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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...

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...

Page and Johnson reach 1,000 career points, Trojans dominate GSC rankings in first season

4Feb

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Page and Johnson reach 1,000 career points, Trojans dominate GSC rankings in first season

By Parker Henningsen Staff Writer Jalen Page (number 14) dribbling towards the hoop at the homecoming game against Covenant College on Nov. 2, 2024. Wes Sharpe/Trevecca Athletics The men’s basketball team broke the school record this season for the most assists in one game and has had top-five rankings in 23 categories out of 35 in their first year in the GSC conference. The men’s basketball team had 29 assists against Welch College, breaking the previous record of 25 (2015-16 and 17-18). The team is also third in offensive scoring, field-goal percentage (FG%), 3-point FG%, 3-point FGs made, free-throw (FT) percentage, assist-turnover percentage, third overall in the GSC, and fourth in combined team rebounds. The team has also achieved several individual accompli...

Men’s basketball transfer shoots for the best in final season

17Dec

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Men’s basketball transfer shoots for the best in final season

By Trevor West Contributor Jikari Johnson. Photo courtesy Trevecca Athletics. While averaging 17 points per game and leading most of the stats for Ferrum College, Jikari Johnson took a chance and transferred to Trevecca for his senior year. The shooting guard won a starting role with the Trojans and is averaging 19 points and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 53% from the field and 45% from three-point range, despite the difficulties of transferring late in his college career. Johnson played his junior season for the Ferrum Panthers, where he played and started 27 games and led the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game. He shot 45.9% from the field, 38.5% from the three-point line and 82.9% from the free-throw line. He averaged 5.1 rebounds per game and was ...

Women’s basketball transfer stands out during final season

9Dec

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Women’s basketball transfer stands out during final season

By Jalen Page Staff Writer Jenissa Varela. Photo courtesy Trevecca Athletics. Trevecca Women's Basketball has seven new team members this year. Among them is senior guard Jenissa Varela, who transferred from Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. Varela, in her final season of eligibility, is eager to make an impact in the Trojan backcourt with her leadership and playmaking ability. Her veteran experience is already proving valuable to the team. "We knew coming in that she would bring leadership and experience. She has been a great scorer, knowing when to pick and choose her spots," said Head Coach Karen Booker about Varela. A native of Connecticut, Varela's game is rooted in a fundamentally sound style that contrasts with the faster-paced play often s...

Athletics celebrates all teams averaging above 3.0 GPA

15Apr

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Athletics celebrates all teams averaging above 3.0 GPA

Photo courtesy Trevecca athletics By Jett Johnson Sports Editor This year all Trevecca sports teams are averaging over a 3.0 GPA for the first time in history. Emily Moore, head volleyball coach and associate athletic director, says academic excellence is a focus of the athletic department. "I would say it's one of the most, if not the most important, parts of being a student-athlete. One of my favorite things to see is my athletes saying they're here because of volleyball and then their grades rise because of it. It helps me to know how motivated they are," said Moore. Moore is optimistic about not only her team reaching that mark, but the whole athletic department. "It's very encouraging. All of the coaching staff strives for that 3.0 and to see not only my team but...

Men’s golf ready to swing into new season

12Apr

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Men’s golf ready to swing into new season

By Trevor West Contributor Photo courtesy of Trevecca athletics The Trevecca men's golf team is back in action looking for another season to put in the books. With David Head, head coach, entering his 10th season as the head coach, he is ready for the season and has a lot of goals for his team. "Every year, our goal is to win the conference championship, and if we win the conference championship, we then qualify for the NCAA postseason play, which is our goal as well," said Head. The Trojans schedule will consist of six regular season games. The spring season began on Feb. 26 and 27. The Trojans have one final tune-up for the post season, and that is the Music City Invitational at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tennessee. The Trevecca hosted event is set for...

26Mar

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Men’s and women’s basketball overviews

By Jett Johnson Sports Editor Photo by Alayna Simons, Editor-in-Chief Men’s basketball Men’s Basketball has had a great turnaround season and is heading into tournament season with a strong record of 15-10. Men’s Basketball head coach Kevin Carroll is pleased with the team's success. "It’s very gratifying. I don’t go into seasons predicting records and things of that nature. I’m more of a take-it day-by-day kind of guy, and I’m really grateful for the way our guys have come together. We’ve had a really good record at home and that’s been a big part of our overall success," said Carroll. The men's team has four players averaging double figures in scoring, and according to Carroll, this is their preferred style of offense. "That's really just our style of play. I ...

Trevecca baseball team starts season off strong

18Mar

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Trevecca baseball team starts season off strong

By Trevor West Contributor The Trojans have been voted third in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the 2024 season after bringing back most of their team from the previous season. The team returned eight freshmen, seven sophomores, 19 juniors, and 11 seniors. The Trojans have also done a lot of recruiting, picking up four freshmen and nine transfers to fill the 2024 roster. “I’m excited about our offense with these guys. I’m more excited about our pitching depth, it’s been the best since I came here and started coaching. Just all around I think with this group of guys we are going to be a lot better since we have more chemistry than the previous seasons,” said Chase Sain, head coach. The Trojans key players from the previous season comi...

20Feb

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New master’s degrees now available

By Sol Ayala Online Editor Three new master’s programs are now available at Trevecca. The three new fully online master programs are Sport and Entertainment Management (SEM), Human Fitness and Performance and Strategic Communication. Sports and Entertainment Management offers students a business experience as they first take MBA core courses and move forward with the SEM courses. The coursework includes foundations for graduate students, global and economic environment, contemporary issues and ethics and nine more. Leigh Ann Danzey-Bussell, professor of sports management and the program leader, said there are currently 11 to 12 students in the program, which launched over a year ago. Bussell expects that by spring of 2024, students will double. Students in the SEM program...