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Late offensive surge not enough as Lions fall to 0-8

Despite a third quarter surge, A&M-Commerce (0-8, 0-6 LSC) once again failed to grab their first win of the season in a 40-28 loss to the nationally ranked Abilene Christian University (6-2, 5-1) last Saturday, Oct. 29. In a sketchy game marred by questionable calls by the officials, Head […]

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Important finale awaits Lions on Friday

The athletic schedule for A&M-Commerce teams is dwindling down, but one team is battling for postseason positioning as the regular season comes to a close this weekend. Neil Piper’s soccer squad will hot Texas Woman’s on Friday for the Lions’ home and regular season finale, and although their opponent […]

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Freshman footballer Jade Bell kicks Lions soccer to new level

Despite being the birthplace of soccer and having one of the most famous leagues in the world within its borders, the United Kingdom has managed to fall behind in the women’s aspect of the sport. That is where the United States takes a lead role, and this knowledge helped […]

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Sports Column: Attitude change is only thing that can lead to win

To be honest, I expected to see a different A&M-Commerce football team at Saturday’s homecoming game. During the drive to the stadium I had put together this formula in my head that added up to a new attitude, something along the lines of: tired of losing + homecoming + […]

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Lions rammed into 45-14 homecoming defeat

In front of the largest home crowd of the season – including alumni, new Hall of Fame inductees, and members of the homecoming court – the A&M-Commerce Lions sputtered and stalled until well after halftime. By the time the Lions got on track, half of the spectators had left, […]

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Volleyball team wins last five of last seven games

Three Lions posted double-doubles Tuesday night, helping A&M-Commerce sweep the season series against Henderson State and notch their fifth win in seven matches with a four-set victory in Arkadelphia, Ark, 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, and 25-21. Ezon Onditi had a career-high 14 kills and 11 digs, fellow freshman Breanne Snyder […]

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Freshman Snyder already asset at net

The Lions Volleyball team has made significant additions to their team this year, with the most notable being the “Waco Kid,” freshman Breanne Snyder. Success is not new to the Woodway, Texas (outside of Waco), native. Her high school career included helping lead the Midway High School Panthers to an […]

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IWU field goal sends Lions to first 0-5 start since 1926

The A&M-Commerce Lions had victory in their grasp Saturday night, but instead had to settle for something much more bitter. Thomas Rebold booted a 23-yard field goal with 1:20 to play, giving Incarnate Word a 23-22 win and handing the Lions their first 0-5 start since 1926. After falling behind […]

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Weekend sports preview

The A&M-Commerce volleyball and soccer teams will each face stiff conference tests over the next two nights as both teams head into crucial stretches heading toward the postseason. The Lions volleyball team (5-10 overall, 1-7 LSC) is in Canyon tonight, to battle the 14th-ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs (17-2 […]

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Lions rally to topple Dallas Baptist

Lion fans celebrated “Turn Back the Clock” night at the Field House on Tuesday, and the A&M-Commerce Lions responded by turning away Dallas Baptist University, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to win in five sets, 25-21, 17-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-8. Junior Rachel Robertson pounded the Patriots for 20 kills […]