Athletics

Julia Gorman working on energy kiosk in Zambia

My Journey to Zambia with Seattle University's KiloWatts for Humanity

SU women’s swimmer Julia Gorman, '20, was one of two students selected to accompany a team of professional electrical engineers to Cheeba, Zambia to install a microgrid that powers energy kiosks with solar panels. The senior from Bend, Oregon wrote a summary of her experience and work in Africa.

October 9, 2019

A “Dreamer” draft pick for the Earthquakes faces an uncertain future

Story is about former Seattle U men's soccer star Sergio Rivas.

The Mercury News

September 29, 2019

Detroit Tigers top prospect list 2020: Casey Mize and Matt Manning lead a pitching-heavy group

Story includes Seattle U alum Tarik Skubal. 

CBS News

September 24, 2019

Director of Athletics Shaney Fink with Men's Basketball Coach Jim Hayford.

Leading for the Future

Director of Athletics Shaney Fink, pictured with Men's Basketball Coach Jim Hayford, illuminates the potent impact of Division I sports in higher education and how Seattle U's athletic programs align with the mission.

September 23, 2019

WAC Pre-season favorites

Redhawk Women's Soccer Voted WAC Preseason Favorite

Seattle U women’s soccer has been voted the favorite in the 2019 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll. It marks the sixth time in the last seven seasons that SU has been picked to win the league according to the preseason rankings.

August 13, 2019

Athletics Awards

Annual Athletics Awards Honor Seniors

Seattle U celebrated its year in athletics, honored its senior class and handed out awards to Redhawks who excelled in competition, the classroom, and the community in 2018-19.

June 24, 2019

Seattle U Men's Soccer Team with Head Coach Pete Fewing

Coach Pete Fewing Makes Impact On and Off the Field

On Friday, Oct. 5, Seattle U men's soccer coach Pete Fewing will be honored at the Redhawks' game against UNLV at Championship Field. He is in the midst of his 25th season as SU's head coach.

October 1, 2018

Seattle U Men's Soccer Team and fans

Can Sport Influence Fans to be more Sustainable?

The game-day ticket that doubles as a free round-trip transit pass. The giveaway compost bin or energy efficient light bulb. Sports teams and organizations around the country are promoting their “green” side in hopes of adding some green to the bottom line but also to influence their large fan bases to up their game when it comes to sustainability habits at home. But are their efforts effective?

July 17, 2018

Seattle U Men's Basketball Team

Men's Basketball Honored for Academics

Men's basketball was among the teams honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) at the sixth annual Team Academic Excellence Awards.

July 11, 2018

Seattle U Soccer Head Coaches Woodward and Fewing congratulating players

A Special Opportunity with Special Olympics

Seattle University was a host site for this year's Special Olympics USA Games, with soccer and basketball athletes competing on campus at Championship Field, SU Park and the Redhawk Center.

July 9, 2018

Seattle U 2019 Men's Basketball Team

Men's basketball signs six players for 2018-19 season

Seattle University men's basketball head coach Jim Hayford has announced the commitment of six players to his 2018-19 recruiting class, rounding out the roster for his second year at the helm of the Redhawks' program.

June 21, 2018

Seattle U Men's Soccer Team celebrating

Church and Sport

Father Kelly assists with Catholic Church's first document on sports.

June 3, 2018

Jacinta Beckley

Redhawks Continue to Excel in Classroom

Thirty-seven winter Seattle University student-athletes earned Academic All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) recognition for the 2017-18 school year.

April 4, 2018

students studying inside the Student Athlete Services Center

Student-Centered

Athletics creates a new services center for student-athletes.

March 30, 2018

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Why Sr. Jean and Fr. Rob Matter

Sister Jean Schmidt and Father Rob Hagan got a lot of attention in the national media during the NCAA Final Four tournament. Both showed us a distinctively Catholic way of engaging with sport as an aspect of culture.

March 28, 2018

Seattle U Womens Basketball Team Bench Celebrates

Redhawk Women are WAC Champs and NCAA Bound!

Seattle University women’s basketball is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history after winning the 2018 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championship.

March 12, 2018

SU Women's Basketball Team

Taking the Cup

Jacinta Beckley, a 2018 Seattle University graduate, helped the New Zealand national team win the William Jones Cup last weekend in Taiwan. The New Zealand native started all five games in the tournament, as the Tall Ferns claimed their first title in the event’s 37-year history. 

January 30, 2018

Natalie McCarthy

Former Competitive Rower's New Goal: A Law Degree

Twenty years after brain cancer surgery damaged her optic nerve and left her without sight at age 10, Natalie McCarthy hasn't stopped setting goals for herself and achieving them. First, a biology degree from Pacific Lutheran University. Then, competing internationally as a world-class rower. Her latest goal: law school.

January 29, 2018

Seattle University Men's Soccer Team celebrating a victory over UMKC on 10-14-17 at Championship Field.

Men's Soccer Win Wac Championship; Advance to NCAA Tournament

No. 23 Seattle University men’s soccer won the 2017 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championship with a 2-1 win over San Jose State Sunday afternoon. The Redhawks won the WAC title for the third time in five seasons and will head to the NCAA Tournament next week.

November 12, 2017

Seattle University Volleyball Team celebrates after victory against New Mexico State on 10-5-17

Ahead of the Curve

Seattle University student athletes recorded an institutional Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 95 percent for a fourth consecutive year and the fifth time in six years, according to figures released by the National Collegiate Athletics Association.

November 8, 2017

Heidi Franz

SU Cyclist Brings Home Gold and Silver

Heidi Franz graduates with a BFA Photography on June 10, and she celebrated another milestone in late April when she earned three gold medals and two silver medals as the sole Seattle U competitor at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Boulder, Colorado.

May 22, 2017

Jim Hayford

Named Men’s Basketball Named

Jim Hayford comes to Seattle U from Eastern Washington University where he spent the last six years at the helm of the Eagles’ program.

March 29, 2017

Edward Reed, smiling while teaching a class

Immersed in Europe

Ed Reed reflects on his international travels with the men's basketball team.

September 12, 2016

Women's Varsity Crew Team rowing at night

Special Honor

Women’s rowing team names a boat for Pat Kelly, S.J.

May 10, 2016

looking upwards at the entrance to the Administration building and colorful fall trees

Driven to Excel

True to form, SU’s ROTC cadets prevail in regional competition.

December 8, 2015

Ariel view of campus on a sunny winter day

Hall of Fame

Athletics announces 2016 inductees.

December 8, 2015

crowd of SU students cheering

Time for Tip-off!

The men's and women's basketball teams both take to the hardwood for the 2015-2016 campaign.

November 10, 2015

SU Women's Basketball Team warming up at the Connolly Center

Connolly 2.0

SU's athletics center is undergoing the most significant renovation in its history.

August 18, 2015

SU women's basketball team pre-game huddle

Early Birds

Student-athletes arrive on campus and get ready for the fall season.

August 17, 2015

John Dougherty wearing a SU scarf

Hall of Famer

We will soon be able to refer to our colleague John Dougherty as a bona fide hall of famer.

January 26, 2015

a player on SU men's basketball shooting a hoop

Hall of Fame

Athletics announces 2016 inductees into SU Hall of Fame

January 8, 2015

Seattle U Men's Basketball Team in a group huddle

Winter Sports Preview

Expectations are high as SU's student-athletes prepare for the upcoming season.

October 29, 2014

members of SU Women's Cross Country Team taking off in a race

Here We Go!

SU fall sports are set to kick off their fall campaigns.

August 19, 2014

Seattle U Men's Basketball Team

Let the Madness Begin!

The men's and women's basketball teams head to WAC tourney vying for NCAA bids.

March 12, 2014

a SU Men's Basketball player mid-air at Connolly's North Court

Carbon Diet

Upgrades at Connolly are reducing SU's emissions and bringing cost savings.

January 13, 2014

a player on SU Women's Soccer team with the ball

Redhawk Mania!

These are exciting days for SU athletics, with the action and accolades coming fast and furious.

November 20, 2013

Lights above the crowd watching SU Men's Soccer play at night

Let There Be Light!

New enhancement to Championship Field ensures it will shine on into the night. 

October 9, 2013

SU Women's Cross-Country Team taking off in a competition

Game On!

Here are five things to watch for in fall sports.

August 12, 2013

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