http://santaclarabroncos.com en-us en-us http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201305175zo47p Proving to be a college student first with a 3.97 grade point average as a double major, Santa Clara senior trackster Kevin Oliver became just the second-ever NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Preliminary qualifier today. Oliver, who ran a personal best 29.47.08 in the 10,000m to qualify, will compete in the prelims of the NCAA West Region Championships in Austin, Texas May 23-25. The NCAA Championships are in Eugene, Ore., June 5-8. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201305175zo47p 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130513hem3p4 The Santa Clara University Track team wrapped up its regular season last weekend at the West Coast Invite at Willamette University. Senior Kevin Oliver continued his outstanding season with another personal best and another school record, covering 3.1 miles of the track in 14:27.81 seconds. The women head into the summer capping off one of its most successful track seasons in school history as the women added new marks to every event top 10 list from 800 meters through 10k. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130513hem3p4 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201305098ovd6o This month's #WCCTitleIX video features 2009 West Coast Conference Cross Country Champion and former Santa Clara runner Stephanie Wilson. Click here for the video on Stephanie Wilson. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201305098ovd6o 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130429biihc2 This past weekend, Hayley Ney (HN) competed in the Brutus Hamilton track meet and ran the 1500-meter race in 4:37.39. The native from Portland, Ore. has thoroughly enjoyed her time as a Bronco distance runner. Recently, SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) sat down with Ney to discuss some of her most memorable moments at Santa Clara as well as her future plans. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130429biihc2 2013-04-29T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130422iqam7j Making the transition from high school athletics to collegiate teams as well as juggling extracurricular activities can be difficult and often daunting. Sophomore distance runner, Emily Robinson (ER) has not only made the jump, but has certainly excelled. Recently, SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) sat down with the Bellevue, Wash. native to talk about her experience with the sport and some of her goals for the season. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130422iqam7j 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130422j4ofpj Santa Clara senior Kevin Oliver, making his season debut in the 10,000 meter race, made yet another mark on the track school record list by taking down the longest standing mark on the books with an impressive performance, running 29:47.08, at Mt. Sac Relays. Mt. Sac, historically a fantastic venue for distance performances, set the stage for Oliver's performance, which knocked 61 seconds off former Bronco Rory O'Flahtery's 1985 record. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130422j4ofpj 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130418t26vsg Led by 16 Bronco student-athletes who posted a 4.0 grade point average and four teams who achieved a 3.4 or higher, Santa Clara University's student-athletes recorded a 3.037 grade point average (GPA) for the Winter 2013 quarter, topping 3.0 or better for the 18th time in 19 quarters. Santa Clara's cumulative GPA for its student-athletes is 3.089. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130418t26vsg 2013-04-18T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130417bofj3i This weekend the Broncos will split the team, sending a small group with Haley Ney, Allie Sibole, Kevin Oliver, and Moises Venegas south to compete in the highly competitive Mt. Sac Relays in Walnut, Calif. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130417bofj3i 2013-04-17T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130417ehk73i The Santa Clara track team enjoyed another successful weekend as they earned a number of personal bests and new marks on the top 10 all time lists, while competing under the lights at the Chico State Twilight Invitational. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130417ehk73i 2013-04-17T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201304087cf5mt Kevin Oliver (KO), a member of the cross country and distance track team, spent some time with SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) to discuss his past, present, and future experiences and opportunities. The senior from Tualatin, Ore. has earned a number of personal best times in events such as the1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201304087cf5mt 2013-04-08T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130331v4hve1 The Santa Clara Bronco track team celebrated the end of spring break with another school record and more personal bests at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival hosted by San Francisco State University. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130331v4hve1 2013-03-31T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130327f3fh2s With final week behind them, the Santa Clara track team competed in its first big weekend of the outdoor track season running at the Johnny Mathis Invitational at San Francisco State last weekend. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130327f3fh2s 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130315ymdor9 SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Last weekend the Bronco track team traveled north to compete at the UC Davis Aggie Open. Sophomore Audrey Hiatt (AH) had great success in her first ever steeplechase event. She placed 5th overall in the 2000m race with a time of 7:24.27. SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) talked to Hiatt about her experience running and some of her goals for the season. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130315ymdor9 2013-03-15T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130310e9030e The Santa Clara Track and Field team continued their 2013 season with its third meet of the year at the UC Davis Aggie Open. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130310e9030e 2013-03-10T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130304utfnxg The Santa Clara track team, looking to re-write the all-time list this season, traveled to Turlock, Calif last weekend to compete in the Kim Duyst Track and Field Invitational hosted by California State University on March 2. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130304utfnxg 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130123vb2tsd Recently SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) had the chance to catch up with sophomore distance runner Kelly Ryan (KR). Due to an injury last year, she was unable to compete and is looking forward to her first track season as a Bronco distance runner. The Southern California native loves to race, and was excited to share some of her thoughts on the sport as well as some fun facts. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130123vb2tsd 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130123w58mx6 Led by 11 Bronco student-athletes who posted a 4.0 grade point average and two teams who achieved a 3.5 or higher, Santa Clara University's student-athletes recorded a 3.060 grade point average (GPA) for the Fall 2012 quarter, topping 3.0 or better for the 17th time in 18 quarters. Santa Clara's cumulative GPA for its student-athletes is 3.036. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20130123w58mx6 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121207xfohlx EYEBRONCO reporter Lauren Matheson talked with a few of Santa Clara's award-winning Broncos to get an inside look on how they prepared for their respective seasons. She asked them three questions and got some really interesting feed-back! She spoke with All-Americans Erik Hurtado (men's soccer) and Julie Johnson (women's soccer). Larry Jackson, the WCC Goalkeeper of the Year also checked in. She also spoke to Megan Anders of the volleyball team who was named All-WCC First Team after leading her team to the school's 14th NCAA tournament. Finally, Lauren also caught up with Santa Clara's West Coast Conference Players of the Month Katie Le (women's tennis) and Kevin Foster (men's basketball). Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121207xfohlx 2012-12-07T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/2012110929w1hl After missing his first season on the cross country team due to an injury, sophomore Bryan Crook became motivated to make an impact on the team this year. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/2012110929w1hl 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121109uv0taj Running in its final competition of the season, Santa Clara’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both finished 21st Friday in the NCAA West Region Championships in Seattle, Wash. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121109uv0taj 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121107m5cz03 The Bronco cross country teams are preparing to travel to the Northwest later this week to compete in the NCAA Cross Country West Regional. The University of Washington is proud to host the 2012 NCAA Cross Country West Regional Championships, Friday, Nov. 9 at the Jefferson Park Golf Course in Seattle. It is the first time ever Seattle has hosted the event. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121107m5cz03 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121103r3ss57 In its final tune-up prior to the NCAA West Regional Championship next weekend, Santa Clara’s women finished fourth and the men finished fifth at the Doc Adams Invitational in Davis, Calif. Santa Clara will travel to Seattle next weekend for the NCAA West Region Championships, hosted by University of Washington. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121103r3ss57 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121101yoz7eo The Santa Clara cross country teams will once again take to the grass this weekend as it races in its final race before the NCAA West Regional. This weekend the Broncos will run at the Doc Adams Invitational at Putah Creek Reserve in Davis, Calif. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121101yoz7eo 2012-11-01T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121027bb3kd8 Running in Portland for the first time, Santa Clara’s women finished sixth and the men seventh at the West Coast Conference Championships Saturday morning in Fernhill Park. Portland took back the men’s title after BYU snapped its streak of 32 straight last year by outscoring Portland 32 to 33. USF won its fourth straight women’s title. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121027bb3kd8 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121026dchdtr SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Santa Clara University's cross country team recently ran impressive races at their own Bronco Invitational on Oct. 13. Luca Signore (LS) ran a personal-best at the Invite with a time of 24:41.2. He finished 26th overall and for the Broncos behind Kevin Oliver. The team is getting ready for the WCC Championships on Saturday at Fernhill Park in Portland, Oregon. SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCU) talked to Signore about his recent PR, the team's upcoming race at the WCC Championships and what the cross country teams do together outside of practic Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121026dchdtr 2012-10-26T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121026vr6wot Twenty-four Broncos have been honored for their academics by the West Coast Conference on Friday, the eve of the West Coast Conference Championship in Portland. Four Broncos were named to the 2012 First Team West Coast Conference Cross Country All-Academic team on Friday. In addition, 13 Bronco women and seven Bronco women made the All-Academic Honorable Mention list. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121026vr6wot 2012-10-26T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201210253qllqm Santa Clara’s cross country teams are putting the finishing touches on its preparation for the West Coast Conference Championship, to be run at Fernhill Park in Portland on Sat., Oct. 27. Both teams are familiar with the course as they ran in the WCC Preview on Sept. 15 up in the City of Roses. The women’s race, a 6K, will begin at 9 a.m. and the men’s race, an 8K, will begin at 9:45 a.m. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201210253qllqm 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201210238kd7f9 SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Women’s cross country star Lauren Germany seeks to continue to improve this year. So far, Germany ran a personal best time of 18:24 in the 5K at the Bronco Invite on Oct. 13. In addition, she ran a PR in the 6K on Sept. 15 at the WCC Preview, clocking a 22:38.78. The teams are preparing for the WCC Cross Country Championship on Saturday, Oct. 27 in Portland, Oregon. SantaClaraBroncos.com recently caught up with Germany about being on the team with her twin sister, how she can improve this season and her interests besides running. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/201210238kd7f9 2012-10-23T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/video/Oct._17_2012_BWSW This week on the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap John Nash and Lauren Matheson show us highlights from cross country's Bronco Invitational and an inside look at men's basketball practice with John McArthur and Denzel Johnson. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/video/Oct._17_2012_BWSW 2012-10-17T04:00:00Z http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121013p3gqw4 Hosting the Bronco Invitational on a gorgeous sunny morning in the Bay Area, Santa Clara’s women were ninth in the Bronco Invitational and the men, running without their top runner All-WCC runner Ben Demaree, were 13th. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/c-xc/2012-13/releases/20121013p3gqw4 2012-10-13T04:00:00Z