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Cross Country: Dorris, Moore Lead Dons at USF Invitational

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John Holton
Staff Writer

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The Dons kicked off the 2014 season at the USF Invitational on Aug. 30, where they ran to a fifth place finish. The event was held in San Francisco at the Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park.

USF’s top finisher in the meet was senior Jarrett Moore, who placed 14th overall in the eight kilometer (4.97 mile) race with a time of 25:51.3. Moore is a natural runner who did not join a cross country team until after high school, and is now in his third year on the Dons’ squad. Continue reading Cross Country: Dorris, Moore Lead Dons at USF Invitational →

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Volleyball: Dons go 2-1 in Long Beach, Off to Best Start in Nine Years

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Conor McDermott Welch
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The Dons continued their hot start to the 2014 campaign this weekend at the Mizuno Invitational at Long Beach State, which took place from Sept. 5-6. After winning the San Francisco Invitational with a win over Georgia last week, the Dons made it all the way to the final match before losing 3-1 to host Long Beach State.

In the tournament finale on Sept. 6, the Dons were prepared for the challenge and remained competitive. Though they lost the first two sets 25-19, 25-21, they responded with a gutsy 25-23 third-set victory. However, they ran out of gas in the fourth set, losing 25-13 and dropping the match 3-1. The loss was the Dons’ first of the season, bringing them to a record of 5-1, the best start for the team since 2005. Continue reading Volleyball: Dons go 2-1 in Long Beach, Off to Best Start in Nine Years →

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Women’s Soccer: Nakae’s Goal Gives Dons East Coast Split

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Andrew Noerr
Staff Writer

The Dons played in two intense, hard-fought matches against Boston University and Harvard this past weekend, and wound up splitting the two games. They defeated Boston University 1-0 on Sunday morning, but lost to Harvard by the same score two days earlier. USF improved its record 3-2-1 overall after its win over Boston, which was the squad’s second game in a three-game road trip.

Against the Boston University Terriers, who were the Patriot League conference champions last season with a 8-1-0 conference record, the Dons broke through early with a goal from sophomore defender Jessica Nakae. In the ninth minute, Nakae was positioned in the center of the box when junior forward Sydnie Telson sent her a pass, and Nakae converted for her second goal of the year and the only goal of the match. Telson’s earned her first assist of the year as well, and junior goalkeeper Madalyn Schiffel got her second official shutout of the young season. Continue reading Women’s Soccer: Nakae’s Goal Gives Dons East Coast Split →

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5 Places to Exercise (and Enjoy it!) in the City

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Hayden Gehr
Staff Writer

Mission Cliffs:
Even if scaling steep cliffs isn’t a true passion of yours (which it probably isn’t), rock climbing can still be a fun, exhilarating way to spend a few hours. Also, rock climbing is a great upper-body workout, and it will have you well equipped for the wilderness trip that your parents want to take you on during summer break. Mission Cliffs offers walls for both advanced, experienced climbers, as well as beginners who have yet to fully conquer the fear of heights or falling. And, if the climbing gets overwhelming, the facility has its own weight room. To top it off, fitness courses are taught that involve boxing, cycling, yoga, and other activities. Continue reading 5 Places to Exercise (and Enjoy it!) in the City →