August 06, 2024
The Thunder Aces, the bridge team at Trine University, hosted more than 100 teams
for the Trine University Sectional of the American Contract Bridge League, held Aug.
2-4 in the Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center (ARC).
The event featured play for stratified open pairs, limited pairs and open stratified Swiss teams.
During team play on the last day, Trine students Cameron Orr, a master of business administration student from Angola, Indiana, Isaac Braun, a chemical engineering major from Portland, Indiana, and Treyton Sederstrom, an actuarial science major from Cedar Lake, Indiana, partnered with retiree Steve Brock from Auburn in the C flight.
The group won four of six matches against A, B and C flight teams, placing fourth in the A flight, second in the B flight and first in the C flight out of 15 teams.
“They beat teams with highly experienced players,” said Chet Pinkham, advisor for Trine University’s Bridge Club. “The first two teams the A flight have on the order of 10,000 master points. The three Trine students have less than 60 master points.”
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Trine University’s McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering students showcased their skills and excellence at the 2024 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Student Conference, earning national awards and honors while competing against top programs from across the country.
Trine University’s esports teams rose to new levels of success this fall, winning their first conference championship and first national titles in Overwatch and League of Legends.
High school seniors looking to enroll at Trine University in fall 2025 are invited to attend Instant Admission Day on Tuesday, Jan. 8, where they can receive an immediate admission decision and learn about scholarship opportunities.