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Bisons end season in NCAA second round with 1-0 loss to No. 3 Florida State
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team’s historic season concluded Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 defeat to the No. 3-seeded Florida State University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Shaw Field in Washington, D.C. The lone goal of the tight contest game came in the 23rd minute from Florida State’s senior defender Heather Gilchrist, who scored into the top left corner of the net, assisted by sophomore midfielder Taylor Suarez. Lipscomb goalkeeper Kaïna Cesar recorded five critical saves in the defensive battle. Head Coach Kevin O’Brien’s team finished the season as back-to-back ASUN champions and recorded the program’s second-ever NCAA tournament victory, a run defined by heart and defensive…
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Bisons stun No. 6 Mississippi State 1-0 in NCAA Tournament opener
The Lipscomb women’s soccer delivered a major upset in the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament, defeating the No. 6-seeded Mississippi State University 1-0 on Saturday night at the MSU Soccer Field. The lone goal of the first-round contest came in the 31st minute from captain junior midfielder Bella Carapazza, with the assist credited to sophomore midfielder Chloe lliff. Lipscomb sophomore goalkeeper Kaïna Cesar earned the shutout, securing the Bisons’ spot in the second round. Carapazza opened the scoring in the 31st minute, chipping the ball with a decisive finish toward the bottom-left corner of the net. The goal, assisted by lliff, was the singular moment of quality that proved to be…
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Back-to-back: Bisons roll to ASUN championship, punch ticket to NCAA tourney
Lipscomb women’s soccer secured its second consecutive ASUN championship, defeating University of North Florida 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bisons took control early, with graduate midfielder Maddy Rhodes scoring from the bottom left corner in the 20th minute, assisted by freshman forward Skylar Cole and sophomore midfielder Tatum Ahlemyer. Senior forward Lucy Hurst doubled the lead in the 40th minute, and junior midfielder Hailey Johnson sealed the victory with a third goal in the 78th minute, assisted by redshirt sophomore forward Annessa Shively. Lipscomb goalkeeper Kaïna Cesar earned the shutout with four saves, while North Florida’s…
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Bisons win 1-0 in OT, advance to ASUN final
Lipscomb women’s soccer secured its place in the ASUN championship final, defeating Jacksonville University 1-0 on an early sudden-death goal in overtime at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The dramatic victory came Sunday afternoon in the ASUN semifinal, ending more than 90 minutes of scoreless regulation play. Graduate midfielder Maddy Rhodes scored the game-winner in the 91st minute, assisted by Tatum Ahlemeyer, immediately ending the intense contest. Goalkeeper Kaïna Cesar earned the shutout, recording five crucial saves. “That goal was a moment of pure determination, and it shows the character of this team,” said Lipscomb Head Coach Kevin O’Brien. “Overtime, let’s just keep doing what you’re doing, ’cause I thought the…
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Small, dedicated Lipscomb crowd fuels Bisons to ASUN Semifinals
On a chilly Thursday afternoon when classes and work kept the Lipscomb Soccer Complex stands sparse, with the official attendance of just 95, a dedicated group of fans supplied the necessary playoff atmosphere. The intensity paid off as the top-seeded Bisons shut out Queens, 2-0, in the ASUN Quarterfinals, earning a home spot in Sunday’s semifinals round. “It just means more,” said Lipscomb fan Sam Garret. “You’ve got a game where it’s actually, if you lose , it matters.” The low attendance was noticeable. The Lipscomb Soccer Complex was mostly quiet throughout the first half, a concession to the cold Oct. 30 weather and the fact that most students were…
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Lipscomb’s Raíces club hosts cultural ‘Jeopardy’ game
Lipscomb University’s Raíces hosted the cultural trivia competition “Jeopardy for 500” on Thursday, Oct. 23, drawing approximately 30 students to the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) Lounge. Held from 3-5 p.m., the event featured a lively, communal atmosphere and focused on a blend of education and celebration, with students competing for bragging rights over categories like history and famous Latinos culture. The event, held as part of the university’s Welcome to Our World Week, was strategically managed by the club’s leadership. Raíces President Chris Rojas, a senior finance major, explained that he applies his academic background directly to running the cultural organization. “I think that it definitely gives me an…
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Bisons secure point in 1-1 draw with Louisville
Lipscomb men’s soccer earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Atlantic Coast Conference’s University of Louisville on Tuesday night at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The Bisons struck first, with sophomore defender Baxter Hurt scoring in the 57th minute off a corner kick assist from William Kennedy. The Cardinals quickly answered in the 62nd minute with a goal from sophomore defender Olayinka Ogunleye, assisted by sophomore midfielder Leon Kondic. Lipscomb sophomore goalkeeper Alex Kara recorded five saves to secure the draw, while Louisville Junior goalkeeper Alex Svetanoff made two saves. “We just have a belief that we’re gonna go and win every game,” said Hurt, the goal-scorer. “We went out there…
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Tar Heels shuts out Bisons 3-0 in non-conference match
The Lipscomb men’s soccer team fell to the University of North Carolina 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The Bisons were shut out in the non-conference match, with the Tar Heels scoring two early goals to take command of the game. Lipscomb sophomore goalkeeper Alex Kara recorded four saves on the night. “I think we had too much respect for them,” said Lipscomb Head Coach Charles Morrow. “I think it’s a case tonight of, we got beat by a logo. We played a little too tentative, too scared of the opponent.” The Tar Heels quickly established their presence, scoring just four minutes into the game on a…
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Bisons fall to Belmont 2-0 in storm-delayed rivalry
Lipscomb men’s soccer fell to archrival Belmont 2-0 on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex in the 28th annual Battle of the Boulevard. The loss came after a sellout crowd and a dramatic lightning delay that changed the atmosphere of the entire game. The Bisons couldn’t find the back of the net and were shut out by a strong defensive effort from Belmont. The loss marks a difficult result for Lipscomb in its final game before ASUN conference play begins. “There’s a lot of pride that’s wrapped up in it,” said Lipscomb Head Coach Charles Morrow. “What we would hope to see, in terms of what they brought…
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Bisons shut out EKU 2-0 ASUN opener
Lipscomb women’s soccer secured a 2-0 shutout victory over Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 18 in their ASUN conference opener. The win at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex was fueled by a dominant performance from junior midfielder Bella Carapazza, who scored a goal in each half. The Bisons’ defense held strong all night, not allowing a single goal. “It’s nothing new I saw tonight. It’s the player she’s been throughout her career,” said Lipscomb Head Coach Kevin O’Brien. “The fact that she scored two coming off an injury in the home opener against a really talented EKU team is just really impressive.” The Bisons took an early lead when Carapazza scored…
