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Big Sky Archive
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![Every year the Northern Arizona University men’s track & field team sets as its goal for the coming season a top-25 finish nationally. This year, the Lumberjacks made it – […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/NAUtf-115x115.jpg "Men’s track & field has record-setting year at NAU")
Men’s track & field has record-setting year at NAU
Posted on June 20, 2016 | No CommentsEvery year the Northern Arizona University men’s track & field team sets as its goal for the coming season a top-25 finish nationally. This year, the Lumberjacks made it – […] -
![There was more than an unwelcome chill hanging in the air Saturday in Flagstaff during the annual spring game for the Northern Arizona University football program. There was also […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NAUfbTeam-115x115.jpg "Anxiety hangs in air after NAU spring football game")
Anxiety hangs in air after NAU spring football game
Posted on April 27, 2015 | No CommentsThere was more than an unwelcome chill hanging in the air Saturday in Flagstaff during the annual spring game for the Northern Arizona University football program. There was also […] -
![You couldn’t tell it by the results of last night’s game, but the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball team has been improving as it works its way through a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NAUBanks-115x115.jpg "Improving NAU women’s hoops stunned by 35-pt. loss")
Improving NAU women’s hoops stunned by 35-pt. loss
Posted on February 20, 2015 | No CommentsYou couldn’t tell it by the results of last night’s game, but the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball team has been improving as it works its way through a […] -
![So far, Jack Murphy has been doing a pretty good job of heeding that old positive-thinking mantra that recommends turning lemons into lemonade. Since losing his starting point guard […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/NAUnixon-115x115.jpg "After losing point guard, NAU men post 3 hoops wins")
After losing point guard, NAU men post 3 hoops wins
Posted on January 12, 2015 | No CommentsSo far, Jack Murphy has been doing a pretty good job of heeding that old positive-thinking mantra that recommends turning lemons into lemonade. Since losing his starting point guard […] -
![The Northern Arizona University women’s volleyball team is off to a strong start in its second season under new head coach, Ken Murphy, with a line-up that is heavily […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NAUvollyb-115x115.jpg "Local prep players key to strong start for NAU volleyball")
Local prep players key to strong start for NAU volleyball
Posted on October 6, 2014 | No CommentsThe Northern Arizona University women’s volleyball team is off to a strong start in its second season under new head coach, Ken Murphy, with a line-up that is heavily […] -
![Zach Bauman was a local high-school standout when he was recruited to the Northern Arizona University football program following his graduation from Chandler’s Hamilton High School in 2010. He […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/NAUfb13-115x115.jpg "NAU football: locals step in following departure of Bauman")
NAU football: locals step in following departure of Bauman
Posted on July 31, 2014 | No CommentsZach Bauman was a local high-school standout when he was recruited to the Northern Arizona University football program following his graduation from Chandler’s Hamilton High School in 2010. He […] -
![A couple of true freshmen and a redshirt sophomore showed the promise that lies ahead for the Northern Arizona University track & field program by helping the Lumberjacks to a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/NAUfofanah-115x115.jpg "NAU freshman, Fofanah, sets school record in 1st meet")
NAU freshman, Fofanah, sets school record in 1st meet
Posted on January 15, 2013 | 1,188 CommentsA couple of true freshmen and a redshirt sophomore showed the promise that lies ahead for the Northern Arizona University track & field program by helping the Lumberjacks to a […] -
![The last time the Northern Arizona football team made it into the FCS playoffs was 2003, which was also the last time they finished with eight wins. Until this season. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luncheon-115x115.jpg "NAU football loses final game, waits for playoff decision")
NAU football loses final game, waits for playoff decision
Posted on November 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe last time the Northern Arizona football team made it into the FCS playoffs was 2003, which was also the last time they finished with eight wins. Until this season. […] -
![When Craig Choate took over the women’s volleyball program at Northern Arizona University, it was coming off six consecutive losing seasons. He told the administration it was going to take […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/NAUvolbal-115x115.jpg "NAU volleyball nets just the third 20-win season in history")
NAU volleyball nets just the third 20-win season in history
Posted on November 16, 2012 | 40 CommentsWhen Craig Choate took over the women’s volleyball program at Northern Arizona University, it was coming off six consecutive losing seasons. He told the administration it was going to take […] -
![Rome, as the saying goes, wasn’t built in a day. And college sports programs aren’t rebuilt in a season. The new head basketball coaches at Northern Arizona University know this. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/NAUbbShootr-115x115.jpg "‘New era’ of basketball at NAU gets off to a rocky start")
‘New era’ of basketball at NAU gets off to a rocky start
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsRome, as the saying goes, wasn’t built in a day. And college sports programs aren’t rebuilt in a season. The new head basketball coaches at Northern Arizona University know this. […] -
![College football fans in Arizona can still enjoy the thrill that comes with winning. They just have to climb the mountain to Flagstaff to get it. Arizona State lost its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/NAUvISU-115x115.jpg "One AZ football team still winning… but it’s not in Pac-12")
One AZ football team still winning… but it’s not in Pac-12
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 1,773 CommentsCollege football fans in Arizona can still enjoy the thrill that comes with winning. They just have to climb the mountain to Flagstaff to get it. Arizona State lost its […] -
![The Northern Arizona University swimming & diving squad doesn’t open play in their own conference until Nov. 3, so they have been warming up by taking on teams from the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/NAUswmmg-115x115.jpg "NAU beats ASU, is 2-0 going into Big Sky swim season")
NAU beats ASU, is 2-0 going into Big Sky swim season
Posted on October 23, 2012 | 234 CommentsThe Northern Arizona University swimming & diving squad doesn’t open play in their own conference until Nov. 3, so they have been warming up by taking on teams from the […] -
![The women’s basketball team at Northern Arizona University is just three practices into a new season, but already there is a tinge of optimism for a program that has suffered […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/NAUwBBpract-115x115.jpg "Patton’s final year: NAU starts new era in women’s hoops")
Patton’s final year: NAU starts new era in women’s hoops
Posted on October 5, 2012 | 1,223 CommentsThe women’s basketball team at Northern Arizona University is just three practices into a new season, but already there is a tinge of optimism for a program that has suffered […] -
![After six weeks of play, there are only three undefeated Division I college volleyball teams in the country. Two of them are in the Big Ten and the other calls […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Kelli Dallmann sparks NAU volleyball’s 12-0 record start")
Kelli Dallmann sparks NAU volleyball’s 12-0 record start
Posted on September 28, 2011 | 206 CommentsAfter six weeks of play, there are only three undefeated Division I college volleyball teams in the country. Two of them are in the Big Ten and the other calls […] -
Football schedule unveiled for NAU in expanded Big Sky
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 1,652 CommentsThe Big Sky Conference is about to one-up the big boys. While the Pac-10 has been getting all the ink about expanding to twelve teams, the Big Sky has been […] -
NAU football ranked No. 24; plays in ‘The Inferno’ next
Posted on October 5, 2010 | 172 CommentsDon’t adjust your monitor. That football field actually is red. Bright red. The Lumberjacks will probably get used to their new No. 24 national ranking sooner than they adjust to […] -
NAU smothers Idaho State in Big Sky football opener
Posted on September 27, 2010 | 174 CommentsNothing like starting at the top. Northern Arizona’s 32-7 win over Idaho State puts them at the top of the Big Sky Conference rankings. It was the Lumberjacks’ conference opener, […] -
NAU women’s tennis had a great year, except for…
Posted on May 1, 2010 | 203 CommentsHow many tries is it going to take before Northern Arizona’s women get to wear the Big Sky tennis crown? More than five, evidently. Sacramento State just won its ninth […] -
NAU has top Big Sky freshman, but women’s hoops struggle
Posted on March 9, 2010 | 2,973 CommentsLaurie Kelly knew what she was getting when she recruited Amy Patton out of McClintock High School in Tempe. She led McClintock to the state finals last year and was […] -
Portland State hangs around until NAU finds a way to win
Posted on February 20, 2010 | No CommentsPortland State made a another visit to the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff and, once again, were in no hurry to leave. In the last two games between the Vikings and […]