HSU Athletics HSU – Humboldt State University will discontinue its football program after the upcoming 2018 season. The move was announced earlier today, after coaches and players were informed. President Lisa Rossbacher described it as an unfortunate, but necessary, step in addressing the University’s structural deficit and protecting HSU’s core academic mission. She also emphasized…
Humboldt State Athletics Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
Andrew R. Goetz HSU Athletics HSU – Nominations are now being accepted for the Humboldt State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Nominees must have excelled in intercollegiate athletics during their HSU careers, with participation completed through the 2010-11 academic year. The Hall of Fame committee will determine final selection. Worthy candidates will be…
Lumberjack Alex Cappa Awaits NFL Opportunity
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics PHOENIX, ARIZ – On the eve of one of the biggest sporting events of the year, a marathon that lasts three days and is shrouded in mystery and smokescreens. Humboldt State offensive tackle and three-time All-American Alex Cappa prepares to settle in with friends and family before a life-changing pick is…
HSU Women’s Basketball Finishes Strong, Downs Seawolves
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – The Humboldt State women’s basketball team established some positive momentum heading into the holiday break Saturday night with a 68-55 home victory over Sonoma State at Lumberjack Arena. The Jacks stretched out what was a 30-23 halftime advantage and maintained a double-digit lead for much of the second half…
Cappa and Gardner Named D2CCA and AP All-Americans
Andrew R.Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA, Calif. – Humboldt State football’s Alex Cappa and Ja’Quan Gardner might have to consider an addition to their respective trophy cases. The pair was named Associated Press and First Team Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Americans Wednesday. “Both Alex and Ja’Quan continue to be recognized for the outstanding…
HSU Women’s Basketball comes up big in home opener
Kenneth McCanless HSU Athletics ARCATA – The Humboldt State women’s basketball team shook off a slow start and finished strong, with a lead that ballooned to 19 in the fourth quarter, as it defended home court against Notre Dame de Namur, 76-63, Wednesday night in Lumberjack Arena. “I thought for the majority of the game…
Gardner and Cappa Lead GNAC All-Conference Selections
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics PORTLAND, Ore. – Senior running back Ja’Quan Gardner and senior left tackle Alex Cappa were named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Offensive Lineman of the Year, respectively, and headlined a group of seven Lumberjacks named All-GNAC First Team selections. In total, Humboldt State football players…
HSU Men’s Basketball Wins Big in Home Opener
Kenneth McCanless HSU Athletics ARCATA – The Humboldt State men’s basketball team made the most of its opportunities and showed off its new-look offense as it defeated Pacific Union 110-66 Monday night in Lumberjack Arena. The home team shot a blistering 69 percent from the field and 53 percent from three in the victory,…
HSU Football’s GNAC Title Hopes Dashed by Wildcats
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – No. 16-ranked Humboldt State fell behind by as many as 28 points in the first half and was unable to overcome the deficit as it fell to No. 7 Central Washington 42-28 Saturday in Redwood Bowl. The Lumberjacks finish the season with a 8-2 overall record and a 6-2…
HSU Men’s Basketball Falls in Second SoCal Tilt
Kenneth McCanless HSU Athletics ORANGE, Calif. – At Santiago Canyon College, playing in the Disney Division II Tip-Off Classic event, the Humboldt State men’s basketball team was unable to replicate its previous night’s success against Palm Beach Atlantic, falling to St. Leo by the final of 66-65. Tyras Rattler Jr. led the way with 14…