Past Articles from Katie Geer
Katie Geer took a break from Seattle ultimate to test out the Midwestern scene, but now she’s back in the Northwest to investigate this “bubble” she keeps hearing about. She played for Northwestern Gungho, two seasons with Chicago Nemesis, and now plays for Seattle Underground. Katie serves as Ultiworld’s Women’s D1 College Editor, and is damn proud to cover women’s ultimate.
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2014 D-I Regional Preview: South Central (Women’s)
At Midwest Throwdown, Colorado State coach Lance Everette lamented that many people overlook the South Central because it can be difficult for Colorado and Texas…
May 1, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Preview
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2014 D-I Women’s Regionals Recap: Great Lakes
“We have nothing to lose. We weren’t even supposed to be here!
Apr 29, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Recap
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Eastern Michigan Guts Out Win Over Northwestern To Reach Nationals
Disclaimer: I am a Northwestern alumna, and I cheered for NUT throughout this final. This perspective, this story, is my own. After avenging their Conference loss against Illinois with a 15-11 win, Northwestern University NUT moved into the finals on Sunday to face University of Michigan Magnum. In 25 mph winds, the teams eked out...
Apr 29, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Recap
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2014 D-I Regional Preview: North Central (Women’s)
No matter what your opinion is on this year’s bid allocations, it’s hard to deny that the North Central has had a rockier year.
Apr 24, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Preview
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2014 D-I Regionals Preview: Great Lakes (Women’s)
In the Fall, there was hope: perhaps Northwestern Gungho or University of Illinois Menace would muster the momentum and the wins to bring a strength…
Apr 23, 2014 by Katie Geer in Preview
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The Midwest Doubles Down: 2014 AUDL Midwest Conference Preview
The buzz growing in the coastal Divisions could bother the returning teams in the Midwest Division; it could dampen spirits as legends and come-ups sign…
Apr 10, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Preview
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Centex 2014: Tournament Recap (Women’s)
CHICAGO — Austin was full of surprises last weekend, with the mighty falling and Division III teams rising.
Mar 26, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Recap
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Central Florida Takes Home The Centex Title, But Not Without A Test From Northeastern
AUSTIN — “Northeastern’s zone is terror.” When #2 ranked Central Florida’s Mariel Hammond — one of the top players at Centex and probably in the country — says that immediately upon exiting a field where she’s just become a tournament champion, it’s probably true. When a team’s zone is able to hamper Central Florida’s upwind...
Mar 25, 2014 by Katie Geer in News, Recap
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2014 Centex: Tournament Preview (Women’s)
Take the cream of the crop — say 8-9 of the top 20 Women’s teams in the country — and add 3 to 4 teams…
Mar 19, 2014 by Katie Geer in Preview
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2014 Midwest Throwdown: Division II Recap (Women’s)
Division II of Midwest Throwdown originally featured 24 teams in 8 pools of 3, but dire weather warnings prompted Grinnell and Purdue University to drop,…
Mar 11, 2014 by Katie Geer in Recap