2018-19 Capital University Athletics News
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Top Moment #9: Men’s Soccer Earns NCAA Tournament Win in Second Consecutive Year
June 14, 2019The 2018 Crusaders made history by earning the second-ever NCAA Tournament victory in program history, scoring four goals in the process. -
Top 10 Capital Athletics Moments Returns June 17
June 13, 2019Beginning Monday, June 17, and twice a week we will be looking at some of the best moments across Capital Athletics that made the 2018-19 season extra special.
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Top Moment #10: Josh Miller Earns First Career OAC Championship
June 12, 2019Our countdown of 2018-19's top moments begins with a conference championship for one of Capital's breakout stars!
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The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Releases Bracket for $2 Million Event
June 11, 2019The eight-team bracket for the Columbus Regional Championship for TBT 2019 has been released. Tickets are on sale for the event taking place from July 19-21 at The Capital Center.
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Varsity C to Hold Annual Golf Outing August 2
May 24, 2019Registration is open for individuals and teams for the annual Varsity C golf outing, which will be held at Bent Tree Golf Club on August 2 to help support Capital student-athletes.
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Capital Lands 28 on Spring Academic All-OAC List
May 22, 2019Further proving Capital University student-athletes emphasize the student portion of the phrase, 28 Crusaders earned a spot on the Ohio Athletic Conference’s academic all-conference list for its spring sports.
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Schreck, Risner Honored as Clyde Lamb Award Recipients at OAC Banquet
May 14, 2019Recent graduates Austin Schreck and Erin Risner represented Capital University as its 2019 Clyde Lamb Award recipients at the 35th annual OAC Awards Banquet.
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Weather Changing Weekend Schedules, Check Out the Latest Updates
April 18, 2019Poor weather rolling through all part of Ohio is causing schedule changes for multiple Capital sports teams. Check out the latest updates for this weekend's event schedule.
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Girls Basketball Camps Available This Summer at Capital
April 18, 2019Three different basketball camps designed for girls of grades 3-10 are being hosted at Capital University this summer. Click for more details and registration information.
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Cap Chat Episode 4 - Life Doesn't Happen on the Sidelines
April 03, 2019Study after study shows the more engaged students are at their university, the more likely they are to graduate and to graduate on time. Capital’s student-athletes are among the highest performing and retaining students. In this episode, you’ll hear from Roger Ingles, director of athletics, and Joe Eskra, a pole vaulter, nursing major and student employee whose leadership on the field and on campus translates to his classes, internships and life after Capital. Download & Subscribe: https://capchat.simplecast.fm/
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Capital Welcomes Buddy Up Tennis to The Cap Center
March 21, 2019On March 8, Capital student-athletes cheered on and had a fun-filled evening with the Buddy Up Tennis program during its tennis showcase and family fun event, co-sponsored by Subaru.
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Capital Golf Opens New Indoor Training Facility on Campus
March 14, 2019The Crusaders now have a new on-campus home for indoor training that is incomparable to most in the region. The Varsity C Indoor Training Facility opened in February and is already paying great dividends.
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Eight Crusaders Named Academic All-OAC
March 13, 2019Capital was well-represented on the 2019 Winter Academic All-OAC list by Men's and Women's Basketball after eight made the grade, including three three-time honorees.
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Perseverance: an All Too Familiar Word For Capital’s Addie Becker
February 06, 2019She worked hard to get her and her team noticed and to build equity in high school when some said: "it's just the way it is". That was unacceptable, as was the thought her playing could end prematurely. Capital junior Addie Becker persevered through both of those obstacles.
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Saturday, February 9 to Serve as Senior Day, Alumni Day and Freshii Day
February 04, 2019This Saturday will bring on a big OAC men's basketball matchup, recognition of seniors, welcoming back of CU alums, and an introduction of our new partner - Freshii!
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Columbus, Capital University Selected to Host The Basketball Tournament Regional
January 28, 2019The Basketball Tournament will be returning to Columbus and serve as one of eight regional championship host sites at Capital University's Capital Center on July 19-21.
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Cap Athletics Partners with Freshii, Announces “Freshii Day” Events
January 24, 2019The Capital University Athletics Department and new local restaurant, Freshii, have announced a new corporate partnership, which includes two feature promotional nights in February.
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Capital Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games Moved to Friday Night
January 16, 2019Due to incoming weather, Capital and Ohio Northern have decided to move this weekend's men's and women's basketball games to Friday night.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CapFam to Your Fam!
December 21, 2018On behalf of Director of Athletics Roger Ingles and the Capital Department of Athletics, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!
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Twenty-Seven Crusaders Earn Academic All-OAC Selections
November 27, 2018The Ohio Athletic Conference announced its 2018 Fall Academic All-OAC honorees on Tuesday with 27 Crusaders making the list.
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Capital to Host Military and First Responders Appreciation Day on October 20
October 12, 2018In appreciation for their service and sacrifice, Capital invites all active and retired members of the U.S. military and first responder units to the CU football game on October 20.
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Capital to Welcome Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band on Oct. 13
October 04, 2018The nationally-recognized Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band will perform at Bernlohr Stadium later this month.
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The Chimes Features Wyatt Pertuset - First Openly Gay Athlete to Score a Touchdown in College Football
September 18, 2018On Sept. 1, 2018, Wyatt Pertuset became the first openly gay college football player to score a touchdown at any level. The Chimes featured Pertuset in their front story piece to ask him about the feeling of that moment.
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Capital Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2018
September 12, 2018Capital University and Crusader Athletics will welcome a six-person class to its Hall of Fame. Inductees include Jake Beck ’05 (basketball), Matt Spitz ’08 (football), Amanda Carroll-Dingess ’04 (softball), Ron Swearingin ’04 (football), Kyle Hausler ’06 (football), and Rocky Pentello ’07 (football).
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Varsity C Golf Outing Sparks Group and Alumni Revival
August 13, 2018On Friday, August 3, Varsity C brought together Capital staff, alumni and supporters of Crusaders Athletics and hosted a golf outing that brought together graduating classes from five decades to generate excitement for the group and the upcoming season.
