by Janice Ng | Feb 1, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
In the second installment of Lumination News for the 2014 spring semester, Caitlin Selle and Aaron Schmelzer are behind the news desk to update you about campus Greek life and how the local community celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Baker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Savanna Schubert gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Sarah McGee gives you the weather forecast and Sydney Poe brings you up to speed with sports. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Bridgette Begle | Jan 30, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The Lady Bisons played their best defensive game of the year but came out short against number one, Florida Gulf Coast University. The beginning of the game was a slow start for both teams offensively, but ultimately the Bisons jumped out on top leading by as many as ten in the first half. What started as a pretty even game at the half slowly tilted in favor of the Eagles landing the final score at 67-85. “We didn’t come out with the same defensive intensity and they knocked down some shots and made us pay for it,” said junior Ashley Southern who marked her 15 double-double of the year. The women were not only up against the number one team in the conference but the number nine team in the nation in 3-pointers per game at 9.2. The Bisons gave up 13 of them to FGCU in their 38 attempts. Junior Sara Bliss came out aggressive in her role with six rebounds, three assists and multiple tips. Bliss fought hard for balls forcing at least two jump balls. “I’m definitely a shooter, they tell me to shoot it all the time, but as one of the older players with more experience, I need to bring the leadership asset to the game as well,” Bliss said. Bliss, Southern, Danay Fothergill, Kelli Smith and Chandler Cooper were the starters for the Bison and accounted for all but four points. Lipscomb’s bench, however limited, added only four points to the board compared to 27 off of the Eagle’s bench. The leading scorer of the game was Fothergill who also sunk 10 out...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Jan 30, 2014 | Opinion, Sports
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, but the Super Bowl. This year’s 48th matchup is a rarity, pitting the two number-one-seeded teams in either conference against each other. The Denver Broncos (15-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (15-3), will square off at Metlife Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2. This is the first time the New York metropolitan area has hosted a Super Bowl, and the first time the big game has been held in an outdoor, cold weather venue. The first question raised might be whether or not Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning can play in cold weather, much less win. Manning is 3-7 in outdoor games in which the temperature is, or is less than, 32 degrees. Actually, the weather does not seem to be an issue. The Weather Channel predicts that the forecast for Sunday’s game will consist of a low chance of precipitation, low wind speeds and relatively warm weather for winter in New York, so low 40’s to 30’s. The weather is most likely the least of any teams’ worries, though the cold most definitely will affect the passing game. Because of this, both teams may look to establish the running game early. The Seahawks defense is ranked first in total defense during the regular season, as well as first in passing defense and receiving defense. Seattle allows almost 102 yards per game, which is ranked eighth in rush defense. Denver’s running game is ranked fifteenth in the league with 117 yard per game. As cliché as it is to say it, the rushing game opens up opportunities for the passing game....
by Jesica Parsley | Jan 29, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
Whether students are avid fans of the National Football League or not, many Bisons are making plans to watch Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. “I think the two teams in the Super Bowl deserve to be there,” sophomore Todd Lambeth said. “Seattle has the best defense in the league. Denver has Peyton Manning, and any offense is going to be successful with him.” “I think Denver will win,” Lamberth predicted. “It will be a close game, but I think Denver’s offense will be able to work Seattle’s defense pretty well and be able to put some points up. I think it will be high scoring game, with Denver winning by a touchdown.” Peyton Manning’s record-breaking season may be the reason that students would pick the Broncos to win. Manning is also popular in Tennessee because he played for the Volunteers during his college years. “I’m picking the Broncos to win because I love Peyton, and a Super Bowl win will just put the icing on the cake for the great season he has had this year,” sophomore Eric Dunn said. One student is looking forward to seeing the legendary Manning and Seattle’s dynamic cornerback Richard Sherman face off. “I think the Broncos are going to win if there is good weather,” freshman Tanner Allen said. “Peyton Manning is going to be too much for the Seahawks defense, and hopefully [he will] make Richard Sherman look bad. Both of these teams had very good teams throughout the whole year, so it should be fun to watch.” The Student Activities Board will be hosting a party on...
by Jesica Parsley | Jan 26, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
Since making her debut on Dec. 14, redshirt sophomore Danay Fothergill has set the A-Sun record for most points in a game and brought home the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award once. Fothergill received the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award Jan. 20. and posted her career high of 34 points against Mercer Jan. 11. Fothergill has averaged 31 points in the last three games. “Knowing I need to attack the basket, knowing I need to get to the free-throw line and hitting open shots is how I scored those points and got in the rhythm,” Fothergill said. Fothergill transferred from Western Kentucky for the spring semester last year. By NCAA rule, she had to sit out one year of game play. She came out ready in her first game back scoring 19 against Jacksonville State. Even though she was practicing, Fothergill says she learned the most from watching the games on the bench. “I was watching the games, and I was learning from them so I would change my behaviors in practice to how game situations were handled,” Fothergill said. “It’s kind of like I got to see each play and mentally change the outcome.” Fothergill has stepped into many roles for the Lady Bisons recently including point guard. Fothergill sees her role as being a leader wherever Coach Brown needs her. “I’m trying to not only be a scoring leader but a vocal leader too, and trying to make my teammates better everyday is what I’m really trying to focus on,” Fothergill said. The Lady Bisons have only won three games and are still looking...
by Brianne Welch | Jan 18, 2014 | Sports
More injuries plagued the Bisons Saturday as they fell to the no.1 team in the Atlantic Sun Conference 87-66. The Bison’s were short two starting players entering the game against Mercer. Sophomore guard Talbott Denny and junior forward Martin Smith were both out with minor ankle injuries. Smith is the Bison’s leading scorer this season with 301 points and averaging 16.7 points per game. Saturday was also the first time Smith has not started in 58 games, but redshirt freshman J.C. Hampton is encouraged that his teammates will soon be back on the court. “I’m pretty sure Martin and Talbott should be back,” Hampton said. “Just minor ankle injuries, so hopefully we can get them back.” Several other injuries this season have prevented the Bison’s from being at full strength. With redshirt freshman center Charles Smith and freshman forward Brett Wishon also out, the team is very guard heavy. This caused the Bison’s to struggle even more against Mercer who had a significant height advantage. “It was a little challenge to us as we’re all guards,” Hampton said. “It’s a little hard scoring and on both ends of the floor.” Despite the challenges during the game, senior guard Khion Sankey is very proud of the way his team fought. “We played extremely hard,” Sankey said. “I felt like we got better as a team today, and I think everybody stepped up. Everybody took on the challenge.” Sankey led the team with 19 points and five three pointers during the game. The Bison’s have a week off to rest before facing conference opponent Northern Kentucky in a road matchup. The...
