On this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Assistant Coach Eric Rowell to talk about his long-standing connection to Augustana basketball, spanning 14 seasons across both the men’s and women’s programs.

He shares how Augustana continues to position itself as a top-tier place of academic excellence and it's ability to attract students globally.

We dive into this year’s team, highlight our Senior Class (Emma Berg and Ashley Lang), and what’s at stake heading into Saturday’s showdown at home against #4 Illinois Wesleyan. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the 1993 National Championship run and discuss some of the greatest players to come through the program.

Don’t miss this conversation with a tremendous person who I've had the pleasure of knowing for the past 23+ years as the Vikings host a huge Senior Day doubleheader on Saturday!

In this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Associate Head Coach Justin Hauer as the Vikings gear up for their season opener at the Rhodes Classic in Memphis. We discuss the challenges of preseason preparation in winter conditions, the impact of returning x7 5Yrs and x7 Seniors on the roster and the expectation that others can and will step up to play critical roles throughout the season. Coach Hauer also shares insights on how the University of Iowa matchup came about, and some fun team traditions—including the search for a new "YMCA" hype man as Joe Morgano has since graduated and who has the best walk-up song. Plus, we set some over/under predictions for hit-by-pitches and strikeout-to-walk ratios. Tune in for a great conversation as Vikings baseball gets ready to roll!

In this episode of the Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Senior wrestler Jacob Badger, currently regionally ranked at 197 lbs, to talk about his season, mindset, and preparation for the upcoming conference championships this weekend. We talked about the Pete Willson Invitational and how he stays mentally strong after tough matches. Jacob also shares insights on his wrestling style, pre-match routines, and gave a ton of great advice for young wrestlers.

Beyond the mat, we dive into his journey from Littleton (Colorado) to Augustana, his love for the outdoors, plans for after college, and his academic path as a Biology and Spanish major which led him to an eye-opening internship in Costa Rica in the Summer of 2023. Tune in for a great conversation with one of Augustana’s top wrestlers!