Lion Hoops Notebook
First off, I apologize for the lack of coverage of the Basketball teams so far this year, as well as our Call The Roll Podcast that has been delayed. Suffice it to say, Russ and I are still learning the ins and outs of how to manage technology, audio recordings, and all that goes with…
Division I Diatribes Vol. 7-We Have Arrived
As of July 1, we are finally members of NCAA Division I. It has been something that has been imminent for almost a year now, but finally, Texas A&M-Commerce is at the top of the college athletics rung. We are here. Now, I will admit, and actually this was the opinion of the entire staff…
Division I Diatribes Vol.5-Old Faithful
Sometimes older does not necessarily mean worse. Sometimes older is better. We are a society obsessed with youth and the newest things. We all want new. New cars, new houses, new music, new platforms, new technology, new this and new that. However sometimes there is a great value in cherished traditions and institutions. There is…
Lion Hoops Notebook
It was quite a week in Lion Hoops for both Men and Women. Big wins, heartbreaking losses, and everything in between. Let’s take a look. Lion Women- On January 6th, the Lion Women traveled to the South Plains to face West Texas A&M, and had a major letdown against the Lady Buffs. It was a…
Lion Women’s Hoops-5 Things
Well, football season has been over for a few weeks now, and this weekend Ferris State and Valdosta State will be playing in McKinney for the Division II crown, but for the past few weeks, Basketball has been going hot and heavy and the Texas A&M-Commerce Lion Women are picking up where they left off…
The Morning Wire: March 28
Well, we are back. I never thought that would feel so good to say, but we are. I would hope that most everyone has come out of the past year with a thankfulness of what you have, however mundane it may seem. I know I am. Anyway, let’s get to it. Women’s Basketball- First, my…
Why We Need College Sports-Now
Greetings, Lion fans, and the staff here at The Wire wish we had better news. With the announcement yesterday of the cancellation of championships in all fall sports in Division II, the almost certain run that the Lions would have at a national title in 2020 is not to be. Further details have been reported…
Traditions Part 5: Fill The Fieldhouse
Contrary to what some might think or might not even know, Texas A&M-Commerce/East Texas State has a strong tradition in Men’s Basketball, and as many know has had a lot of recent success in Women’s Hoops. This past season saw the largest attended Women’s game in program history as the Lion Women took down defending…
BREAKING: Lone Star Conference cancels all sports for remaining season.
Note: The following information is NOT from the Texas A&M-Commerce Athletic Department. It is from the releases of the Lone Star Conference. The Lone Star Conference has just announced that all spring sports and postseason sports have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus emergency that has now hit the national, state, and local levels. This…
The Morning Wire: March 9th
Here is your weekly dose of everything Texas A&M-Commerce related. Women’s Hoops- After winning their Division and winning the regular season Championship, The A&M-Commerce Lion women found themselves in the LSC tournament championship game after defeating St. Mary’s 70-60 in the LSC quarterfinals, defeated Eastern New Mexico in the Semifinals 68-59 to set up a…
Lion Hoops: LSC Tournament Bracketology
Well, it is March, and for Basketball fans, this is the second best month of the year, (other than October, when the season starts). For the Lion Women Basketball team, we are witnessing history with the best team record wise to ever play for Texas A&M-Commerce Women’s Basketball. The Lion women finished first overall in…
The Morning Wire: February 27
Here is your weekly dose of all things A&M-Commerce Lion related. Women’s Hoops- For the first time in almost a calendar year, the Lion Women basketball team tasted defeat. Saturday afternoon in Commerce, the West Texas Lady Buffs took down the Lions 58-55. The Good news is, the Lions are still in the NCAA D2…
The Morning Wire: February 19
Here is your weekly dose of everything Texas A&M-Commerce Lion related. Let’s get to it. Women’s Hoops- Well, the Lion Women finally had more than 2 competitive games, as they Lady Aggies from Cameron gave them a good one, but the Lions did what they have done all year, and that is pull together and…
The Morning Wire: February 12
Your weekly dose of all things A&M-Commerce Lion related is back. So, let’s get to it. Women’s Hoops- Congratulations to Jason Burton, who has been making history this entire season with Women’s Basketball program, and really congratulations to the entire Lion Women’s team as they pushed their record to 22-0 and are now ranked #…
BREAKING: # 4 LION WOMEN ROAR
Congrats to The Lion Women as they move to 20-0 and defeat # 8 ranked and defending national champions Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps 59-54 . The Fieldhouse was loud and proud and no doubt the biggest win on the court for the Women in the history of the program.
At The Crossroads-A Look Ahead at Lion Athletics
Greetings, Lion fans, and while everyone is eagerly anticipating the biggest basketball game in program history between the Lady Lions and Lubbock Christian, two top 10 programs in the country this Thursday, today we’ll take a look at the athletic facilities for the Lions, and what lies ahead. With the recent announcement of the new,…
Time To Hunt: # 4 Lion Women Host # 9 Lubbock Christian
This Thursday night is probably the biggest home game that has ever been played for the Texas A&M-Commerce Lion Women Basketball team. The 19-0 Lion women will host a team that until recently, was the number 1 team in the nation. The 16-2 Lady Chaps of Lubbock Christian are coming in to the University Fieldhouse…
The Morning Wire: January 21
Here is your weekly dose of all things TAMUC Lion related. Let’s get to it. Women’s Hoops-The A&M-Commerce Lion Women pushed their record to 17-0 for the season and are now ranked 3rd in the nation after two more big wins. This week on the schedule is Western New Mexico in Silver City on…
The Morning Wire: January 15th
A couple of days late but we have some hoops and some improvements to The Hawk to discuss. Let’s get to it. Women’s Hoops- New polls are at that have the Lion Women at # 4 in the country. They pushed their record to 15-0 after a 72-54 drubbing of Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Lions are…
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