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Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan viciously attacks center Victor Wembanyama.

Timberwolves dismantled

Spurs win battle of attrition against championship hopeful Minnesota team.
Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor November 7, 2024

Despite having to weather a number of runs by the high-powered Minnesota Timberwolves offense and bracing through the absence of a sick coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs’ immensely impressive...

Run Club meets in front of Mabee to run at 7am.

The Trinity University Run Club is back

Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

Have you ever seen a group of students running away from Mabee Dining Hall at 7 a.m.? That would be the Trinity University Run Club (TURC). The run club has been revived and is open to anyone to join....

The debate continues…

The debate continues…

What is a sport? Part two
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

Last week, my fellow sports reporter Scott Lebo sparked a debate by arguing what constitutes a sport. I found his list of activities he claims are not sports to be rather egregious. In order for me to...

Spooked: The dark art of curses in sports

Spooked: The dark art of curses in sports

Sports fans suffer at the hands of seasonal superstitions
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

For years, teams have found any and every way to explain their losses: a gust of wind blowing a ball wide, loose turf causing a player to trip or a simple case of yips at the worst moment. However, for...

San Antonio Spurs survive home opener

San Antonio Spurs survive home opener

Late run by the Rockets was not enough, as Spurs win 109-106 in Texas showdown
Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor October 31, 2024

After a chaotic game with abundant three-pointers and a massive run by each team, the San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Houston Rockets last Saturday, Oct. 26 with a score of 109-106. The battle between...

Daryan Willard fires the ball downfield.

Trinity women’s soccer shuts out Schreiner

Tigers extend their win streak to eight after a dominant home game
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

After 90 minutes that saw two quick goals, a penalty shot and a whole lot of defense, the Tigers beat the Schreiner University Mountaineers 3-0 on Oct. 22. The Trinity University women’s soccer team...

Volleyball team waits for game to start

Cleaning up at the Calgaard

Tiger Volleyball sweeps the second round of SCAC matches
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

This past weekend, No. 21 Trinity University volleyball hosted two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) matches, kicking off the second round of conference play in the Calgaard Gymnasium. The...

Defining what sports are

Defining what sports are

There are many ways to define a sport. Some call any competitive endeavor a sport. I tend to be more selective.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Let me start by stating why I find it necessary to have my definition and standards for what is a sport. Many people simply use the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) list of sports. When searching...

With four left to play…

With four left to play…

Colin Houston, News/Sports (Interim) Editor October 24, 2024

After a major roster restructuring due to seniors and fifth-years graduating, the Tigers lost almost their entire defense and Tucker Horn — one of the best quarterbacks Trinity University has ever fielded....

Headshot of Jacob Harvey

The Locker Room: Jacob Harvey

From the Czech Republic to Calgaard, Jacob Harvey returns for senior year
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Last season, Trinity men’s basketball earned 23 wins en route to a playoff berth. The team relied on experienced veterans and new talent to break through with a triple-headed threat that could score...

Finding time to exercise

Finding time to exercise

Fitness instructors share ways to fit exercise into students’ schedules
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

As the semester continues, students’ schedules fill up, midterm season is in full swing and there are never enough hours in the day. Most students don’t have a mandate to exercise during the school...

Rangers and Astros fail to conclude 2024 MLB Season with repeated success

Rangers and Astros fail to conclude 2024 MLB Season with repeated success

Rangers fail to repeat as World Series Champions while Astros face unusual early postseason exit
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Texas has been eliminated from the ongoing Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason. The Texas Rangers failed to qualify for the postseason, finishing with a 78-84 regular season record, 12 games worse than...