Trine University, founded in 1884, is known for producing career-ready graduates who are prepared to succeed, lead and serve. Trine faculty and staff encourage and celebrate students for their achievements. Excelling On and Off the Field – It’s A Trine Thing.
(see more)Trine University, founded in 1884, is known for producing career-ready graduates who are prepared to succeed, lead and serve. Trine faculty and staff encourage and celebrate students for their achievements. Excelling On and Off the Field – It’s A Trine Thing.
Record-Breaking Weekend Secures Price Athlete of the Week Honors
Senior quarterback Alex Price of Reading, Michigan, a member of the Trine University football team, was named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Offensive Athlete of the Week on Sept. 18 after a record-breaking performance during a 58-43 victory over visiting Franklin College. It was the first time this season that a member of the team was selected for athlete of the week honors. It was the third time in Price's career that he earned the award. Price led an explosive offensive attack in the contest amassing 439 yards in the air with seven touchdowns. Both of those marks set new single-game records for the program. Price went 21-for-30 in the game for a 70% completion percentage and did not throw an interception. He saved two of his touchdowns passes for the crucial fourth quarter of the contest. The game entered that final quarter tied at 37, but Price capped the team's first two drives in the period with his final two touchdowns of the day putting the team up 51-37 and allowing them to run out the rest of the clock on the way to the victory.
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2023 Nov 10
Rachel Campbell Earns MIAA Volleyball Specialist of the Week Honors
Rachel Campbell of the Trine University women's volleyball team was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Volleyball Specialist of the Week for the first time in her career on Sept. 18. The junior defensive specialist from Greenfield, Indiana dominated in the back row in four wins for the Thunder. Trine was able to sweep Defiance College in non-conference action and went 3-0 over a weekend in upstate New York. The Thunder topped Oswego State University, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Grove City College 3-0, 3-0 and 3-1. In total, Campbell dug out 60 opposing attacks, good for 15 digs per match and 4.62 digs per set. She set a new career-high with 25 digs in the four-set victory over Grove City. She was also able to tally 17 assists, including eight against the Wolverines and had a pair of service aces.
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2023 Nov 10
Civanich Wins Sixth Career MIAA Athlete of the Week Award
Senior Mark Civanich was able to capture his sixth career Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week award on Sept. 11 thanks to a career-low round on his home course. Civanich was the individual medalist at the Ken Venturi Invitational with a round of 66 at Zollner Golf course the prior week. He was able to cap his round with birdies on holes 17 and 18 shortly after a delay for lightning in the area. In total, Civanich hit for six birdies, all coming in holes 7-18. As a team, the Thunder tied for second with NCAA Division II Wayne St. University.
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2023 Nov 10
Yin Repeats as MIAA Athlete of the Week
Sammy Yin of Ada, Michigan, a member of the Trine University men's tennis team, earned his second-straight Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week on Sept 18. It was the second time both this season and in his career that Yin was named Athlete of the Week. The freshman headlined competition at the 2023 Hope College Invite where he won the Men's A-Draw Individual tournament. After receiving a bye in the first round he won his first match against Calvin's Harrison Sindelar by the score of 8-1. In the quarterfinal round he took on a second member of the Knights and won 6-2, 6-0. In the semifinals he defeated the host school's Rylan Doden with scores of 6-4, 6-0. Then in the championship he defeated Jospeph Llopis 6-4 in the first set before the opposition retired due to injury in the second set.
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2023 Nov 10
Yin Earns First MIAA Athlete of the Week of Year
Sammy Yin of the Trine University men's tennis team was named Athlete of the Week by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) on Sept. 11. It was the first time in the freshman's young career that he took home the distinction and the first time this season for any member of the team. Yin led the way with an undefeated 8-0 week as the Thunder finished 3-1 in dual matches. Along with partner Andrew Spirrison, Yin was perfect in No. 1 doubles with wins against Manchester, Franklin, Webster and Wooster. The same was true during singles where he also competed as the No. 1.
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2023 Nov 10
Fronczak Named MIAA Athlete of the Week
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced that sophomore Francesca Fronczak earned Women's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week honors early in the season. It was the first time this season a Thunder student-athlete wasbeen named athlete of the week and the first time in Fronczak's career that she earned the honor. Trine finished that week 1-0-1 at the Bob Baptista Invitational hosted by Wheaton College, mostly on the back of a strong defensive effort led by Fronczak and company. The Thunder began the season by battling to a 0-0 draw with the hosts from Wheaton. The defense allowed just one shot on goal and nine total in the contest to help secure the scoreless result. Then on Saturday the unit upped their game allowing zero shots against Greenville University as the team cruised to a 3-0 victory. Fronczak added to her weekend by setting up the opening and ultimately game-winning goal. She took the opening corner kick of match and placed it inside the keeper's area where teammate Andi Lipic was waiting to score the goal.
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2023 Nov 10
Maloney Named MIAA Athlete of the Week
Alexis Maloney was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week early in the season. It was the first time Maloney took home the award and the first time one of the Thunder won it this season. Maloney helped lead the way for the team as they opened their season with a convincing 7-2 victory over visiting Earlham College. Maloney, along with doubles partner Elina Locane, started the day with a lopsided 8-1 victory in the No. 1 doubles match. She then became one of four Thunder to finish the day undefeated sweeping her opponent in the No. 3 singles match.
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2023 Nov 10
Three Named GCAA All-America Scholars from Trine Men's Golf
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have announced the 2022-23 recipients of the All-America Scholar award. Three members of the Trine University men's golf team were honored for their efforts on the course and in the classroom this past season in senior Charlie Eriksen, junior Mark Civanich and sophomore Kyler Rod.
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2023 Sep 5
League-High 13 Named MCVL All-Academic from Trine Men's Volleyball
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL) has announced the 2022-23 postseason academic awards. The Trine University men's volleyball team received 13 All-Academic Team honors, the most in the conference. The requirements are at least a 3.3 grade-point average and the earning of a varsity letter.
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2023 Aug 31
MIAA Academic Honor Roll
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced the recipients of the 2022-23 MIAA Academic Honor Roll. In total, 273 individual student-athletes at Trine University were recognized by the MIAA on the 2022-23 Academic Honor Roll, the most of any league schools. Student-athletes must reach a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and earn a varsity letter in an MIAA-sponsored sport to be eligible.
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2023 Aug 11
5 chosen as IWLCA Honor Roll recipients
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. - The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced their honorees for the 2023 Division III Academic Honor Roll as well as the 2023 Academic Honor Squads.
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2023 Aug 11
USTFCCCA Reveals 2022-23 Track and Field All-Academic Teams and Athlete Awards
The United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has unveiled their team and individual academic awards for the 2022-23 indoor track and field season as well as the 2023 outdoor track and field season.
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2023 Jul 21
NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and Honors Court Unveiled
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced the recipients of the 2022-23 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, representing outstanding achievement in the classroom by men's college basketball teams and student-athletes
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2023 Jul 21
Trine Women's Golfers Named WGCA All-American Scholars
The Trine University women's golf program had four representatives chosen by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) as All-American Scholars for the 2022-23 season.
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2023 Jul 14
Amison and Trine Named Top Senior Student-Athletes
At the 2023 Honors Day Ceremony, Trine University recognized the top male and female student athletes of the senior class. Keysean Amison of the football team received the Robert L. Greim Award for Top Male Student-Athlete and Ellie Trine of the softball team was tabbed the Cheryl L. Coons Award recipient as Top Female Student-Athlete.
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2023 Jun 30
Student-Athletes Representing 16 Teams Named Academic All-District
The Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), have been announced for the remainder of the 2022-23 athletic seasons. Trine University had 26 student-athletes represent the institution on their respective All-District teams.
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2023 Jun 23
NCAA All-Tournament team
Six members of Trine University's softball team were named to the NCAA Division III All-Tournament Team after Trine won the 2023 NCAA Division III Softball Championship on June 7.
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2023 Jun 9
Anna Koeppl Honored as CSC Academic All-American
Senior pitcher Anna Koeppl of the Trine University softball team has been selected as a member of the 2023 College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America First Team. She becomes the first Trine softball student-athlete to be named Academic All-American since 2020.
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2023 Jun 9
Pair Named All-American by NFCA
A pair of Trine University softball student athletes were recognized as All-Americans by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the association announced Wednesday, May 31 at the NCAA Division III Championship banquet at the Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, Texas. Freshman Debbie Hill earned first team honors while senior Anna Koeppl appeared on the second team.
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2023 Jun 2
Hill Named TUCCI/NFCA Division III Freshman of the Year
Debbie Hill has been named the 2023 TUCCI/NFCA Division III Freshman of the Year, the Association announced on May 30. She becomes the first member of the Trine University softball team to earn the national honor.
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2023 Jun 2
Jake Gladieux Earns All-American Honors in Two Events
Trine University men's track and field senior Jake Gladieux claimed All-American status in two separate event finals on May 27 at the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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2023 Jun 2
Six Named to NFCA All-Region Teams
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced the 2023 edition of their Division III All-Region teams and six members of the Trine University softball team can count themselves among the 373 honorees.
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2023 May 22
Koeppl Named Pitcher of the Year; Six Recognized as All-MIAA
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) announced their 2023 end of year honors with the Trine University softball team heavily represented with six on All-MIAA first and second teams.
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2023 May 22
Hill Named Pitcher of the Week
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - Freshman Debbie Hill has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Pitcher of the Week after posting a pair of solid starts that led the Trine University to a MIAA Tournament Championship.
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2023 May 22
Pair Honored by USTFCCCA as All-Region
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Seniors Jake Gladieux and Theodore Samra from the Trine University men's track and field team were each named United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region for their efforts during the 2023 outdoor track and field season.
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2023 May 22
Gill Earns First Athlete of the Week Honors of Season
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - Senior Anna Gill was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Position Player of the Week after stepping up to play in leftfield through the MIAA Tournament, playing a crucial roll in Trine University's success.
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2023 May 22
MIAA Selects Ethan Spahr as Field Athlete of the Week
Sophomore Ethan Spahr of the Trine University track and field team was tabbed Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Field Athlete of the Week after the Thunder were able to secure their third straight MIAA title at the conference championship event.
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2023 May 22
Jake Gladieux Wins MIAA Track Athlete of the Week Award
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) named Jake Gladieux of the Trine University track and field team the MIAA Track Athlete of the Week following his performances in the hurdle events at the conference championship meet.
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2023 May 22
Robert Kortas Receives Second Team All-MIAA Honors
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has unveiled the All-MIAA recipients for the 2023 baseball season. The Trine University baseball team was represented by senior outfielder Robert Kortas on the Second Team All-MIAA.
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2023 May 22
All-MIAA Recipients Announced for Track and Field
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced the individual recipients of All-MIAA honors following the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Four Trine University track and field student-athletes won MIAA championships last week to garner All-MIAA awards.
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2023 May 22