Each July, Austin College alumni athletes gather to honor their own during the Legends weekend. Storytelling and laughter are the foundation of the event that is highlighted by an awards dinner honoring former athletes and coaches. An Austin College coaching legend, the late Sylvan “Sig” Lawson was the honoree for the 2012 Coach Joe Spencer… [Read More]
The Next Generation
Jubela Outstanding Freshman Athlete 2012 In fall 2011, freshman point guard Christina Kime ’15 was asked to take on a large leadership role when the women’s basketball team was hit with several injuries. She responded by turning in one of the best first-year performances of any player in the conference, leading the Kangaroos in scoring… [Read More]
Winning Athletes
Josh Saunders ’12 and Jessica Fleming ’12 received top athletics honors in May, selected as the Pete Cawthon Male Athlete and Gene Day Female Athlete of the Year. Jessica, a four-year starter for the volleyball squad, twice led the nation in statistical categories, was a two time First Team All-Conference selection, and was twice named… [Read More]
A Comeback In Hannah Natatorium
At the 2012 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championship Meet, 36 swimmers participated in the 500-yard freestyle event. Finishing 27th, with a time of 5:24.43, was Austin College junior Jeff Munn. That finish did not earn him a spot in the final heat, but was memorable for several reasons. First, it was his… [Read More]
Three ‘Roos Attend NCAA Conference
Three Austin College athletes—Emily Brzuzy, Erika Higginbotham, and Deandre Holmes—were among a delegation of 18 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) players selected to attend the NCAA 2012 convention this January in Indianapolis, Indiana. Student athletes from nine of the 12 SCAC schools attended through an NCAA Division III grant. They took part in activities from… [Read More]
Men’s Basketball Squad Makes Fifth Straight Trip To SCAC Tournament
The Austin College men’s basketball team put together a strong season in 2011-2012, finishing the year with a 15-11 overall record. That finish included an 11-5 mark in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play and the team’s fifth straight trip to the conference tournament as the # 2 seed out of the SCAC West. The ’Roos… [Read More]
Injuries Create Tough Season For Women’s Team
It was a tough year for the Austin College women’s basketball team under second-year head coach Michelle Filander. What began as a promising year ended in frustration, due in large part to injuries that left the roster depleted for the majority of the season. The ’Roos were able to end on a high note, winning… [Read More]
Teams Have Solid Year In The Pool
The Austin College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams capped off their 2011-2012 season with a solid showing at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship meet in February, with the men taking seventh place while the women finished eighth. Several swimmers on both sides performed well throughout the season, including men’s swimmers Tim Matthews… [Read More]
‘Roo Accolades
2011-2012 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Awards and Honors Conference honors have been announced for fall and winter sports. The Austin College athletes recognized follow. Football Braydon MaQuar – 2nd Team All-SCAC Jordan Schell – 2nd Team All-SCAC Mitch Anderson – 2nd Team All-SCAC Ethan Tanner – 2nd Team All-SCAC Kenneth Eneh – 2nd Team… [Read More]
A ‘Roo Goes Pro
Andy White ’11, a former Austin College baseball standout, is getting a chance not many NCAA Division III student-athletes are given this summer as he continues his playing career at the professional level with the Normal CornBelters of the Frontier League. Andy’s journey began in the Arizona Summer League where the ’Roos First Team All-Southern… [Read More]
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