2013 Siena Heights Football News

  • Football Earns Victory Over Italian National Team
    May 17, 2014
    Quarterback Travis Zajkowski threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns as the Siena Heights football team defeated the Italian National Team, 35-3, in an exhibition contest on May 11.
  • SHU Football Lands 53 on Signing Day; Class Has Been Touted Among NAIA's Best
    February 05, 2014
    The Siena Heights football team signed a total of 53 recruits on National Signing Day in what has been touted as one of the top recruiting classes in the NAIA. The Saints landed a number of recruits who received offers from NCAA Division I and Division II schools.
  • Nine SHU Football Players Named Academic All-MSFA
    January 27, 2014
    A total of nine Siena Heights football players were honored on the Academic All-Mid States Football Association Team. All nine were also recently named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
  • Nine SHU Footballers Named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes
    January 08, 2014
    A total of nine Siena Heights football players were honored as Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics recently.
  • Campbell Named All-America First Team, Gilbert Honored on Second Team
    December 20, 2013
    Siena Heights junior tight end Donovan Campbell was named NAIA All-America First Team by the American Football Coaches Association while sophomore defensive back DeShawn Gilbert was named to the NAIA All-America Second Team, as announced by the AFCA on Wednesday.
  • Dunbar Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America Team
    December 17, 2013
    Siena Heights football senior Sederick A. Dunbar II was named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team, which is chosen by CoSIDA (Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America).
  • Gilbert Named Mideast Co-Defensive MVP as Twelve SHU Football Players Honored
    November 24, 2013
    Siena Heights sophomore defensive back DeShawn Gilbert was named a Co-Defensive Player of the Year while he, senior defensive back Fred Butler and junior tight end Donovan Campbell were honored as All-Mid-States Football Association Mideast League First Team players, as announced by the league on Saturday.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights at Concordia
    November 21, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will make its shortest road trip of the season with it visits Concordia for a 1 p.m. Mid-States Football Association Mideast League game at Ann Arbor Huron High School’s Riverbank Stadium.
  • Late Two-Pointer Sends SHU Football Past #24 Robert Morris
    November 09, 2013
    Running back Dwayne Aaron II had a pair of touchdowns while fellow running back Travis Damron converted a go-ahead two-point conversion as the Siena Heights football team defeated 24th-ranked Robert Morris (Ill.), 22-21, in a Mid-States Football Association Mideast League matchup on Saturday.
  • Ten Saints Honored as Capital One Academic All-District Football Players
    November 09, 2013
    The 2013‐14 Capital One Academic All‐District ®Football Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation’s top student‐athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights at #24 Robert Morris
    November 07, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will finish its regular season when it visits 24th-ranked Robert Morris (Ill.) for a 2 p.m. Mid-States Football Association Mideast League kickoff on Nov. 9.
  • Saints' Football Falls Short in Home Finale Against #23 St. Francis (Ill.)
    November 02, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team fell short in its upset bid against 23rd-ranked Saint Francis (Ill.), dropping a 17-13 contest in Mid-States Football Association Mideast League action on Saturday at O'Laughlin Stadium.
  • Game Notes: #23 St. Francis (Ill.) at Siena Heights
    November 01, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will play its final regular season home game when 23rd-ranked Saint Francis (Ill.) visits O’Laughlin Stadium for a 12 p.m. Mid-States Football Association Mideast League kickoff on Nov. 2.
  • Saints' Football Struggles at Taylor
    October 26, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team suffered a 21-7 loss to Taylor (Ind.) in Mid-States Football Association Mideast League action on Saturday at New Stadium.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights at Taylor
    October 25, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will head back on the road for its second consecutive road game when it visits Taylor (Ind.) for a Mid-States Football Association Mideast League contest at New Stadium in Upland, Ind.
  • Saints' Football Knocks Off Concordia
    October 19, 2013
    Six different Saints scored touchdowns while tight end Donovan Campbell eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for receiving yards as the Siena Heights football team defeated Concordia, 44-3, to claim its first Mid-States Football Association Mideast League win of the season on Saturday at Riverbank Stadium.
  • Game Notes: Marian at Siena Heights
    October 12, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will host its second consecutive home game when the defending NAIA champion, Marian (Ind.), visits on Saturday, Oct. 12, for a 1 p.m. kickoff at O’Laughlin Stadium. The contest is a Mid-States Football Association Mideast League game for both teams.
  • Saints' Football Falls Short Against Defending Champ Marian
    October 12, 2013
    Trailing 27-23 with 26 seconds left, the Siena Heights football team drove 54 yards in five plays and took one final shot at the end zone before falling to defending NAIA champ Marian (Ind.) in Mid-States Football Association Mideast League play on Saturday at O'Laughlin Stadium.
  • Game Notes: #6 Saint Francis (Ind.) at #25 Siena Heights
    October 05, 2013
    The 25th-ranked Siena Heights football team will host its 2013 Homecoming game when sixth-ranked Saint Francis (Ind.) visits on Saturday, Oct. 5, for a 1 p.m. kickoff at O’Laughlin Stadium. The contest is a Mid-States Football Association Mideast League opener for both teams.
  • Second-Half Struggles Doom #25 SHU Football in Loss to #6 USF
    October 05, 2013
    After taking a halftime lead, the 25th-ranked Siena Heights football team struggled during the final 30 minutes and dropped a 28-17 decision to No. 6 Saint Francis (Ind.) in a Mid-States Football Association Mideast League opener at O'Laughlin Stadium on Saturday.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights at Olivet Nazarene
    September 28, 2013
    THE GAME The Siena Heights football team will try to avenge its 2012 Homecoming loss to Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) when it visits the Tigers for a Sept. 28 non-conference game at Ward Field in Bourbonnais, Ill. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. CST).
  • Siena Heights Football Blanks Olivet Nazarene
    September 28, 2013
    The Siena Heights defense recorded three sacks and two interceptions while allowing only 10 yards rushing as the Saints' football team claimed its second consecutive shutout, defeating Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), 14-0, in a Mid-States Football Association crossover game on Saturday.
  • Saints' Football Records Program's First Varsity Shutout
    September 21, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team recorded its first varsity shutout in program history, taking a 30-0 decision over Waldorf (Iowa) in non-conference action at O'Laughlin Stadium on Saturday.
  • Game Notes: Waldorf vs Siena Heights
    September 21, 2013
    THE GAME The Siena Heights football team will return home to host Waldorf (Iowa) in non-conference action on Sept. 21. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at O’Laughlin Stadium.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights vs Saint Joseph's
    September 14, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will play its first road game of the 2013 regular season when it visits Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) on Sept. 14. The host Pumas are an NCAA Division II program and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
  • Game Notes: Siena Heights at Saint Joseph's
    September 14, 2013
    THE GAME The Siena Heights football team will play its first road game of the 2013 regular season when it visits Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) on Sept. 14. The host Pumas are an NCAA Division II program and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
  • Late Score Sends SHU Football Past Saint Joe's
    September 14, 2013
    Tight end Donovan Campbell caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Kingwith 41 seconds left on the clock and then the Siena Heights defense held on as the Saints claimed a 35-31 victory over NCAA Division II opponent Saint Joseph's (Ind.) on Saturday.
  • Upset Bid Comes Up Just Short as Saints Fall to #19 Grand View
    September 07, 2013
    Quarterback Travis Zajkowski and tight end Donovan Campbell connected for three touchdowns, but a late drive stalled as the Siena Heights football team's upset bid versus 19th-ranked Grand View (Iowa) fell short, 24-21, in a Mid-States Football Association crossover game on Saturday at O'Laughlin Stadium.
  • Game Notes: #19 Grand View at Siena Heights
    September 07, 2013
    The Siena Heights football team will open its 2013 regular season with a Sept. 7 home contest against 19th-ranked Grand View (Iowa). SHU is also hosting “Junior Saints Day,” for local youth football players and cheerleaders. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on Dr. Mike and Lynne Dawson Field.