by Mckenzi Harris and Erika Plunkett | Jan 16, 2021 | News Slider, Sports
It all came down to the three-point line, as North Florida’s rain of shots from outside the arc rained on Lipscomb’s temporary conference lead in the second game of a weekend series. After beating North Florida 84-72 the night before, the Lipscomb Bisons forfeited their lead in the ASUN conference race falling 72-67 on Saturday afternoon. Picking up where they left off Friday, both teams competed in a battle of runs with Lipscomb seeming to take control of the game on a number of occasions before the sharp shooting Ospreys demonstrated their skill from outside the arc closing the gap until they eventually broke even or took the lead. The Ospreys totaled 13 three-pointers in the game, and the Bisons, who connected on a season-high 25 free throws Friday night, were not able to get the same advantage from the charity stripe on Saturday afternoon, making only 13 points off North Florida fouls. Despite their challenges from downtown, Lipscomb dominated in the paint, led by junior center Ahsan Asadullah who finished with a double double after scoring 16 points and totaling 12 rebounds. In total, the Bisons outscored the Ospreys down low 39-20. When all was said and done, North Florida was able to hit a couple extra field goals giving them just enough of an advantage to pull off the series split against the Bisons. North Florida (4-10, 2-2 ASUN) remains tied for third-place in the early ASUN season, whereas the Bisons (9-7, 4-2 ASUN) fall to a tie for second-place alongside their conference rival Liberty. Lipscomb will host FGCU (5-4, 0-2 ASUN) at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday....
by Mckenzi Harris and Erika Plunkett | Mar 3, 2020 | News Slider, Travel
All university-sponsored international travel this coming spring break is canceled due to the coronavirus. Domestic trips during spring break and summer are still scheduled as planned. Lipscomb Director of Missions Tyler J. Kemmerer informed the student population Tuesday via email. “As a spring break team leader, my heart goes out to all of you and the disappointment we are all experiencing,” Kemmerer wrote. “I understand that my words may be of little consolation to you, but please know that we have been closely monitoring this situation for several weeks and I assure you that we have not made this decision lightly.” Speculation over these cancellations began last week when fundraising deadlines were extended around the same time that the university relocated the students studying in Florence to Vienna because of the coronavirus cases in Italy. Barstool Bisons tweeted about the rumored cancellations Monday night in a since-deleted tweet, which sparked discussion across campus. Less than 24 hours later, Kemmerer sent the official cancellation notice, although many teams had already been notified by their respective team leaders. Belmont, Pepperdine, Trevecca, the University of Alabama and many others have all made similar decisions to cancel study abroad trips. Due to these cancellations being so last minute, with some teams having been scheduled to depart in less than 10 days, University Missions will have a number of situations to sort through, including financial concerns over the money that had been raised and was being applied to travel, lodging and food. Kemmerer said the university will be looking for solutions that are best for both the community and students. “Financially, we have a lot to...
by Mckenzi Harris and Erika Plunkett | Sep 30, 2019 | BREAKING NEWS, News Slider
With Nashville baking in temperatures well above normal, air-conditioning systems around campus have been taxed to the max for the last two weeks, and the result is that many students have suffered. And the heat isn’t going away until at least the end of the week. “People are sleeping in the hallways in the back of the building, ’cause our rooms measured at 96 degrees,” said Kam Harris, a freshman who lives in Elam. But it’s not just been a problem for those trying to sleep and study in Elam. Last week, the air conditioning was out in multiple residence halls. Elam, Fanning and High Rise residents all were roasting at different times during the week. The record-breaking September heat, along with broken HVAC units forced many students — like Harris — to leave their dorm rooms to find someplace else to sleep. “Everyday we walk into our room, we always ask if the A/C is working and the answer is always ‘no,'” said Fanning resident Ella Lathem, a sophomore. Along with the HVAC issues in housing, the HVAC unit in McFarland went out last Thursday. School of Art and Design Program Coordinator Mia Jaye Thomas sent out an email saying: “As you might know, the A/C is currently broken in McFarland. I wanted to let you all know that I am aware of the situation and how hot some of our studios, classrooms, and offices are getting. The facilities team is working on resolving the issue. I will let you know if there are any updates. Please let me or your professor know if you have any health concerns.”...
by Mckenzi Harris and Erika Plunkett | Aug 31, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb Academy’s Mustangs collapsed in the second half, allowing the Pope John Paul II Knights to overcome a 14-0 halftime deficit and run away with a 33-14 victory that sinks the Academy to 1-1 on the season. The August 30 Friday Night Lights-style festivities, dubbed Mustang Stampede, began with a concert at the Lipscomb Academy baseball field. The show features performers from the university CEA program: Kelle Cates, Abby Siler and Ele Ivory. Ivory was a contestant on Season 15 of NBC’s “The Voice” and was guest-coached by Lipscomb alum Kelsea Ballerini while on the show. Ivory also participated in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, named for the founder of The Beatles. All the Mustang Stampede fun began at 4:30 and continued on well into the night as the crowd moved over to the football field, where thing took a turn for the worse. The first quarter remained scoreless as both defenses found answers to both the rushing and passing game. However, it was the Academy that was threatening as the first quarter came to a close. Although the Mustangs were unable to score on the half-yard line and turned the ball over on downs, the Knights began their drive at the six-inch line and were unable to recover from this horrible field position. The Mustangs capitalized on their favorable field position to score twice in the second quarter behind Kyle McNamara’s and Jayden Lyles’s touchdowns, giving Lipscomb a 14-0 lead coming into the second half. The field position advantage favored the Knights in the second half as a high snap leading to a fumble set up JPII...
by Mckenzi Harris and Erika Plunkett | Aug 5, 2019 | Arts and Entertainment, Galleries, News Slider
Tune into ABC channel 2 for CMA Fest, “the music event of the summer” hosted by Lipscomb Alums, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini as well as radio host Bobby Bones. Tonight’s television special is sharing performances from the festival artist on the main stage; Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Old Dominion and many others. Make sure you tuned in, and if you’ve missed it, check out our other festival coverage here. Co-managing editor, Erika Plunkett has photos from the festival here. Rain Falls, but CMA Fest still shines with Lipscomb Alums Ballerini and Rhett hosting Nissan stage. Gallery: CMA Fest 2019 daytime festivities overview & The Brady Bunch ...
