Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Roadrunners rise: MSU Denver claims first NCAA DII volleyball crown in program history
A historic season ended in the perfect way for the MSU Denver volleyball team. The Roadrunners took home the program’s first NCAA championship with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21) win over Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in the NCAA Division II Tournament final. MSU Denver closed the season with…
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MSU Denver volleyball sweeps top seed Tampa, advances to NCAA final
The MSU Denver volleyball team is one step closer to winning the program’s first national championship. On Friday night in Sioux Falls, S.D., the Roadrunners swept No. 1 Tampa (25-21, 25-19, 25-21) in the Final Four to advance to the NCAA Division II national championship. The Roadrunners, who have won 22 straight matches, will face…
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Rapids set to name Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as new coach, according to report
The Rapids will name Tottenham assistant Matt Wells their next head coach, according to a report by The Athletic. The 37-year-old Wells will be getting his first head coaching job. He is currently an assistant on Thomas Frank’s staff with Tottenham. Wells will be one of the youngest coaches in the MLS. Colorado parted ways with…
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MSU Denver volleyball defeats Wingate, advances to first NCAA Division II Final Four
The MSU Denver volleyball team’s historic season will continue. Playing in the program’s first NCAA Elite Eight, the No. 4 seeded Roadrunners rallied from down 2-1 to beat No. 5 Wingate (24-26, 25-16, 15-25, 25-22, 15-13) on Thursday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. MSU Denver (30-3) advances to the Final Four where…
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Broncos at Raiders grades: Denver takes care of business in Las Vegas
The Denver Broncos (11-2) took over the top spot in the AFC on Sunday with a 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are the grades from the victory in Las Vegas: Offense Running back R.J. Harvey and quarterback Bo Nix led a balanced attack on offense for the Broncos. Denver had drives of…
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MSU Denver volleyball advances to NCAA Elite Eight | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines MSU Denver volleyball dominated Angelo State (25-17, 25-20, 25-22) on Friday to win the South Central Regional in Denver. The Roadrunners advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight for the first time in program history with the win. The Roadrunners won their 20th straight match, the program’s longest streak since 24…
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MSU Denver volleyball’s Alyssa Boyte named RMAC Academic Player of the Year | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines MSU Denver sophomore Alyssa Boyte earned the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s Academic Player of the Year award. Boyte, who was also named RMAC Defensive Player of the Year, adds another major accolade to her standout volleyball season. Off the court, Boyte is a psychology major with a 4.00 grade-point average. On…
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Which AFC team presents greatest challenge to Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams? | Friday Faceoff
Which AFC team presents the greatest challenge to the Broncos’ Super Bowl aspirations? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: New England Patriots No Broncos fan wants to see Denver travel to play the Patriots on the road in January. And with the remaining schedules for both teams, it’s a possibility. But no matter where they…
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Broncos at Commanders grades: Nik Bonitto, Bo Nix come up clutch
The Broncos won their ninth straight game as they escaped with a 27-26 overtime win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Here are the grades from the victory: Offense The offensive burden fell on quarterback Bo Nix’s shoulders, as the Denver running game was a non-factor again without J.K. Dobbins. Nix delivered, besides one mistake…
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Final: Broncos 27, Commanders 26
The Broncos (9-2) return to the field on Sunday after their bye week for a primetime road matchup with the Washington Commanders (3-8). Kickoff is set for 6:20 p.m. on NBC. Overtime Nik Bonnito knocks the 2-pointer away and Denver wins Denver goes right down the field and scores a TD. Broncos need a stop…