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Trevecca cheer places sixth at UCA Division I All Girl Game Day Nationals

20Feb

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Trevecca cheer places sixth at UCA Division I All Girl Game Day Nationals

Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Cheer Team at the University World Cup Cheerleading Championships (UWCC) in Orlando, Fl / Photo from Trevecca Cheer Social Media For the first time in history, Trevecca cheer placed sixth out of 31 teams in the UCA Division I All Girls Game Day Nationals and finished third at the University World Cup Cheerleading Championships (UWCC). In 2025, the team participated in its fourth national competition. After missing finals by 0.2 points last year, the team came back with purpose. Now, they are sixth in the country and third in the world. “Our slogan of the season was ‘point two prove’ because last year we missed finals by 0.2 points. It really meant a lot to not only make finals but be successful in being on the heels of the top five programs in...

Men’s and women’s basketball teams pass season midpoint at 7–4 in conference play

16Feb

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Men’s and women’s basketball teams pass season midpoint at 7–4 in conference play

By Parker Henningsen Sports Editor and Chief Photographer Both the men and women’s basketball teams have passed over the half-way mark in their season. Both teams are currently 14-7 overall with the men being 9-6 in conference play and the women are 11-5 Four-time freshman of the week, Fred Bailey, has been a key player to the men’s team this season. “I was a red-shirt last year so I have just been eager to play. So freshman of the week compliments the work I just put in,” said Bailey. Bailey becomes the second Trojan athlete to ever win the award four-times in one season, behind Julius Turnipseed IV (track and field). Bailey currently has the second highest point average per game at 13.2 ppg, the most defensive rebounds (85), and the second most points (224) this season.&n...

NCAA’s Potential Fifth Year Could Reshape Division II Athletics

5Feb

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NCAA’s Potential Fifth Year Could Reshape Division II Athletics

Natalia Bowles Senior reporter The NCAA is considering granting Division II athletes an additional year of eligibility, a move that could significantly alter roster management, scholarship distribution, and competitive balance across programs nationwide. While no final decision has been announced, athletic departments are already preparing for potential shifts that could affect student-athletes as early as next fall. Trevecca Nazarene University officials say the additional year would bring both opportunities and challenges. Compliance Director Bri Winic explained that the proposed change could provide more flexibility for athletes looking to extend their academic experience beyond a traditional four-year degree. “Anytime you give athletes the potential to con...

Driven by Passion, Emily Moore Reaches 100 Wins and Shapes a New Era at Trevecca

11Dec

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Driven by Passion, Emily Moore Reaches 100 Wins and Shapes a New Era at Trevecca

Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Emily Moore never planned to coach volleyball. She studied pre-law with dreams to become an attorney, but her love for the sport led her to the collegiate level. Fueled by her passion for volleyball, Moore reached her 100th career win milestone this season as Trevecca’s head coach. “I did not know even going into college that I would end up as a coach. I started with it and I loved it. I haven't left,” said Moore She has played volleyball since she was 12. While she didn’t play in college, she played for her own enjoyment. She began her coaching career at the high school level after a coaching duo invited her to help their team. This continued with club volleyball, USAB, and JVA programs for years. After tearing her ACL in college, Moore...

Trevecca’s Cheyenne Trotter earns Gulf South player of the week after standout start

12Dec

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Trevecca’s Cheyenne Trotter earns Gulf South player of the week after standout start

Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Cheyenne Trotter/ Photo from Trevecca Athletics Cheyenne Trotter was in fourth grade when she first played basketball for her elementary school team. She was invited by her teacher to play and continued to play until the collegiate level. “It was a new teacher at my school wanting to put together a basketball team. I started playing kind of later than most people because most people start young. But I ended up being pretty good,” said Trotter It wasn’t until later in eighth grade that Trotter started playing basketball with a more experienced team. “I remember in 8th grade, I played with the high schoolers. Since then, I've been on the varsity team since my freshman year. My sophomore year of high school, we went to ...

Game day rituals: Trevecca athletes find focus through routine and faith

26Nov

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Game day rituals: Trevecca athletes find focus through routine and faith

Natalia Bowles Senior Reporter Volleyball player Skias Hanline said her pre-game routine starts with one simple but meaningful habit. “I have to have the same hair tie in my hair,” Hanline said. “I’ve been doing that for the last two years, same hair tie.” Volleyball player Skias Hanline pulling her hair back with her special hair tie. / TrevEchoes - Natalia Bowles Trevecca Nazarene University athletes use a variety of pre-game rituals and superstitions to prepare mentally for competition. From team traditions to personal routines, these habits help players find focus and a sense of control before stepping onto the pitch. Sports psychologists have long said that performance is as much mental as it is physical. Gary Mack, author of Mind Gym: An Athlete’s ...

Trevecca to honor five alumni at athletics hall of fame induction Saturday

7Nov

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Trevecca to honor five alumni at athletics hall of fame induction Saturday

Parker Henningsen Chief Photographer and Sports Editor Five Trevecca alumni will be inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of the Homecoming celebrations. This year’s inductees include men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and the Trojan’s broadcaster for more than 30 years. Josh Helton, Katelyn Atkinson, Tyler Tichnor, Breanna Zeis, and Greg Ruff will be recognized at 9 a.m. on Nov. 8 at Boone Convocation Center. Each year, Trevecca’s athletic department nominates athletes who have achieved national or regional recognition and exemplified the university’s standards for character, while bringing distinction to the athletic program. Helton, a fearsome shooter on the court from 2004 - 2008, had over 1,600 career points and set the school reco...

John Radzimanowski: Balancing roles as career coach and volleyball coach

31Oct

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John Radzimanowski: Balancing roles as career coach and volleyball coach

By Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Before sunrise, John Radzimanowski is already at work. His early mornings are reserved for coaching Trevecca’s regional volleyball team. After breakfast with the players, Career coach and employer relations specialist Radzimanowski heads to the Winkler Center, Trevecca’s career development center. Radzimanowski invests in students through career mentoring and coaching volleyball. On the court, he builds ongoing relationships; in the career center, he guides them professionally. “I was looking for an opportunity to be relational and invest in students and also wanted to find a way to reconnect with Trevecca,” said Radzimanowski. Headshot of John Radzimanowski/ Trevecca Marketing “On a practice day, I'm up at 4:30 in ...

Women’s and men’s golf teams kick off to a strong season

9Oct

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Women’s and men’s golf teams kick off to a strong season

By Parker Henningsen Sports Editor Trevecca’s men and women Golf teams are off to a strong start this fall season, with a top five place finish from both teams in two tournaments. Men's Golf Team. Courtesy of Wes Sharpe / Trevecca Athletics On the men’s side of things, they have played two tournaments thus far – one in Virginia and the other in Mississippi. In Virginia, the men placed 12th overall and fourth overall in Mississippi. “We are mostly focusing on our short game around the greens. Obviously, finding the fairway is a big thing but what we try to focus on is our wedges,” said Maddox Burton, junior men’s golf player. Burton had an impressive contribution to the team placing so high with an average of 4.10 strokes a hole and finished within the top 10 with 37...

Trevecca athletics welcomes three new head coaches for upcoming seasons

16Sep

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Trevecca athletics welcomes three new head coaches for upcoming seasons

By Parker Henningsen Sports editor / Chief photographer Headshot of Doug Novak, new head coach women's basketball / Greg Ruff - Trevecca Athletics Both basketball teams and the women’s soccer team have welcomed new coaches for the 2025-2026 year. The men’s basketball team will now be led by Nate Moran. Women's basketball will be led by Doug Novak. Women’s soccer is now led by Matheus Mello. Two of the hires are familiar faces: Moran and Mello, both promoted from assistant coaching positions under previous head coaches Kevin Carroll and Nathan Harrell, respectively. Novak is new to campus but brings a wealth of experience. Novak has more than 30 years of coaching under his belt, having worked at more than 10 colleges and universities—including major programs such as Miss...