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Senior volleyball player Avery Tuggle stands in front of the Bell Athletic Center at Trinity. Tuggle has decided to come back in the fall of 2021 for a fifth season with the Tigers.

Fall sport athletes reflect on not playing for NCAA Tournaments

Volleyball, soccer among those who see 2021 SCAC championship as the end goal
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter May 2, 2021

In early 2020, the world of sports faced unprecedented circumstances as COVID-19 closed down stadiums across the nation. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) were among...

Trinity's women's soccer team poses with the SCAC championship trophy. This was the Tigers' 24th SCAC title. Photo provided by Trinity's Department of Athletics

Women’s soccer claims SCAC Championship with 4-0 win over Dallas

Tigers avenge their loss in title game last season
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter April 28, 2021

Last weekend, the women’s soccer team won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Tournament handily with a 4-0 victory in the semifinals on Saturday against Texas Lutheran University (TLU)...

Tennis, how does it work?

Tennis, how does it work?

Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2021

Everyone knows the tennis greats like Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams, but what are they doing on the court anyway? How does tennis work? Below you’ll find a guide to make sure you know what’s happening...

Sophomore forward Molly Sheridan battles for the ball against a Schreiner University defender. Sheridan scored two goals in Trinity's 9-0 victory over Schreiner.

Tigers crush Schreiner 9-0 in home opener of the SCAC Tournament

Team now faces TLU in semifinals
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter April 21, 2021

Last Saturday, April 17, the women’s soccer team hosted the first round of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Tournament against Schreiner University and won 9-0 to advance to the semifinals...

Senior pitcher James Nittoli prepares for a possible appearance out of the bullpen. Nittoli came to Trinity after starting his career at The University of Texas at Austin.

Transfer players help Trinity’s baseball team dominate NCAA Division III

Various roads led to becoming a Tiger for Pettit, McDonald among others
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

A Wildcat, Husky, Cardinal, Puma, Panther, Longhorn and a couple of Spiders are all Tigers today. “How is that possible” you might ask. The answer is simple: the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

Major League Baseball returns for 2021 season

Major League Baseball returns for 2021 season

Opinion: After a strange 2020, sport hopefully back to normal
Gail Grady, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

After a very unusual 2020 season, Major League Baseball is finally back for what looks to be a more regular 2021 season. In 2020, Opening Day and Spring Training were delayed because of COVID-19, and each...

Sophomore Avery Puig runs with a baton in hand. Puig earned the title of SCAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Abilene Christian University Invitational.

Track and field teams shine at TLU, UIW meets

Several personal and school records set by Tiger athletes this season
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

After having the 2020 season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity’s track and field teams have returned to the track (and field) for the complete 2021 season. With only one meet between now and...

Senior pitcher Allie Holbrook delivers a pitch at a Trinity home game. Holbrook has won eight games this year while striking out 48 batters in 62 innings.

Softball deals with on-and-off schedule

Tigers sweep Austin College, fall to Schreiner and take series from Centenary.
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

As of Sunday, April 11, the Tiger softball team has a record of 10-9. Last weekend, they came away with three wins against Austin College before losing to Schreiner University on Wednesday and taking two...

Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Being in Division III doesn’t diminish the Tigers’ success
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter April 9, 2021

Sometimes I wonder what it would feel like to be a student attending the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, or watching the “blue bloods” battle it out at Cameron Indoor. But that’s not where I am....

Trinity junior Jacob Stubbs and Assistant Director of Athletics Harrison LaLone input stats during a game in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Stubbs does the same job for Trinity basketball games.

Trinity junior works at NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Jacob Stubbs inputs stats at San Antonio’s mega-event
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter April 7, 2021

The 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament was held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 21 through April 4. Stanford University, led by head coach...

The stands at Paul McGinlay Field will remain empty throughout the spring. Trinity announced on Wednesday that no fans will be allowed on campus at any athletic events despite the SCAC providing the greenlight to welcome fans. Photo by Claire Sammons.

Trinity sticks to no-fan policy despite SCAC’s greenlight

University cites ongoing COVID-19 concerns as reason for decision
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

On Friday, March 19, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced they would allow member institutions to create their own policies regarding spectators attending any non-tournament outdoor...

Sarah Everard is every woman

Sarah Everard is every woman

For vulnerable people, going on a walk or run isn't always just that
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2021

Content warning: This story includes mentions of murder, femicide, harassment, and sexual assault. For 33-year-old Sarah Everard, March 3 was the same as any other day. She was visiting a friend in...