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Tiger soccer says triumphant farewell to SCAC

Trinity goes eight for eight on final weekend, both squads undefeated in SCAC

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • November 7, 2024

Two all-time seasons of McGinlay Field soccer ended on Nov. 3, the final whistle symbolizing the end of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) soccer at Trinity University. With the conference...

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...

Tigers are the apex predators of the SCAC

Trinity men’s and women’s soccer teams remain undefeated in the SCAC after another home weekend

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • October 17, 2024

It was another perfect four-win weekend at McGinlay Field, with the men’s and women’s soccer teams coming away with two wins out of two. Both programs from Texas Lutheran University (TLU) and Southwestern...

Trinity soccer Mcwins over McMurry at McGinlay Field

Both men’s and women’s soccer handled business in the SCAC over newcomer McMurry

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • October 10, 2024

A doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 4, during family weekend between McMurry University, the newest member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s (SCAC), and its next departure, Trinity University,...

Men’s Soccer starting down the road to SCAC glory

In the final year of Trinity athletics in the SCAC, men’s soccer sets off on their goal to win the title for the first time in three years

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • October 3, 2024

In the final year of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) play for Trinity University athletics, every program is presented with a unique opportunity: a chance to take their SCAC final. No Trinity...

A fresh start: Understanding SAFC’s rebuild

Despite San Antonio Football Club’s worst season in years, belief in the future remains present

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • September 26, 2024

Just two years removed from being crowned champions of the United Soccer League (USL), disappointing doesn’t begin to describe the 2024 season for San Antonio Football Club (SAFC). 2018 was the last...

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....

Guide to finding YOUR style for dorks (like me)

It can be hard to be stylish while also feeling true to yourself, but by using some style tricks like color theory, you can make it work

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • September 20, 2024

Growing up, I constantly wore track pants and jerseys, and as I got older, it earned me a lot of negative feedback. I never knew how to react because those outfits felt like me. Others grew up with similar...

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....

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...

Champions League quarterfinals sees explosive results

The 2023-2024 Champions League quarterfinals were the highest scoring in the league’s history

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • April 25, 2024

For soccer fans worldwide, the pinnacle of the club side of the sport is the Champions League. During the weeks of April 7 and 14, Champions League action was in full force as the final eight teams competed...

Wemby struggles to support Spurs

Despite Wembanyama’s best efforts, the Spurs are once again in a lottery position

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • April 18, 2024

Even though the San Antonio Spurs have long since been eliminated from competition in the NBA playoffs, there remains a certain sense of optimism around the team’s ongoing rebuild. Last year’s first-overall...