by Cory Woodroof | Dec 4, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Despite a strong start, the Lipscomb Bisons men’s basketball team couldn’t claim the season’s second ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ title, losing a 100-66 contest with the Belmont Bruins at the Curb Event Center. Belmont had the series’ first win in November at Allen Arena in the Bisons’ season opener. Lipscomb kept early momentum away from the Bruins, who suffered from poor shooting early on. Once Belmont began to hit crucial shots, the Bruins caught the lead and began to build on it. The Bisons kept the margin at a manageable distance until the middle of the second half. Junior Khion Sankey put up 15 for the Bisons, with sophomore Martin Smith not too far behind with 13. Freshman Stephen Hurt had 11, and all three Bisons had five rebounds a piece for the game. Sankey said he feels that tonight’s missteps must be improved upon for this weekend’s match-up against UT Martin. “We’ve just got to play aggressive,” Sankey said. “We’ve got to come out strong. We’ve got to play for 40 minutes.” Looking ahead, the Bisons return to Allen Arena on Saturday to play the 3-5 UT Martin Skyhawks, following that up with a trip up to Lexington, Ky., to take on the now-unranked 5-3 Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 15. Sankey said he’s confident that the team will successfully move on from tonight’s loss. “We’re going to get better from...
by Kyrsten Turner | Dec 4, 2012 | News Slider
Pi Kappa Sigma spent November collecting trendy, used clothing items for teenage girls at Youth Villages, all the while serving their mission and growing as human beings. “I hope that it makes our members more aware of the needs of other girls in the community and that they see it as a potential to make a positive impact in the lives of others,” said Emily Brunson, PKS service coordinator. Brooke McAllister, a senior family relations major, interned with Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee last summer and was excited to get PKS involved with the organization. McAllister, whose passion is helping young people, was glad to find an internship that provided her some financial support while also allowing her to develop as a person, at the same time doing something for which she is committed. “I chose Youth Villages because I wanted some experience in a social services organization where I could learn a lot and also get to serve,” she said. Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization seeking to help troubled children and their families lead successful lives. With locations across the country, including one here in Nashville, Youth Villages primarily serves youth between the ages of 12 and 17, many of whom have suffered abuse. “I worked in a group home with teenage girls,” McAllister said. “We were there to provide therapeutic structure, supervision, and to spend time with them. We took them on outings, helped with homework and listened when they wanted to talk.” But, service isn’t just about the people who are being served. It’s about the people who are serving. “I didn’t realize beforehand how...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 30, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
After losing a close battle with Murray State Monday night, the men’s basketball team played hard against a, at the time, 3-2 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, winning 80-64. The Bisons came out strong with a 4-0 run in the first three minutes, but the Golden Eagles kept the game close until Lipscomb gained important momentum, going into the half up by nine. The second half mirrored the first, with a strong finish helping the Bisons close things out. The team evened out their record to 3-3 on the season. Senior Deonte Alexander led the Bisons in scoring with 17, with sophomore Martin Smith adding in 14. Freshmen Stephen Hurt led in rebounds with 10 and junior Khion Sankey led in assists with four. The Bisons also made 80% of their free throws, with sophomore Malcom Smith making seven of eight. Martin Smith believes that tonight’s win helped show the team’s strengths. “It was a big win for us,” Martin Smith said. “This is a team that’s going to compete in the OVC with Murray State and Belmont. It was just a good win, showing what we’re capable of doing as a team.” After this week’s play, Martin Smith hopes that the momentum will carry over into this Tuesday’s second and final installment of the Battle of the Boulevard at Belmont. “This week, we just showed we were capable of playing great defense and that we’ve got our offense down pat.” Photo credit: Whitney...
by Emily Snell | Nov 30, 2012 | News Slider
In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Nick Glende and Nicolette Carney are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Madeline Smith offers the latest in politics, Eric Robinson brings you up to speed with sports, Crystal Davis gives the scoop on all things entertainment, and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. Videos feature Kelcy Smart, Lighting of the Green, a recap of Thanksgiving break, Cocoa and Carols, students’ Christmas plans, financial aid and business office requirements for next semester, finals advice for freshmen, Sewing to Share, StompFest highlights, Sam Schoenheit, and Nashville Spotlight on the businesses near campus. <iframe src=”http://player.vimeo.com/video/58153431″ width=”500″ height=”275″ frameborder=”0″ webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=”http://vimdeo.com/58153431″>Sewing to Share</a> from <a href=”http”http://vimeo.com/luminationnet”>lumination Network</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.<p> <iframe src=”http://player.vimeo.com/video/58153431″ width=”500″ height=”275″ frameborder=”0″ webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=”http://vimdeo.com/58153431″>Sewing to Share</a> from <a href=”http”http://vimeo.com/luminationnet”>lumination Network</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.<p> ...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 29, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Briefly: The men’s basketball team (2-3) played in a true edge-of-your-seat thriller Monday night, losing a close battle with the 5-1 Murray State Racers, participants in last year’s NCAA Tournament. After leading at half-time, the Bisons kept it close until the closing minutes, with the game eventually falling in Murray State’s favor 88-79. Sophomore Malcom Smith had 22 points for the Bisons, and Junior Khion Sankey secured 12 rebounds and six assists. On Friday night, the men’s team will play the 3-2 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in Allen Arena at 6:30p.m. Next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. will complete this year’s Battle of the Boulevard series at Belmont. The Bisons will host UT Martin next Saturday at 6:30 p.m, and will play at Rupp Arena against the no. 8 Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 15. Road games against Austin Peay and Memphis will take place over the break, with conference play beginning in Jacksonville against North Florida on Dec....
by Bridgette Begle | Nov 27, 2012 | News Slider
The McCaleb Mission Center in Ezell was a place of remembrance Monday, Nov. 26, as it hosted a small gathering for prayer for those who knew senior Kelcy Smart, who died over the weekend. Jackie Halstead, sponsor of Delta Xi and licensed therapist, spoke to the group of more than 60 about this death and the grieving process. Halstead related the grieving process to waves in the ocean. She said it will be like standing with your back to the water, and just like a wave hitting you out of nowhere, the pain of the loss will hit you when you least expect it. Halstead encouraged students to continue talking about Smart in their everyday lives. “Talk about her as much as you want,” Halstead advised. “Even when people think it may be awkward, talk about her.” After offering her own memory about Smart, she opened the floor to those who wanted to share their personal memories. Many of Smart’s sisters in Delta Xi shared stories and kind words. Teachers, counselors and other friends on campus did not hesitate to relive the memories of Smart and the impact she left on the campus and community. “She is one of the kindest people I have ever met,” one Delta Xi member said. “I felt like I really knew her from day one, and she loved me from day one,” said another member of Delta Xi. “She was the sweetest person ever,” another added. “She never judged anyone,” Halstead said. Scott McDowell also spoke to the group about being present in each other’s lives in this time of mourning. “You can...
