Roosevelt University - News

[Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Inks Northern Illinois Transfer Jeremiah Jackson

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-17T18:20:14-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - The Roosevelt men's basketball team added a talented student-athlete to its frontcourt on Thursday as head coach Joe Griffin announced that 6-foot-5 forward Jeremiah Jackson, who played last season as a freshman at Northern Illinois University, has signed with the Lakers for the 2012-13 campaign.

[Women's Basketball] Valdes and Tamburrino Honored as 2011-12 Lakers Award Recipients

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-17T10:28:17-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - The Roosevelt Athletic Department annually recognizes two student-athletes who exemplify what it means to be a student-athlete, demonstrating a commitment to success in the classroom, on the playing field and in the community. This year the Lakers Award was given to sophomore Maria Tamburrino of the women's basketball team and Tony Valdes of the baseball team.

[Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Lands Argo High School Point Guard Tamone Littlefield

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-16T14:19:37-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe Griffin announced the latest addition to his 2012 recruiting class on Wednesday as Argo High School point guard Tamone Littlefield signed on to join the Lakers backcourt.

[Women's Tennis] Richman and Balan Garner 2011-12 Roosevelt Student-Athlete of the Year Accolades; Women's Tennis Named Academic Team of the Year

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-15T13:30:46-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - The Roosevelt Athletic Department recognized the success of its top student-athletes in the classroom on Tuesday announcing that sophomore Brandon Richman, a member of the baseball team, earned 2011-12 Male Student-Athlete of the Year accolades, while sophomore Carina Balan, a member of the women's tennis team, was recognized as the 2011-12 Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

[Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Makes First Addition To 2012-13 Roster, Signing Sinclair Community College Guard Aaron Valerio

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-07T22:55:57-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe Griffin made the first addition to his 2012-13 roster on Thursday, announcing the signing of Sinclair Community College sharp-shooter Aaron Valerio.

[Women's Soccer] Women's Soccer Welcomes Maddox and May For Inaugural 2012 Season

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-04T13:55:37-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Women's Soccer Coach Shaun Kohn announced on Friday that Briana Maddox and Lauren May signed letters of intent to join the Lakers for their inaugural season this fall.

[Baseball] Baseball Welcomes IVCC Infielder, Leadoff Hitter, Nathan Greene

Michael Cassidy — 2012-05-03T13:43:57-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Baseball Coach Steve Marchi added a little punch to the top of his lineup for the 2013 season, announcing on Thursday the signing of Illinois Valley Community College leadoff hitter Nathan Greene.

[Men's Golf] Michigan Native Jeremy Scott Commits To Tee It Up For Men's Golf In 2012-13

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-30T20:04:19-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Men's Golf Coach Marty Scherr continued to build the Lakers for their inaugural 2012-13 season, announcing on Monday the signing of Kirtland Community College team captain Jeremy Scott.

[Baseball] O'Connor Pitches Baseball To Victory In Season Finale Versus IIT

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-29T15:29:21-06:00

Crestwood, Ill. - Junior pitcher Ryan O'Connor struck out a team single-game record 10 batters as the Roosevelt baseball team capped the 2012 season with a 6-1 victory over visiting IIT on Sunday afternoon at Standard Bank Stadium.

[Baseball] Baseball's Saturday Doubleheader With IIT Rained Out; Sunday's Home Finale Moved To 2:00 p.m.

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-28T10:40:46-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - The Roosevelt baseball team's doubleheader slated for Saturday at IIT has been rained out. No make-up date has been announced. The two sides are still slated to meet on Sunday in a single, nine-inning game at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood, Ill. The start time for the regular season finale has been moved to 2:00 p.m. The Lakers will honor their six seniors prior to first pitch.

[Baseball] Baseball Continues Winning Ways, Sweeping Doubleheader Versus Calumet-St. Joseph

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-25T17:09:59-06:00

Crestwood, Ill. - The Roosevelt baseball team moved to 5-1 in its last six games with a doubleheader sweep of visiting Calumet-St. Joseph on Wednesday afternoon at Standard Bank Stadium. The Lakers took the opener by an 8-3 margin and then edged the Crimson Wave, 2-1, in the finale.

[Baseball] Baseball Signs Andrew High School Pitcher Marcus Radz

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-25T10:05:10-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Baseball Coach Steve Marchi added pitching depth to his 2012 recruiting class on Wednesday, announcing the signing of Andrew High School right-hander Marcus Radz.

[Men's Tennis] Men's Tennis Bounced Out Of CCAC Tournament With Loss To St. Francis (Ill.)

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-24T21:21:13-06:00

Lockport, Ill. - The Roosevelt men's tennis team saw its 2012 season come to an end on Tuesday afternoon with a 9-0 loss to St. Francis (Ill.) in the opening round of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament at Challenge Fitness Tennis Courts.

[Women's Soccer] Women's Soccer Adds Suburban Standouts Jamie Beniac And Carli Schlaker For Inaugural 2012 Season

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-24T13:19:53-06:00

Chciago, Ill. - The women's soccer team at Roosevelt University recently added two Illinois student-athletes to the 2012 recruiting class, as the program prepares for the first season in the history of the school this fall. Jamie Beniac from Lincoln-Way North High School and Carli Schlaker from Oswego East High School both recently signed letters of intent to pursue their academics and join the Lakers women's soccer program.

[Men's Soccer] Men's Soccer Inks Niles West High School Midfielder Lane Mita

Michael Cassidy — 2012-04-24T10:16:31-06:00

Chicago, Ill. - Roosevelt University Head Men's Soccer Coach Graham Brennan added a decorated prep midfielder to his 2012 roster on Monday announcing the signing of Niles West High School standout Lane Mita.