by Caitlin Selle | Feb 4, 2012 | News Slider
At Lipscomb, there is no shortage of students who dream big. In fact, several students have a strong list of very unique and specific things they want to accomplish before they kick the bucket. These things are typically known as someone’s “bucket list.” Generally, they are specific, detailed dreams that an individual hopes to fulfill. Most of the time, items on a bucket list are distinct to the person who has written them. Lipscomb students are certainly no exception. Students’ lists include kayaking in the ocean using a clear bottomed kayak, getting tweeted at by a celebrity, visiting a home country in Cambodia and more. Listen as students Priya Pappu, Kayla Lupo, Meredith McFarlin and Moniah Sam give you insights into their bucket lists. Maybe they’ll even inspire you to start your own. Please upgrade your browser...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 3, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
This week, anchors Clay Smith and Sydney Poe fill you in on what you need to know about last week, today and next week at Lipscomb. Jameson Roper has the latest in entertainment, Hunter Patterson lets you know about this weekend’s weather and Connor Prady has a humorous view on this week’s sports segment. Please upgrade your...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 2, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
One of the more memorable games of Don Meyer’s tenure was the 1990 Battle of the Boulevard held in Memorial Gymnasium on Vanderbilt’s campus. Before I dive into the game, let’s take a look back at what Chip Johnson wrote in the Feb. 16th edition of the Babbler leading up to the game. “Ladies and Gentlemen, the number on team in the nation, The Lipscomb University Bisons.” The top ranked Bisons who now stand at 32-4 overall and 14-0 in the TCAC, face their toughest rival Saturday night in a game that is projected to break the attendance record for any NAIA game ever. Entering the game, the Bisons of Lipscomb University and the Rebels of Belmont College were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the TCAC and No. 1 and No. 9 in the nation. That year, the Bison had already played Belmont four times, going 3-1 in those contests. The Bisons were also riding a 15-game winning streak going into the biggest Battle of the Boulevard game in the rivalry’s history. During that streak, Marcus Bodie broke the NAIA record for most steals in a season. Jerry Meyer also broke the Lipscomb record for steals in a season. The span also allowed Hutcheson to work his way up to the number two and three spots on the all-time-scoring list. Everyone was getting up for this game – sports writers, students, die hard fans, casual fans…everyone. Also present was Rick Byrd’s red sweater vest. (Yes, he wore it in 1990, too.) Leading up to the game, the Babbler staff talked to some of those reporters and...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 2, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
The 1980s and 90s were years to remember for the Bisons. The team won its first NAIA National Championship in 1986 behind performances from the likes of Greg Caudle, Anthony Jones and Tom Kelsey. In 1990, the team played in front an NAIA record of 15,400+ at Memorial Gym. The Bisons won that game, too, 124-107 against Belmont. During that time, Lipscomb players also broke records. Philip Hutcheson broke the college basketball scoring record with 4,106 points, which stood until another Bison broke his record four years later. John Pierce, the only fitting successor to Hutch, broke his record four years later with 4230 points. Also, Jerry Meyer held the college basketball record for assists in a career. His teammate Darren Henrie holds the Lipscomb University record for most blocked shots with 273 career blocked shots, holds the university record for blocked shots in a season with 87, the record for dunks with 141 during his career as a Bison and the record for dunks in a single season with 61 dunks. Not to be outdone, Marcus Bodie is the all-time steals leader in college basketball with 440 over his career. Bodie averaged three steals per game over 148 games. After watching Darren Henrie come within 10 three-pointers of college basketball’s all-time record, Andy McQueen set his sights on taking care of some unfinished business. McQueen was deadly from behind the three-point line, hitting 112 as a freshman, 143 as a sophomore, 124 as a junior, and 136 his final season. McQueen would finish with 515 career three-pointers to break college basketball’s all-time record of 467 held by Bill...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 1, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
What happens when a guy from Lipscomb falls for a girl from Belmont? Well, nothing happens until Battle of the Boulevard week. We don’t need counseling, we just need the game to come and go. However, until then, it’s time to bash the other’s school. Please upgrade your browser Battle of the Boulevard. Friday, Feb. 3rd. Doors at 4:30, game at...
