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Lady Bisons drop inaugural meeting against ASUN newcomer West Florida, 3–0
In the inaugural matchup between the two programs, the Lipscomb Bisons women’s soccer team suffered a 3–0 setback to ASUN newcomer University of West Florida on Thursday afternoon at the UWF Soccer Complex. The contest marked the first-ever conference meeting between Lipscomb and West Florida following the Argos’ transition to NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Sun Conference this fall. Despite testing UWF graduate goalkeeper Karla Guzman-Ortiz with 12 shots on target, Lipscomb (1–1–2 ASUN) was unable to solve the home side’s defense, as West Florida capitalized on key offensive transitions in both halves. The Lady Bisons opened the match aggressively in the final third, getting early attempts on frame…
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Bisons’ offense surge past Bruins in high-scoring fall ball opener
Lipscomb baseball’s offense got off to a scorching hot start to the fall ball season, defeating Belmont University 13-8 at E.S. Rose Park in an October “Battle of the Boulevard”exhibition. With 14 hits, everyone in the lineup got in on the fun with a well-rounded team performance. Lipscomb’s discipline was put on display early, drawing three full counts and two walks to begin the game, but the Bisons were unable to cash in with runners on second and third in the top of the first inning. Belmont notched the first hit of the game with a single up the middle from senior infielder Buck Snabes. Senior infielder Cavan McMeans then opened up…
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Photo Gallery: Lipscomb Vs. Florida Gulf Coast Women’s Soccer
Lipscomb Women’s Soccer hosted Florida Gulf Coast last Thursday in what was a competitive conference match. The Eagles held a 2-1 lead at halftime. The Bisons answered in the second half with Katie Brightwell scoring her second goal of the game in the 75th minute. The Bisons earned the draw, as they moved to 3-2-5 on the season. Featured image shot by Olivia McDermott.
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Bisons fall 4-3 to Memphis despite two-goal performance from Yonis Kireh
Despite two-goal performance from junior defender Yonis Kireh and a resilient second half push, the Lipscomb Bisons men’s soccer team fell short in a seven-goal thriller, dropping a 4-3 decision to the University of Memphis Tigers on Tuesday night at Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex. The Tigers got off to a flying start on their home pitch, finding the back of the net twice in the opening 11 minutes. In the 6th minute, Memphis junior forward Renan Syrio struck a right-footed shot into the top left corner off an assist from sophomore forwards Miller Lashlee to open the scoring. Just five minutes later, Syrio capitalized again, slotting a…
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Lippy Lunatics announce return of Lippy Lights Out to kick off basketball season
Lipscomb University’s student section, the Lippy Lunatics, is bringing back Lippy Lights Out, an event that celebrates the beginning of basketball season and brings a night filled with giveaways, competitions, and introductions of both basketball teams. The date is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9 p.m. Landon Parrish, the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, announced the event’s return after it was replaced last year by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. It will also be the first time new Lippy Lunatics President Caleb Carlson will lead the event. For an event that only juniors and seniors at Lipscomb would remember, over half of the student body will need a rundown on…
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Photo Gallery: Lipscomb Vs. Jacksonville Volleyball
Lipscomb Volleyball continued its conference schedule last Saturday against the University of Jacksonville. The Bisons took down the Dolphins 3 sets to 1. Lipscomb is now 9-4 on the season and will travel to face Stetson on Friday, October 8.
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Lady Bisons blanks Stetson 1–0 behind Dean’s game-winner
The Lipscomb Bisons women’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 1–0 shutout victory over Stetson University on Sunday afternoon at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex, claiming their first ASUN conference win of the season. Freshman forward Haylee Dean delivered the decisive finish in the 63rd minute off an assist from junior forward Katie Brightwell, capping off a physical, box-to-box battle that saw the Bisons step up on both ends of the pitch. “I think we’ve been building, and we’ve taken some moments from earlier on in the season and learning and growing, and I think that was a good example of growing from some of those moments, and I’m really proud of…
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Lady Bisons return home seeking first ASUN wins against FGCU and Stetson
The Lipscomb University women’s soccer team will return to the Lipscomb Soccer Complex this week to host a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference matches. The Bisons, 3-2-4 overall and 0-1-1 in the ASUN, face Florida Gulf Coast University at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Lipscomb concludes its weekend homestand against Stetson University at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Lipscomb looks to rebound after a winless road trip to start conference play. The Bisons earned a 2-2 draw at Jacksonville University on Sept. 24 before falling 1-0 to the University of North Florida on Sunday. The reigning ASUN champion Bisons have struggled to find consistent offense, managing nine goals through nine games. However, Lipscomb’s back line has allowed just seven…
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A different Battle of the Boulevard: Lipscomb and Belmont soccer clubs find community on the field
On Friday, Sept. 25, the soccer club hosted Lipscomb’s long-standing sports rival, Belmont, at the intramural field. Lipscomb won 7-0, however, the game was about more than competition. It was about camaraderie. Both soccer clubs are just over a year old. While Lipscomb’s started a semester before Belmont’s, the two groups have much in common. Both meet twice a week with the goal of competing against other schools. More importantly, both clubs have similar motivations. “For me and a lot of people, I think it’s just… we have the passion for the game,” said Jack Lowry, captain of Lipscomb’s soccer club. “It’s a great mental break.” These clubs are student-run.…
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Early lead slips away as Bisons battle Jacksonville to 2-2 draw
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team opened its conference slate on Thursday night, battling Jacksonville University to a 2-2 draw at Southern Oak Stadium. The Bisons built a commanding two-goal advantage early in the ASUN opener, but a resilient Dolphins squad fought back to split points. Lipscomb could not have asked for a better start, stunning the home crowd with two goals in the opening seven minutes. In the 4th minute, junior midfielder Tatum Ahlemeyer opened the scoring by burying a pass from freshman forward Kinsley Whitecavage. Just three minutes later, Ahlemeyer turned provider, setting up sophomore midfielder Abigail Ross in the 7th minute to quickly push the Bisons’ lead to 2-0.…
