Zundell becomes 3rd WV runner to break four-minute mile
The former University High School state champion recorded a time of 3:59.04 at a meet in Boston on February 16. Former Syracuse coach Chris Fox, who was one of the other two West Virginians to achieve this feat, was present to witness the historic moment, which Zundell described as a 'full-circle moment' for the program he built.
Zundell, who previously ran 4:03 at Cornell earlier this season, expressed pride in joining the exclusive list of sub-four minute milers from West Virginia. With more track seasons ahead at Syracuse, Zundell credits the university for teaching him how to be a professional athlete in all aspects of his life.
Beavers keep unbeaten streak alive with wins against Duluth, St. Cloud State
Feb. 16—DULUTH — The Bemidji State women's tennis team just keeps on winning.
The Beavers took two victories over the weekend in Duluth: a 6-1 win over Minnesota Duluth Friday and a 5-2 win against St. Cloud State Saturday.
It's their sixth straight victory to begin the season, a program record.
BSU swept five of their six singles matches against the Bulldogs Friday, only losing two sets. Its only loss came from No. 3 doubles and No. 4 singles.
On Saturday, SCSU proved to be a tougher match. The Huskies pulled out wins in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles, but other Beavers stepped up.
Paula Garcia Acebal and Ana Lucía Ibáñez Castro lost their first sets before pulling out a victory.
Garcia Acebal won her No. 2 singles match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, while Ibáñez Castro won 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in her No. 4 singles match.
BSU (6-0) look to keep their winning streak alive on the road against Augustana, Sioux Falls and the University of North Dakota Feb. 21 and 22.
Bemidji State 6, Minnesota Duluth 1
Singles
No. 1: Leshem (BSU) def. Chaney 6-4, 6-2
No. 2: Garcia Acebal (BSU) def. Friedrich 7-5, 6-2
No. 3: Davies (BSU) def. Hammer 7-5, 6-1
No. 4: Heideman (UMD) def. Ibáñez Castro 7-5, 6-4
No. 5: Rutten (BSU) def. Miller 6-1, 6-3
No. 6: Rodriguez (BSU) def. Gorton 6-3, 7-5
Doubles
No. 1: Davies/Leshem (BSU) def. Eppen/Heideman 6-4
No. 2: Rutten/Garcia Acebal def. Gorton/Friedrich 6-2
No. 3: Hammer/Chaney (UMD) def. Ibáñez Castro/Rodriguez 7-5
Bemidji State 5, St. Cloud State 2
Singles
No. 1: Sanchez Mendivil (SCSU) def. Leshem 6-3, 6-3
No. 2: Garcia Acebal (BSU) def. Vinichenko 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
No. 3: Schaefer (SCSU) def. Davies 7-5, 6-1
No. 4: Ibáñez Castro (BSU) def. Chapman 5-7, 7-5, 6-3
No. 5: Rutten (BSU) def. Broadwell 6-2, 6-4
No. 6: Rodriguez (BSU) def. Oing 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
No. 1: Schaefer/Sanchez Mendivil (SCSU) def. Davies/Leshem 6-3
No. 2: Rutten/Garcia Acebal (BSU) def. Chapman/Broadwell 6-3
No. 3: Ibáñez Castro/Rodriguez (BSU) def. Oing/Vinichenko 6-2
Lunar New Year Celebrations Begin in Australia
The cities are filled with red decorations as locals and visitors alike participate in the festivities.
Events include traditional performances and the distribution of red packets, marking the start of the Lunar New Year.