by Hunter Patterson | Sep 18, 2010 | Sports
With six seconds left on the clock what appeared to be a game heading into overtime turned into a crushing 2-1 loss for the Lipscomb Lady Bisons. Facing Kennesaw State in the Atlantic Sun opener for both teams Friday night at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex the Lady Bisons, picked to finish number 10 in the conference, gave the number one preseason team all it could handle. “It is the hardest and most devastating loss I have experienced as a player or a coach,” Lipscomb coach Jon Ireland said. “I felt like we could have won the game if we went to overtime. I thought we had the momentum.” The two teams fought to a 0-0 deadlock in the first half. At the 48:56 mark of the second half Kennesaw State took the lead on a penalty kick by Alma Gardarsdottir. “Our defense was awesome,” Ireland said. “I can’t say enough about Katie Woods and Meghan McGuire in the middle. But the penalty kick took the wind out of us.“ The Lady Bisons never gave up, tying the game with 1:44 left to play. Andie Thornton, battling one-on-one, put the ball into the corner of the net. “That took a lot of heart,” Ireland said. “We have outworked our opponent in every game this year. The key ingredient for us is our work ethic.” Brittany Vining decided the game with a clear shot from the box. “There is a reason Kennesaw State is a championship team,” Ireland said. “It’s all about finishing games and they find a way to do it.” Last season on Oct. 9 the Lady Bisons fell...
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 18, 2010 | News Slider, Sports
It was all about revenge tonight for Lipscomb as they shutout UNC Aseville 2-0 in the opening round of the Hyatt Place Select Tournament.Last year, UNC Asheville took home the trophy after beating the Bisons 2-1. “Last year it was a game where we started to see cracks in the armor, then it was a downhill slide from there,” Lipscomb coach Charles Morrow said. “So, to have a tight game and have to battle through and keep the shutout and get a couple of goals in the process was very good.” The game was scoreless until the 70-minute mark when senior Garrett McLaughlin scored from 20 yards out to give the Bisons a 1-0 lead. “I just saw an opening and took the shot,” McLaughlin said. “I guess it moved a little bit, so the goalie had a hard time.” The win tonight gave the team its third consecutive win, after winning the Belmont Invitational last weekend. With the consistent play, it looks as if the team is improving in each game. “There were a few times in the first half where we were playing as good as I had seen,” Morrow said. “Not only as good as I have seen this year, but throughout my four or five year tenure here. “ Lipscomb moved the ball very well in the first half, generating a lot of chances, but came up short until McLaughlin’s goal in the second. “The challenge is doing that for a complete game,” Morrow said. “Asheville is a very tough team that can present some challenges that sort of gets us out of our style...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 14, 2010 | Sports
It was just like a rivalry win is supposed to be: tough, focused and full of hard work. The Lady Bisons won the first match against the “Battle of the Boulevard” rival Belmont in four sets. “Belmont is going to be one of the top three or four teams [in the conference],” said Lady Bisons coach Brandon Rosenthal. “Winning the way we did where we had to fight through [sets] three and four just adds a bit more confidence.” The Lady Bisons won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-18. Belmont fired back in the third set winning 25-23. “It was about execution,” said Rosenthal. “Whether we win the point or not we have to execute”. The Lady Bisons rallied behind seniors Alex Kelly, and Jake Pease to win the final match 25-15. “Alex and Jake are players and people who just want to win,” said Rosenthal. “They’re willing to do whatever it takes.” “During the fourth set the girls really settled down and served tough,” Rosenthal said. “The substitution of Claire Peterson was key there at the end of the match.” A win against Belmont is always extra special to the Lady Bisons. “I don’t take this for granted, and I don’t think the girls do,” coach Rosenthal said. “This is a rivalry. It runs deep for us.” The Lady Bisons travel to St. Louis this weekend for the Billiken...
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 13, 2010 | Sports
MACON, Ga. – For the second time this season and eighth in her career, Lipscomb’s Alex Kelly earned the Atlantic Sun Volleyball Player of the Week award, announced Monday by the league office. Kelly won MVP honors of the Gamecock Invitational by leading the Bisons past South Carolina, Furman and South Carolina State. She finished the week with 56 kills, nine assists, 12 blocks, 33 digs and a .427 hitting percentage. The Lady Bisons claimed four wins on the week, all in straight sets, which extended Lipscomb’s winning streak to six games. PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alex Kelly, Lipscomb (Middle Hitter – Sr. – Kansas City, Mo. – Marketing) • Eight-time A-Sun Player of the Week winner; Second this season • MVP of the Gamecock Invitational with 46 kills, 10 blocks and .424 hitting percentage • Helped team to first win against a Southeastern Conference foe, South Carolina, in program history • Double-digit kills in all four wins including 17 against Furman, the defending SoCON Champions • Averaged 4.67 kills per set, including 5.1 per set at Gamecock Invitational This release is provided by the Atlantic Sun...
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 11, 2010 | Sports
Both the Bisons and Lady Bisons were successful this weekend in their respective games.Volleyball started off the weekend winning the Gamecock Invitational at South Carolina. The Lady Bisons went 3-0, beating Furman, SC State, and the University of South Carolina. Alex Kelly was named tournament MVP, while Kaycee Greene and Jake Pease were awarded places on the all-tournament team. The Lady Bisons will play Belmont on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at The Curb Event Center. Lipscomb will then travel to St. Louis for the Billiken Invitational. Men’s Cross Country took home third place this weekend in Vermont. The women’s team finished second. The teams’ next meet is next Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Vanderbilt Invitational. Women’s soccer went 1-1 this weekend losing to South Carolina State on Friday and beating The Citadel on Sunday. Freshman Tatjana Shirley scored two goals for the Lady Bisons en route to their 3-0 win. The Lady Bisons play at home on Friday and Sunday at 5 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. The men’s soccer team went 2-0 this weekend beating Gardner-Webb and Centenary. Both finals were 3-1. Miguel DaSilva, Garret Pettis, and Joey Chiappetta were awarded spots on the Belmont Invitational all-tournament team. DaSilva scored two goals this weekend. Garret Pettis, Andrew Chamberlain and Josh Kolbo also registered goals this weekend. The Bisons play at home on Friday and Saturday as well at 7 p.m. and 4 p.m....
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 7, 2010 | Sports
A new program called LU FanScan was introduced to Lipscomb’s campus earlier today. It’s quite simple. Show up to athletic events around campus, get your Lipscomb ID scanned, and win free stuff. There are different levels of prizes, as shown on the flier. With LU FanScan you have even more reasons to come support the Bisons and Lady...
