Upper Iowa University

Junior Matt Lesan scored 16 points in Friday's loss to Bellevue University

11/20/09 - Men's Basketball
Bruins Hold Off Late Peacock Charge
The Upper Iowa Peacock men's basketball team took on the Bruins of Bellevue University in Friday's opening game of the 2009 SMSU Classic hosted by Southwest Minnesota State. After fighting back from being 17 points down at one point, the Peacocks dropped the contest, 81-75. Hot shooting was prevalent in the first eight minutes of the contest as both teams combined to go 7- for-9 from beyond the arc, but a quick 11-0 run by the Bruins put UIU in a 24-12 hole early in the first half. While both defenses began to settle in over the next 11 minutes, the Peacocks couldn't completely cool the hot shooting of Bellevue. The Peacocks scored a quick pair of fast-break layups from Matt Lesan and Jake Hughes to bring UIU back within twelve at 38-26 with just over three minutes to play before halftime. (MORE)

11/20/09 - Softball
Peacocks Receive Four Commitments for 2010-11
Peacock Head Softball Coach Christina Missildine announced four high school seniors have committed to attend and compete at Upper Iowa University beginning next fall. The four new Peacocks are from four different states including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Washington. Coach Missildine has received a national letter of intent from all of the young ladies. The group of four includes Kayla Bergman, from Sumner, Iowa, Robin Schaefer, from Geneseo, Illinois, Caitlin Wilcox, from Valparaiso, Indiana, and Samantha Ebner, from Bonney Lake, Washington.

"These four young ladies are the type of student-athletes we love having in our program. They are hard workers who want to be successful not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. This is the most talented group of players who have signed early to date. We are excited to have them become part of our Peacock family," said Coach Missildine. (MORE)

11/20/09 - Women's Volleyball
Peacock Volleyball Signs Outside Hitter from Wisconsin
Upper Iowa Head Volleyball Coach Shari Robertson announced that Melanie Behnke, from Seymour, Wisconsin has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and volleyball career at Upper Iowa University. Melanie Behnke, a 5'10 Outside Hitter, led Seymour this past season totaling 496 kills with a .336 hitting percentage, 90 aces and 325 digs. In her career, she was a four year varsity starter and was selected first-team All-Bay Conference and Honorable Mention All-State following her junior and senior seasons. In addition, Behnke just recently surpassed the 1,000 career kills. (MORE)