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’Cats begin spring football practices

’Cats begin spring football practices

April 12, 2012
The Baker University football team has started spring practices, bringing back a majority of the team after losing 10 seniors.

Wildcats finish fifth overall at Central Methodist Invite

Story by Sara April 12, 2012
Both the men’s and women’s track teams took a limited number of entries to the Central Methodist University Invitational April 6 in Fayette, Mo., but were still able to come away with fifth-place finishes on both sides.

Women’s tennis snags third win

April 12, 2012
The Baker University men’s and women’s tennis teams continue making strides as the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament draws near.

Yowell leads BU to tee off season

April 12, 2012
After the first two tournaments of the Baker University women’s golf team’s spring season, senior Stacy Yowell has established herself as a leader for the Wildcats.
’Cats sweep C-SC to move to third in HAAC

’Cats sweep C-SC to move to third in HAAC

Story by Christopher April 12, 2012
The Baker University baseball team has had its fair share of close games this season and its doubleheader against defending Heart of America Athletic Conference champion Culver-Stockton College would be no different.
Greenwood throws no-hitter

Greenwood throws no-hitter

Story by Brad April 12, 2012
Following a sweep over Evangel University April 5, the Baker University softball team continued its winning ways with another sweep over Peru State College and a split against MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Basketball coach Brett Ballard to leave BU for University of Tulsa

Basketball coach Brett Ballard to leave BU for University of Tulsa

Story by Meagan March 29, 2012
Head basketball coach Brett Ballard is leaving BU for an assistant coaching position at the University of Tulsa.
Softball team falls to Graceland 3-2

Softball team falls to Graceland 3-2

Story by Christopher March 29, 2012
BU and Graceland needed extra innings in both games, but the Yellowjackets came away with 3-2 victories in both contests.
Kelley leads Baker in Springfield

Kelley leads Baker in Springfield

March 29, 2012
Sophomore Andy Kelley tied for seventh place overall in the tournament and was named to the Evangel University Invitational all-tournament team.

Men’s tennis sweeps MBU, Tabor

March 29, 2012
The Wildcats had a winning record against both teams, beating Missouri Baptist University 7-1 and Tabor College 6-3.

BU athletics ranked No. 18 in NAIA

March 29, 2012
After a successful winter sports season, Baker University is now ranked No. 18 on the NAIA Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings, the highest of any Heart of America Athletic Conference school.
Wildcats sink Vikings 14-0, 6-1

Wildcats sink Vikings 14-0, 6-1

March 29, 2012
After the Baker University baseball team split six consecutive doubleheaders, the Wildcats took care of business in both games against Missouri Valley College Wednesday, winning game one 14-0 and game two 6-1.
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