by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 18, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
The Bisons played their final home game of the year Tuesday night and pulled out a 78-60 win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. The Bisons were down by 14 points midway through the first quarter, but began to cut into the Golden Eagles lead and entered the second half down by only four. “They came out and got off to a good start, but we held our composure,” said Head Coach Lennie Acuff. Tech really had the Bisons on the edge of their seats in the first half. “I thought we were a little rusty, we’ve only played one game in two weeks,” said Coach Acuff. The second half was a completely different story. After gaining that rhythm, there was no stopping the Bisons. “I thought we got a good lift off the bench from several guys and played really well in the second half,” said Coach Acuff. Asadullah hit seven points in a 14-0 run for the Bisons early in the second half putting the Bisons ahead with a 53-46 lead. The Bisons shot 51% from the field and scored 30 points from the paint. Coach Acuff’s hopes for the rest of the season remain high for the Bisons. “I think we’re getting better, I think when we play smart, play through Ahsan, good things happen. It’s good to have Buck back and get him in rhythm,” said Coach Acuff. “We’ve just gotta keep moving the needle everyday and keep getting better.” “We’ve gotta get to where we don’t lose at home, we’ve just gotta keep getting better, home games have gotta be wins.” The Bisons play...
by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 17, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
The Lady Bisons fought hard against the Skyhawks, but fell, losing 67-83 at the UT Martin Elam Center. The Lady Bisons shot well, 20-42, but just couldn’t seem to get into a rhythm during the game. The Skyhawk defense was tough and started pressing the second the Bisons got the ball. The game went back and forth at the beginning, with the Bisons gaining a lead over the Skyhawks with a second-quarter 11-2 run. But the Skyhawks quickly retook the lead 36-29. Lipscomb cut UT Martin’s lead to seven with five minutes to go, due to them shooting 71.4% in the fourth quarter. But the Skyhawks ended the game on a 15-6 run and walked away with a 83-67 win. Despite the loss, the Bisons shot 47.6% from the field overall, largely in part to the standout freshmen. The freshman trio of guards, Blythe Pearson, Jalyn Holcomb and Casey Collier, were responsible for almost 70% of the team’s points. Pearson dropped a career-high 20 points off the bench in her 24:51 minutes. Holcomb scored 16 points in her 38:31 minutes of playing time. Collier scored 9 points in her 34:29 minutes. However, even these standout performances were not enough to give the Bisons the win, due in part to the crowd of over 4,000 students from area schools that packed into the arena providing a unique energy that seemed to keep Martin fueled throughout the game. This crowd was in attendance because of UT Martin’s “Kids Day” game where schools allowed kids to attend the game instead of class. Lipscomb is closing out 2019 with a trip to Tennessee Tech on...
by Spencer Boehme | Dec 16, 2019 | News Slider, Radio, Sports
Lipscomb basketball fans can catch two women’s away games and one men’s home game on the Bison this week. You can listen for free at thebisonradio.com and on the new iPhone app. The women play at UT Martin on Monday at 11 a.m. CT and then again at Tennessee Tech on Saturday at 2 p.m., while the men play at home against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Spencer Boehme will handle play-by-play duties for all three broadcasts. Pregame shows start approximately 10 minutes before the first tip. The Lady Bisons are 2-8, while the Bisons are 4-6. The men’s game against the Golden Eagles is the second of a home-and-home series; Lipscomb won 78-65 in Cookeville in...
by Kailey Schuyler | Dec 12, 2019 | News Slider
SGA President Jack Weber is trying to spark some changes in the university’s alcohol policy. “I want to see if we can get a Good Samaritan policy started where, if your friend is intoxicated and you help them out, you are not liable for any punitive damages from Student Life,” Weber said. The debate around campus surrounding the alcohol policy is nothing new. Some students believe the current policy is “outdated,” and others say, “You know what you signed up for when coming to Lipscomb.” “Obviously, I think the rules were put in place for a reason,” said senior management major Ahmed Amaar.“ But, just like any policy or rule, I think that times change, and it’s always worth looking and reassessing to see if there are adjustments that need to be made.” SGA can advise changes to the alcohol policy, but ultimately, the decision is up to the university administration or board of trustees. SGA is trying to initiate a process whereby a letter of recommendation can be used to present ideas from the student body and SGA to the trustees, according to Weber. “I would love to get something like that formally, so that we can make recommendations about the alcohol policy,” Weber said. “Not necessarily say ‘Let students drink whenever they want,’ but let’s have a conversation about it.” Discussions about such changes are not without merit, according to Al Sturgeon, vice president of Student Life and dean of students. “Oh, always a possibility,” Sturgeon said.“Every spring, we review all of the code, so that is something on my radar every year. “I’m the SGA adviser,...
by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 9, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
After a rocky first half, the Bisons turned things around in the second half — taking a solid win over the Trevecca Trojans 96-72. This is the team’s first home win since the home opener against Rhodes on November 5th. Last week after the Bisons’ loss, Coach Acuff said, “I promise you, we get to January, we’re gonna be a tough battle.” This win is just one step to that “tough-battle” team coming in January. Ahsan Asadullah was a star player in tonight’s game. With 21 points, a career-high 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Asadullah shot 11-15 from the field. KJ Johnson also scored 21 points, 17 of which were in the second half. Michael Buckland and Greg Jones each shot 15 points as well. The Bisons only shot 50 percent from the field in the first half, allowing the Trojans to gain a 46-44 lead going into the second half. The Bisons came back ready for battle and shot 68.8 percent from the field. This win improves the Bisons record to 4-6 on the year. Despite the rough start and a small crowd, due to finals and Christmas break, the Bisons still pulled out a win before they enter their longest stretch of the season without a game. After what is hopefully a confidence-boosting win, the Bisons will return to Allen Arena Dec. 17 against Tennessee Tech at 6:30...
by Spencer Boehme | Dec 8, 2019 | News Slider, Radio, Sports
Live radio coverage of Lipscomb basketball continues this week on the Bison. Fans of the Lipscomb men’s and women’s basketball teams can listen to Sunday’s and Wednesday’s games on The Bison. The games will be streamed live at thebisonradio.com and on the new iPhone app. The men’s team faces an old foe in Trevecca on Sunday at 4 p.m. CT. John Tomlinson will call play-by-play, while Spencer Boehme will handle color duties. The women’s team takes on crosstown rival Belmont on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. CT. Spencer Boehme will work play-by-play, while Micah Kennedy will serve as...
