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Lipscomb scares No. 3 Duke early, ultimately falls 97-73
The Lipscomb Bisons were defeated by the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils 97-73 on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Bisons felt the pressure from the Cameron Crazies early on, turning the ball over four times and falling into a 10-0 hole. A steal and score by freshman guard Or Ashkenazi opened the scoring for Lipscomb, and proved to be the spark that ignited Lipscomb’s fire. The Bisons rallied back to tie the game at 10 and took its first lead of the game with 13:51 remaining in the first half, courtesy of a layup by graduate student forward Grant Asman. The momentum continued to swing in Lipscomb’s favor as buckets by…
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The 21st Annual Lighting of the Green (photo gallery)
For the first time in 21 years, Lipscomb kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Lighting of the Green inside Allen Area. Traditionally the show is held outside in Allen circle by the steps of the bell tower, however, due to weather, this year’s show was held indoors. Hosted by singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb, this year’s show featured performances by Daves Highway, Christian music artist Matt Maher, singer-songwriter and author Sandra McCracken, Lipscomb middle and high school choir, Lipscomb University Gospel Choir and Sanctuary. Photos taken by Madelyn Paul.
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Rob Touchstone: brewing faith, business, and purpose
When you sit across from Rob Touchstone, you quickly realize that coffee is just the medium. The real story is about connection, purpose and faith lived out loud. From roots in youth ministry to the founding of The Well Coffeehouse, Touchstone’s journey epitomizes how business and mission can meld seamlessly when love and intention are in the driver’s seat. A graduate of Lipscomb University in the late 1990s, Rob Touchstone majored in Bible and Youth Ministry, a natural fit for someone drawn to serving others. He began his career as a youth minister in Alabama before moving to Tennessee, where experiences within the church became both inspiring and challenging. While…
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Double header, double win
Lipscomb men’s and women’s basketball teams played a double header on Sunday in Allen Arena. The afternoon started with the Lipscomb women’s basketball team defeating the Tennessee State Tigers 63-55. TSU took a 24-38 lead at the half, but the Bisons made a comeback in the fourth quarter to take the lead and win the game. With 11 blocked shots in the game, freshmen guard Hope Counts set a new Lipscomb record. The previous record was set in 2011 by Jess Reece with seven. Other key players in the game included senior guard Molly Heard with 16 points, junior guard Elena Bertrand with 14 points, junior guard McKayla Miller with…
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Lipscomb WSOC Head Coach Kevin O’Brien to coach for Mississippi State
This afternoon, Mississippi State women’s soccer announced that Lipscomb women’s soccer Head Coach Kevin O’Brien would be coming to coach for the Bulldogs. O’Brien recently led the Bisons to their second consecutive ASUN Championship victory this season. He also took them back to the NCAA Tournament, where they beat Mississippi State 1-0 in the first round. O’Brien also won the ASUN Coach of the Year award for the 2025 season, making it his fifth career ASUN Coach of the Year. After 14 seasons coaching women’s soccer at Lipscomb, O’Brien is the winningest head coach in program history. He boasts more than 150 career victories, having reached that milestone this season.…
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The Boulevard belongs to the Bruins for another year
Lipscomb women’s and men’s basketball took on the Belmont Bruins in a doubleheader Battle of the Boulevard, the two colleges’ historic rivalry games. Belmont swept the doubleheader, with the Lady Bruins winning in a blowout and the Bruins prevailing by seven points. Located just two miles down Nashville’s Belmont Boulevard from each other, Lipscomb University and Belmont University are the closest-by-distance rivalry in the NCAA. Each year, their sports teams face off against each other in the Battle of the Boulevard, determining who will get to “own the Boulevard” for the year. The basketball games were hosted at Belmont this year, in a doubleheader style. The Lady Bisons took on…
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WOW Week International Fashion Show – a photo gallery
Photos taken by Madelyn Paul.
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Lipscomb expands support as student food insecurity rises
As federal SNAP benefits remain limited, the conversation about food insecurity is growing. Dr. Autumn Marshall, chair of Lipscomb’s Department of Nutrition and a registered dietitian, said people underestimate how common food insecurity is on college campuses. “I was really surprised when I did some digging on this, that about 19% of college students experience some level of food insecurity,” Marshall said. “Typically, the ones who live on campus, that’s not a problem because they’re required to have a meal plan. But students who move off campus to save money or who are living at home may be experiencing food insecurity, especially if they’re not able to work as much…
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Bison Square Fair brings campus together for annual Lipscomb event
Students, parents and alumni gathered in the square Saturday afternoon for food, activities and entertainment as part of Lipscomb’s annual Bison Week festivities. Bison Square Fair is a carnival-inspired event featuring inflatables, a petting zoo and food. The event takes place during Bisons Week and serves as a conclusion to Lipscomb’s homecoming week. Student organizations, social clubs and departments participate by setting up booths with activities and games. Lipscomb dining provides a meal that families and students can purchase to eat while walking through the square. “As an alumni, it’s great getting to see old friends come back, my friends whose kids are now students here coming together to see…
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Men start home season strong, beating Bryan 98-53
Lipscomb men’s basketball took on the Bryan College Lions in their home opener on Nov. 15, beating them 98-53. The game fell during Bisons Weekend – Lipscomb’s version of a homecoming weekend – and the attendance in Allen was over 2,000. The Bisons shot 48.6% in field goals, and 30.6% from outside the key, racking up 98 points against the Lions. They also shot 83.3% from the free throw line. Starting off the momentum for the Bisons was senior center Charlie Williams, who made a tip-in to put the first two points on the board. From there, the Bisons continued to grow their lead, while also holding the Lions at…
