Sports

The Department of Athletics at Humboldt State University has announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and 2021.

In light of precautions surrounding COVID-19, Humboldt State Athletics is moving the 35th Annual Sports Auction online to adhere to the regulations on large gatherings. This four-day virtual event will allow you the opportunity to still bid on items and services in support of our student-athletes.

San José State University and Humboldt State University, a fellow California State University institution, reached an agreement for the Spartan football team to continue its preparation for the 2020 football season at the Humboldt State campus in Arcata, Calif.

The 2019-20 season saw Humboldt State University Lumberjacks student-athletes exceeding in the classroom, on the playing fields, and in the community.

Humboldt State’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, Jane Teixeira, has been appointed to the position of the Chair of the Committee on Infractions for NCAA Division II. Teixeira will be the first female of color to hold the Chair of the Committee on Infractions position.

Psychology Professor Amber Gaffney has been chosen as Humboldt State University’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR).

Tae Norwood has been hired as the new head coach of the Humboldt State University men’s basketball team. It marks the next step in the evolution of a coach with nearly two decades of experience at all levels of collegiate athletics.

Jane Teixeira has been appointed HSU’s next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. She is expected to begin in early April.

Highlights for the week of November 18.

Highlights for the week of October 7.

Highlights for the week of September 30.

After 25 seasons as head coach of the Humboldt State women’s rowing team, Robin Meiggs has announced that she is retiring.

Jill Willson, along with a team at Double L Consulting, have been appointed to provide leadership for the Athletics Department at Humboldt State University until a new director of athletics is in place.

The HSU Women's Soccer Team spent a day training with the Arcata Fire Department as a team-building exercise.

Humboldt State University’s Athletics and Recreational Sports departments are teaming up to offer more students a chance to participate in team sports. The two departments, which have always worked closely together, are formally combining this semester.

The Humboldt State University​ athletics department, along with a group of community members and boosters,​ has launched a new ​pledge drive to generate support for the athletics program.

Humboldt State University announced its Outstanding Students 2016-2017 at award ceremonies on April 14.

HSU advances to the championship game in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament.

For the first time since 1968, Humboldt State football is advancing to the postseason. And the Lumberjacks will begin their playoff journey in Redwood Bowl.

No. 12 Humboldt State football ended its regular season with a 29-13 win over arch rival Western Oregon. The victory clinched the Lumberjacks a spot in the NCAA Division II Playoffs and will likely ensure a home playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 21.

The Humboldt State Lumberjacks are Great Northwest Athletic Conference champions. The nationally-ranked Green and Gold secured the outright conference title Saturday with a 57-14 victory over Dixie State in Hansen Stadium.

A new study by researchers at Humboldt State University and the University of Colorado, Boulder is shedding light on an unexpected benefit of jogging in older adults.

It’s well-known that human bodies become less efficient as they age. The average adult uses 15 to 30 percent more energy to walk the same distance as a younger adult. But why?

Fall 2013 was a big semester for Humboldt State: the university kicked-off its Centennial year with an unforgettable celebration on the Plaza; HSU students, faculty and staff made their mark both on- and off-campus and the university continued to expand its academic offerings with new programs and majors in a variety of disciplines. From student achievements to university milestones, here are some of the highlights of Fall 2013.