by Carter Sanderson | Apr 10, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The battle is on at Dugan Field this weekend as the Bison baseball team prepares for a rivalry game against the Bears of Mercer University. The Bison’s enter the weekend 10-2 in the conference which matches the Bears’ conference record of 10-2. The first place battle begins on Friday night at 6 p.m. and continues again on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Dugan Field. Bisons head coach Jeff Forehand is excited about the opportunity for his team, and says he wants this series to have record attendance. “Home is one thing, but having a crowd and support behind you is another,” Forehand said about the big weekend ahead. “We have good crowds most of the games, but this is one I just thought we could have a chance to break the record, get some people out there,” Forehand said. “It’s supposed to be a nice weekend, so [we’re] just challenging all the students to wherever they’re going to be, bring whatever you’re doing and bring it out to the field.” Mercer has been a well-coached team for several years now and is constantly flirting with the Top 25 polls. The Bisons, on the other hand, are 19-4 in their last 23 games, and Forehand says the practices this week have been the most intense that they have had all year. Forehand and his group know all about the positives that come from the momentum that comes with winning. “Anytime you can win a college game, its a big win because everybody works at it just as hard as you do,” Forehand said. “But as...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 1, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Nick Glende fills you in on the week’s top technology headlines, Ariel Jones gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features highlights from the Anteater’s Ball, a look into the past week’s severe weather through the eyes of sleepy dorm residents, a look at the Bisons’ basketball matchups against Mercer , a look into mission trip funding and opportunities, a preview of the upcoming baseball season, a look into the fading art of penmanship, some information on the commuter’s lounge, a look into The Well coffee shop, an interview with Lipscomb artist-in-resident Savanna Lampley, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 23, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb’s baseball, softball and women’s basketball programs have brought on new personnel to help coach their respective teams in preparation for their upcoming seasons. Baseball head coach Jeff Forehand announced the hiring of former MLB player Paul Phillips as an assistant coach, replacing Chris Collins, who accepted a job with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in June. Phillips is a veteran backstop, having played for the Colorado Rockies, the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox during his 15 years in professional baseball. Having played in over 900 games, Phillips will end his time with the Las Vegas 51’s (of the Pacific Coast League) before joining the Bisons’ staff. Coach Forehand told athletics that he believes Phillips will be a great addition to the program. “The amount of knowledge and experience that Paul is going to bring to our team after 15 years in professional baseball and parts of seven seasons in the big leagues is huge,” Forehand said. “It will be a tremendous asset to not only our catchers but our pitchers and hitters as well. He’s going to be a great addition to our staff.” Phillips also seemed enthusiastic about being hired. “I’m really excited to start a new chapter in my life after 15 years of pro ball,” Phillips said. “Being able to stay at home with my family more so than I am now, being able to be in Nashville full time and being at Lipscomb is something that I’ve waited for, for a long time.” Phillips joins assistant coach Tyler Shrout. New women’s basketball Head Coach Greg Brown has hired Cara Hyatt as an...
