by Lindsey Nance | Sep 21, 2016 | News Slider, Sports
Just last week, the Lady Bisons ranked 12th in the Mid-Major Poll — the highest the Bisons have placed this season; this national attention is due, in part, to some of the team’s talented newcomers. Freshman setter Morgan Elmore is one addition to the successful program. Elmore said she had many other schools going after her for a volleyball scholarship, but Lipscomb was an easy choice for her. “I love the family atmosphere of the team, how hard everybody works and the relationship between the teammates,” Elmore said. The standout from Louisville, Kentucky, is majoring in dietetics and is focused on carrying her competitive drive over to her schoolwork as well as with her athletic career. Elmore has high hopes for this season, and said it’s important to stay motivated and hungry as a team to meet their goals. “I hope that as a team we can truly come together to accomplish some great things and make it to the NCAA tournament!” Elmore said. Another newcomer added to this year’s roster is freshman Maddie Phillips. Phillips’ main contributions to this year’s team are her blocking skills and height. She had many other schools calling her as well, but said she was drawn to Lipscomb by the academics and closeness of the volleyball team. “I really like that it’s a small school and has smaller class sizes,” Phillips said. “Lipscomb is giving me a great education along with a new family on the volleyball team.” Another reason she chose to come to Lipscomb is because of the talented coaching staff. “I really like Brandon because he is always there for...
by Lindsey Nance | Sep 13, 2016 | News Slider
Students gathered in Ezell for a slice of hot pizza and a presentation by Lipscomb alumna Heather A. Moss Gad for the first Media Masters of the year. Moss Gad shared her journey of the ups and downs of her career after graduating from Lipscomb. She began her story by talking about her first job as a news reporter, which did not go as planned. “Some of the main faces you see on camera every night do not make as much as you think they would,” Moss Gad noted. “I started out making only $19,000 a year. I am motivated by money. Growing up, I didn’t have a lot and that’s where that desire came from.” Since Moss Gad was motivated by money, she wasn’t pleased with her starting salary as a reporter. She said she would look at all of the fancy cars at NewsChannel 5 and NewsChannel 4 and wonder how long it would take her to climb that ladder so that she, too, could have the nicest things. Her boss looked her dead in the eye and simply told her, “Sales.” Moss Gad took that to heart and immediately got a job in sales with healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. In one short year, Moss Gad would become the top sales representative at her new business. Moss Gad hit six figures a year by age 22, but she said success did not come easily for her. She faced many hardships and trials throughout her career, but she always tried to put God first. After getting turned down for jobs, battling through a divorce and being mistreated by...
by Lindsey Nance | Sep 5, 2016 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team (4-1-1) defeated Austin Peay at the Lipscomb University Soccer Complex Sunday night 3-1. This win solidifies the women’s undefeated record at home. After a big win over MTSU last Thursday, the Lady Bisons kept their momentum and came out energized and ready to play. “I thought we were the aggressors,” Coach Kevin O’Brien said. Olivia Doak continued to prove herself as she sent two hard balls into the net within the first 10 minutes. Teams are starting to scout her out, but she has still managed to find ways around their schemes and get the ball in the net. These were Olivia’s fifth and sixth goals this season. “She’s powerful, and she’s skillful. She’s got a nice finishing touch,” O’Brien said. The third Lady Bison goal came easily in the first-half from junior Natalie DuBoise. Maycie McKay lined her up for the shot with her third assist for the game. Austin Peay’s only goal came from a penalty kick from junior Kirstin Robertson in the 25th minute. Senior goalkeeper Anna Buhigas had three saves to help seal the deal on the defensive side. Lipscomb’s record with Austin Peay now sits at 4-8-1. Next up, the women’s soccer team looks to snatch a road-win against Alabama State on Friday at 6 p.m. The Bisons return home to face Wright State at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex on Sunday at 1 p.m. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Lindsey Nance | Sep 2, 2016 | News Slider, Sports
In a recent video published by Lipscomb Athletics, senior Anna Buhigas talked about life both before and after joining the Lipscomb soccer program as a goalkeeper. Abandoned and unloved are the last two adjectives that come to mind when people think of senior goalkeeper Anna Buhigas. With her contagious smile and personality broadcast throughout campus, no one could ever expect the trials she has overcome. At a young age, Anna watched her parents battle for custody during a long divorce process. She lived with her mother until she fell ill with cancer and moved back to her hometown in southern Spain, leaving Buhigas in the states. “I just remember the day that she left taking a little piece of my heart,” Buhigas said. “I felt abandoned and unloved by the only person that I wanted that love from.” Buhigas then lived with her dad and spent her days trying to fill the void in her heart. She relied on affirmation from relationships, success in sports and material things to keep her happy. Years later, her love of sports paid off when she earned several D1 scholarships in basketball and soccer. Buhigas planned to play basketball close to her hometown until she met Lipscomb coach Kevin O’Brien and heard his dream to turn around the Lipscomb soccer program. “I fell in love with what he wanted to do here and loved that they had faith in me,” Buhigas said. After searching and searching, Buhigas said she could not find anything to fill the hole in her heart. Lipscomb offered a glimmer of hope, as it had a special sense of community that was appealing to her with...
