by Jesica Parsley | May 18, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb softball team won two games on Saturday to advance to the final day of the NCAA Knoxville Regional on the University of Tennessee’s campus. The Lady Bisons will have to beat the Tennessee Lady Vols twice on Sunday to advance to a super regional. Lipscomb eliminated Charleston Southern in the first game on Saturday. Freshman infielder Mimi Cartwright doubled to score sophomore infielder Brittany Elmore to give the Lady Bisons a 1-0 lead after the first inning. Elmore scored on junior infielder Paige Neely’s single up the middle. Lady Bisons had a 2-0 lead in the sixth. Charleston Southern tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom on the sixth. Lipscomb would strike again in the seventh off a solo homerun from senior infielder Kristen Sturdivant. Pinch runner Jordan Abell scored on freshman outfielder Dee Baddley’s single to give the Lady Bisons the 4-2 lead. Charleston Southern failed to score in the bottom of the seventh. Senior pitcher Ashley Anderson picked up her 20th win giving up six hits while striking out four. Lipscomb had a rematch against Virginia Tech in game two on Saturday. The Lady Bisons bats did not disappoint. Lipscomb recorded 12 hits and scored 12 runs. Senior infielder Haley Elliot hit two homeruns and had six RBIs. Junior outfielder Brianne Welch had a triple and an RBI. Senior infielder Bridgette Begle recorded a three hit game with an RBI. Elmore and Neely both had two hits. Elmore earned two RBIs. Virginia Tech scored three runs. Lipscomb sophomore pitcher Tanner Sanders went the distance for Lipscomb giving up seven hits with one strikeout. The...
by Jesica Parsley | May 17, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb softball team lost 4-3 to Virginia Tech in their first game of the NCAA Knoxville Regional Friday afternoon in at Lee Stadium on the University of Tennessee’s campus in Knoxville. The Lady Bisons scored first. Sophomore infielder/outfielder Brittany Elmore led off with an infield single then would reach second on a passed ball. Freshman infielder Mimi Cartwright reached on an error. Elmore would score to give Lipscomb the 1-0 lead after one inning. Tech junior infielder Lauren Gaskill and junior infielder Kylie McGoldrick got back-to-back hits in the third. A pitch to load the bases hit redshirt sophomore catcher Katey Smith. Senior outfielder Amanda Ake hit a triple to clear the bases and give Tech a 3-1 lead. In the sixth, senior infielder Kristen Sturdivant hit a single to left center. Junior infielder Jordan Abell came in to pinch run for Sturdivant. Senior infielder Haley Elliot was walked, and freshman Becca Dean pinch ran for Elliot. Junior outfielder Brianne Welch scored on a fielder’s choice to load the bases. Senior infielder Bridgette Begle hit a single to score Abell and Dean. Begle’s RBIs tied the game up 3-3 after six innings. Gaskill singled in the top of the seventh. Tech’s freshman outfielder Vanessa Gonzalez’s hit a ball in the gap between shortstop and third that tipped off Begle’s glove at shortstop. The ball ended up on the top step of the Lipscomb dugout, which was ruled a dead ball. Gaskill scored on the play to give Virginia Tech the 4-3 lead. The Lady Bisons did not go down without a fight. In the bottom of the seventh, senior...
by Cory Woodroof | May 13, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
Don Meyer, the iconic former men’s basketball coach who has been battling cancer, is in hospice care, according to The Tennessean’s Mike Organ. Meyer, 69, is receiving the care at home after spending three days at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Meyer’s town of residence. The Meyer family released a statement to Nashville’s morning newspaper on the coach’s situation and on his stubborn fight against the disease. “As a family we are so proud of that perseverance. He is at peace, loved and getting exceptional care.” The family recommends those wishing to reach out to Meyer should contact his Twitter handle (@CoachDonMeyer) or his Facebook page. Meyer coached at Lipscomb from 1975-1999. His 1985-1986 squad won the NAIA National Championship. Meyer is a member of the Lipscomb University Athletics Hall of Fame, and the annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence is held in his honor. In 2011, Lipscomb named its basketball court in Allen Arena the “Don Meyer Court.” The coach has had health struggles, stemming from a cancer diagnosis that followed a serious car accident in 2008. Meyer’s son Jerry commented on the battle his father has fought. “He’s fought hard,” Jerry Meyer said to The Tennessean. “He was diagnosed with (cancer) and he’s exceeded the prognosis.” Photo: Meyer, in the striped shirt, smiles as his team gathers at a timeout during the 1998-1999...
by Cory Woodroof | May 13, 2014 | News Slider
Story was originally written for Lipscomb’s website by Kim Chaudoin on May 12. The website notes, “Story updated at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, 2014, to include funeral arrangements.” The Lipscomb community is mourning the loss today of Dr. Kim Barker, associate professor of pharmacy practice and director of drug information services for the College of Pharmacy. Barker passed away last night, May 11, at her home in Nashville from complications related to a medical condition. Barker was one of only 80 board-certified Pharm. D. toxicologists in the world. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Dr. Kim Barker,” said L. Randolph Lowry, Lipscomb University president. “Her commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice and her passion for helping others was an inspiration to all who knew her.” Barker played an integral role in the pharmacy education program at Lipscomb. Her teaching responsibilities include clinical study design/evidence based practice, healthcare informatics and toxicology. Barker was an incredible resource for not only Lipscomb student pharmacists and faculty, but she also provided support for preceptors and medical professionals all throughout the nation. Barker maintained a practice site at the Tennessee Poison Control Center. Her wealth of knowledge was a true asset for the medical profession. She will be remembered for implementing a Practice Seminar course for all third year student pharmacists. Students were led by Barker to prepare and present a CE presentation, where they searched and retrieved primary literature, evaluated studies and writing objectives that brought together their skills from core coursework in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences. This course, according to current students and alumni, was...
by Logan Butts | May 12, 2014 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
After months of anticipation for prospects both highly regarded and barely known, as well as NFL die-hard fans, the 2014 NFL Draft has finally come to a close. Thanks to a 2013 campaign that saw a fifth consecutive playoff miss, the Tennessee Titans roster went through an overhaul in the offseason, leaving plenty of holes to be filled by the draft. Having been a Titans fan for the franchise’s entire existence, I can say that this draft, like many before it, had both highs and lows. Here are my thoughts on the Titans’ 2014 Draft selections. First Round, 11th pick: Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan: Easily the most baffling selection in an otherwise solid draft haul for the Titans. With the team’s two most glaring needs being a quarterback and a defensive back, the Titans chose an offensive tackle despite having two starters entrenched in that position already. I, personally, was hoping for Texas A&M star quarterback Johnny “Football” Manziel. Even if he does not live up to his ultra-high expectations, he will be an entertaining player who draws crowds to the stadium. The Cleveland Browns sold 2,000 season tickets in the first 24 hours after selecting Manziel in the draft. Second Round, 54th pick: Bishop Sankey, Running Back, Washington: After a historic drought for running back selections, the Titans made Sankey the first back chosen in the 2014 draft. Sankey was an extremely productive player in college and will be a solid replacement after losing Chris Johnson in the offseason. Fourth Round, 112th pick: DaQuan Jones, Defesnive Tackle, Penn State: The Titans have always seemed to make good...
by Logan Butts | May 11, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
For the second time in school history the Lady Bisons softball team will be competing in the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship. After Lipscomb was shut out by Stetson and USC Upstate in last week’s Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament at Draper Diamond, there were doubts as to whether the Lady Bisons would make the field of 64. However, Lipscomb’s name was called on Sunday night during the selection show. The Lady Bisons (39-13) will be heading to the Knoxville Regional, where they will be joined by host and No. 10 Tennessee, Virginia Tech (35-21) and Charleston Southern (27-31-1). They will open up tourney action at 3:30 p.m. EDT Friday, when they will play Virginia Tech. The Lady Bisons defeated Tech 2-1 at home during the opening game of the regular season, thanks to a walk-off home run by senior Kristen Sturdivant. The Lady Bisons were among three Atlantic Sun Conference teams to make the tournament. It was the first time in conference history that multiple teams made the NCAA Tournament. Tournament champion Stetson will play in the regional hosted by No. 5 Florida, and USC Upstate will play in the regional hosted by No. 2 Alabama. The NCAA Tournament appearance, the team’s first since playing in the Tuscaloosa Regional in 2010, will give the seniors a second chance to go out on a good note. Friday’s Lady Bisons game against Virginia Tech will be followed by Tennessee’s 5 p.m. showdown with Charleston Southern. The double-elimination regional ends Sunday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
