2013 News

Season
Gophers Continue Long Run of Academic Success
Gophers Continue Long Run of Academic Success

TOWSON, Md. — Another semester, another collective grade-point average of over 3.0 for the Goucher athletic department.

Landmark Holds First Women's Coaching Symposium
Landmark Holds First Women's Coaching Symposium

MADISON, N.J. — More than 30 female administrators, coaches, and student-athletes from across the Landmark Conference gathered at Drew University June 2-3 for the first Landmark Women’s Coaching Symposium.

Student-Athletes Pick Up Honors at Convocation
Student-Athletes Pick Up Honors at Convocation

TOWSON, Md. — The Goucher community gathered in Kraushaar Auditorium this afternoon for Convocation, the annual celebration of the academic and artisitic achievements of its students.

Currier, XC Programs Recognized by USTFCCCA
Currier, XC Programs Recognized by USTFCCCA

NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its academic awards for the 2013 cross country season today, with Goucher runner Katherine Currier, as well as both the men’s and women’s teams, receiving recognition. Currier earned individual USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, while each program was honored as an All-Academic Team.

Athletic Teams Extend Streak of Academic Excellence
Athletic Teams Extend Streak of Academic Excellence

TOWSON, Md. — For the 28th-consecutive semester, a streak which has now lasted for well over a decade, Goucher’s men’s and women’s athletic programs have combined to register a grade-point average of over 3.0.

Athlete Spotlight - Katelynn Zidanic
Athlete Spotlight - Katelynn Zidanic

The Landmark Conference is full of talented student-athletes and the "Friday Focus" is just one way fans can get to know them. This week the conference introduces Katelynn Zidanic, Goucher cross country and track runner.

Walker Earns Senior Scholar Athlete Accolades
Walker Earns Senior Scholar Athlete Accolades

TOWSON, Md. — Kathryn Walker has been named the Landmark Senior Scholar Athlete for the sport of cross country, becoming the fourth Goucher cross country athlete to receive the prestigious recognition.

Six from Goucher Make All-Sportsmanship Team
Six from Goucher Make All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. — Six student-athletes from Goucher are among the 45 who are on the Fall 2013 All-Sportsmanship Team that the Landmark Conference issued this morning.

Landmark Reveals Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2013
Landmark Reveals Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2013

TOWSON, Md. — The Landmark Conference, which is in its seventh year of competition, today recognized 267 student-athletes for their academic accomplishments by placing them on the 2013 Fall Academic Honor Roll. Thirty of the honorees are from Goucher.

Currier Earns All-Region Honors with Record-Setting Effort
Currier Earns All-Region Honors with Record-Setting Effort

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Katherine Currier (Brooklyn, N.Y./LaGuardia) became just the second runner in the history of Goucher's women's cross country program to earn all-region honors when she set a new school record for a 6,000-meter race today at the 2013 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championship.

Cross Country Prepares for D-III Regional Championships
Cross Country Prepares for D-III Regional Championships

TOWSON, Md. — Each of Goucher’s cross country teams will continue the postseason portion of their schedule tomorrow in the NCAA Division III Mideast Region Championships. The meet, hosted by Muhlenberg College, will be held at Lehigh University, and spots for next weekend’s National Championships will be on the line.

Landmark Coaches Go with Chiango as Top Rookie for 2013
Landmark Coaches Go with Chiango as Top Rookie for 2013

TOWSON, Md. — For being the first freshman to cross the finish line Saturday at the 2013 Landmark Connference Women's Cross Country Championship, Goucher's June Chiango (Wyomissing, Pa./Wyomissing Area) was officially named the conference's Rookie of the Year today.

Third Place by Currier Helps Gophers Move Up Two Spots
Third Place by Currier Helps Gophers Move Up Two Spots

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Goucher's Katherine Currier (Brooklyn, N.Y./LaGuardia) placed third overall and two of the junior's teammates joined her among the top 10 finishers as the Gophers claimed fourth place in the team scoring at today's 2013 Landmark Conference Championship conducted on the campus of the U.S. Soldiers' & Airmen's Home.

Nine Goucher Teams in Action on Jam-Packed Saturday
Nine Goucher Teams in Action on Jam-Packed Saturday

TOWSON, Md. -- This Saturday marks the busiest day of competition all year for Goucher athletics, with nine programs in action. A sport-by-sport breakdown of the afternoon is listed below.

Currier Defends Title, Helps Gophers Procure Crown
Currier Defends Title, Helps Gophers Procure Crown

TOWSON, Md. — Not only did Katherine Currier (Brooklyn, N.Y./LaGuardia) defend her title, but her first-place performance helped Goucher achieve a perfect score today at the Goucher Cross Country Classic.

Goucher Recognizes Fink, Currier as Month's Top Athletes
Goucher Recognizes Fink, Currier as Month's Top Athletes

TOWSON, Md. — A junior on the equestrian team who was the top overall rider at the 2013 Tournament of Champions Preseason Classic and a junior on the women's cross country team who was the fastest Division III runner in two of the season's first three races have been selected Goucher's Male and Female Gophers of the Month for September.