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RAILSPLITTERS TENNIS DEFEATS THE MARS HILL LIONS IN THE QUARTERFINALS

The no. 4 seed Lincoln Memorial University men’s tennis team had to battle back Wednesday afternoon to  defeat no. 5 seed Mars Hill College 5-2 in the quarterfinals of the 2011 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Tennis Tournament in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Now 13-5 overall, the no. 4 seed LMU men are set for their second consecutive Continue reading

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RAILSPLITTERS MEN AND WOMEN ON COURSE FOR POSTSEASON

HARROGATE, TN – The Lincoln Memorial University men’s and women’s tennis teams both took another closer to having an opportunity to defend their 2010 South Atlantic Conference Tournament titles on Saturday afternoon with a pair of victories over Catawba College.

Less than a year ago, the LMU men won the Continue reading

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MARCH COMES IN LIKE A RED LION

LINCOLN, IL – Two former student athletes were honored Saturday when they were inducted into the Lincoln Christian University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Kevin McCaster and Anne Sheets were presented with Continue reading

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SPECIAL GUEST COMMENTATOR GEORGE THE WHIPPET LOOKS AT SPORTS

This incredibly handsome fellow is George the Whippet, Official Balladeer’s Blog Nickname: Gentleman George. George lives in the UK with his mum Continue reading

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KEEP UP WITH THE REIVERS OR NOBODY WILL EVER LOVE YOU! (I’M KIDDING!)

Basketball    Both the men and women are making for a busy home game schedule Continue reading

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THE WEEK IN REIVERS NEWS

 Women’s Basketball  The Lady Reivers continue to rack up wins topping NIACC and Crowder (MO) last week and are now 20-1 and ranked 13th in the NJCAA Poll.  The Continue reading

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GOLD NUGGETS PICK UP DIVISION ONE TRANSFERS

NEW ORLEANS — Women’s tennis players Yazmin Hooper of Corona, Calif., and Kourtney Howell of Cypress, Texas, have transferred to Xavier University of Louisiana from NCAA Division I schools and signed athletic scholarships.
Hooper, a 2009 graduate of Corona’s Santiago High School, transferred from Howard University. Howell, a 2010 graduate of Cypress Woods High School, transferred from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Hooper, a left-hander, was a California Bowl girls 16 singles champion and helped Continue reading

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CAL BAPTIST LANCERS HEADED TO THE PACIFIC WEST CONFERENCE

California Baptist University has accepted an invitation to join the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) in NCAA Division II, beginning with the 2011-12 athletic seasons.

CBU will become the 10th school in the PacWest, joining three San Continue reading

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SIOUX FALLS COUGARS JOIN D2’S NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

Sioux Falls, S.D. – Today the board of directors of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference voted to accept the University of Sioux Falls as a new member, as well as Minot State University.

“Every day at USF is a celebration, but today we’re celebrating with a spring in our step,” USF President Mark Benedetto said. “The Continue reading

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IUS GRENADIERS ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S HONOR ROLL

NEW ALBANY, Ind. – The Indiana University Southeast Athletic Department is pleased to announce the inaugural group of recipients of the IU Southeast Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

The Athletic Director’s Honor Roll recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of IU Southeast student-athletes. To earn recognition student-athletes must achieve at least a 3.0 Continue reading

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