Jan 31, 2024

Alums raising funds to add John Hill's name to Sayger Court

During halftime of the Heidelberg University Men's Basketball team's game against Otterbein Cardinals on Saturday, the university held a ceremony to announce the plan to co-name the basketball court Sayger-Hill Court. The name honors two pillars in Heidelberg Basketball history, Herman E. Sayger '20 and John D. Hill '70. The hardwood inside
Jan 17, 2024

Isaiah Young: Student-athlete, Senate president getting it all done

This feature article, written by Ryan Scott, appears on D3hoops.com. “It’s in the low 30s,” says Heidelberg junior guard, Isaiah Young, when asked how much time he spends each week focused on his primary non-academic pursuit. That might not sound too extreme for most Division III basketball players — two hours of practice, six days a week, another
Dec 7, 2023

45 'Berg student-athletes earn Academic All-OAC honors

WESTERVILLE - As announced by the Ohio Athletic Conference today, 45 Heidelberg student athletes received Academic All-OAC honors. The accolades are given to fall varsity athletes who maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout the end of Spring 2023, and have completed one full year at Heidelberg. Women's Soccer led all teams with 15 student athletes
Nov 13, 2023

Coming Fall ’25: New Fieldhouse will transform, energize campus

Heidelberg University is about to embark on the largest and one of the most transformational projects in its history. On Saturday, the upcoming new Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center was revealed publicly. The new facility, affectionally called the Fieldhouse, will be located on the site of the current Senior Apartments on Main
Oct 3, 2023

Athletics fundraising campaign, Berg Days of Summer, surpasses goal

For the third year in a row, Heidelberg Athletics' Berg Days of Summer comprehensive fundraiser has surpassed its goal. While gifts continue to roll in from families, friends and alumni, the department has already raised more than $76,000. Started in 2021, the Berg Days of Summer is an annual, month-long effort to help each team raise funds for its
Sep 29, 2023

PALS: Iconic UNC coach shares inspiring champion’s journey

This semester, The Patricia Adams Lecture Series (PALS) at Heidelberg hosted Jenny Levy, legendary head coach of the University of North Carolina’s women’s lacrosse team, as its keynote speaker. Jenny has led her team to three national championships and was twice named the National Coach of the Year. In 2017, she was named the head coach for the
Sep 25, 2023

Pair of iconic coaches, teams inducted into Athletic HOF

With the largest crowd in recent memory looking on, the Heidelberg University Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its 37th class on Saturday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. Enshrined were athlete, coach and administrator Jerry McDonald '76, Coach Larry Brown, the 2005-06 Wrestling Team and the 2007 Volleyball Team. McDonald, a member of the 1972 Stagg
Sep 19, 2023

Giving back: Women's Basketball dishes an assist to Safety City

You’re never too young to learn the ABCs of safety. A group of Heidelberg student-athletes had a role in making sure local little ones get off on the right foot in learning the importance of road and fire safety. The Tiffin Police Department and the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division annually conduct Safety City – a structured program to teach children
Sep 15, 2023

Underdog Esports team making a name for itself in first year

In its first year of competition, Heidelberg’s Esports team feels somewhat like an underdog. As the digital athletic competition based around video games becomes a mainstay on campus, every step toward success is that much more satisfying. In January, Ryan McDannell was hired to develop Heidelberg’s first Esports team. He brought on Tiffin native
Aug 31, 2023

’20 ‘Berg alum brings passion as new men’s LAX coach

Heidelberg University Athletic Director Greg Cooper has announced the hiring of Ryan Sinnema as the next head coach of the men's lacrosse team, effective Aug. 28. Sinnema, a 2020 Heidelberg graduate, returns to his alma mater as the third head coach in program history. "Ryan emerged from a very deep pool of candidates," Greg said. "Ryan's passion