BIG RAPIDS — Ferris State softball standout Amy Dunleavy has been named to the 2013 Capital One Division II Academic All-America Second team Team. The 2013 Capital One Academic All-America Softball Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. The teams are nominated and chosen by members of [...]
PUEBLO, Colo. — For the second time in her collegiate career, Ferris State University junior thrower Jessica Pilling has claimed All-America honors for the Bulldogs. Pilling placed sixth overall on Thursday in the women’s hammer throw as the first of two Bulldog competitors to open action in the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships held [...]
BIG RAPIDS — Ferris State’s hockey team has released its complete 2013-14 hockey schedule, which includes the renewal of in-state rivalries between Michigan and Michigan State. After releasing its first Western Collegiate Hockey Association schedule in March, FSU released its entire slate beginning with a road trip to Colgate on Oct. 5 and 6 in [...]
BIG RAPIDS — Ferris State senior pitcher Dana Bowler has been recognized for her accomplishments this season by being named to two different All-Midwest Region teams for the 2013 campaign. The veteran ace on the Bulldog pitching staff was tabbed as a second-team all-region selection by both Daktronics and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association after [...]
Former Bulldog takes part in NY Giants min-camp over weekend BIG RAPIDS — Former Ferris State defensive end Jordan Morgan often towered over his opponents during his four years in Big Rapids, but he couldn’t be considered a Giant until this past weekend. Morgan received an official invitation and took part in a rookie mini-camp [...]
Bulldogs’ hoops coach departs for Marquette after 11 season in Big Rapids BIG RAPIDS — Bill Sall didn’t deny it just hours after taking the job to become Northern Michigan’s next basketball coach: The trip to Big Rapids next season is going to be a tough one. “It’s not only going to be strange, but [...]
Bulldogs fall to Southern Indiana in Midwest Regional, 5-2 ALLENDALE — A memorable Ferris State University softball campaign came to a close on Saturday in extra innings during an elimination game at the 2013 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament. After a delayed start, the Bulldogs took the early advantage before eventually falling 5-2 in [...]
Taylor’s sixth inning home run provides Lakers with lift in 8-4 win over Ferris State ALLENDALE — It all seemed to be going the Bulldogs’ way until Grand Valley State’s no. nine hitter Brittany Taylor stepped up to the plate with two out in the bottom of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. [...]
FSU softball brings senior-heavy lineup into NCAA Tourney BIG RAPIDS — It never hurts to have experience. While Ferris State’s softball program will make its first NCAA Division II Regional Tournament appearance since 2009 today, its lineup, which features a number of seniors at key positions, could provide the experience necessary to make the Bulldogs [...]
BIG RAPIDS — Bill Sall’s future with Ferris State’s men’s basketball team remains up in the air, but the 11-year head coach’s services are still wanted in Big Rapids. Sall, who interviewed on the Northern Michigan campus on May 2 as one of four finalists for the head coaching job, is now one of three [...]