Football
The Doane football team (0-2) lost to the Bulldogs of Concordia University on Saturday in Seward, Nebraska, by a score of 35-7.
The only touchdown achieved by the Tigers was in the third quarter of the game. Freshman Quinton Archer scored after a 16–yard pass from sophomore Sam Hartman. The extra-point kick by freshman Ivor de Jong was good.
On the other hand, the Bulldogs scored one touchdown in the first quarter and 14 points in the second and third quarters.
The next game for the Tigers will be at home against Dordt University at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.
–Luis Rejano Candau
Men’s Golf
The Men’s Golf “A” team placed second in the two-day Blue River Classic on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Doane golfers were divided into four different teams.
In addition to their second-place finish, the “A” team set a school record for Doane with a score of 858 (285-286-287). Sophomore Toby Knevett led the way with a score of 213 (70-67-76) and a sixth-place finish in the final rankings.
The “B” team was fourth in the final classification with a score of 893 (305-299-289). Freshman Embree Stutsman led the “B” team with a score of 220 (74-72-74).
The team “C” achieved a score of 956 (312-324-320), finishing in the 11th position. For the third team, the best performance was by freshman Brock Olivo with a score of 237 (80-75-82).
Finally, for team“D”, the score was 995 (336-333-320), and they finished in 15th place. Freshman Brady Haake was the top “D” team performer with a score of 242 (84-80-78).
The next tournament for the Men’s golf team will be the Siouxland Invite in Sioux Center, Iowa, on Monday, Sept. 8, and Tuesday, Sept. 9.
–Luis Rejano Candau
Women’s Golf
The Women’s golf team finished in fourth place in the two-day Mount Mercy Invite on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, in Marion, Iowa. The team collectively shot an 81 for the tournament, 41 shots in the first round and 40 in the second.
Sophomore Connie Jarm shot a 82, in round one and 78 in round two, to finish tied for 12th overall. Senior Kaitlyn Dumler shot a 84,in round one and 79 in round two, for the tournament, which earned her 18th place overall.
Doane’s “B” team finished in 13th overall after shooting a 743 total as a team, 379 in the first round and 364 in the second.
The Women’s golf team will next compete in the Keiser Invite in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 16.
–Luis Rejano Candau
Women’s Soccer
The Doane women’s soccer team won for the second time this season against Saint Mary, prevailing 2-1 on Sept. 6 at home.
Senior McKenna Rathbun led the game offensively with five shots on goal, which led to both goals for the Tigers.
On the defensive side, sophomore Ella Hale persisted with two major saves during the 90 minutes of game time.
Next week, the Tigers will travel to Bellevue, Nebraska, to take on Bellevue University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10
They then travel to McPherson, Kansas, to take on McPherson College on Saturday, Sept. 13, with game time set for 1 p.m.
–Liz Calderon
Men’s Soccer
The Doane men’s soccer team lost its home opener 3-0 against Saint Mary on Sept. 3.
During the first half of the match, Doane led the game offensively with freshman Mateo Jelicich taking six shots on goal, but the Tigers were unable to score.
Freshman Mateo D’Eletto and junior Kai Goodman each added three shots on goal.
Saint Mary dominated the second half, scoring goals in minutes 49’, 63’ and 76’.
On the defensive side, junior Curtis Oberg racked up seven saves during the 90 minutes of game time.
Next week, the Tigers will travel to Salina, Kansas, to take on Kansas Wesleyan University on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with game time set for 6:30 p.m.They then travel to McPherson, Kansas, to take on McPherson College at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.
–Liz Calderon
