by Gemikal Prude | Apr 26, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb softball swept the three-game series against conference foe Kennesaw State with a victory of 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium. The Lady Bisons took a 1-0 win in Saturday’s first game and 13-1 win in the second. During the last home series of the season there was a senior celebration with the class that’s been the most successful in Lipscomb softball history. Seniors Jordan Abell, Paige Neely, Laura Dukes, Brianne Welch and Gracey Aguirre received praise from their teammates and coaches on individual success and how they have positively impacted the team. “I can’t believe this is it,” Welch said. “It’s so hard for me to really believe that this will be the last time I get to suit up with these girls and compete at this field.” “I’ve played this very sport since I was four years old,” Aguirre said. “And these girls — I’ve grown so much with them and because of them, and I know for a fact that they will have a lasting impact on my life.” But the celebrations of the seniors didn’t stop them from coming out to compete in Sunday’s game. Kennesaw was kept far away from home plate, and at the bottom of the third Neely hit a single into left field bringing junior Brittany Elmore in to score. Dukes hit a homer in the next inning to make the score 2-0. In the fifth inning, a throwing error allowed the Lady Owls to reach home to make it a 2-1 score, still in the favor of Lipscomb. At the bottom of the fifth, Aguirre hit Neely...
by Gemikal Prude | Apr 23, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
As the last day of classes have finally concluded, the only thing between Lipscomb students and summer are exams. Countless hours of making flash cards, pulling all-nighters and having an incredibly large consumption of coffee is what seems to be on the horizon for many students. But not everyone is on the exact same page. Some students are just finishing their first year of college and making plans for summer trips, while others are on the verge of graduating and searching for jobs. Senior Kenny Smith is one who is ready for the road ahead. “I can’t wait to be done with school,” Smith said. “I’m just excited to finally start a new chapter of my life and see what’s in store.” Though Smith is thrilled for his life as a student to finally come to an end, he admits that it can be frightening. “The most challenging thing is not knowing — not knowing exactly who you’ll work for or where you’ll end up living,” Smith said. But on the other side of the spectrum, some students will be returning after a much needed summer break. Sophomore Abigail Newby said that she plans to go home to relax and unwind. “I thought about applying for an internship here in Nashville, but when thinking about the wear and tear I took on from being an athlete and not having to be in such a rush to put things together, I just plan on staying Nashville for the next summer,” Newby...
by Gemikal Prude | Apr 8, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
A game that called for extra innings against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga didn’t end up in the favor of the Lady Bisons as they took a 7-4 loss at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium Wednesday night. Lipscomb showed they were ready to play by getting the first three possible outs, leaving the first inning tied. At the bottom of the third, junior Brittany Elmore hit a double bringing senior Brianne Welch home to get things going in Lipscomb’s favor with a 1-0 start. The momentum the Lady Bisons built from defense was answered through their offense, bringing the score 2-1 at the bottom of the fifth. Lipscomb extended its lead 4-1 in the sixth, but the Lady Mocs brought the game to a tie. The innings were left scoreless until the ninth, when the Lady Bisons were back at bat with an opposing score of 7-4 lurking over them. With nine total strikeouts compared to Chattanooga’s one, the Lady Bisons weren’t able to keep the momentum in their favor. Lipscomb softball will hold a “Celebration of 20 Years of Lipscomb Softball” this weekend as they take on North Florida in an Atlantic Sun series. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Gemikal Prude | Feb 19, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
After a five game losing streak, the Lady Bisons came up short with conference rival North Florida 57-54. In the beginning of the first half, the North Florida Ospreys came out with a vengeance on the defensive side, leading with 14-6. The Lady Bisons made a run towards the end of the first half with seven minutes left, bringing the score to 22-17. Senior Sara Bliss caught fire with an onslaught of three pointers, leading the Lady Bisons with 36-32 and contributing 22 points. Going into the second half, the Ospreys slowed the game down, but came back into the last 11 minutes leading 44-41. With under five minutes left in the second half, Lipscomb’s defense rallied, bringing the game to a tie. Junior Danay Fothergill shot a three pointer in response to a North Florida layup, making the score 54-53. With 40 seconds left, Ospreys’ Paulina Zaveckaite made a layup, bringing the score to 55-54. With an attempt to answer back, junior Ashley Southern missed a layup and fouled. The Ospreys made their last two free throws to lead, finishing the game with 57-54. The Lady Bisons will take on Jacksonville this Saturday at 4 p.m. in Allen Arena. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Gemikal Prude | Feb 3, 2015 | News Slider
When Paulette Cathey first visited Lipscomb, she saw more diversity than she had ever seen. Cathey, Coordinator of African American Student Services, realized that something different was happening at Lipscomb. Months later, a position at Lipscomb had opened up for the job that she has now. After receiving the job and working closely with students, her desire to create more unity strengthened. “I strongly believe that we as people tend to get so caught up in the differences of the world,” Cathey said. “Skin or eye color, and even our culture. But God being the perfect artist that He is, was only showing the world’s true beauty through variation. Instead of separation, he’s showing us all that we are much better within unity.” Last November, when Cathey took part in coordinating KIT’s annual StompFest, she saw her idea of unity take place behind the scenes and on stage. “Lipscomb was doing it differently,” Cathey said. “There were so many cultures coming together, to step and cheer for one another. I was in awe, because I was a witness to a spirit of unity.” For Cathey, StompFest was the first true illustration of unity on campus. For Black History month, Cathey does not want the student body to focus on just one race, but all of them instead. “The more diversity we bring, the more beauty we acquire here, and the more we learn. Just the thought of that is exciting and something that I strive...
