the second time to Mayville, 9-3.
Kruszka and Schroeder led the Wolves in the losing effort. Kruszka was 2-3 in the matchup and Schroeder earned two RBI’s.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) was the losing pitcher. She falls to 0-1 for the season. Katie Rieu earned the win for Mayville.
Tuesday’s losses take the Wolves to 0-6 for the season. They will face Dickinson State College and conference foe, Trinity Christian on Wednesday at the Tucson Invitational. The games are slated for 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Wolves Continue to Struggle at the PlateStritch can’t find a spark in ArizonaMar. 16, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team played two games for the second straight day at the Tucson Invitational on Monday. The team was plagued with strikeouts in their opening games, and looked to wake up their bats as they faced York College.
Stritch showed great improvement in the batter’s box, stacking up nine hits. Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) led the Wolves, going 4-4. Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) recorded two hits, while Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.), and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) each added one.
Stritch scored first, as Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), who reached on an error, was brought home on a grounder by Giuffre. The Wolves, down 6-1, scored again in the sixth inning. Giuffre was brought in by April Mysliewic’s (Antioch, Ill.) sacrifice fly. After giving up another run to York in the seventh, Stritch loaded the bases for Giuffre, who came through with a single to center. However, the rally didn’t last, and Stritch fell to York 7-3.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. Ashley Ellis (Clearfield, Utah) earned the win for York.
The second game was a struggle for the Wolves, as they were dominated by Chelsey Woodside (Columbus, Neb.) of Hastings University. Woodside recorded 15 strikeouts for Hastings. Stritch recorded only one hit, as Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) singled to right in the sixth.
Hitting wasn’t the Wolves only problem against Hastings, as the team recorded four errors, and allowed five unearned runs. Struggles at the plate and defensively brought the Wolves down, as they fell to Hastings, 8-0.
Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup. Woodside earned the win for Hastings.
Monday’s losses drop the Wolves to 0-4. They continue at the Tucson Invitational tomorrow, and are slated to face Minot State University and Mayville State University (who beat Stritch, 1-7 on Sunday) on Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Stritch Baseball Struggles Team falls to Nebraska Wesleyan and Huston-TillotsonMar. 16, 2009
Austin, Texas – The struggles continued for the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves Baseball team as the program suffered losses to Nebraska Wesleyan University and Huston-Tillotson University on Tuesday afternoon. In the first game, Stritch lost to NWU by a score of 13-9 and was blanked in game two by HTU, 13-0.
Against Nebraska Wesleyan, the Wolves couldn’t overcome 13 runs on 12 hits by the NWU lineup. Despite being down most of the game, Stritch put up a strong effort in the fourth inning to try and come back.
Down 7-1 entering the bottom half, the Stritch offense put a rally together to get back into the game. Nick Moraza (Milwaukee, Wis.) led the inning off with a walk. With Moraza on first, designated hitter John Bahm (Justice, Ill.) roped a double to right center to score Moraza. Kyle Trewyn (Whitewater, Wis.) followed the Bahm double with a walk to put runners on first and second.
Michael Ploch (Burlington, Wis.) would enter as a pinch runner for Trewyn. The combo of Ploch at first and Bahm at second would each advance a base on a wild pitch from the NWU pitchers, bringing up pinch hitter Phil Cook (Milwaukee, Wis.). Cook would respond with his first collegiate hit, knocking home both Bahm and Ploch with a single up the middle.
With the score 7-4, Jon Roepke (Waukesha, Wis.) would walk, putting runners on first and second and still nobody out. Cody Tesch (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) would lay down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners up. Needing a big hit, Austin James (Milwaukee, Wis.) would follow Tesch by sending a triple, with two strikes, down the right field line to score Cook and Roepke.
The inning would come to an end after a strikeout by Jake Lark (Germantown, Wis.) and a ground out by Micah Thompson (North Prairie, Wis.). However, the lead had been cut by the Wolves to 7-6.
The one run deficit would be the closest Stritch could get as Nebraska Wesleyan scored four runs in the top half of the fifth inning. The final score would eventually land at 13-9 despite a strong comeback attempt by the Wolves in the seventh inning as they posted two runs during the inning.
In the second half of the day, Stritch was outslugged by the Huston-Tillotson University Rams by a score of 13-0.
Despite yielding 13 runs on 10 hits, a bright spot on the day for Stritch came as Marcus Perleberg (Delafield, Wis.) tallied his first collegiate hit with a single down the leftfield line. Freshman relief pitcher John Chengary (Darien, Ill.) made his first appearance of the season for the Wolves as well. Chengary would allow a run on a base hit, but the lefty would come back to strike out the next two hitters to close the inning.
The losses drop the Wolves to 1-15 on the season. Up next, Stritch will Trinity University in a nine inning game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Wolves Drop Two in TucsonStritch opens season with losses to Missouri Valley and Mayville
Mar. 15, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team opened up their season on Sunday, taking on Missouri Valley College and Mayville University at the Tucson Invitational. Though the team suffered from few mistakes defensively, the Wolves struggled with strikeouts and lost both games, 5-1 and 7-1.
During the 5-1 loss against Missouri Valley, Stritch recorded only two hits. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) knocked a single to left field, moving Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), who had reached on an error, into scoring position. After Mysliewic’s hit, Ashley Zdrojeweski (South Milwaukee, Wis.) was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) then earned the lone Stritch RBI in the game, as she brought in Flock with the help of a Missouri Valley error.
Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) tried to get the Wolves going after two outs in the fifth, as she singled to left, but the spark was quickly put out with one of Janie Jungerman’s 11 strikeouts.
Jungerman was the winning pitcher in the match-up. Flock received the loss and moves to 0-1.
The second game was much of the same, as Mayville jumped out to a 2-0 lead on three first inning hits. Stritch gave up two more runs in the fourth, before finding a way to bring in one of their own in the fifth. Two consecutive walks to Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) and Jenny Piotrowski (Stevens Point, Wis.) got things started for the Wolves. The pair was moved over on a hard hit grounder by Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) before Schroeder finally scored as Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) reached on an error.
The Wolves gave up three runs to Mayville in the bottom of the fifth and were not able to overcome the deficit in the final innings. Mysliewic recorded the only hit of the game for the Wolves with a single to right in the third.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher against Mayville. The sophomore, who moves to 0-1 on the season, struck out six batters in four innings of work before the Wolves fell 7-1.
The losses drop Stritch to 0-2 for the season. They will continue play in Tucson for the remainder of the week, facing York College and Hastings on Mar. 16, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Rain Washes Out Wolves Baseball
Games rained out for second straight dayMar. 14, 2009
San Antonio, Texas – For the second consecutive day, rain washes out the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball games. After having Friday’s games against Concordia University – Nebraska canceled from rain, the same thing would happen Saturday as the matchup against Hustin-Tillotson University also suffers the same fate.
Stritch will look to regroup and get ready for a Sunday game against The University of Houston-Victoria. The Wolves and Jaguars are scheduled for a 2 p.m. start in Victoria.
Wolves Baseball Game against Concordia-Nebraska Rained OutStritch to play Hustin-Tillotson on Saturday
Mar. 13, 2009
San Antonio, Texas – Looking to play the first of five opponents on its Texas trip, the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team will have to wait another day as the Friday series against Concordia University – Nebraska has been rained out.
With the Wolves scheduled to have an off day on Monday, no determination has been made yet on if the series will just be postponed or canceled completely. Stritch will shift focus for the time being and move its attention to Hustin-Tillotson. The two teams will be playing one another on Saturday in Austin, Tex. with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.