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Lipscomb men’s basketball beats UNA to tie for first in ASUN standings
Lipscomb men’s basketball faced off against the University of North Alabama in a high-stakes game on February 20. The winner would determine the ASUN standings, as UNA was first with 12-3 and Lipscomb was tied for second with 11-4. “We said there’s three things when you play them,” said head coach Lennie Acuff. “The paint, the glass and the free throw line.” “They live in the paint like you saw at the end and they start driving that ball. I mean, Jackson Lane is a high level player and and they lived in the paint in the first game all the same,” he continued. “So we wanted to keep them…
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Bisons march back from 6-run deficit to win in extras
Lipscomb baseball had their first midweek game of the season, against Evansville, on February 18. It was a rollercoaster that eventually ended on a high, as the Bisons staged a thrilling comeback in the bottom of the ninth, to win 11-10 in overtime. The Bisons started off strong, leading the Aces 3-1 by the end of the second inning. Energy was high in the dugout as the Bisons held their lead until the sixth inning. Redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Tanner Lyne started for the Bisons and had two 1-2-3 innings, facing off against just three batters in the third and fourth innings. The Aces managed to rally in the sixth…
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Jalyn Holcomb starts February strong, takes three Lipscomb records, one personal record
Lipscomb women’s basketball graduate student guard Jalyn Holcomb has had a fantastic February. Only two weeks into the month, she’s clinched two all-time records for the women’s team. Holcomb is now not only Lipscomb women’s leading three-point scorer, but also the women’s all-time Division 1 leading scorer as well. She’s made 216 three-point shots and scored 1,412 points overall. She is also now the leader in percentages for both field goal and three-point accuracy for the Lady Bisons, with a career high of 30 points in one game. The 5’9″ guard clinched her first record against West Georgia on Feb. 5. She made a three-point shot with 4:11 left in…
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Baseball looks forward to opening day, upcoming season
With baseball’s opening day on the horizon, both new and returning players alike look forward to the chance to put their skills into play. Coming off of a 22-34 season in 2024, the 2025 team has a lot of room to use those skills as the season begins. Herd Media spoke with five of the players – both new and old – on Lipscomb’s 2025 baseball team, learning what they were looking forward to, how they felt about their team, and what they had in store for the teams they will face this season. “We have a very versatile team this year,” said redshirt senior infielder David Coppedge. “I feel…
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Jeff Forehand inducted into Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Head baseball coach Jeff Forehand has been inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The induction took place Jan. 25 at TBCA’s annual clinic in Franklin The veteran head coach is entering his 19th year at Lipscomb, which includes two Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year honors. Forehand is being celebrated for his contributions to the team. The decorated skipper has tallied more than 600 career wins at the collegiate level, three Atlantic Sun championships and the only three NCAA tournament appearances in the program’s history, making him undoubtedly the most successful coach in Lipscomb baseball history. We spoke with Lipscomb University’s head athletic director, Philip “Hutch”…
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Tennessee Titans begin partnership with Lipscomb basketball
Thursday Jan. 30, marked the start of a partnership between the Tennessee Titans and Lipscomb Men’s Basketball. “Titans Night” featured Lipscomb and its ASUN conference rival Eastern Kentucky facing off on the court. The game also featured the Titans team mascot T-Rac and several representatives from their cheer squad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipscomb Bisons (@lipscombbisons) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipscomb Bisons (@lipscombbisons) Spencer Barnabee is the director of marketing for Lipscomb Athletics, he was at the center of organizing the event. “It was a really fun night,” Barnabee said. “We were really excited to get to partner with such…
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Ognacevic reflects on the beginning and looks ahead to the rest of his fifth college season
Lipscomb’s men’s basketball team has been dominating their season, currently 13-6 in all and 5-1 in ASUN conference play. Senior Forward, Jacob Ognacevic, has contributed greatly to the team’s success, coming back from a redshirted junior year to start every game for the Bisons. Despite not seeing the court due to his injury for nearly two years, Ognacevic came back ready to play, and with a more positive outlook on the game as a whole. (For more on this, read the article on Jacob Ognacevic from pre-season here.) This season, Ognacevic has not only been leading the team in many areas, but averaging 18.9 points a game, a new college…
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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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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…
