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Basketball player first in history to move from JV to varsity
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Basketball player first in history to move from JV to varsity

By Wes Sharpe Staff Writer Photo courtesy Trevecca Athletics As the clock hit 0 on February 15th it almost seemed that DeRon Medley Jr would have to spend another year on the JV level despite averaging double digit points and a handful of assists in the previous two year.   “After the game I went back and showered and got a phone call from coach Alex,” said Medley  Alex Huisman who was the head JV coach and served as interim head coach for the Varsity men’s team.   “He asked what I was doing the next day and I told him work. He then told me I needed to clear my schedule because I was going to be moving up and traveling with the Varsity guys to Kentucky Wesleyan,” said Medley.   Medley described the moment as “a moment I will neve...
Exercise science professor awarded teaching excellence award
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Exercise science professor awarded teaching excellence award

By Lauren Steinbrook Staff Writer Photo courtesy to Trevecca Marketing Aaron Hall chuckles a little when he recalls that his application to work at Trevecca first ended up in the department chair’s junk email. “It was a God thing for me to come here. I never thought about teaching, and I didn’t know anything about Trevecca,” said Hall, associate professor of exercise science. “My application went into Dr. Patterson’s junk mail, so it was by chance she found my application…I wouldn’t be here without God.”  Hall is this year’s recipient of Trevecca’s Teaching Excellence Award. On March 2, Tom Middendorf, university provost, presented Hall with the annual award given to a faculty member. “He is known for deeply investing in the lives of students,” said Middendorf durin...
Trevecca parts ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance
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Trevecca parts ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance

By Jett Johnson Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Trevecca Athletics Trevecca parted ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance with a record of 2-19 in their overall season at the time and 1-14 in conference play.  Mark Elliot, athletic director, said a lot of factors went into the decision to replace Mance. “As time went on, there were wonderful things about the program that a lot of people wouldn’t necessarily see. A team is way more than just a record, but a record is still important. As the team continued to struggle in the wins and loss column, it became evident that there’s a piece of the program that we need to take into consideration,” said Elliot.  Mance came to Trevecca in the summer of 2018. His best season was in 2019-2020 when the team posted ...
Trevecca adds stunt and women’s lacrosse teams
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Trevecca adds stunt and women’s lacrosse teams

By Jett Johnson Sports Editor Two new women’s sports teams will be added to Trevecca athletics. A stunt team and a women’s lacrosse team were both recently approved, and planning is underway to launch both teams. Mark Elliot, the athletic director for Trevecca Nazarene University, said the thought process behind choosing a new program to add to the athletic department is a “multi-level decision.” “First, what team we bring on is an enrollment driver and helps with admissions. Second, the conference encourages us to have new programs to compete for more conference championships,” said Elliot. Cheer team at UCA College Nationals - Photo courtesy of Trevecca Athletics Kelley Quigley was recently named the stunt team coach, a decision Elliot said he is excited about. ...
Trevecca men’s basketball player’s high school jersey number retired
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Trevecca men’s basketball player’s high school jersey number retired

By David Elvir Senior Sports Writer Photo courtesy Gus Davenport Photo courtesy Gus Davenport Gus Davenport’s jersey was retired from Cannon County High School after leaving with record numbers.  Davenport, a 6-5 guard from Woodbury, Tenn., was recognized by his high school with his jersey retirement, a practice done once an important figure in their team leaves.  Davenport, or “Mr. Basketball” as recognized by the TSSAA, left as the all-time leading scorer in Cannon County history with 2,130 career points, making him the only player on the men’s team to surpass 2,000 career points.  Davenport broke the school’s career scoring record (1,719) on a night in which he bagged a single-game scoring record 52 points. In that game, he also had a single-quarter...
Athletes take advantage of NIL deals
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Athletes take advantage of NIL deals

By David Wilson Contributor Jamie Stark has always dreamed of playing college soccer. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would be able to profit off her athletic ability.  Stark, a member of the Trevecca women’s soccer team, is one of the few student-athletes on campus with an NIL deal. This is an agreement allowing athletes to market their name, image and likeness. “It's so exciting. There are a lot of new brands and entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses. [NIL] is not just for the athletes with a million followers on Instagram. It has been fun to show that the little guys can do it too,” said Stark. Stark is a member of the Joro Athlete Ambassador Program, which is a plant-based protein supplement store. “Going into my freshman year, I decided t...
<strong>Men’s and women’s basketball teams gearing up for new season</strong>
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Men’s and women’s basketball teams gearing up for new season

By Jett Johnson Assistant Sports Editor Men’s Team Photo provided by Trevecca Athletics Trevecca’s men’s basketball opened their season on Nov. 5 with a win in an exhibition contest versus Covenant.  The men’s team beat Covenant 55-52 over homecoming weekend. Omar Mance, head coach of men’s basketball, said he is pleased with how preseason training is going.  “Training has been great. Guys have been working really hard, and we have a lot of newcomers with eight freshmen and three transfers. We have a lot of excitement and a lot of energy. It’s been a cool, fun and exciting environment,” said Mance.  One of those transfers is senior Peter Lambesis. Lambesis is a transfer from Illinois Wesleyan, where he averaged 10.0 PPG and recorded a career high ...
Holman Reaching Record Numbers in Farewell Season
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Holman Reaching Record Numbers in Farewell Season

By: David Elvir Graduate student goalkeeper Delayna Holman is poised to finish her Trevecca career with historic numbers.  Holman is now Trevecca’s all-time leader in saves (399), clean sheets (25) and wins (36). She has also moved to first place in the GMAC for most saves in a career.  Holman is also tied for third place for clean sheets and sits in fifth place on the GMAC all-time wins list. “I came in knowing I needed a few more shutouts to break school records. I try not to focus too much on things that may or may not happen. In the end if they don’t happen while the team is doing well, then that's okay,” said Holman. “I see them as team stats because I know all of those things I couldn’t achieve without my team.”  Holman, who took over the starting goal...
Trevecca Volleyball Defeats Northwood on Senior Day; Claim Program Record Tenth Conference Win
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Trevecca Volleyball Defeats Northwood on Senior Day; Claim Program Record Tenth Conference Win

By: David Wilson The Trevecca Nazarene University volleyball team swept Northwood University in straight sets (25-22, 25-16, 25-17) on Senior night at Trojan Fieldhouse. With the win, the Trojans have won ten conference games for the first time since joining NCAA DII.   Seniors Ellie Buffler, Emma Green, and Sami Raley were honored during a pregame ceremony.   “Our seniors are the three musketeers. They have a bond both on the court and off the court that is the sweetest, most authentic connection between young adults,” said Trevecca Head Coach Emily Moore. “Ellie Buffler is a light that just brings joy everywhere she goes. Sami is the sweetest, kindest person you will ever meet. Emma Green has waited for this moment to be a playmaker for three years and I am so proud of her...
Trevecca women’s soccer team season overview
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Trevecca women’s soccer team season overview

By David Elvir & David Wilson Senior Sports Writer & Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Trevecca athletics The Trevecca Nazarene University women's soccer team currently has a 6-3-2 record on the season. The Trojans opened up the season with a draw against Alabama-Huntsville. Trevecca then won consecutive matches against Lincoln Memorial and Ill-Springfield. Trevecca would lose a road matchup against Mckendree 1-0 in their last non-conference match of the year.   “Non-conference games are really important to prepare for conference play,” said Kelsey Fenix, women’s soccer head coach. “We play every game to win. I put a pretty strong non-conference schedule together so that we’re more prepared when we do go into conference play.”  The Trojans opened ...