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Fans show off Fits for football opening day

Supporters show off their Tiger pride with carefully picked gameday fits

Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter • September 22, 2024

Shortly before the 7 p.m. kickoff of Trinity’s first football game of the season, the Greek unity tailgate was put on by the Greek Council, the Student Programming Board (SPB) and the Student Government...

Sidewalk Symposium: Trinity’s takes on the Ballon d’Or

With no Messi or Ronaldo nominated this year, Trinity students shared their opinions on the 30 Ballon d’Or nominees

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • September 21, 2024

Abhinav Burju, sophomore neuroscience and business double-major Jude Bellingham, England and Real Madrid “I think he’s one of those few gems that you only see once every few generations....

Trinity volleyball reflects on the East-West Battle

Tigers struggle in St. Louis 0-3, rebound on return to Calgaard with 2-1 record in Invitational

Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter • September 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Tiger volleyball traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the East-West Battle. The Tigers were ranked fifth and competed against three other nationally ranked teams they had previously...

The Locker Room: Softball’s Jordan Arce

After another dominant season for Trinity, the junior is ready for more

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • September 20, 2024

After a 2023 season that saw 101 innings of work across 29 appearances (including five complete games), Jordan Arce, junior environmental studies major and pitching ace, was one of the leading pitchers...

The Locker Room: Volleyball super senior Maddie Fate

Legacy, leadership and contributing to team culture define Fate’s career at Trinity

Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter • September 12, 2024

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the option for collegiate athletes to play an additional year of their sport was added to make up for lost time, but the NCAA's fifth year of college eligibility will no longer...

Coach’s Corner: Softball’s Bailey Wittenauer

From “accidentally” coaching softball to setting program records, Wittenauer’s just getting started

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • September 12, 2024

After being promoted from assistant to head coach of Trinity Softball last season, Bailey Wittenauer has been the face of a historic rebound after two straight losing seasons. Last season’s success was...

Trinity soccer is back at McGinlay Field

Men’s and women’s soccer open seasons with a flurry of home games to start 2024 campaigns

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • September 12, 2024

Trinity soccer got back into action during the last weekend of August as the men’s and women’s teams played two home games. In total, McGinlay Field has hosted nine matches since the start of the year....

Tigers fall flat against TLU, 20-35

Turnovers & penalties lead to struggles in Week 1 upset

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • September 12, 2024

The Trinity Tigers opened their season on the wrong foot with a tough week one loss, falling to the Texas Lutheran (TLU) Bulldogs 20-35 in a game that was closer on paper than on the field. Trinity, who...

Club Sports recruit new members at Student Involvement Fair

Clubs and orgs work to find new students for the new academic year

Claire Carpenter, Sports Reporter • September 5, 2024

As the new school year begins, Trinity’s club sports must again tackle the difficult task of recruiting students to their organizations. With so many options available for students, clubs must find ways...

Club teams compete with scant rosters

Women’s Club sports work on recruiting new members for new year

Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter • September 5, 2024

Women’s club soccer, lacrosse and basketball faced challenges with low participation as the 2023-2024 school year progressed. Due to students’ busy schedules, the teams were unable to compete at the...

Super soccer summer in Spain: Trinity students abroad in Spain witness historic summer of soccer.

This summer, 15 Trinity students embarked on an exciting voyage to study abroad in Spain. Little did they know, this summer would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe a massive part of Spanish culture: soccer.

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • September 5, 2024

Most of the students on the trip were not aware of the brilliant soccer experience that was to come, including Jennifer Edozie. Jennifer Edozie, sophomore political science and Spanish double-major, was...

Tigers reload roster with first-time starters

Despite losing majority of starters, Tiger Football aims for a strong 2024 campaign

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

Following a season that saw 25 seniors alongside 16 fifth-years, including big names like All-American linebacker Caleb Harmel and passing record holder Tucker horn, this season will feature many new faces...