[Video] Former Bison Adnan Hodzic encourages peers to follow Christ

by | Jan 23, 2012 | News Slider, Sports

Adnan Hodzić, former Lipscomb basketball star, graduated last May and went on to extend his basketball career in Germany. He returned to his alma mater to give his spiritual testimonial about how exactly Jesus Christ changed his life forever. After the testimonial, Lumination Network sat down with Hodzić who has changed so much in seven short months, not just physically but spiritually. Please upgrade your browser Hodzic plays professionally for the German BBL club Walter Tigers Tübingen and was given a week off during the league’s All-Star Day break. “I learned this year to really lean on the Lord,” Hodzic told LipscombSports.com. “He blessed me. I’m a firm believer in Christ. I see him working in my life. I give all the glory to him, man, because he’s helped me and without him I don’t know where I would be now going through all the struggles that I did at the beginning of the season.” When asked about his plans for the future, Hodzic offered only one specific goal. “My goal is to just keep following the path that God wants me to be on,” Hodzic said. “I don’t really think much outside of that because when you start looking at that kind of stuff it can add stress to you. … For me, I’m just looking at this season playing as hard as I can and then the offers will come next season.” “And where God takes me, he takes me,” Hodzic continued. “I figured that that way is the most stress-free, most enjoyable way to play the game instead of thinking, ‘I gotta put on a performance....

Burgason shines from downtown, Bison ready themselves for USC Upstate

by | Jan 23, 2012 | News Slider, Sports

Senior Jordan Burgason drained nine 3-pointers tying his own single-game record and posted a career-high 33 points Saturday afternoon as Lipscomb defeated ETSU 73-65 in Johnson City, Tenn. He also hit nine treys at Iowa State on Dec. 21 setting Lipscomb’s NCAA era record.  The Bison (10-10, 5-3 A-Sun) connected on a season high 15 three-pointers against ETSU (10-8, 5-3 A-Sun). In the last eight games, Burgason has hit an unfathomable 4.8 treys a game and is shooting 59.3 percent from beyond the arc. Lipscomb plays at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday at 6 p.m. central.  USC Upstate is coming off a 79-78 win on a last second shot against Belmont Saturday. Monday’s game will be broadcast by the Lipscomb Sports Network presented by Jackson live on 102.1 The Light and LipscombSports.com beginning with the Lyons Chevrolet Buick GMC Countdown to Tipoff show at 5:45. Burgason’s bombs started at the top of the game as he made three treys in Lipscomb’s first five possessions.  Lipscomb led the whole first half and was up 39-30 at half. Lipscomb went cold after a 3-pointer by Burgason less than four minutes into the second half.  The Bison didn’t score in a span of 13 possessions over 7:31 and allowed ETSU to go on a 17-0 run to take a 51-44 lead. Freshman Martin Smith snapped the streak with a traditional three-point play at the 9:09 mark.  Two possessions later Smith nailed a three. Then Burgason took back over hitting three consecutive 3-pointers to give Lipscomb a 59-56 lead with 5:44 left. Martin finished with a career-high 17 points and four 3-pointers including a...

[Editorial] Mascot name change necessary, student says

by | Jan 14, 2012 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports

The first in a series, Lumination asks Lipscomb students what their thoughts are about the mascot change. This will be an ongoing series until the decision is made final. The following is written by senior American Studies major Grant Winter. We are Lipscomb.  This has been our university’s mantra ever since L. Randolph Lowry became president.  It is a phrase that could be heard every time he spoke, coupled with the latest statistics or rankings for a little school bragging rights.  While I soon grew tired of the continual usage, one thing about the phrase provided solace.  It did not include the name of our mascot, Bisons. Don’t get me wrong.  I have as much school spirit as the next.  There is nothing I enjoy more than heckling an opposing player to the point of frustration.  Yet, every time I hear “Bisons” in a cheer, I cringe. There is a reason that every time I type the word “Bisons,” a little red squiggly line appears underneath.  Our beloved mascot is a falsehood.  A fantasy.  It doesn’t exist.  It belongs only in an imaginary land with deers, gooses and mouses. I know there are many who are holding on for dear life to the consonant in question. There have been arguments of tradition.  I call it more of a bad habit. Some think that it will cost too much money to rebrand everything on campus.  Look around.  “Bisons” is not displayed many places.  It would seem the athletic department has long been ashamed of the name. Others say “Bison” sounds weird or that keeping the current spelling sets us apart. ...