by Spencer Boehme | Apr 23, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lipscomb announced Monday that Rhodes College head coach Lauren Sumski has been hired as the new women’s basketball coach. Lady Bisons fans were formally introduced to the former D-III coach at a welcoming conference Tuesday afternoon in the Hall of Fame room. “There were many candidates that we had,” Lipscomb athletic director Philip Hutcheson said. “High school, college, all levels, people from all over the country who were interested in the job. And I think that’s a credit to the Lipscomb community.” The biggest takeaway from Sumski’s introduction is how noticeably enthusiastic and energetic she was from the get-go. “I’d be remiss to not thank Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, for allowing me to be here,” Sumski said. “I’d be remiss to not thank President Lowry and Hutch, as they affectionately call him.” During what was a brutal 2018-19 season, the Lady Bisons began the year with a 2-1 record. They followed that with 19 straight losses before scraping a couple conference wins to finish the year 4-25. “This is just a reset,” Sumski said. “This isn’t a rebuild. We’re going to take every single day, and we’re going to work to be the best people we can be, the best students we can be, the best athletes we can be.” So how much of this “reset” will affect the current coaching staff? “I’m speaking with [Lipscomb assistant] Hannah Phillips,” Sumski said. “I love her. I just wanna make sure that we gel, and we click. And then outside of that, we’re just kind of taking it day-by-day. I’ve met with Kelsey [Gregory], who’s also been here.”...
by Spencer Boehme | Apr 3, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fans will be able to listen to the NIT championship game for free on Lumination Radio on Thursday night at 6 p.m. CT. The Lipscomb men’s basketball team is getting ready to take on the Texas Longhorns. The winner will be crowned the champion of this year’s National Invitational Tournament. Spencer Boehme will handle play-by-play duties, while the color talent has yet to be announced. More information on the NIT can be accessed by going to...
by Spencer Boehme | Apr 2, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb’s student station Lumination Radio will be broadcasting the NIT semifinals live from Madison Square Garden at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday. Spencer Boehme will be on play-by-play, and Kailey Schuyler will provide color analysis. You can access the free stream here. After a nail-biting win over N.C. State on Wednesday night, the Lipscomb Bisons are set to take on the Wichita State Shockers. The winner advances to the championship game. If Lipscomb wins Tuesday’s game, Lumination Radio will also have live coverage...
by Spencer Boehme | Mar 11, 2019 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
The stage was set for the ASUN men’s basketball championship game on Sunday afternoon. After a stormy Saturday, the sun came out and fans began filling Allen Arena to watch the No. 1 Lipscomb Bisons (25-7) take on the No. 2 Liberty Flames (28-6). And then Lipscomb lost a heart-wrenching, back-and-forth contest, 74-68. “It was an unbelievable day,” Lipscomb coach Casey Alexander said. “And I’m proud of our team for being in a position to host this game, and I love the Lipscomb people who showed up and made it a great day for us.” 5,607 fans showed up to the sellout game, setting a new Allen Arena record. It was difficult to find an empty seat, and the raucous crowd made itself seen and heard. Instead, Sunday’s game featured towel-waving fans in a nationally televised game that lived up to its expectations. “I think the ASUN won tonight,” Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay said. “That crowd was terrific. That was a great atmosphere.” The big question is: can Lipscomb continue to fill its arena? First, we have to acknowledge the fact that Sunday’s game was special and doesn’t happen every day. That makes my answer an immediate ‘no.’ Second is the fact that Lipscomb lost on Sunday. That’s not to diminish the novelty of Sunday, especially when you look at the Bisons’ recent attendance boosts. Starters Kenny Cooper and Michael Buckland will be seniors next season. Redshirt freshman Ahsan Asadullah played some solid basketball on Sunday with eight points, nine rebounds and two steals. The fans loved watching him. Overall, there are a lot of bench players who...
by Spencer Boehme | Mar 4, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
Lumination Radio is set to broadcast the ASUN quarterfinals men’s basketball game between the No. 8 Kennesaw State Owls and the No. 1 Lipscomb Bisons. Spencer Boehme will be on play-by-play, while Russell Vannozzi will provide color. You can access the free live stream here. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m....
