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    Freshman DiVita sits at center of volleyball’s future

    As just a freshman, Jada DiVita has already cemented herself as a key piece of Brandon Rosenthal’s team for years to come.  DiVita isn’t new to early success, though. The Michigan native was a four-year starter at Grosse Point South High School and was named all district along with all region throughout all four seasons of her high school career. DiVita was also part of four district championship teams throughout her high career.  The talented freshman has been around sports for her entire life. DiVita describes her family as a hockey and volleyball family; Jada’s mom, Janeil, played college volleyball at Lake Superior State University and coached Jada for her…

  • Sports

    Murr makes new legacy after high school stardom

    Tommy Murr routinely walks through Lipscomb’s campus as just another normal guy, in and out of Bennett Campus center without being stopped for a picture or an autograph. He walks into the practice facility where he’s just another one of the guys. Life wasn’t always that simple for the Alabama native, though.  From day one, basketball was a “huge pillar” of the Murr family. “Growing up it was like every single day there was college basketball on the TV,” Murr said. “We had a really really great bond over that.” Murr’s dad Steve was his high school coach and played collegiate basketball at the University of Tennessee Temple. In addition…

  • Multimedia,  Sports

    Sideline Special, episode 2

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    Sideline Special is your home for specialty sports content at Lipscomb and conversations with Bisons’ coaches and athletes. This week we will talk to women’s tennis player Liza Diachenko, a graduate student from Ukraine. Also, Gracie Hall, cross-country runner, shares how she turned a passion into a career. Producer: Hannah Sever Anchors: Franzi Decker, Danny Kotula

  • Multimedia,  Sports

    Sideline Special, episode 1

    Sideline Special Logo

    Sideline Special is your home for specialty sports content at Lipscomb and conversations with Bisons’ coaches and athletes. This week we will talk to men’s golf member Jason Hong, a graduate student from Sydney, Australia. Also, Reece Collie, a former track and field student, shows us his talent for juggling and running. Producer: Hannah Sever Anchors: Franzi Decker and Danny Kotula

  • Opinion,  Sports

    Three takes from basketball exhibition victory

    After nearly an eight month hiatus, basketball returned to Allen Arena on Monday night.  Lipscomb women’s basketball unofficially opened their season Monday night against Blue Mountain College, a NAIA team that surprisingly took the Bisons to the wire.  Although the game does not officially count on either team’s record, it certainly wasn’t uneventful; the Bisons’ preseason debut consisted of a 10 minute scoreboard delay and a pressure-filled finish.  Lipscomb was able to hold on in the final seconds to cap off a 72-67 victory over their NAIA opponent, but it wasn’t without a brief scare from a talented Toppers team.  The Bisons were led by a starting group of point…

  • Sports

    Graham reflects on family heritage, path to Lipscomb

    An opposing team is pushing its way on the attack. They have beaten the defense, and the last thing that stands between them and a goal is Lipscomb’s keen goalkeeper, CJ Graham. More often than not, that ball won’t find the back of the net. The 5’8 redshirt sophomore has been a force all season long, and her story begins 15 minutes outside of Asheville in her hometown of Swannanoa, North Carolina. Even in the earliest stages of her life, soccer was always present. Her parents were both collegiate players at Liberty University and instilled a love for the sport in her. “We would constantly be in the backyard playing,”…