Forrest Maners
Forrest Maners is a senior sports media major from Jackson, Tennessee. He enjoys photography, video, and sports writing. Besides being a student, Forrest spends time as a student assistant for Lipscomb Baseball. Some of his best accomplishments come from being the Media Ministry Intern at his home church. He developed a broadcast system, podcast studio, and various types of social media content. Forrest hopes that someday he will be working for a professional sports team.
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Jacob Ognacevic leads the way: Lipscomb cruises past Austin Peay in ASUN showdown
In an ASUN Conference clash at Allen Arena, the Lipscomb Bisons dominated the Austin Peay Governors, securing an 88-60 victory. The Bisons, now 5-1 in conference play, showcased stellar performances, highlighted by Jacob Ognacevic’s double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Herd Media (@medialipscomb) Lipscomb’s efficient shooting, including 60% from the field and 52.2% from beyond the arc, overwhelmed the Governors, who struggled with a 34.9% shooting performance. Lipscomb controlled the boards and 10-0 run spanning over into the second half sealed the game. Jacob Ognacevic’s Dominance: Ognacevic delivered an exceptional performance with 31 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 11-12 from…
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Holcomb shines, Vinson clutches: Lady Bisons defeat Jacksonville 85-82
Jalyn Holcomb delivered a standout performance to lead Lipscomb to a nail-biting 85-82 victory over Jacksonville at Allen Arena. Holcomb’s 27-point effort, thanks to six three-pointers, lifted the Bisons to their fourth ASUN win of the season. Despite a late surge from Jacksonville, led by Jacksonville’s Edyn Battle’s impressive 31 points, Lipscomb’s balanced scoring and clutch free throws in the final moments sealed the win. Holcomb reflected on the final moments with Will Blackmon on The Bison Radio. “We knew that they were gonna push the ball at the end of the game We knew thatthey were gonna come out and make some runs and I think that’s just the…
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A snow day at Lipscomb; A photo story
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Bisons bounce back: Gyasi Powell leads Lipscomb to dominant win
The Lipscomb Bisons rebounded from Thursday’s loss with a commanding 86-67 victory over West Georgia in a thrilling come-from-behind win. Despite a slow start that left them trailing by 15 points in the first half, the Bisons showed resilience to cut the deficit to five, entering halftime down 38-33. West Georgia (3-13), riding high after a win over ASUN foe Austin Peay, looked poised to challenge Lipscomb early on. However, the second half told a completely different story. The Bisons came out energized on defense, forcing five turnovers in the first five minutes of the second half, which fueled a massive 19-2 run. Key players Gyasi Powell, Joe Anderson, Myles…
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Late-game drama sees Lipscomb fall in ASUN matchup to Queens, 75-73
Lipscomb Men’s Basketball drop game 3 of its ASUN slate against Queens 75-73 in a classical Allen Arena thriller. The first half saw the Royals jump out to an early 11-2 lead, fueled by Chris Ashby’s three early 3-pointers. Lipscomb, however, chipped away behind strong play from Dylan Faulkner. Defensively the Bisons slowly began capitalizing on Queens turnovers with key baskets from Joe Anderson and Will Pruitt. The Bisons tightened their defense in the latter part of the half, limiting Queens’ scoring opportunities and keeping the game within reach. Going into the locker room with a 32-28 lead. The second half was a back-and-forth affair. Lipscomb pulled away late…
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Queens and West Georgia await as Bisons tip-off ASUN home stretch
A pair of ASUN conference matchups are slated to kickoff the spring semester with Men’s Basketball taking on Queens on Thursday Jan. 9 and University of West Georgia on Saturday Jan. 10. Head Coach Lennie previewed the matchup in a video posted to Lipscomb Men’s Basketball X (formerly Twitter) account. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to play at home tonight against a really good Queensteam. Thankful for the weekend on the road last weekend at Jacksonville and I was really proudof our guys for their effort and to go on the road and start the conference season with twowins, Coach Acuff said. The Bisons opened conference play with convincing…
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Lipscomb announces remote work and classes due to impending winter storm
Due to inclement weather, Lipscomb University has announced that Friday, Jan. 9 will be a remote work and learning day. The following was sent to Lipscomb University students, faculty and staff. “Based on the latest updates this afternoon from the National Weather Service, the forecast continues to indicate the strong possibility of a significant winter weather event that will impact the Middle Tennessee area beginning tomorrow morning. We intentionally waited for this briefing to make a final decision on our operational plans for tomorrow. As a result, to prioritize the safety of our community, Friday, Jan. 10 will be designated a remote work and learning day for faculty, staff and students at…
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Lipscomb’s Lighting of the Green celebrates two decades of Christmas cheer
Amy Grant and friends celebrated two decades of holiday tradition at Lipscomb’s 20th Annual Lighting of the Green, featuring music, memories, and community spirit. This year’s lineup included Grant’s husband and country music legend Vince Gill, who joined the festivities with performances of holiday favorites. Adding to the celebration were The Arcadian Wild and Daves Highway, two guest groups who brought unique harmonies and energy to the event. Alongside them all stood the Lipscomb Academy and University choirs. University music groups, Sanctuary and the Lipscomb Gospel Choir all contributed. A tribute video honored 20 years, while Amy Grant recapped the tradition from the beginning. Vince Gill, Drew and Ellie…
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Layered protection: Lipscomb’s new ID guidelines aim to boost safety
Lipscomb University is introducing a new ID protocol starting in January to enhance campus safety and security. Under the updated guidelines, all students, faculty and staff must visibly wear their official Lipscomb photo ID while on campus, with additional measures for building access after hours. On Monday the bi-weekly McQueen’s Memo contained the announcement of the new security protocol. Lipscomb ID’s must be visible, and access to academic buildings will be limited to key card access past 10 p.m. Chief of Lipscomb Security Mark Shafer, who was appointed in August, said this is just a part of a multilayer protection plan. “We’re concerned in the security department with protection, of…
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151st Battle of the Boulevard 2024 Preview
Herd Media and Belmont Vision presents a preview of the 151st Battle of the Boulevard Rivalry featuring Lipscomb Men’s Basketball facing off against the Bruins of Belmont University on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 PM in Allen Arena. Be sure to follow our entire coverage of this historic matchup on The Bison Radio, and all of Herd Media’s social channels.
