Let’s Get To It- Volleyball- Craig Cases’s squad is now OVER .500 in Southland Conference play. After starting the season 3-11, the Lion Volleyball team has gone 6-3 in their past 9 matches and have a 5-4 conference mark heading into a HUGE weekend of Volleyball at University Fieldhouse. However, they have a test tomorrow…
Let’s Get To It- Soccer- Ashley Gordon’s squad remains in the thick of things in the Southland Conference race with a 4-2-1 record. Their last match was a tough 0-0 draw against Southeastern Louisiana in Commerce on an early Senior day. This weekend the Ladies have a tilt against Lamar in Commerce on Friday night,…
Apologies for no Wire last week, but we needed to take a break, as it has been a nonstop train since August, so lets get back to the sports. Soccer- The Lion Women have gone 4-2 over the past 6 games, and are 4-2 in Southland Conference play. The only losses were dropped matches to…
A couple of quick notes regarding Lion Athletics before I get into a more detailed write up of the post game thoughts that I had regarding the loss to Tennessee Tech. Volleyball-Congrats are in order to Craig Case and his squad as they picked up their first 2 Division I wins in program history at…
As I have told most of you, my undergraduate days in Commerce, America were 2005-2007. During that time, I got to see only a couple of really good programs, and one was Women’s Soccer. Neil Piper built a winning program and a dynasty that competed every year for conference and regional championships. The really big…
This fall, and for the first time 1998, Neil Piper will not be on the Sidelines at the Lion Soccer Field. After the decision to go Division I, the winningest coach in the history of Lion Soccer decided to move on after the decision to go Division I after the season last fall. He decided…
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…
Your weekly dose of everything Lion athletic related. Let’s get to it. Volleyball-The Lion Volleyball team has been on an absolute tear and pushed their overall record to 8-7, including a 7-3 record in LSC play. For a group that started 1-5, this team has really been on a roll and has gone 7-2 in…
Great Weekend in Lion Athletics, let’s get to it. Volleyball-The Lion Volleyball team won 2 straight matches to push their record closer to .500 with back to back wins at University Fieldhouse this past weekend. Friday Night the Lions took down Arkansas-Fort Smith and then followed it up with a win over Oklahoma Christian that…
Your weekly dose of everything Lion athletics related. BIG STORY: Texas A&M University-Commerce will be holding public events in Commerce and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Tuesday, September 28, related to a special announcement which will have significant impact on the institution and its intercollegiate athletics program. The 11 AM announcement will be held at…
Your weekly recap of all things Lion sports related, let’s get to it. Before we start with the sports recap, the Lion Wire would like to send our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family of Dr Samantha Roberts. She fell ill during the game on Saturday night as she was cheering the Lions on…
The weekend was certainly filled with exciting sports action. Let’s get to it. Soccer- The Lion Women picked up a huge last second win that was worthy of an ESPN top ten call. Sophomore Mindy Shoffit knocked in a header with 2 seconds left off of a Leslie Cumpanzano corner kick to give the Lions…
A huge weekend in Lion athletics, lets look at the recap and then what is coming this week. Soccer- The Lion Women suffered a rough loss on Thursday night 3-0 to Metro State, but then took down 18th ranked Colorado State-Colorado Springs on Sunday 4-3. The win was the first win over a ranked opponent…
Finally, after all this time, it is game week. A special shoutout to the student athletes that begin classes this week and prepare for their first games this next week. Let’s get to it. Volleyball- After a 7-7 spring season, the Lion Volleyball team, led by Craig Case in his 10th year at the helm…
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…
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,…
Here is your weekly dose of everything Texas A&M-Commerce Lions related: A TON to get to. Volleyball- The 23rd ranked Lion Volleyball team closes out their regular season by taking the 2 hour drive down to Tyler to face the Lady Patriots of UT-Tyler at the Herrington Center Friday night. Then, the Lions return back…
Your Monday Morning Dose of all things Texas A&M-Commerce Lion related. Volleyball- After a tough loss to Angelo State, the Lion Volleyball squad notched 3 straight impressive wins over Lubbock Christian, Cameron, and Arkansas-Fort Smith to push their overall record to 13-4 and 7-1 in LSC play. This Tuesday St. Mary’s visits Commerce and then…
Your weekly dose of all things Texas A&M-Commerce Related- Volleyball- The Lion Volleyball team continues to push for a higher ranking as the # 20 team in the country had great week, defeating Midwestern State in 4 sets in Wichita Falls and then defeating Texas Women’s in Denton in 4 sets as well. Craig Case…
Here is your weekly Monday Morning supply of everything Texas A&M-Commerce Lions- Volleyball- The Lion netters pushed their overall record to 7-2 and hold at # 21 in the nationally polls. They also picked up 2 conference wins, one over Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M-International. The Lions head to Midwestern State to stake on the…
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