Athletics

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Brown, Washington Minted Southland Players of the Week for Second Week in a Row

For the second week in a row, the East Texas A&M University volleyball team collected two Southland Player of the Week awards as Ariana Brown and Jade Washington have been highlighted by the conference in its weekly accolades.
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East Texas A&M Releases 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 24

The 2026 East Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame class has been announced on Tuesday afternoon along with the newest inductee into the Hall of Honor and this year's Bobby Fox Award recipient.
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Lion Soccer Picked Second in Preseason Southland Poll

The East Texas A&M University soccer team is picked to finish second in the Southland Conference during the 2026 season as the conference unveiled the preseason conference poll on Thursday morning.
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2026 Season Kicked Off for Lion Football at Southland Opening Drive

The East Texas A&M University football team officially began its 2026 season on Tuesday with the Southland Conference Football Opening Drive, presented by Big Game USA, inside the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Full 2026 Schedule Revealed for Lion Volleyball

East Texas A&M University volleyball coach Joe Morales announced the full 2026 season for the Lions on Thursday.
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Fosuhene earns SLC Athlete of the Year, DI era-best 16 named to All-SLC teams

ETAMU sprinter Enoch Fosuhene was named the SLC Men's Athlete of the Year, highlighting 16 all-conference honorees for the Lions.
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Lions Earn Three Superlatives, Seven Golds at SLC Track and Field Championships

A total of seven conference championships and three superlatives were won by East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes last weekend at Homer Bryce Stadium to cap off the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships.

Lion Athletics Honors 63 Graduates in May 2026 Commencement

Lion Athletics will recognize 62 student-athletes participating in commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 8–9.
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Lion Football Finalizes 2026 Home Schedule

The ETAMU football team has announced its full 2026 home schedule featuring kick-off times and season ticket information.
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East Texas A&M Football Ranks Among Nation’s Best in the Classroom

This week, 20 East Texas A&M football players were named to the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, marking the most selections from one school for 2026 in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
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Lion Sprinter Fosuhene Named Southland Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

East Texas A&M University men's track and field sprinter Enoch Fosuhene was named the Southland Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jacobie Qualifies for NCAA Indoor National Championships, First Lion to Qualify for Division I Postseason

East Texas A&M University track and field jumper Jenneil Jacobie is set to make history as she is the first Lion to qualify for an NCAA National Championships event in the Division I era.
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Jacobie, Randma Set Records at A&M Indoor Meet

Two East Texas A&M Lion Track and Field student-athletes set new records at the Charlie Thomas Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M University on Feb. 7 and 8.

East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History

East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of ETAMU.
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Built on Belonging: The Life and Legacy Behind the Rene’ Griffin Event Center at East Texas A&M University

At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.
Jenneil Jacobie, SLC field athlete of the week.

Jacobie named Southland Field Athlete of the Week

East Texas A&M University track and field student-athlete Jenneil Jacobie has been named the Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week.
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King Named Co-SLC Football Student-Athlete of the Year, Three Selected to All-Academic team

East Texas A&M University senior linebacker Koby-Sebasyen King has been named a co-Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year.
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Lion Softball Unveils 2026 Schedule

The East Texas A&M University softball team has announced the full schedule for the 2026 season on Wednesday morning, which features 34 home games at the John Cain Family Softball Complex.
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Hunt named Southland Player of the Week

East Texas A&M University men's basketball guard Gianni Hunt was voted the Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.
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Home of the Lions: Memorial Stadium Celebrates 75 Years of History, Success

East Texas A&M University celebrated the 75th anniversary of Memorial Stadium in Fall 2025, highlighting its successes and memorable moments.
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