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TWU Gymnastics goes out with a bang

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April 11, 2018

In preparation for the USAG Collegiate Nationals this Friday through Sunday at TWU, the gymnastics team is building up momentum to take on their competition. Together, the team is perfecting their routines and setting mental goals to bring champion attitudes, focus on precision, sell their landings, own their gymnastics and maintain team unity. “At this point, it’s more of a mental game than a physical one,” Alyssa Kelly, senior gymnast…

Pioneer Softball sweeps competition

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April 5, 2018

At their last home games on Mar. 23 and 24, the Pioneers took on the state’s fifth-ranked team, the San Angelo Belles. Even though the Pioneers outhit the Belles 13-12, the five game winning streak was ended with a 13-7 loss after three grand slams by the Belles on Friday, according to TWU Athletics. Their loss did not stop their momentum as the Pioneers took on San Angelo University again…

Intramurals: the not so serious sports

TWU intramurals are a great way for students to get involved in athletics without the stress of being the best. While intramural sports are the same sports that are played at the more competitive collegiate level, they are played at a much friendlier and laid-back style. Some of the spring intramural sports have already started, but there are plenty more that students can still sign up for. According to the…

March 7, 2018

A love for competition

March 7, 2018

Number 17 on the field, sophomore Hazel Puempel started running the bases at four years old. What started out as a love for competition on the T-Ball field, Puempel found that her passion would follow her for many more years. In the 2017 season Puempel started and played a total of 54 games. According to the TWU Softball webpage, Puempel held a 3.75 batting average, had 39 runs on…

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February 22, 2018

A quick, inside look of the TWU gymnastics team

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February 19, 2018

The TWU gymnastics team started this season with a bang. The team set a home-opener record during their first meet. The following away meets were an uphill battle, but the team found its footing and got back on track. On Sunday, Feb. 11, the team scored its highest score of the season. Senior All-Around gymnast and Midwest Independent Conference Performance of the Week (week of Feb. 14) honoree Schyler Jones…

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February 13, 2018

Pioneers look to maintain final spot, LSC tournament appearance

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February 13, 2018

After a win and loss over the weekend, the Pioneer basketball team is now 8-12 overall, heading into the final weeks of the regular season, as well as taking the eighth seed for the Lone Star Conference tournament. During a matchup against UT at Permian Basin, the Pioneers finished with an 18 point lead, 76-58, according to TWU Athletics. According to the box score from last Thursday’s game, Junior Forward…

Alderman brings heart and humility to gymnastics

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February 13, 2018

Senior All-Around gymnast Erin Alderman said she strives to put her heart and faith into everything she does, both in and out of the gym. Beginning her gymnastics journey at the age of three, Alderman said she pushes herself to be better for the little girls just starting out like she once was. A record-setter who helped her team win the 2017 USA Collegiate National Championship, Alderman credits her family,…

Keeping up with the Goals

November 2, 2017

The regular soccer season is coming to an end with just two games left. Finishing the regular season 6-8-4, the Pioneers have fought hard all season and will be facing West Texas A&M University in the first game of the Lone Star Conference Championship on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 22, the Pioneers took on West Texas A&M at the home field. The first goal was passed from Senior Chelsea Martin to Ward,…

TWU Volleyball to finish season on a positive note

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October 31, 2017

Last week closed out a rough stretch for TWU Volleyball, but the Pioneers managed to finish on a positive note, coming out on top with a win over Arkansas at Monticello. The win closed out a tough double-header in which TWU narrowly lost its opener against Southeast Oklahoma State in five sets. The win snaps a five-game skid, leaving TWU with an 11-15 record on the season headed into a conference matchup with Midwestern State on…

Basketball begins with success

Beginning the season with eight veterans, five new signees, three freshmen and two transfers, the Pioneer basketball team is prepared to take down the competition. Head basketball coach for the Pioneers Beth Jillson said she is confident her team is built for success. “Our juniors and seniors are a veteran group who understand the Lone Star Conference and know the consistency it takes to win in our league,” Jillson said. …

October 25, 2017

Puempel Set to Lead after Strong ’17 Season

Sophomore utility player Hazel Puempel is entering just her sophomore year at TWU, but she has already made a significant impact to TWU’s softball team. As a first-year, Puempel batted .372 with 32 RBI and 3 HR’s, and she was named All-LSC Second Team and made the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in both the fall and the spring semesters. TWU softball is experiencing quite a bit of turnover…

October 18, 2017

Team chemistry Pioneer’s biggest obstacle

October 11, 2017

This week in TWU sports, the Pioneer Soccer team went up against the University of Texas Permian Basin and Angelo State University in what ended in two very different results. On Friday, Oct. 6, the Pioneers dominated the field with their pace, passing and of course, their shots, which resulted in a 3-0 victory over UTPB. The whole game was played with precision and the individual skill of…

Success on and off the court

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October 11, 2017

This week The Lasso had the chance to interview Senior guard Morgan Easley. This year alone, she has already racked up a formidable number of starts with 17 points scored, six rebounds, five assists, four blocks and five steals. A fun player to watch on the court, she is also vastly interesting off it. Easley said that she has been playing basketball since a very young age: “I can’t remember…

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October 11, 2017

The Pioneer’s Narrow Loss with the Lions

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October 4, 2017

Pioneers vs Lion Score Recap Texas Woman’s soccer team had a great game with Texas A&M-Commerce Wednesday at Lion Soccer Field. First year Haley Ward ran past the Lion’s defense and drove a shot into the goal at the 33 minute mark, taking the Pioneers to the lead until the 51 minute where First Year Leslie Campuzano scored off of a two yard free kick bringing the game to a one-one tie. Lions Take the lead …

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