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 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 Emily Snell | Nov 9, 2012 | News Slider
In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Brynn Watkins and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Madeline Smith brings you the latest information in political news, Nicci Carney delivers your weather forecast, and Ariel Jones offers a look at sports. Videos feature Bison Week, social club suspensions, The Pajama Game, on-campus food options, Caitlin Selle’s CMA Award of Merit, a unique class debate, Native American Day, Veterans Day, post-election coverage, and Nashville Spotlight on East Nasvhille....
by Ariel Jones | Nov 8, 2012 | Sports
Coaches, players, cheerleaders, fans – it’s time for Battle of the Boulevard. Nov. 9 marks the 131st rivalry game between the Lipscomb Bisons and Belmont Bruins men’s basketball teams. The game takes place Friday night in Allen Arena at 6:30 p.m. There’s a lot of history between the two schools, dating back to Dec. 11, 1953 – the first time the schools faced off. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that an actual rivalry was born with coaches Don Meyer (Lipscomb) and Rick Byrd (Belmont). Lipscomb currently leads Belmont 73-57 in the series. Louis Nelms, the director of student involvement, has been to eight “battles” so far. “My favorite part of the Battle of the Boulevard would be the environment,” Nelms said. “As a small school, our athletic teams often don’t get the kind of support or attention that other schools that are maybe in bigger conferences do. The Battle of the Boulevard is one of the few experiences where Lipscomb gets to feel a little bit different than usual.” Nelms said that while this specific game may not be as big of an event as other collegiate sporting rivalries, the Battle of the Boulevard still deserves national attention. “We are playing a team that is consistently getting national attention, and it is fun to have a real rival,” Nelms said. “It’s not Duke vs. UNC or Alabama vs. Auburn, but it is one of the best sporting events in the country because it is one of those games where the records are thrown out and anyone can win.” How deep is the rivalry now compared to years before? Since being in two different conferences,...
by Emily Snell | Oct 26, 2012 | News Slider
In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Madeline Smith and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Brynn Watkins brings you the latest information in political news, Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast, Crystal Davis gives you the scoop on all things entertainment, and Ariel Jones offers a look at sports. Videos feature the Nursing and Health Sciences Center dedication, Pizza and Politics, Food Day, HumanDocs, the documentary “Fresh,” Paint the Herd, fall break, dodgeball and Nashville Spotlight on Performance Studios located on Thompson Lane....
