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WBB ends ASUN championship run battling Austin Peay
The Lipscomb women’s basketball team took on the Austin Peay Governors in the first round of the ASUN tournament, at noon in Jacksonville, Florida. They fell to the Govs 56-63, shut down by Austin Peay’s defense. The Governors held the Bisons to 33% in the first quarter, for both field goals and the 3-pointers, and 21.43% for field goals in the second quarter, 0% from three. The Bisons fought in both quarters of the first half, but they were unable to shoot around the Governors. Attempting 21 shots in the second quarter, the Bisons landed three. By the close of the first half, they were trailing 16-28. Unwilling to sit…
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ASUN underdogs on their way to fight for the banner
When Lipscomb men’s basketball head coach Kevin Carroll took over the program, there were just a few days left with an open transfer portal. Most of Lipscomb’s basketball players had already graduated or transferred, and Carroll was left with just seven returning players. Of those seven, only three had started or seen major minutes. The other four had either redshirted, or not seen much court time. Carroll had just a few days to find transfers in the portal, and had to take his team up to a 15-man roster. When another of the seven left, he was set with the task of finding nine men before summer training. Despite the…
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What an ASUN neutral site means for fans and players
The ASUN Conference’s decision to move its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to a neutral site in Jacksonville marks more than just a location change; it signals a shift in philosophy about what the postseason is supposed to represent. For years, the ASUN tournament has lived on campus floors, in packed student sections, and in the heart of communities that earned the right to host by grinding through the regular season. Now, that reward is gone, replaced with a single destination that, while convenient on paper, strips away much of what made March in the ASUN feel earned. Historically, the conference has seen some of its best crowds when the…
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Lipscomb takes down North Alabama on senior night
The Lipscomb Bisons defeated the North Alabama Lions 73-51 on Saturday to move to 11-5 in conference play and bring home a win on senior night. Four of the Bisons were honored in the pregame ceremony: graduate student forward Cole Middleton, senior guard/forward Kellan Boylan, senior center Charlie Williams and graduate student forward Grant Asman. In addition, two of the team’s senior managers were honored, Luke Jackson and Noah Magee. Williams got the scoring started with a three-pointer and Asman made a layup to give Lipscomb a 5-4 lead at the first media timeout. It was a sluggish first half offensively for Lipscomb, as they trailed 10-9 at the 11:49…
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Lipscomb Baseball anticipates exciting season with promising roster
Lipscomb baseball is kicking off its season on Valentine’s weekend this year, taking to Ken Dugan field for the team’s opening series against the Dayton Flyers. The Bisons’ roster is made up of 38 players, 17 of whom are new to the team. Herd Media spoke to two of the returning players, one transfer, one freshman and head coach Jeff Forehand about the upcoming season. Though all five had different takes on this year’s team, all were looking forward to the upcoming season and getting to see the team’s potential in play. “Talent wise, with this team, I think it is top notch. I think we’ll be able to compete…
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Lipscomb suffers early scare, rebounds to drown Colonels 75-61
The Lipscomb men’s basketball team secured a 75-61 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night at Allen Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak with a stifling defensive performance. The Bisons (16-10) held the Colonels 20 points under their season average, a feat Lipscomb Head Coach Kevin Carroll attributed to a renewed sense of “urgency” after a short slump. Despite an early injury scare that saw starting senior center Charlie Williams briefly leave the floor with a right knee issue, Lipscomb maintained control, leading 43-31 at half time. “Our defense really showed up,” Carroll said. “We challenged our guys at the under-8 media timeout and they really responded.” Williams led the…
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Pressure is a privilege: Lipscomb Cheer places third at UCA Nationals
Cheerleaders are used to supporting others. They stand on the sidelines of every game, encouraging the basketball teams and energizing the crowd. But at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals this month, the Lipscomb cheer team took center stage. They competed against top cheer teams in the country, and placed third in their division – a major accomplishment. Last year was the first time in school history that Lipscomb competed at UCA Nationals. Whitney Cadavid, Lipscomb’s director of cheer, was proud of how much the team grew after their first competition. “Last year was our breakthrough year. Our routine last year was amazing, and the team hit zero, which…
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Men’s basketball beats FGCU to remain undefeated at home
Lipscomb men’s basketball faced off against Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday, January 23, beating the FGCU Eagles 86-71. Throughout the first half of the game, the Bisons drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer. In fact, of the 37 points the Bisons made by the close of the first half, 36 of them had come from 3-point shots. Lipscomb freshman forward Or Ashkenazi started things off for the Bisons with two 3-pointers in a row. The Eagles would manage to take the lead in the beginning of the first half, but the Bisons didn’t let them keep it for long. After 13 made 3-pointers and one made free throw, the Bisons were…
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Lipscomb men’s basketball brings home overtime win against Stetson
The Lipscomb men’s basketball team took on the Stetson Hatters in Allen Arena Thursday afternoon, in a match moved up to avoid the winter storms. The last time the Bisons faced off against the Hatters, on January 8, in DeLand, Florida, the Bisons lost 83-91. But that wouldn’t be the case this time. This time, when the Bisons took on the Hatters, at home, they beat them in overtime, 79-74. The Bisons took the lead early, graduate student forward Grant Asman making a layup to start off their momentum. By the 12 minute mark in the first half, the Bisons were leading 21-9. Nearly three minutes passed with both teams…
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Lipscomb men’s basketball dominates No. 1 ASUN Austin Peay
On Saturday, Jan. 17, Allen Arena was packed in anticipation of the Lipscomb men’s basketball team’s showdown with the No. 1 ASUN team, Austin Peay. That showdown did not disappoint, and eventually resulted in Lipscomb’s victory, 82-78. Nearly 3,000 people filled the seats in Allen Arena, many of them local youth wearing kids’ jerseys, who lined the court to high five the players during the opening lineup. The game began with points for Lipscomb, graduate student forward Grant Asman making a layup in the paint to put two on the board for the Bisons. After that layup, a trade-the-lead dance began, as the two teams scored time after time, inching…
