IU East athletics roundup

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RICHMOND, INDIANA — The Indiana University East basketball teams earned lofty rankings in the NAIA Division II basketball postseason polls released March 22.

The IU East men were sixth in the postseason poll. The Red Wolf women were 15th.

The IU East men finished 28-8, won River States Conference division and tournament titles, and reached the quarterfinals at the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship.

The Red Wolves matched the program’s best postseason ranking. IU East was also sixth in the postseason poll last year.

The IU East women, featuring Eaton grad Libby Springmeir, finished 29-6, also won River States Conference division and tournament titles, and reached the round of 16 at the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship.

Men’s national champion Union College and repeat women’s national champion Marian University finished atop the postseason poll.

Women’s soccer: California goalkeeper signs with IU EAST

Amanda Nicholson, a goalkeeper at Mendocino College (Calif.), has signed a letter of intent to join the new Indiana University East women’s soccer program for the team’s inaugural season during the 2017-18 school year.

Red Wolves coach Shane Meridith announced the signing March 22.

Nicholson holds the Mendocino school records for career minutes played for a goalkeeper, career wins (21) and career shutouts (15). Mendocino won its conference championship this past fall. Nicholson was one of two keepers picked for the northern California all-region team.

Amanda is the daughter of Butch and Maurine Nicholson. She is a native of McKinleyville, Calif. She plans to major in secondary education with a minor in coaching.

“I chose IU East because I wanted a new experience and was looking for schools outside of California,” Nicholson wrote. “On my visit to IU East, right away I felt a family atmosphere, which is very important to me, and an instant connection to the school and coaching staff. I feel this would be a perfect fit for me. I am excited to be a part of the Red Wolves Nation and the inaugural women’s soccer team.”

IU East in 2016 announced plans to add NAIA men’s and women’s soccer programs. The teams will begin NAIA competition during the 2017-18 school year.

R-H Staff

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