by Ariel Jones | Nov 16, 2012 | News Slider
Every sports team needs a leader to look up to. For the Lipscomb Bisons volleyball team, Kaycee Green is that leader. “I have the role of being a leader on my team especially being the only senior,” Green said. “I have the responsibility of being that person everyone can look at when we are down or that person that has to be the consistent one or need to be that go-to person to get a job done.” Although it sometimes may be difficult, Green said she has embraced the role as the single leader. “It’s hard being the only senior and having to be such a big leader and an example,” Green said, “but I have taken on that responsibility and loved every minute of it. Being the only senior and having to step up being a leader has really helped me grow a lot this year as a player and person.” Stats prove how Green has grown as a player this year. She’s been named A-Sun Player of the Week, named to the All-Atlantic Sun Second Team, ranks first in the A-Sun, and named TSWA Player of the Week, among other awards. The native of Cookeville, Tenn., along with titles, has 393 kills with 272 of those kills taking place in conference games. Head Coach Brandon Rosenthal has been with her the entire way, and Green thanks him for everything he’s done for her, admitting that she thinks she can be tough to coach. “I know I’m not the easiest person to get along with or coach at times,” Green said, “and he has been there for me...
by Erica Aburto | Nov 15, 2012 | News Slider
Stomp Fest is Lipscomb’s annual step-dancing competition, where social clubs go foot to foot to see who will reign supreme and win money for their social clubs. This year, the theme will be “underground station” and will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Collins Alumni Auditorium. The show will be produced by Kappa Iota Theta, Lipscomb’s multicultural association. Dannaly Chavarria, vice president of Kappa Iota Theta, said this year they drew their inspiration from the Big Apple. ‘This year, my personal inspiration came from when I went to New York over the summer, and so, I gave the idea and wanted it to be underground, like the subways,” Chavarria said, “like when you look at the movies and have the underground look.” Chavarria also mentioned how this year’s setup will be different from last year’s. “We’re going to have a subway entrance where people come in,” she explained. “Each team will have a subway stop. We’re going to have the programs and the entrance tickets look like a metro card, like the ones people use on the subway to get on the train. This is going to be so much more creative than last year’s.” This year, there will be both male and female social clubs, and it’s anyone’s guess as to what team will win. The winning group will win money for their social club, in addition to bragging rights. Chavarria said the team that incorporates the most stepping will win. In addition, there will be three guest judges on the panel who will decide which team will take home the money. One stark difference this year...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 15, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
A day after receiving the National League’s Cy Young Award, New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey returned to his hometown of Nashville to serve as the guest speaker in a chapel sponsored by the College of Business. Dickey was presented with the College of Business’s “Heroes of Business” award by Dean Turney Stevens. “Could it be any better than that?” Stevens said, asking the audience about the timing of Dickey’s arrival to Nashville. After being greeted by a standing ovation, Dickey spoke to a full crowd about his faith and life’s adversities. Dickey shared his story in front of a mixed group of students, faculty and fans, often referencing his new autobiography Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball that was released earlier this year. Dickey said his life has been met with much adversity, but the Mets pitcher reaffirmed that through his struggles, he kept his faith in God, which Dickey credits to his success. “Don’t give up hope,” Dickey said. Dickey said part of his road to recovery involved mending his relationship with his wife, affirming his belief that “God has really designed us for relationship.” Dickey told the crowd he believes his walk of faith is a process. “God wants me to live the next five minutes well.” Just yesterday, Dickey was awarded the Cy Young Award, an honor bestowed to a pitcher from both leagues in the MLB each season. Dickey said he believes the award he was given is one “that’s meant to be shared” with those around him. When asked who his idols were growing up, Dickey cited...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 13, 2012 | News Slider
Phil, Kay and Si Robertson, best known for their work on A&E’s hit reality series Duck Dynasty, will headline the 2013 Don Meyer Evening of Excellence on April 27, 2013. The news was officially announced at last Friday’s Battle of the Boulevard. Urging attendees to bring their duck calls and Bibles, the Robertson family will serve as the main speakers for the event, an honor past shared by Butler coach Brad Stevens, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow. Tickets are now on-sale through BeHerdLu.com. You can also email tickets@lipscomb.edu or call 615-966-HERD (4373). Adult tickets are $20, while tickets for those 12 and under are $10. More information will be available as the event grows...
by Anne Paquin | Nov 13, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Every year, the night before the rivalry basketball game between Lipscomb and Belmont, students rally together to show school spirit. Students give speeches, and a deejay helps get all of the students excited about the game the following night. At the end of the festivities, the students all get behind a truck and run one mile around the surrounding neighborhood, showing the pride and excitement of Lipscomb students. Ariel Jones has the story. Lipscomb and Belmont have always had a strong rivalry, and 131 battles later, the rivalry is still going strong. This year’s game was hard for Lipscomb students to watch as, within minutes, the Bisons were trailing behind the Bruins. Though the players might have gotten discouraged, the fans in the stands were more than uplifting. Bison fans cheered for points and booed for bad calls made by the referees. The Bisons fell to the Bruins 89-60. Sydney Poe has more on the story, as well as highlights of the game....
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 12, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
The men’s basketball team secured their first win of the season after last Friday’s Belmont loss in a 73-55 victory over the Maryville Saints, making their overall record 1-1. The Bisons gained early momentum, going on an 8-2 run with 17:03 remaining. The Saints kept things close for a good deal of the half, but the Bisons went into the locker room with a 43-24 lead. Freshman J.C. Hampton sank three 3-point baskets in first half, adding into his 13 point total. From 15:35-7:19 in the second half, the Bisons went on a 14-0 run, ended by a jump shot from Maryville’s Adam Whitlock. Hampton said he felt that the team’s early efforts and rebounding helped tremendously. “We came out to a great start,” Hampton said. “Coach [Sanderson] really challenged us on the board to see if we could out-rebound by +15. I think we did a great job, especially Khion [Sankey], of accepting that challenge. I felt good coming out with a great start.” Sankey, a junior, led the Bisons in rebounds with 12, while senior Deonte Alexander led in scoring with 16. On top of leading the team in assists with 4, sophomore Martin Smith scored 13 points. After tonight’s win, the team will travel to Boiling Springs, N.C., to play Gardner-Webb on Wednesday. After their Nov. 23 away game against Ole Miss, the Bisons will return to Allen Arena on Nov. 26 to take on Murray...
