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Jim Taketa resigns as head men's and women's golf coach

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:11 PST

Jim Taketa has resigned as head men's and women's golf coach at Jacksonville University on Tuesday to spend more time with his family business interests.

In his four years as head coach, Taketa oversaw the men's program's first NCAA Regional appearance and Atlantic Sun Conference title in 2006. In 2005, Duncan Stewart represented JU as an individual at the NCAA East Regional and in 2007, both Stewart and All-America Russell Knox competed at the NCAA East Regional.

Women's tennis set for Florida on Friday

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:29:23 PST

A practice outing at the Ring Tennis Complex on Thursday wrapped up the JU women's tennis team's preparations for the NCAA Tournament.

The Dolphins (20-5) face the daunting task of playing No. 6 Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The two teams faced off in the first round of the NCAAs a year ago, with the Gators advancing with a 4-0 win.

"We had a good practice today and the girls are loose," said JU head coach Shane Wood. "We are going to come out tomorrow with nothing to lose and play as well as we can against one of the top teams in the country.

Rowing to compete in 70th annual Dad Vail Regatta

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:39:35 PST

JU rowing will send six boats to compete in the prestigious Dad Vail Regetta this Friday & Saturday, on the Schulykill River in Philadelphia, Pa. The Men's Varsity 8, the Men's Junior Varsity 8, the Men's Freshman 4, the Women's Varsity 4, the Women's Freshman 4 and the Women's Pair will compete in the 70th annual regatta, which features more than 100 colleges and 3,300 rowers from the United States and Canada.

Women's outdoor track & field begin final preparations for A-Sun Championships

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:46:35 PST

After two weeks off, the JU women's outdoor track & field team returns to action on Friday as the Dolphins travel to Orlando, Fla. to take part in the UCF Invitational.

THE STREAK IS OVER: Baseball shocks #3 Florida State, 7-6

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:18:28 PST

The seven-year monkey finally came off the Dolphins' backs as junior catcher Brad Simmons went 3-for-3 with a home run and a career-high four RBI to lead the JU baseball team to a 7-6 shocker over No. 3 Florida State, Wednesday evening in front of 4,316 fans at Dick Howser Stadium.

Six former Dolphins inducted into the Hall of Fame

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:44:13 PST

The JU Athletics Hall of Fame has six new members as the Class of 2008 was inducted on Saturday, May 3, in a ceremony at the Kinne Center on the JU campus.

Joining the list of all-time greats in enshrinement was Gisela Anderson, Dee Brown, Jim Kirkland, Rod McIntyre, Chad Oliva and Micah Ross.

To view the photo gallery of the night's events, click here.

Katie Kelly named to All-Freshman team

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:35:16 PST

Freshman infielder Katie Kelly has been named to the Atlantic Sun Conference all-freshman team, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday.

Women's basketball inks local product Taneskei Richardson

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:32:02 PST

The JU women's basketball team announced the signing of a local product, forward Taneskei Richardson of Santa Fe Community College (Lee High School) to a National Letter of Intent as the Dolphins put the final touches on their 2008 signing class.

Bo McDougal named 2007 College/University "Athletic Trainer of the Year"

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:57:36 PST

JU director of sports medicine Bo McDougal was named the 2007 College/University "Athletic Trainer of the Year" by the Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida (ATAF) in Orlando.

Women's tennis wants more out of NCAA trip

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:08:16 PST

A year ago, the JU women's tennis team made its first postseason appearance.

Now, the Dolphins return to the biggest stage in college tennis for another shot at glory and being satisfied with being in the field isn't an option.

Jacksonville (20-5) faces sixth-ranked Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Gainesville, Fla. The two teams faced off in the first round last season, with the Gators advancing with an impressive 4-0 win.

Baseball drops 8-3 contest to North Florida in the series finale

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:00:05 PST

The hits were abundant, including a 4-for-5 effort by senior shortstop Matt Lopez, but not at the right time for the Dolphins as the JU baseball team fell to North Florida, 8-3, Sunday afternoon in the SunTrust River City Rumble series finale at Harmon Stadium.

Baseball falls to North Florida, 14-7, in game two

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:45:32 PST

In a contest which featured two ties and a combined 21 runs and 23 hits, the Dolphins could not find a way to out slug the Ospreys in game two as the JU baseball team fell to North Florida, 14-7, Saturday afternoon at Harmon Stadium.

Baseball takes North Florida, 14-11, in game one

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:57:51 PST

Junior catcher Jeremy Gillan was a one-man wrecking crew for the Dolphins as he went 3-for-5 with a career-high six RBI, including a three-run homer in the first inning to set the tone, as the JU baseball team defeated North Florida, 14-11, Friday evening at Harmon Stadium.

Hall of Banquet is SOLD OUT for Saturday

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:35:04 PST

The JU Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday is sold out as more than 250 friends, family and guests will be gathered at the Kinne Center on the JU campus.

The former Dolphins being inducted into the Hall of Fame are Gisela Anderson (volleyball), Dee Brown (basketball), Jim Kirkland (basketball), Rod McIntyre (basketball), Chad Oliva (baseball) and Micah Ross (football & basketball).

"It's exciting to see the demand for this event reach the capacity of the venue, with the potential for more," said JU director of athletics Alan Verlander. "It's great to see what Jacksonville University means to these former student-athletes as well as the members of the local community."

Baseball drops mid-week contest to Georgia Southern

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:21:51 PST

Despite a late offensive surge in the seventh, the Dolphins could not recover from a 10-run third inning by the Eagles as the JU baseball team fell to Georgia Southern, 17-7, Wednesday evening at J.I. Clements Stadium.