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(Photo: Courtesy of Spring Arbor University Athletics Website) By, Christopher Bauman | November 21st, 2018 SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Senior Rachel Nelson scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Spring Arbor University women's basketball team to a 70-57 upset over No. 14 ranked University of Saint Francis on Tuesday night inside the McDonald Athletic Center. Gracie Cabana scored seven first quarter points to help stake Spring Arbor to a 14-9 advantage after the first 10 minutes, and the Cougars would never surrender that lead. Saint Francis trailed 26-21 with three minutes to go in the second quarter before SAU closed out the period on a 9-2 run, including a big three-pointer from Anne Marie Wright in the final minute off a USF turnover. Spring Arbor maintained its double-digit lead throughout the third quarter, leading by as many as 19, 51-32. The visitors made a late push in the fourth quarter, but Nelson helped secure the upset with 10 points over the final 10 minutes. Nelson dropped 28 points hitting two three-pointers and going 14-for-16 from the free throw line. She also posted six rebounds and five steals. Wright added 17 points while Cabana followed with a season-high 16 going 7-for-12 from the field. Spring Arbor…

(Photo courtesy of Spring Arbor Athletics Website) By, Gabriel Schray | JTV Sports | November 17th, 2018 Spring Arbor University's volleyball team landed five players on the All-Crossroads League Teams, announced by the league office Tuesday. Sophomore libero Stephaney Fifield was named to the first team. Sydney Ritz was selected to the second team. Claudia Ellis, Alison Ford and Annica Stotz all received honorable mention recognition. Ellis was also chosen to the all-freshmen team. Spring Arbor University finished the season with an overall record of 17-12, the most wins in a single-season since 2011. It was also the programs first winning record since 2010. It was a tough conference this year, with 25th ranked Marian vying for the top spot. They posted a 15-3 conference mark, followed closely by Saint Francis and Indiana Weslyan. Who were 15-3 and 14-4 respectively. Spring Arbor finished in the top five in both Service Aces/Set and in Blocks/Set. With two players as young and talented as Ellis and Fifield, the sky is the limit for the Cougars. #JTVSports #SpringsArborCougars Connect with JTV Sports on social media:  |  |  Connect with JTV Sports’ Gabriel Schray:  |  | 

(Photo courtesy of Spring Arbor Athletics Website) By, Christopher Bauman | JTV Sports | November 17th, 2018 Spring Arbor-  The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team had six players named to the 2018 All-Crossroads League Teams, released by the league office on Monday. The Cougars had four first team selections and two honorable mentions. Bethany Balcer was named the league's Player of the Year, Casandra Besteman the Midfield Player of the Year and Jason Crist the Coach of the Year. For the fourth consecutive season, Balcer was recognized as the league's top player after helping guide Spring Arbor to its eighth straight regular season title and ninth tournament championship in as many years. The senior from Hudsonville, Michigan ranks first in the league in points (60) and goals (26) while ranking third in assists (8). Balcer already owns the program's all-time scoring record, now with 124 career markers, but she has also cemented herself as one of the best goal scorers in NAIA history, currently ranking seventh in the record books. Besteman, earning her second straight all-league honor, was chosen as the Midfield Player of the Year by the league coaches. The senior has made a huge impact for the…