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Serena Thiede

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor

Serena Thiede (she/her) is an active member of many groups on campus such as the Unity Roundtable and loves everything to do with sports. Her favorite teams are all Chicago teams-minus the Cubs- and when she isn’t in the TD office she is out with friends or working athletic events!

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Drake Men’s And Women’s Basketball had a four-game week, with only one game not being hosted in the Knapp Center. The teams went 2-2 and will have their hands full going into the next week of competition all across the board.

Drake’s basketball programs go 2-2 against tough competition

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2024
Drake women's basketball secures its first win of the season at the Knapp Center after being within single digits of the St. Louis Billikens all game. The Bulldogs were able to break away with a 95-70 victory.

Drake women’s basketball takes victory over the St. Louis Billikens

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Drake University men's basketball began its season with an almost-brand new team and a 93-41 win against the NAIA New York University Panthers. Their next game is on Nov. 10.

Drake men’s basketball sweeps past York University in Knapp Center opener

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Nov 6, 2024
Drake men's football starts every game with a group prayer, which is followed by individual player prayers in the endzone. This ritual is meant to help the team mentally going into the game.

Spooky Bulldog athlete traditions: pregame rituals

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Oct 30, 2024
Drake football players have been putting in work during both the season and off season to prepare to take on any team.

Drake football secures impressive record early into season

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2024
Olivia Culpo signing pictures for fans as she advocates for what is right. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

NFL spouses kick off advocacy campaigns to strengthen communities

Serena Thiede, Sports
Sep 18, 2024
Some Drake students received this message directly after choosing their tickets if their new virtual account was not set up properly by the school.

Ticket troubles prevent some Drake students from attending kickoff football game

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Sep 11, 2024
Drake Bulldogs work their way down the field in an attempt to widen Drake’s lead againt the Quincy Hawks with the help of Drake’s offensive line led by graduate quarterback Luke Bailey.

Drake men’s football: an unexpected season kick-off

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Sep 4, 2024
Drake Men's Football played Northwestern College in the team’s second game of the 2023-24 season, the team’s best in its history. The game ended in a loss for Drake, with a score of 27-24 in overtime.

Drake Men’s Football: the 2024-25 season preview

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Aug 28, 2024
A graphic depicting votes to cut programs

Enrollment will suffer amid Drake’s probable program cuts 

Serena Thiede
Apr 25, 2024
A headshot of David Lubbers

Drake SJMC Welcomes ESPN’s David Lubbers

Serena Thiede
Apr 23, 2024
A Drake women's basketball player takes a shot

Drake women’s basketball season recap

Serena Thiede
Apr 23, 2024
Former Drake men's basketball head coach, Darian DeVries talks to his players during a break in play

Drake men’s basketball season recap

Serena Thiede
Apr 23, 2024
Brooke Mullins jumps over a hurdle during the Drake Relays

Drake’s Brooke Mullins’ Final Relays

Serena Thiede
Apr 23, 2024
A Drake softball player celebrates on third base

Drake softball secures series win over the Evansville Purple Aces

Serena Thiede
Apr 10, 2024
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is set to offer a brand new sports publicity and promotions course next spring. The course will be taught by assistant professor of public relations Mu He. Photo by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

New Sports Publicity and Promotions course

Serena Thiede
Apr 3, 2024
The Drake Softball team won three of their four games last week, moving their overall record to 14-14 for the season. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

Drake softball goes on 3-1 run in action-packed week of games

Serena Thiede
Apr 3, 2024
Drake Women's Basketball player looks for a pass

Drake women’s basketball falls to Colorado in March Madness

Serena Thiede
Mar 28, 2024
Kyron Gibson joined the Bulldogs in the offseason of 2023. In his final year of collegiate play, Gibson averaged 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, scoring a season-high 19 points against Alcorn State. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

Drake Men’s Basketball beat Bradley

Serena Thiede
Mar 7, 2024
The Drake Women's Basketball team is currently favorited to win the MVC tournament. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

Drake Women’s Basketball Closes in on Season Finale

Serena Thiede
Mar 6, 2024
Drake men's basketball player shooting the ball towards the hoop.

Drake men’s basketball now  23-6, second in MVC standings

Serena Thiede
Feb 29, 2024
Tucker Devries is among the favorites to win the MVC's Larry Bird Player of the year award for the second season in a row. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

How Tucker Devries can continue to improve his NBA draft stock

Serena Thiede
Feb 21, 2024
Senior Guard Taylor McAulay scored six points alongside two steals and two rebounds against the Illinois State Redbirds. Against the Bradley Braves, McAuley scored three points, two rebounds and two steals. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

Drake Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight In Dominant Stretch

Serena Thiede
Feb 15, 2024
The recent struggles faced by Sports Illustrated have been a cause for concern in the sports journalism world. The wildly successful magazine’s potential downfall has spawned concern about the field. Photo Courtesy of Sports Illustrated via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/2mD9ag7

Sports Illustrated struggle shakes the sports journalism world

Serena Thiede
Feb 9, 2024
THE DRAKE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM currently sits with a 16-5 overall record this season. The Bulldogs are also tied with the Belmont Bruins for the best record in the MVC standings with a 9-1 conference record. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey| staff photographer

Drake women’s basketball pulls through in big win over UNI

Serena Thiede
Feb 9, 2024
The Drake men's basketball team went 7-3 over winter break and J-term, elevating their national ranking and moving them closer to a Missouri Valley Conference lead with a win over the Indiana State Sycamores. Photo by Sarah Fey: Staff photographer.

Drake men’s basketball closes in on the conference lead

Serena Thiede
Feb 4, 2024
CONOR ENRIGHT has played a more substantial role in the Bulldogs’ lineup this season. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | staff photographer

Drake men’s basketball comfortably defeats Missouri State

Serena Thiede
Dec 9, 2023
BROOKE MULLINS has had a successful year on the Drake women’s track and field team. PHOTO by Billy Cvecko | courtesy of Mullins

Brooke Mullins makes history with NCAA championship visit

Serena Thiede
Nov 30, 2023
THE DRAKE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM is now 3-0 after an 85-73 win over the Iowa State Cyclones. In the huge win, Drake shot 44.8% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | staff photographer

Drake women’s basketball team opens season with back-to-back wins

Serena Thiede
Nov 16, 2023
QUARTERBACK LUKE BAILEY HAS NOT LOST A CONFERENCE GAME since taking over as the starting quarterback against the Stetson Hatters last season. In that 10 conference game stretch, Bailey has started every game. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | staff photographer

Drake football secures share of MVC title with weekend win

Serena Thiede
Nov 15, 2023
THE DRAKE FOOTBALL TEAM defeated the Stetson Hatters 33-6 to secure their fifth consecutive win of the season. The Bulldogs have now won six consecutive conference games, leading to a 6-0 conference record. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | staff photographer

Drake football extends their streak with 6 consecutive wins

Serena Thiede
Nov 8, 2023
THE DRAKE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM has undergone heavy roster turnover in the 2023 offseason. Equipped with new transfers, freshmen and some returning faces, the team hopes to repeat their success in 2024. PHOTO BY Meghan Holloran | photo editor

Drake men’s basketball prepares for start of their new season

Serena Thiede
Nov 1, 2023
THE DRAKE FOOTBALL TEAM defeated Stetson with flying colors, putting up 33 points against Stetson. This win pushed Drake’s ongoing win streak to five total games, their first such run in conference play since 2012. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | staff photographer

Drake football slams Stetson, extending winning streak to 5

Serena Thiede
Nov 1, 2023
THE MEDIACOM STADIUM will be shared by both Drake University and Des Moines Public Schools. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, Oct. 13. PHOTO courtesy of Sarah Fey | Staff writer

Mediacom Stadium opens up for Drake and greater Des Moines community

Serena Thiede
Oct 25, 2023
SINCE THEIR WIN AGAINST VALPARAISO on Oct. 8, the Drake women’s soccer team has secured four more consecutive wins. As it stands, the team ranks first in their conference and is set to compete for a championship. Photo by Sarah Fey | Staff photographer

The game that sparked women’s soccer’s 5-game win streak

Serena Thiede
Oct 25, 2023
DRAKE’S WIN OVER Valparaiso marked the second of four consecutive wins. In the game, Drake passed for 267 yards, their highest amount since September of 2022. Drake has since surpassed that tally in two games. photo by Sarah Fey | Staff photographer

Winners of 4 straight, Drake football keeps pedal floored

Serena Thiede
Oct 25, 2023
Drake football comes away from Parents Weekend with their second consecutive win, improving their conference record to 2-0.

Drake football’s hot streak continues with second consecutive win

Serena Thiede
Oct 12, 2023
MEL TUCKER HAS BEEN SURROUNDED BY HEAVY CONTROVERSY this season. The MSU head coach has been accused of harassing and inappropriately contacting former 2022 MSU football program honorary captain Brenda Tracy. PHOTO courtesy of flickr

MSU’s Mel Tucker denies ongoing sexual harassment allegations

Serena Thiede
Oct 4, 2023
THE DRAKE FOOTBALL TEAM secured their first win of the season this past weekend against Morehead State. The game is the first of eight Pioneer Football League games that the team is set to compete in this season. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Football team secures crucial win in first PFL game

Serena Thiede
Oct 4, 2023
FRESH OFF THEIR SPORTSCENTER-WORTHY PERFORMANCE LAST WEEK, the Drake women’s soccer team played against Southern Illinois University with mental health advocacy in mind. Drake beat SIU 2-1. PHOTO by Sarah fey | Staff Photographer

Drake women’s soccer game pushes mental health awareness

Serena Thiede
Sep 29, 2023
The Drake Bulldogs kicked off at Target Field, the home stadium for the Minnesota Twins, on Saturday. The field markings were painted over the diamond in preparation for the football match up. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Drake football loses to South Dakota State by over 60 points

Serena Thiede
Sep 20, 2023
The Drake football team fell to the Northwestern Iowa Red Raiders after an overtime visit. Photo courtesy of Sarah Fey Media

Drake football loses back-to-back games to open their season

Serena Thiede
Sep 13, 2023
The Drake men’s soccer team won their opening game, starting their current season well. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Drake men’s soccer secures key opening game win to kick off season

Serena Thiede
Sep 13, 2023
The Drake football team has put a focus on improving their offense after numerous underwhelming performances in 2022, but their dominant defense remains a staple of former defensive and current coach Stepsis' game plan. Photo courtesy of Carson Culp.

Drake football prepares for season, sets higher expectations

Serena Thiede
Sep 1, 2023
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