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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...

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...

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...

Tigers fall short in White Out knockout

Tigers fall short in White Out knockout

Despite a late comeback rally, Trinity falls short of tournament win
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter March 7, 2024

Trinity Men’s Basketball’s extraordinary season came to an end on Friday, March 1, as the Tigers fell to the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) 63-67. After a 23-2 regular season, Trinity’s last...

Tanner Brown (11) prepares for a Free Throw against Clark University in Las Vegas, NV

Senior sendoff approaches for Tiger Basketball

Sunday’s Senior Night marks final regular season showdown
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

Trinity University basketball will host their final games of the regular season on Feb. 11, facing SCAC foe Colorado College, which will have major implications for the end-of-season conference tournament....

Dean Balo

Fantastic first-year four find success at Trinity

Men’s and Women’s teams in playoff contention with contributions from Class of 2027
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

After the final whistle had sounded on the 2022-23 season, a fantastic season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams led into a potentially tumultuous offseason. The women’s side, coached...

Victor Wembanyama makes Spurs debut

Victor Wembanyama makes Spurs debut

Spurs go 1-1 in first two games with Wembanyama’s NBA debut
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Last season, the San Antonio Spurs had a dismal 22-60 season, but were later rewarded with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, taking star rookie Victor Wembanyama. At seven feet and four inches in...

Women's Basketball Team 1984-85

1980s to now: Trinity basketball’s on-court look

What has the development of the game meant for the uniforms of the Tigers?
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

When discussing the development of sports, one topic we may fail to discuss is the evolution of sports fashion. Trinity athletics is no stranger to change, with two of the school’s older programs —...

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up On the Spurs

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up On the Spurs

In their fourth year without a playoff appearance, the Spurs are down but never out
Emma Power, Opinion Columnist April 20, 2023

I have been a Spurs fan since I was born. There’s no other way to be when your Nana loves all “the boys” and Coach “Pop” Popovich even more (as kids, we pretended he was our grandfather, calling...

Maggie Shipley shoots a layup against Hardin-Simmons, making two of her 30 points of the game.

Tigers dominate at regional championship

Senior Maggie Shipley helps women's basketball team to second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 9, 2023

Over 1,000 students, faculty, family and fans packed Calgaard Gym over a historic weekend to watch the Trinity Tigers women’s basketball team emerge victorious in two consecutive games this weekend as...

Sophomore Ty Williams shoots a free throw at the TU vs. TLU game.

Men’s basketball earns slam-dunk win against TLU

Trinity men's basketball defeat Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs 85-58, extending their win streak
Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter February 23, 2023

Amid the sounds of speakers blaring overhead and fans screaming from the stands, the Trinity Tigers men’s basketball team ran out to meet their opponents. At the sound of the buzzer, the opening tipoff...

Tipping off the NBA playoffs

Tipping off the NBA playoffs

Breaking down which NBA teams could go the distance
Jay Fitzgerald, Reporting Intern April 28, 2022

It’s that time of the year, folks. The NBA playoffs have begun, and odds are you are rooting for one of your hometown teams. I myself must admit that I am pulling for my Boston Celtics, but for the purposes...