UNW Athletics: Soaring Into Sports - Episodes Tagged with “Ncaa”

4/22/26: Quarter Zip Season w/ Dreyer Homan & Ben Hixon

UNW Athletics — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Owen and Jess recap a busy week in which every UNW spring team was scheduled to compete and pay tribute to departing Men's Basketball Coach Time Grosz before welcoming in UNW Baseball seniors Dreyer Homan and Ben Hixon to talk team memories, progression through their careers, quarter zips and more!

4/15/26: Mr. 400 Matt Swigart

UNW Athletics — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Owen and Jess recap a great week of Eagle Athletics that included 3 more UMAC Athletes of the Week, preview the week ahead, and sit down with UNW Tennis Head Coach Matt Swigart for a GREAT interview talking about his 400th win and much more!

4/8/26: Spring Check-In w/ UNW AD Dr. Matt Hill

UNW Athletics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Despite a lighter schedule, UNW racked up FIVE UMAC Athlete of the Week awards! Owen and Jess break it all down, preview a busy week ahead and catch up with UNW Director of Athletics, Dr. Matt Hill, to discuss the 2025-26 school year and how he got to where he is at.

4/1/26: The Robbie Episode

UNW Athletics — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Owen and Jess recap a busy week of Eagle sports, including a marathon baseball series, a tennis clean sweep, track records and a terrific start to spring golf season! Then, we bring in Assistant SID/Assistant WBB Coach Megan McGeough, aka Robbie, for a fun chat about her various roles at UNW and her outstanding athletic career!

3/25/26: Up to Bat w/ UNW Baseball Skipper Jesse Eikum

UNW Athletics — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Owen and Jess recap a busy weekend of sports on campus, including SWEEPS from the baseball and softball teams! Then, we welcome in UNW Baseball Head Coach Jesse Eikum to chat about the season so far, what lies ahead, his favorite memories of the sport and his talented freshman class!

3/18/26: Spring Break Whiparound

UNW Athletics — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We are BACK from Spring Break and have plenty to talk about, as the Baseball, Softball and Tennis teams all played a week's worth of contests down in Florida.

3/4/26: UMAC ITF Recap w/ Cheyanne Scalese & Caleb Phillips

UNW Athletics — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess kick off the final show before spring break by running through UMAC basketball awards, and recapping tennis and softball, before getting the lowdown on the weekend's UMAC Indoor Track & Field Championships from distance runners Cheyanne Scalese and Caleb Phillips!

2/25/26: Now Batting: UNW Softball Head Coach Alicia du'Monceaux

UNW Athletics — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess put a bow on the basketball season and recap wins for softball and both tennis teams! Plus, a UMAC Indoor Track & Field Championships preview and a fun interview with UNW Softball Head Coach Alicia du'Monceaux, who has been a longtime acquaintance of Owen's!

2/18/26: 26 Years of Basketball Memories w/ Tim Grosz

UNW Athletics — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess Recap the penultimate week of basketball season, a successful Saturday in Superior for Track & Field, another Men's Tennis win and Softball opening weekend! Then, the duo sits down for an amazing chat with Men's Basketball Head Coach Tim Grosz, talking through 26 years of success and memories at the helm.

2/11/26: Points, PR's and Players of the Week

UNW Athletics — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

No guest this week but don't worry, Owen and Jess break down a big week in Eagle athletics the produced three UMAC Athlete of the Week awards! Men's Basketball broke records, Men's Tennis earned win No. 1 and Softball season starts this weekend!

2/4/26: Tennis Talk w/ UNW Captains Aby Ross & Carson Haack

UNW Athletics — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess break down Saturday's basketball games, another track record and tennis season openers before sitting down with UNW Tennis captains Aby Ross and Carson Haack to talk about their careers and the 2026 season!

1/28/26: UNW MBB Seniors Japheth Nyamari & Will Foster

UNW Athletics — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess recap a couple of exhilarating basketball wins and a record-breaking track and field day, before welcoming in UNW Men's Basketball seniors Japheth Nyamari and Will Foster for a fun conversation about their different paths to the program!

1/21/26: Previewing Track & Field w/ Patrick Fitzgerald

UNW Athletics — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess recap a fun week of hoops that featured a big milestone for a UNW senior, then sit down with UNW Track & Field/Cross Country Head Coach Patrick Fitzgerald to preview the 2026 T&F seasons and recap a great fall for the cross country teams!

1/14/26: Shipping up to Boston w/ Olivia Heikes & Karley Loven

UNW Athletics — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0600

We are BACK from break to talk about all the basketball action over the last month, including a 3-0 Boston trip for the women's team, which we discuss in detail with Olivia Heikes and Karley Loven! Owen and Jess also give a nod to some more fall sports award recipients and preview the first indoor track & field meet this weekend!

12/17/25: UMAC Commissioner Corey Borchardt

UNW Athletics — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600

In the final episode before Christmas break, Owen and Jess recap the previous week's basketball game and preview the upcoming ones before sitting down with UMAC Commissioner and Northwestern alum Corey Borchardt for a fun chat about the conference and his time at UNW!

12/10/25: Voice of the Eagles Ryan Mitchell

UNW Athletics — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess put a bow on the Women's Soccer season and recap a 2-0 Friday night for Eagle basketball before a fun interview with Voice of the Eagles and founding father of the podcast, Ryan Mitchell!

12/3/25: Story Time w/ UNW Hall of Famer Dave Hieb

UNW Athletics — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600

The boys return from Thanksgiving break with some awards in-hand and break down basketball and women's soccer recaps before a fun sit-down with Northwestern Athletics Hall of Famer and jack-of-all-trades Dave Hieb!

11/25/25: Thanksgiving Special

UNW Athletics — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess recap volleyball's NCAA Tournament match and the basketball week and preview women's soccer's upcoming NCCAA Tournament slate, before being joined by A/V producer Caleb for some Thanksgiving reflection and discussion!

11/19/25: NCAA Tournament Preview w/ Beth Wilmeth

UNW Athletics — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess recap a successful weekend for UNW Volleyball and Cross Country, plus week two of the basketball season, before sitting down with Northwestern Volleyball Head Coach Beth Wilmeth to talk about the season, her legendary career, and this week's NCAA Regional!

11/12/25: First-Time Kahl-er

UNW Athletics — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Owen and Jess Recap the UMAC Women's Soccer Championship and the rest of UNW's events from the past week, including the start of basketball season! Then, we sat down with the man in charge of Northwestern Women's Basketball, Aaron Kahl, to talk about his new-look team, his spiraling Twins and much more!

11/5/25: Men's Golf Rewind w/ Shane Seiffert & Jakob Swanson

UNW Athletics — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600

In a mega episode of 'Soaring Into Sports,' Owen and Jess recap a massive week in Eagle sports that included conference titles for Women's Soccer and Women's Cross Country! The pair then sits down for a lengthy conversation with UNW Men's Golf seniors Shane Seiffert and Jakob Swanson to talk about the 2025 season and their different career paths.

10/29/25: UMAC Cross Country Championships Preview

UNW Athletics — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

The UMAC Cross Country Championships are this weekend, and there's no better way to get you ready for it than a sit-down with Emery Maki and Owen Van De Riet! Owen and Jess also review a fun week across campus featuring milestones, All-Americans and lots of wins!

10/22/25: UNW Women's Soccer Captains Naomi Meehan & Mallory Moseman

UNW Athletics — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

It was another wildly successful week for Northwestern athletics so Owen and Jess had lots to break down! After a recap and preview of this week's activities, UNW Women's Soccer captains Naomi Meehan and Mallory Moseman join the program to talk about the team's hot streak and year one under Danny Brandt!

10/15/25: Midseason Check-In With Jayden Goodwin & Ian Ahrendt

UNW Athletics — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

At long last, it's time to talk UNW Football! Owen and Jess recap Homecoming week and preview the week's slate before chatting with Northwestern Linebackers Jayden Goodwin and Ian Ahrendt.

10/8/25: TRAIL With Hannah Rich & Anja Jarchow

UNW Athletics — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Conference championships, top-20 wins and, oh yeah, it's Homecoming week! Owen and Jess break it all down before sitting down for a fun conversation with UNW Volleyball's Hannah Rich and Anja Jarchow.

10/1/25: Talkin' Soccer With Simeon Friesen

UNW Athletics — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

It was another exciting week in UNW Athletics and conference championship season is upon us! Owen and Jess break it all down before chatting with Men's Soccer midfielder Simeon Friesen.

9/24/25: UNW Women's Golf's Dynamic Duo

UNW Athletics — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500

After recapping a thrilling week of Eagle Athletics, Owen and Jess sit down with the dynamic duo of Paige Johnson and Morgan Eckman to talk about their prolific careers and all things Women's Golf!

9/17/25: Week in (P)review

UNW Athletics — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Owen and Jess recap a week in Eagle Athletics that included four more Athlete of the Week awards and preview the busy week ahead!

9/10/25: New Coach on the Block

UNW Athletics — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Jess returns to review and preview the UNW Athletics calendar with Owen before Women's Soccer Head Coach Danny Brandt joins the show to talk about his first-career win and all things women's soccer!

9/3/25: UNW AD Dr. Matt Hill

UNW Athletics — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Owen and Caleb recap the opening week of the 2025-26 athletics year before sitting down for a chat with UNW Director of Athletics, Dr. Matt Hill!

8/29/25: Welcome to 'Soaring Into Sports'

UNW Athletics — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The official UNW Athletics podcast is back! Hosts Owen du'Monceaux and Jess Poppen introduce 'Soaring Into Sports,' recap the 2024-25 school year and preview the fall sports teams.