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Professor Brandon Crooms

Getting to know Professor Brandon Crooms

Sports management professor is dedicated to developing student-athletes
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Brandon Crooms, tenured Trinity University sports management professor, received the honor of San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for his research on the intersection of race, faith and sports in...

Water polo encourages a wave of new members

Water polo encourages a wave of new members

Tiger water polo teams dive into expansion for the academic year
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Charlie Long, junior geoscience major, recalls starting the water polo sports club as an incoming first-year in the summer of 2022 when he attended a first-year resource fair. At the fair, Long’s father...

This week in sports: Stability is overrated

This week in sports: Stability is overrated

The great upset strikes hard in a record-breaking weekend
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Football College football is a beautiful sport that combines communities and leads to some of the greatest upsets in history. The phrase “Any given day” was in full force this weekend, with the college...

Trinity University women’s soccer circles up before the game against McMurry University.

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,...

This week in Sports

This week in Sports

Welcome to October, long live chaos
October 3, 2024

Football Wednesday, Oct. 2, was the final day until Thanksgiving that no college or professional football game was played. The college football season has been bonkers, with multiple marquee matchups...

1,869 minutes later…

1,869 minutes later…

Teams compete across sports to win donations and complete fundraising challenges
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

The 10th annual 1869 fundraiser has officially come to an end. Over two days, athletics, student organizations and academic departments rallied the support of friends, family and alumni to collect monetary...

Cowboys and Texans spring into action

Cowboys and Texans spring into action

2024 NFL season opens with Dallas struggles and Houston success
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both aim to return to the playoffs in January after having a successful 2023 season. Last year, the Cowboys went 12-5, going on to win the National Football Conference...

Hunter Cain and Kassen Dilworth celebrating after a goal.

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

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...

Getting to know the Hidden Opponent

Getting to know the Hidden Opponent

Checking in on The Hidden Opponent as they enter their third year
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

The Hidden Opponent (THO) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for student athletes’ mental health. Former collegiate athlete and mental health advocate, Victoria Garrett, started the organization...

TE Foster Malloy celebrates with Johnny Milo after scoring a touchdown

Tigers take command over Generals with a 16-10 win

First-half domination by Trinity defense secures crucial week 3 victory
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

The Trinity University Tigers rode their defense to victory, shutting down the Washington and Lee University Generals in their second home game of the season to move to a 2-1 record. Despite possessing...

Coach Smith sits in his office surrounded by basketball memorabilia and trophies.

Coach’s Corner: Basketball’s Jimmy Smith

Fifth-year head coach prepares for more after dominant 2023-2024 season
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

One year after a dominant 23-4 record last season, head coach of the Trinity University men’s basketball team, Jimmy Smith, returns looking for more in his fifth year with the Tigers. Smith joined the...