Over the weekend, TWU’s volleyball team played two out-of-town games, and it is ready for two more games here in Denton this next weekend. Last Friday, the team played against Western New Mexico in Silver City where it lost 2-3, ending its five-game winning streak. Although the team came into the game with high hopes, it just didn’t have quite enough momentum. Both teams reportedly struggled in offense and couldn’t…
Lauren Bradford, a soccer student-athlete here at TWU, has done her due diligence to succeed in every facet of her life. She’s technically a senior and will be graduating a year early next May. This is her third and last year to play competitively. She studies speech pathology and is currently applying for graduate programs. She explained that she’s been playing soccer her whole life. During high school in Frisco,…
The South-Central Classic saw the Pioneers volleyball team continue its winning streak as it went 3-1 for the second weekend in a row. TWU defeated East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma State in the Durant, Oklahoma volleyball tournament Sept. 1, climbing to 6-2 overall. This season’s opening matches show TWU’s capability of dominating on the court, displaying a marked improvement in early-season wins over last year. Head Coach Jeff Huebner credits…
Outdoor Adventures Each year, the TWU Fitness and Recreation Center hosts multiple outdoor adventures that are open to students and range from kayaking, hiking, caving and horseback riding. This semester, there will be seven trips available that will cost between $10 and $40 per student. Each student must pre-register to reserve their spot. To register, visit the front desk of the Fitness and Recreation Center during their hours of operation….
With the start of a new semester comes a new wave of Pioneer pride for the sports teams of TWU. The soccer and volleyball teams have not taken much of a summer break because they are already back in the grind for victory. With the construction of the new dorms, TWU’s previous soccer fields have been destroyed. Do not fret, however, for the grand opening of TWU’s brand new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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. …
