Grenadiers lose match, snap win streak

IUS Horizon • October 4, 2010

IUS Volleyball’s nine-game win streak came to end on Tuesday, Sept. 28, after being defeated by Campbellsville University. The Grenadiers lost to the Tigers in three straight sets, 25-9, 25-23 and 25-17. The loss drops IU Southeast to 10-8 for the season.

Grenadiers surge past Fightin’ Engineers

IUS Horizon • October 4, 2010

The IUS Volleyball team defeated Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sept. 24 in the Activities Building. The Grenadiers lost the first set, 25-8 and the third set, 25-22, but were able to pull out a win in the second, fourth and final sets, 25-22, 25-16 and 16-14. “We definitely started slow, but we were able to come back and finish well for a win in the end,” Lindsey Ragland, sophomore right-side hitter, said.

IUS serves Mountain State

IUS Horizon • October 4, 2010

The IUS Volleyball team defeated Mountain State University in the first match of three in the Activities Building on Saturday, Sept. 25. The Grenadiers won the last three games of the match, bringing the Grenadiers’ record to 9-7 for the season. IU Southeast fought in the first game, ultimately losing 25-22.

Lone junior leads Grenadier volleyball

IUS Horizon • September 26, 2010

When looking for the leader of the IUS Volleyball Team, one candidate stands out. Lauren McCartin, computer graphics junior, plays as the libero and defensive specialist. She is the only junior on a team that has no seniors and five freshmen. At 22 years old, McCartin is also nearly two years older than any of her teammates.

We’re streaking: Grenadiers win sixth straight

IUS Horizon • September 26, 2010

The IUS Volleyball Team defeated rival Spalding University for its sixth straight win on Sept. 21 in the Activities Building The Grenadiers defeated the Golden Eagles in three straight sets, 25-20, 25-21 and 25-12. After starting the season 1-7, the Grenadiers have fought back and won six straight, bringing their record to 7-7 for the season.

Staff member looks to increase activity

IUS Horizon • September 26, 2010

Perry Brown, head of intramural sports and fitness center coordinator, has been employed at IU Southeast for four years. Brown said he took the position at IU Southeast because he wanted to get back into campus recreation. “I used to work as a recreation center worker in Henderson, Ky., and, when the position opened at IU Southeast, I couldn’t pass it up,” Brown said. “I really enjoy the campus environment and athletics.”

Grenadiers roar past Panthers

IUS Horizon • September 19, 2010

The IUS Volleyball Team defeated Kentucky Wesleyan University for its first home win on Monday, Sept. 13, in the Activities Building. The Grenadiers lost a close first set, 25-22, but pushed back by winning the next three, 25-10, 25-17 and 25-18. “I don’t know what they were doing the first set,” Lesley Drury-Prather, IUS Volleyball head coach, said. “I have no idea who that team was, but thank goodness they woke up and came alive to pull off the next three.”

Senior looks back, forward

IUS Horizon • September 19, 2010

Alex Kleppe, advertising senior, spent four years playing for the IUS Men’s Tennis Team, and, in accordance with National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic Eligibility rules, has to watch from...

Grenadiers fall to Eagles, move to 1-4

IUS Horizon • September 12, 2010

The IUS Volleyball team lost its home-opener to Asbury College on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Activities Building. The Grenadiers fell to the Eagles 25-18 in the first game. The Grenadiers rallied and won the second game 25-20, only to lose the next two games, 25-20 and 25-21 and the match.

Tennis player named scholar athlete

IUS Horizon • September 12, 2010

Competitive to a fault is a description Adam Denney, nursing senior, said he uses to define his willpower to succeed. “It helps me in a lot of things I do like nursing and my tennis career,” Denney said. Denney’s determination paid off this year when he was named one of Daktronics-NAIA Male Tennis Scholar Athletes of 2010.

Athletics website, Glover recognized

IUS Horizon • September 12, 2010

During the summer, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes honored Joe Glover, interim athletic director, for his work on the IUS Athletics website. The NAIA and the Sports Information Directors of America had their annual NAIA-SIDA Convention on July 3 in Atherton, Calif., at Menlo College.

Vacant position in athletics filled

IUS Horizon • September 5, 2010

Joe Glover, interim athletic director, and the IUS Athletics Department announced Aug. 18 that Clay Ryan had been named the new interim sports information specialist. Ryan is filling the position left by Glover, who became interim athletic director after the resignation of Pat Mrozowski in July. Glover said he is more than confident that Ryan is a perfect fit for the position.