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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...

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...

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...

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’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...

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...