John U. Bacon is a sports journalist who has written several books, most recently “Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football.” He has been published in publications such as Time, ESPN Magazine, and The New York Times. Bacon received both his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Michigan and remains a loyal...
For the first time in four years, the Hillsdale College men’s basketball team will compete in the GLIAC’s final four. Six different Chargers scored in double figures as Hillsdale defeated the Lake Superior State Lakers 97-73 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the GLIAC Tournament to set up a semifinal clash with the...
The Hillsdale College women’s track and field team fought through the storm that is the GLIAC Championships this weekend at Tiffin University. Despite being ranked No. 1 in the nation, the Chargers took a backseat to Grand Valley, placing second. The Chargers utilized every facet of the team to score 101.5 points in total. Sophomore...
A loss to Saginaw Valley State University on Feb. 25 ended the Hillsdale College women’s basketball team’s first season under head coach Todd Mitmesser. The Chargers finished with an overall record of 10-16 and 7-15 in the GLIAC, setting the groundwork for next season with an aggressive game strategy and a host of young, experienced...
The Hillsdale College softball team opened last weekend with a 13-3 victory in the fifth inning, invoking the NCAA’s mercy rule against Trevecca Nazarene University. The Chargers also topped Huntington 3-1, but dropped games to Indianapolis and Truman to solidify a 2-2 weekend. “Our strongest game was definitely against Trevecca Nazarene,” head coach Joe Abraham...