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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 volleyball wins conference match, eyes ASUN tournament
Lipscomb volleyball scored an important conference win on Sept. 26. The team swept the University of West Virginia, beating the Wolves in just three sets. After trading a few back-and-forth points, Lipscomb remained in the lead for most of set one. The team settled into a rhythm, communicating on the court, and cheering and chanting from the bench. An ace by junior outside hitter Ella Durham helped the Bisons win the first set 25-17. The second set was closer, with six lead changes between the Bisons and Wolves. West Virginia used multiple timeouts, but Lipscomb didn’t let it stop their momentum. Courtney Jones, the team’s senior outside hitter, led her…
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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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Lady Bisons take fourth conference sweep against Central Arkansas
The Lady Bisons wrapped up their last home game this afternoon, 2-0 against the Central Arkansas Bears, to remain undefeated in the ASUN. The game win also brought home Head Coach Kevin O’Brien’s 150th career win with the Bisons. The Bisons started off strong against the Bears, racking up two goals less than 15 minutes into regulation time. The first was brought in by junior midfielder Hailey Johnson, with assists by freshman forward Skylar Cole and sophomore midfielder Tatum Ahlemeyer. This was Johnson’s eighth goal of the season and it gave the Bisons an early edge on the Bears. Following hot on her heels was sophomore midfielder London De Fini,…
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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 continue perfect ASUN form in 5-0 win over Austin Peay
The defending ASUN champions secured a dominant 5-0 win over the Austin Peay Governors on Sunday. The massive win was in large part due to junior midfielder Bella Carapazza’s performance running the midfield. The captain scored one goal and one assist in the second half of the game. From the beginning, it was evident that Austin Peay was going to have a hard 90 minutes. They were suffocated in their half from the Bisons’ press, and they could not seem to build out into the Bisons’ half. The Bisons broke the deadlock in the 15th minute through freshman forward Skylar Cole but were held back for the rest of the…
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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…
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Brandon Rosenthal’s 400 career wins reflect what Lipscomb volleyball is about
When Brandon Rosenthal earned his 400th career win, the celebration at Lipscomb wasn’t about the number. It was about the players who have defined his 23 years with the program.
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Lipscomb WSOC dominates Mercyhurst – a photo gallery
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team took on Mercyhurst Sunday afternoon, dominating with a 6-0 win. The Bisons scored one goal in the first half, then slammed in five in the second. With this win, they improved their record to 4-2-1. The Mercyhurst win is their largest margin so far this season, the second a 2-0 win over Tennessee Tech. Herd Media’s Micah Barkley was at the game to photograph the action. Below is a photo gallery with some of the best shots. Featured image taken by Micah Barkley.
