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Ryleigh Tupper

Ryleigh is a junior at Augustana University with majors in journalism and media studies. She currently serves as sports editor and social media editor.

Acro and tumbling upsets No. 3 Gannon

Acro and tumbling upsets No. 3 Gannon

In a historic performance, the No. 11 nationally ranked Augustana Acrobatics and Tumbling team secured its first win over a ranked opponent, defeating No. 3 Gannon University in a nail-biting competition, 262.675–252.920, in the Elmen Center on Monday, March 3. The Vikings opened the night strong in

Swim and dive break records

Swim and dive break records

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams wrapped up their regular season with their conference championships over the past two weeks. The women’s team brought home their third consecutive NSIC championship in Fargo, North Dakota, after four days of competition from Feb. 12–15 with a

Seniors reflect on their Viking athletic careers

Seniors reflect on their Viking athletic careers

Hannah Burg Women’s Basketball What has been the highlight of your time on the team? The highlight of my time with my team is all the laughs and smiles we had. There are so many different personalities on our team, so it was always a good time. I built

New era, same fight: Men's basketball closes first year under Schilling

New era, same fight: Men's basketball closes first year under Schilling

As the final buzzer echoed through the arena, the Augustana men's basketball regular season came to a close – a season defined by resilience, key victories and a team that continued to push forward through every challenge. The No. 11 Vikings finished the 2024-25 season with a conference record

Vikings set records, shine in championships, playoffs

Vikings set records, shine in championships, playoffs

The Augustana Vikings had a standout weekend with multiple teams delivering impressive performances. From a conference championship in the pool to a playoff-clinching win on the ice, Augustana athletes showcased their talent across the board. The women’s swimming and diving team took home their third consecutive NSIC championship in

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Sierra Barkus - Soccer Barkus is a senior midfielder, majoring in management and marketing. After graduation, she plans to stay at Augustana for an MBA in business administration. Do you have a favorite memory on the team? “I have so many memories with the team, but one of my favorite

Vikings secure Key to the City, NSIC Title

Vikings secure Key to the City, NSIC Title

For the first time since 1986, the Augustana Vikings claimed the Key to the City on their home turf, beating USF 27-21 and keeping the Key in-house for another year. With this win, the Vikings also secured the NSIC title, becoming the first team since 1942 to win back-to-back conference