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Central women's basketball team battles for a double-overtime victory
In a game that had six ties and 22 lead changes, the Central College women's basketball team pulled out a 96-89 win in double overtime over Simpson College. This win is the first conference tournament win since the 2020-21 season. It is al...
Feb 26, 2025, 12:07pm EST

Central runs past Coe in the A-R-C quarterfinals
The Central College men's basketball team opened the American Rivers Conference Tournament with a 99-83 win against Coe College Tuesday night. It is the first home conference tournament win since 2014. "I thought we did a grea...
Feb 26, 2025, 12:05pm EST

Noel Cover Foundation Continues Scholarship Tradition
Central College celebrates the latest Noel Cover Foundation gift, $75,000 to support scholarships for students. "We deeply appreciate the enduring support and generosity of the Noel Cover Foundation," says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, Central's vice preside...
Feb 25, 2025, 11:06am EST

Central men's tennis team plays two matches Saturday
Playing higher competition, the Central College men's tennis team lost two matches Saturday. "I love playing out-of-division competition early in the season. It is tough, and our team had to dig deep in these matches," coach Ryun Ferrell s...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:27am EST

Central men's basketball team pulls away from Luther in the second half
A 47-point second half powered the Central College men's basketball team to a victory at Luther College Saturday. After a slow start, in which Central shot 38.5% from the field and 21% from three-point range, Luther took a seven-point lead...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:22am EST

Luther takes down Central in women's basketball regular season finale
After three close quarters, the Central College women's basketball team went cold in the fourth quarter and lost its final regular season game 65-48 to Luther College. The game was tied 31-31 at halftime and the Norse led 44-42 at the end ...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:19am EST

Multifaceted Commitment to Support Central College
Pella residents Mark and Lori Kooiker Ellingson pledged to support Central College's endowment, ensuring its continued impact for future generations. Grateful for the opportunities they received, the Ellingsons view their support as a way to give back ...
Feb 20, 2025, 11:36am EST

Central softball team eyes another successful season in 2025
Coming off a season where it advanced to the Super Regionals, the Central College softball returns with high expectations. The preseason ranked No. 11 Dutch return seven seniors, seven juniors, six sophomores, and they welcome eight freshm...
Feb 20, 2025, 11:17am EST

Nebraska Wesleyan takes down Central in men's basketball
After a back and forth first half, Nebraska Wesleyan University was able to pull away from the Central College men's basketball in the second half and won 63-54. A three-point shot at the buzzer gave Nebraska Wesleyan a 31-28 lead going in...
Feb 20, 2025, 10:53am EST

Central women's basketball team wins its third straight game
Controlling the game from start to finish, the Central College women's basketball team defeated Nebraska Wesleyan University 79-40 Wednesday. Central got off to a fast start, leading 18-5 at the end of the first quarter and 33-13 at halfti...
Feb 20, 2025, 10:50am EST