Incarnate Word Edges Shorthanded Men´s Soccer
2009-11-06     Author: Derek Smolik
Incarnate Word Edges Shorthanded Men´s SoccerTroy Thompson scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute, lifting the University of the Incarnate Word to a 2-1 victory over short-handed St. Mary´s University in Heartland Conference men´s soccer action Friday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field.

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Rattler Spotlight: Kelly Dowd
2009-11-06     Author: Derek Smolik
Rattler Spotlight: Kelly DowdKelly Dowd has had to overcome a lot over the last two years to keep on the field for the St. Mary´s University Rattlers women´s soccer team. The senior from Plano suffered a season-ending injury prior to the 2008 season and had to watch from the sidelines. Then this year, after going through months of rehab, she suffered another injury. But this time she was able to fight through it and has been a vital member of the Rattler defense.

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Volleyball Rolls Past Texas A&M-International
2009-11-06     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Rolls Past Texas A&M-InternationalSt. Mary´s University used a balanced and efficient attack to break a two-game losing streak and roll past Texas A&M International University, 25-13, 25-13, 25-17, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Thursday night at the Kinesiology Building.

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Rattler Spotlight: Adam Villanueva
2009-11-05     Author: Melissa Munoz
Rattler Spotlight: Adam VillanuevaThis weekend will be special for Adam Villanueva and the St. Mary´s University Rattlers. For the Rattlers, it´s the end of the 2009 season. For Villanueva, it´s the end of his Rattler career Sunday when St. Mary´s hosts St. Edward´s University at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field at 1 p.m.

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This Week in St. Mary´s University Athletics
2009-11-05     Author: Alex Echeveste
This Week in St. Mary´s University AthleticsThe fall sports season officially comes to an end this week as the men´s and women´s soccer teams host games at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field, while the volleyball team hits the road to wrap things up.

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Romero, Marczewski Earn Heartland Academic Honors
2009-11-04     Author: Derek Smolik
Romero, Marczewski Earn Heartland Academic HonorsSt. Mary´s University student-athletes Michelle Romero of the women´s soccer team, and Marcin Marczewski of the men´s tennis team were honored by the Heartland Conference as Academic Student-Athletes of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday.

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Rattlers Drop Two at Home
2009-10-31     Author: Derek Smolik
Rattlers Drop Two at HomeMario Alarcon scored four minutes into the second overtime, lifting Eastern New Mexico University to an improbable 3-2 win in overtime against St. Mary´s University in men´s soccer action Saturday afternoon at St. Mary´s University soccer field. The Rattler volleyball team also fell at home, dropping a 25-20, 25-18, 25-17, decision against the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

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Women´s Soccer Defeats TAMIU
2009-10-31     Author: Derek Smolik
Women´s Soccer Defeats TAMIUSt. Mary´s University used a season-high five goals to break a three-game losing streak and pick up a 5-1 victor over Texas A&M International University in Heartland Conference women´s soccer action Saturday.

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Incarnate Word Edges Volleyball in Five Sets
2009-10-28     Author: Derek Smolik
Incarnate Word Edges Volleyball in Five SetsLuisa Rodrigues had 14 kills and 20 digs to lead St. Mary´s University, but it wasn´t enough as the University of the Incarnate Word saved its last rally for the fifth set and defeated the Rattlers, 20-25, 25-13, 28-26, 21-25, 15-10, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Wednesday night at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Volleyball to "Dig Pink" Wednesday Night
2009-10-27     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball to "Dig Pink" Wednesday NightThe St. Mary´s University volleyball team will again join in the fight against breast cancer this Wednesday, when they host the University of the Incarnate Word in their annual "Dig Pink" breast cancer awareness event at Bill Greehey Arena, starting at 7 p.m.

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Volleyball Rolls to Second Straight Win
2009-10-24     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Rolls to Second Straight WinSt. Mary´s used some hot hitting, serving and blocking to roll to its second straight victory, defeating Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 25-21, 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at Oscar Williams Arena.

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Kershner, Rattlers Defeat Newman in Volleyball
2009-10-23     Author: Derek Smolik
Kershner, Rattlers Defeat Newman in VolleyballKatelyn Kershner led St. Mary´s University with 14 kills, helping the Rattlers end a three-match losing streak with a 25-23, 14-25, 27-25, 22-25, 15-11, victory in Heartland Conference volleyball action Thursday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

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This Week in St. Mary´s University Athletics
2009-10-19     Author: Alex Echeveste
This Week in St. Mary´s University AthleticsThe St. Mary´s University women´s cross country team will head north for the Heartland Conference Championships; the men´s soccer and volleyball teams will also hit the road, while the women´s soccer team will host Newman University this week.

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Volleyball, Women´s Soccer Fall on Saturday
2009-10-17     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball, Women´s Soccer Fall on SaturdayBrittany Layne scored the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute, lifting Dallas Baptist University to a 1-0 win over St. Mary´s University in women´s soccer action Saturday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Field. In volleyball action, the Rattlers also fell to DBU, 25-17, 25-18, 25-19 at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Volleyball, Men´s Soccer Drop Matches Friday
2009-10-16     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball, Men´s Soccer Drop Matches FridayKatelyn Kershner had 12 kills, but it was the University of Texas of the Permian Basin making the plays down the stretch as they defeated St. Mary´s University, 25-20, 25-16, 27-25, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Friday night at Bill Greehey Arena. The men´s soccer team also fell in Heartland play, falling at St. Edward´s, 4-0.

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Dowd Goal Rallies Women´s Soccer to 3-2 Win
2009-10-15     Author: Derek Smolik
Kelly Dowd headed in Brin Davis´ corner kick with nine minutes left in the game, lifting St. Mary´s University to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Heartland Conference women´s soccer action Thursday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field.

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Rattler Spotlight: Ariel and Michelle Ornelas
2009-10-15     Author: Alex Echeveste
Rattler Spotlight: Ariel and Michelle OrnelasFor many students being in college means that you are away from your family and on your own. As a freshman, moving away from home and starting college is a huge transition. You have to learn your way around, figure out which teachers you should take and discover your own way. For freshman Ariel Ornelas, this scenario was very different. Ariel came to St. Mary´s University this year as a member of the Rattler cross country team and an ambitious biology major. Unlike most freshmen going to school far from home, Ariel was not alone. Her big sister, Michelle Ornelas, is a senior at St. Mary´s and was able to help her out along the way.

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Incarnate Word Defeats Men´s Soccer, 4-0
2009-10-14     Author: Derek Smolik
Incarnate Word Defeats Men´s Soccer, 4-0The University of the Incarnate Word scored a goal in the first two minutes of the game, then scored three over the last 30 minutes to put the game away as the Cardinals defeated St. Mary´s University, 4-0, in Heartland Conference men´s soccer action Wednesday night at Benson Stadium.

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Golf Teams Finish Second at Alamo City Classic
2009-10-13     Author: Derek Smolik
Golf Teams Finish Second at Alamo City ClassicSam Jernigan finished second overall individually to lead the St. Mary´s University men´s golf team to a second place finish at the Alamo City Classic, Tuesday afternoon at the River Crossing Golf Club. Ursula Perez finished fourth individually as the Rattler women tied for second in the women´s Alamo City Classic, also played on Tuesday.

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This Week in St. Mary´s Athletics
2009-10-13     Author: Alex Echeveste
This Week in St. Mary´s AthleticsThe St. Mary´s University women´s soccer and volleyball teams will each host a pair of Heartland Conference games this week, while the softball team will host the annual alumni tournament Saturday in Rattler athletics action.

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Cross Country Finishes Eighth at UIW Invitational
2009-10-10     Author: Derek Smolik
Cross Country Finishes Eighth at UIW InvitationalMarcey Morales finished 23rd overall, helping St. Mary´s University to an eighth place finish as a team at the University of the Incarnate Word Invitational, run at the Live Oak City Park Saturday morning.

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Volleyball Falls to St. Edward´s in Three Sets
2009-10-10     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Falls to St. Edward´s in Three SetsSt. Mary´s University played toe-to-toe with the top team in the Heartland Conference for three sets on Saturday afternoon at Bill Greehey Arena. But the St. Edward´s University Hilltoppers made the plays down the stretch in all three sets, to defeat the Rattlers, 25-20, 25-23, 25-21, in Heartland Conference volleyball action.

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Volleyball Rolls Past Texas A&M-International
2009-10-09     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Rolls Past Texas A&M-InternationalSt. Mary´s University had its most dominating match of the season, rolling past Texas A&M International University, 25-22, 25-18, 25-17, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Friday night at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Women´s Soccer Falls to #18 Incarnate Word, 1-0
2009-10-09     Author: Derek Smolik
Women´s Soccer Falls to #18 Incarnate Word, 1-0Emily Hernandez scored the only goal of the game in the 81st minute, lifting 18th-ranked University of the Incarnate Word to a 1-0 win over St. Mary´s University in Heartland Conference women´s soccer action Friday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Field.

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Men´s Golf Finishes Eighth at Grand Canyon
2009-10-06     Author: Derek Smolik
Men´s Golf Finishes Eighth at Grand CanyonMatt Vela and Sam Jernigan both tied for 27th individually, helping the St. Mary´s University men´s golf team to an eighth place finish at the Grand Canyon Invitational, held at the Golf Club of Estrella on Tuesday.

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Men´s Basketball Announces 2009-2010 Schedule
2009-10-05     Author: Derek Smolik
Men´s Basketball Announces 2009-2010 ScheduleSt. Mary´s University men´s basketball coach Jim Zeleznak released the 2009-2010 men´s basketball schedule on Monday, a schedule that includes 16 home games and the hosting of the 2010 Heartland Conference Tournament.

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This Week in St. Mary´s University Athletics
2009-10-05     Author: Derek Smolik
This Week in St. Mary´s University AthleticsThe St. Mary´s University women´s soccer and volleyball teams will each face a bitter Heartland Conference rival as the battle for the top spots in the league continue. Also in action this week is the men´s and women´s golf teams, the men´s and women´s tennis teams, the cross country squad and softball team.

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St. Mary´s Drops Sixth Straight in Volleyball
2009-10-03     Author: Derek Smolik
St. Mary´s Drops Sixth Straight in VolleyballKristin Chancellor and Adina Gray combined to produce 21 kills, helping Texas A&M University-Kingsville to defeat St. Mary´s University by a 26-24, 25-21, 25-13, in the final match of the St. Mary´s/Incarnate Word Regional Crossover Volleyball Tournament, played Saturday afternoon at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Rattler Spotlight: Jonathon Cisneros
2009-10-02     Author: Kristie Wainwright
Rattler Spotlight: Jonathon CisnerosFor the past three seasons, Jonathon Cisneros has been one of the top hitters in the Heartland Conference and the NCAA South Central Region for St. Mary´s University. He has played in 160 games, hitting 21 homeruns, driving in 153 runs and scoring 135, while hitting .389. He has also shown a strong glove in the field, posting in a .980 fielding percentage in 928 chances over the last three years. He has been named All-Heartland Conference each of the last three seasons.

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Strater Goal Leads Men´s Soccer Past TAMIU
2009-10-02     Author: Derek Smolik
Strater Goal Leads Men´s Soccer Past TAMIUSean Strater scored just 35 seconds into overtime, lifting St. Mary´s University to an exciting 2-1 victory over Texas A&M International University in Heartland Conference men´s soccer action Friday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field.

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Volleyball Drops Two Matches in Regional Crossover
2009-10-02     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Drops Two Matches in Regional CrossoverKirsten Chapman had 22 kills, but St. Mary´s University dropped two matches at the St. Mary´s/Incarnate Word Regional Crossover Tournament, played Friday afternoon at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Volleyball Falls to Incarnate Word in Five Sets
2009-09-30     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Falls to Incarnate Word in Five SetsKirsten Chapman had 12 kills, helping St. Mary´s University to a two sets to one lead, but the University of the Incarnate Word rallied for a 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-18, 15-6, win in Heartland Conference volleyball action Wednesday night at the McDermott Center.

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Kelly, Gamez Lead Men´s Soccer to Victory
2009-09-29     Author: Derek Smolik
Kelly, Gamez Lead Men´s Soccer to VictoryStephen Gamez and Daniel Kelly each scored goals, helping St. Mary´s University to a 2-0 win over the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in men´s soccer action Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field.

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Vela, Rein Lead Men´s Golf to Title
2009-09-29     Author: Derek Smolik
Vela, Rein Lead Men´s Golf to TitleMatt Vela, Jeff Rein and Sam Jernigan all finished in the top ten individually, helping St. Mary´s University to an 18-stroke victory at the Bruce Williams Memorial Invitational, played Tuesday at The Dominion Country Club.

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Women´s Soccer Wins First Game of 2009 Season
2009-09-26     Author: Derek Smolik
Women´s Soccer Wins First Game of 2009 SeasonEmilie Snelson scored the first two goals of her Rattler career, helping St. Mary´s University to a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Heartland Conference women´s soccer action Saturday afternoon. The volleyball team suffered its second straight loss in five sets, falling 23-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-18, 15-10, against Dallas Baptist University.

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Volleyball, Women´s Soccer Fall on the Road
2009-09-24     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball, Women´s Soccer Fall on the RoadFive St. Mary´s University volleyball players had 10 or more kills and the Rattlers totaled 65 kills as a team, but the University of Texas of the Permian Basin held off the Rattlers, 25-19, 25-21, 15-25, 20-25, 15-11, in a Heartland Conference volleyball match Thursday night at the Falcon Dome. The Rattler women´s soccer team also dropped a close decision, falling 2-1 in overtime at Dallas Baptist University.

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Vela, Men´s Golf Finish 3rd at Northeastern St.
2009-09-22     Author: Derek Smolik
Vela, Men´s Golf Finish 3rd at Northeastern St.Matt Vela shot a final round 71 to place third individually, helping the St. Mary´s University men´s golf team to a third place finish at the Northeastern State University Golf Classic, Tuesday at the Emerald Falls Golf Course.

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Volleyball Sweeps Past Oklahoma Panhandle State
2009-09-19     Author: Derek Smolik
Volleyball Sweeps Past Oklahoma Panhandle StateSt. Mary´s University won its second straight match in convincing fashion, picking up 39 kills in just three sets as they defeated Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 25-8, 25-14, 25-15, in Heartland Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at Bill Greehey Arena.

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Central Oklahoma Defeats Women´s Soccer, 4-0
2009-09-18     Author: Derek Smolik
Central Oklahoma Defeats Women´s Soccer, 4-0St. Mary´s University totaled just four shots and remained winless on the season, falling to the University of Central Oklahoma, 4-0, on the first day of the St. Mary´s Invitational Women´s Soccer Tournament, Friday afternoon at St. Mary´s University Soccer Field.

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Crowell, Volleyball Block Past Newman
2009-09-18     Author: Derek Smolik
Crowell, Volleyball Block Past NewmanStephanie Crowell set a school record with 13 blocks and St. Mary´s University totaled 15 for the match as the Rattlers broke a nine-match losing streak with a 25-16, 23-25, 25-16, 22-25, 15-7, win over Newman University in Heartland Conference volleyball action Friday night at Bill Greehey Arena.

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A diverse university of nearly 4,000 students, with five schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs

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Student-athletes completed more than 2,000 community service hours during the 2008-2009 academic year

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University-wide, 92 percent of professors hold a Ph.D. or equivalent is in their field

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Home to 12 Academic All-Americans and 219 student-athletes who have earned regional or national awards

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Historically, more than half of St. Mary’s graduates who apply are admitted to medical and dental schools, above the national average of 35 percent

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