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Sophomore Lauren Mercado rounds first base in a game against Schreiner University earlier in the season in which the women swept the series. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Softball dominates early conference play

Chloe Pope-Levison April 5, 2013

The softball team kicked off SCAC play two weeks ago with a bang, sweeping the University of Dallas 4-0. "Our pre-conference competition was tough," said sophomore catcher Brittany Haby. "We really...

SAAC to host student athlete only banquet

guest columnists April 5, 2013

Trinity University has 18 varsity sports teams. About 1/3 of the students at Trinity are athletes"”yet these very students do not know about the accomplishments of other teams. Athletes at Trinity are...

First year Connor Dunn fires the ball at his opponents during a doubles match with John Hopkins University on Wednesday. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Men’s tennis excels over spring break

Chloe Pope-Levison March 22, 2013

Over spring break, the men's tennis team headed on a road trip through California, ending the week 3-2. "We ended up with a 3-2 record which of the teams we played was really positive," said junior...

Softball wins majority of games over spring break

Chloe Pope-Levison March 22, 2013

The Trinity softball team was busy over spring break, winning six of their ten games. "A few of the games, our defense and offense went well, and when that happened we were successful," said senior...

Junior forward Libby Druse carries the ball down court for the Tigers in the game against Southwestern on Feb. 6. Photo Aidan Kirksey.

Women’s basketball takes the SCAC championship title

Chloe Pope-Levison March 1, 2013

For the first time since 2005, the women's basketball team clinched the SCAC Championship  title last Sunday in Sherman, Texas. With the win, the women recorded their first undefeated season in SCAC...

Golf starts spring season

Chloe Pope-Levison March 1, 2013

The men's and women's golf teams started their season on a high note this past week, finishing third and second, respectively, in the Schreiner Spring Shootout in Kerrville, Texas. Due to high winds on...

Men’s soccer beats Division I Southern Methodist University 2-1

Lydia Duncombe March 1, 2013

In the cold Dallas weather last Saturday evening, the men's soccer team played against Division I Southern Methodist University in a close battle that ended in a 2-1 victory. "This win means a lot....

photo courtesy of James Shultz. Senior Mary Price competes in the 100-meter butterfly during the conference meet Feb. 13-16. Price set a school record in this event.

Swim and dive teams take conference

Chloe Pope-Levison February 28, 2013

The Trinity swim and dive teams trounced Colorado College last weekend to become the 2013 SCAC champions. "It's just been an outstanding year and to see it all come together here is just wonderful....

Junior Laura Roa readies to fire a serve at her opponent from Laredo Community College last Saturday. Trinity beat Laredo 9-0. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Women’s tennis split matches against Tyler Junior College

Chloe Pope-Levison February 28, 2013

The women's tennis team split their matches last Saturday, falling 6-3 to Tyler Junior College in the morning, but rallying in the afternoon to shut down Laredo Community College 9-0. "I think the...

Sophomore Jordan Mayer serves a pass to a Laredo Community College opponent Saturday afternoon. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Two junior colleges prove tough opponents for the men’s tennis

Chloe Pope-Levison February 28, 2013

The men's tennis team lost two grueling matches at home last Saturday against Tyler Junior College and Laredo Community College. "Every time we walk out on the court we are trying to win "” that...

Junior Midfielder Alex Saadi dribbles the ball around head coach Paul McGinlay during spring training. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Spring Training: No rest for the winners

Chloe Pope-Levison February 15, 2013

Although it's only February, Trinity's fall sports teams are fighting the wintertime blues by getting in top shape for the regular season. Volleyball The women's volleyball team is starting practices...

Softball goes 1-1 in opening series at TLU

Chloe Pope-Levison February 15, 2013

The Trinity softball team opened their season with a doubleheader on Wednesday, going 1-1 against Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. Trinity won the first game 4-2. "In our first game, we played really...