http://www.cuacardinals.com en-us en-us http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/mbb_carroll_ashe_award Senior Darrell Carroll has been named as one of 10 finalists for the 2012 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award. The finalists were chosen from over 600 outstanding minority student-athletes nominated by their respective institutions. Carroll is the lone Division III student-athlete among the 10 male finalists. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/mbb_carroll_ashe_award 2012-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/msoccer_dc_united On April 19, 2012, the Catholic University men’s soccer team volunteered in the local community at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center in Brookland. The team partnered with D.C United's United Soccer Club. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/msoccer_dc_united 2012-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/mary_and_yaz_university_awards On Tuesday, April 17, Mary Swarthout and Yasmeen Ajdari were honored by Catholic University at the annual Cardinal Leadership Celebration. Swarthout received the Marian Award, while Ajdari was the recipient of the John J. Convey Award. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/mary_and_yaz_university_awards 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2011-12/releases/natoli_celebration On Saturday, April 14, CUA celebrated the 500th career victory of Head Coach Ross Natoli. A number of alumni returned to campus that day and made their way to Talbot Field to join in the celebration. Natoli earned his historic win on April 7 when the Cardinals defeated Stevenson 8-6. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2011-12/releases/natoli_celebration 2012-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2011-12/releases/kinley_mission_trip_2012 During CUA’s spring break in early March, junior Laura Kinley took part in Mission Jamaica 2012 as a student leader. This is the second straight year that Kinley had the privilege of traveling to Jamaica and it’s an experience she will never forget. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2011-12/releases/kinley_mission_trip_2012 2012-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/wbb_woerner_all_region Junior Jill Woerner was named to the All-Atlantic Region Team on Monday, marking the second straight season she has earned the honor. A third team selection, Woerner led CUA in scoring this season with 13.1 points per game. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/wbb_woerner_all_region 2012-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/grabiak_ecac_pow_2212 After receiving nearly two-thirds of the vote, Emily Grabiak’s game-winning 3-pointer against Moravian has been declared the ECAC Play of the Week, it was announced on Thursday. Grabiak’s dramatic trifecta garnered 2,391 votes, good for 74% of the total. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/grabiak_ecac_pow_2212 2012-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/cordivari_melberger_award CUA junior quarterback Greg Cordivari has been named the 2011 winner of the prestigious Melberger Award, symbolic of Division III’s top football player in the nation. The Melberger Award is named in honor of Clifford K. Melberger and has been presented annually since 1993. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/cordivari_melberger_award 2011-12-20T05:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/fh_swarthout_ncaa CUA’s Mary Swathout was recently featured on the NCAA site, in a segment called ‘Getting to know you.’ Swarthout was one of seven field hockey student-athletes from around the country profiled on the organization’s site. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/fh_swarthout_ncaa 2011-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/msoc_dimarco_feature For his entire life, Mike DiMarco has always wanted to be the best, no matter what he was doing. He’s carried that mindset with him into the classroom and onto the soccer field and it’s led him to become one of the top student-athletes at Catholic University. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/msoc_dimarco_feature 2011-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wsoc/2011-12/releases/caitlin_brett_feature Caitlin Brett has been interested in politics for as long as she can remember. “It seemed as though anytime we had a family gathering, there would be a political discussion and I always found it interesting,” explains the senior, who has five uncles that served in the armed forces. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wsoc/2011-12/releases/caitlin_brett_feature 2011-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/swim/2010-11/releases/womens_swimming_cscaa_academics The College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) recently announced that the CUA women’s swimming team has achieved Scholar All-American status for its academic achievements during the 2011 spring semester. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/swim/2010-11/releases/womens_swimming_cscaa_academics 2011-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/larson_bahamas_natl_team Chris Larson has been enjoying an once-in-a-lifetime experience this summer, playing for the Bahamian National Team in world cup qualifying action. Larson helped lead his native country to a 6-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands on July 9 to earn his first career international cap. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/larson_bahamas_natl_team 2011-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/archives/2010-11/releases/fh_special_olympics This spring, the CUA Field Hockey team volunteered with Special Olympics D.C. as the organization prepared for its Summer Games. The team assisted with numerous events at Cardinal Stadium, while interacting with the Special Olympics athletes. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/archives/2010-11/releases/fh_special_olympics 2011-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/general_news/2011_summer_plans_story With the school year and graduation completed, students are in full summer mode. As younger members of CUA teams begin preparing for next year, the newest graduates are set to enter the real world. Cuacardinals.com sat down with several recent grads to hear their summer plans. Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/general_news/2011_summer_plans_story 2011-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2010-11/releases/esposito_aow After throwing a complete game, six-hitter that helped lift CUA over No. 3 Kean in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional last week, Ron Esposito is this week’s CUA Athlete of the Week. Esposito was brilliant against the Cougars, allowing just one earned run and striking out seven in the 3-2 victory. Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2010-11/releases/esposito_aow 2011-05-23T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/zemba_cua_aow After capturing the lone Landmark Conference championship for CUA over the weekend, Matt Zemba has been named this week’s CUA Athlete of the Week. Zemba raced his way to a first place finish in the 400 meters in a time of 50.39 seconds. Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/zemba_cua_aow 2011-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wten/2010-11/releases/harvey_wtenn_aow After going 2-0 for CUA in its win over Susquehanna on Thursday, Liz Harvey has been named the CUA Athlete of the Week. Harvey earned a win at sixth singles for the Cardinals and then teamed up with Caitlin Porter to record a doubles win to close out the regular season. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wten/2010-11/releases/harvey_wtenn_aow 2011-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/tuohey_story Sean Tuohey has certainly become one of the most successful alumni in recent years. Along with his brother Brendan, he founded Peace Players International, a global non-profit organization that uses basketball to unite children and develop leaders in conflicted countries. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/tuohey_story 2011-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2010-11/releases/breslin_cua_aow After batting an incredible .615 and helping lead CUA to four straight victories Brendan Breslin is this week’s CUA Athlete of the Week. Breslin collected eight hits in 13 at bats, and also scored six runs and drove in a pair for the Cardinals last week. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2010-11/releases/breslin_cua_aow 2011-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/general_news/walker_swarthout_leadership_awards On April 13 two members of the Athletics Department were honored by the university. Emily Walker received the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award and Mary Swarthout was honored with the Mary J. O’Dwyer Flynn Memorial Award. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/general_news/walker_swarthout_leadership_awards 2011-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/sball/2010-11/releases/mcmakin_cua_ath_of_week After going 2-0 in the circle for the CUA softball team last week, including a no-hitter on April 10, and hitting .417 at the plate in four games, Erin McMakin has been chosen as this week’s CUA Athlete of the Week. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/sball/2010-11/releases/mcmakin_cua_ath_of_week 2011-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/carioto_cua_athlete_of_the_week_4411 Junior Kelly Carioto is this week’s CUA Athlete of the Week after she put forth yet another impressive performance over the weekend. Carioto posted three top-five finishes at the York Invitational on April 2, including first place in the hammer. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/carioto_cua_athlete_of_the_week_4411 2011-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/kinley_holtz_mission_story While most students were relaxing or lying on the beach during spring break, two members of the women’s track and field team decided to do something different. Madeline Holtz and Laura Kinley embarked on unforgettable service trips to Washington and Jamaica, respectively. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/kinley_holtz_mission_story 2011-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mten/2010-11/releases/kramer_cua_aow_328 After earning a pair of singles wins and a doubles win last week Kyle Kramer has been named the CUA Athlete of the Week. Kramer picked up singles wins vs. Shenandoah and Moravian and he teamed with Jason Quisberth to earn a doubles win against Shenandoah. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mten/2010-11/releases/kramer_cua_aow_328 2011-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2010-11/releases/soccer_madness On Saturday, March 19 the CUA men’s soccer team took time to host a group of boys and girls for its third annual Soccer Madness. Men’s soccer alum David Hidalgo ’07 began the program, bringing children throughout the Washington area to learn the game of soccer while remaining active. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2010-11/releases/soccer_madness 2011-03-23T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wlax/2010-11/releases/cua_aow_swarthout_321 After scoring three goals and handing out five assists in the women’s lacrosse team’s 15-13 victory over No. 11 Washington & Lee on March 19, Mary Swarthout has been named the CUA Athlete of the Week. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/wlax/2010-11/releases/cua_aow_swarthout_321 2011-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/archives/2010-11/releases/baick_teach_for_america Andrea Baick, of the CUA field hockey program, recently found out that she has been accepted into the prestigious Teach for America program. Baick will get to work beginning in August when she heads to Baltimore to teach secondary mathematics. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/fh/archives/2010-11/releases/baick_teach_for_america 2011-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/spotlight/field_hockey_service_project The CUA field hockey team recently took time out of its busy schedule to visit the Armed Forces Retirement Home. This is the fifth year the Cardinals have volunteered at the home, as they got a chance to decorate for the holidays and visit with the residents. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/spotlight/field_hockey_service_project 2010-12-20T05:00:00Z http://www.cuacardinals.com/spotlight/brooks_spotlight As senior swimmer Lisa Brooks dives into the pool this year she will be doing so for the last time at Catholic University. Like most senior student-athletes, Brooks has many goals for her final year of competition and there is no “next season” to look forward to. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cuacardinals.com/spotlight/brooks_spotlight 2010-11-15T05:00:00Z