Athletics News
V-Hawk Men's Golf Announces 2026 Fall Schedule
June 25, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- The Viterbo University Athletics Department has announced the 2026 men's golf fall schedule, featuring six varsity competitions and one junior varsity event, highlight by the V-Hawks' home tournament in mid-October.
Lexi Meade to Step Down as Women's Golf Head Coach
June 04, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Viterbo University announced that Lexi Meade has stepped down as head coach of the women’s golf program after completing her first season at the helm.
Avery Poppe is an All-American
May 21, 2026
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – Avery Poppe is officially a two-time All-American in the heptathlon, earning the honor again this season with a fifth place finish at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the only underclassman to earn All-American recognition in the event, finishing among a top-eight group that included five seniors, two juniors, and just one sophomore, Poppe herself. Her performance also set a new school record with 4,831 points, surpassing the mark she set earlier this year.
Kaczynski Wraps Up Season at NAIA National Championships
May 18, 2026
SILVIS, Ill. – This week, sophomore JJ Kaczynski headed south to Silvis, Illinois to compete in the 2026 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championships at TPC Deere Run. JJ Kaczynski earned a bid to the National Championships after winning the individual CCAC Conference Championship, becoming the first V-Hawk men’s golfer to qualify for national competition.
V-Hawks Qualify Three in Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
May 13, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA announced Wednesday the final list of qualifiers for the 2026 Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, and the Viterbo University Athletics Department is proud to have three V-Hawks advancing to the national stage.
Women's Soccer Announces 2026 Schedule
May 13, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The V-Hawk athletics department has released the 2026 Women’s Soccer schedule, featuring nine non-conference contests, nine CCAC matchups, and a pair of August scrimmage and exhibition matches to open the year.
JJ Kaczynski is Headed to Nationals, Making History
May 07, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. – For the first time in program history, the V-Hawks will be sending a men’s golfer to the NAIA National Championships. This opportunity to compete at a high level of competition comes after sophomore JJ Kaczynski qualified for the National Championships at the conference meet.
Three V-Hawks Earn Postseason Recognition
May 06, 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced on Wednesday their selections for the 2026 Softball All-Conference rosters. The CCAC Selects one player in each position to be a part of the “Gold Glove” team as well as a first and second team, each being comprised of 20 individuals. This year, the V-Hawks represent three of the selections.
Xavier Gilmore Earns Postseason Recognition
May 04, 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced on Monday their selections for the 2026 Baseball All-Conference rosters. The CCAC Selects one player in each position to be a part of the “Gold Glove” team as well as a first and second team, each being comprised of 17 individuals. This year, the V-Hawks represent one of the selections.
V-Hawks Take Second at CCAC Championships
May 01, 2026
JOLIET, Ill. -- The V-Hawks traveled to Joliet over the weekend to compete in the CCAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Throughout the two days of competition, the V-Hawks came home with 26 lifetime personal bests, 18 season bests, 14 all-conference honorees, two conference champions, two national qualifiers, a school record, and a field athlete MVP.
V-Hawk Season Comes to a Close on the Road
April 29, 2026
CROWN POINT, Ind. -- In a must-win game of the CCAC Tournament, the V-Hawks came up just short in extra innings to fall to the Crimson Wave of Calumet. Despite a 13-run performance, the V-Hawks were unable to top the Crimson Wave, dropping to 21-28 to close out the 2026 season. With the loss, the V-Hawks still had one of their best seasons in program history.
V-Hawks Drop First Game of CCAC Tournament
April 29, 2026
CROWN POINT, Ind. -- The V-Hawks traveled to Crown Point, Indiana this week to compete in the conference's tournament. The V-Hawks missed the tournament last year, but with a strong performance this season, they made it in as a five seed to face the four seed in the first round, Olivet Nazarene. The V-Hawks fell to the Tigers through seven innings, dropping to 21-27 on the season.
39 V-Hawk Spring Athletes Earn NAIA Scholar Athlete Honors
April 29, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday the individuals that received NAIA Scholar Athlete honors. The honor is defined as a student-athlete that has been enrolled at his or her school for a minimum of one year, that is a member of a varsity team, completed at least 30 semester hours, and boasts no less than a 3.50 cumulative GPA. This award is reserved for outstanding student-athletes in the classroom.
Viterbo Athletics Department Hosts 2026 Victor Awards
April 28, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- On Monday, the Viterbo University Athletics Department hosted their annual Victor Awards, a celebration of student-athletes and their accomplishments. The department honored over 150 student-athletes for athletic, academic, and service accomplishments.