Athletics

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Lion Softball Reaches SLC Tourney for First Time, Faces McNeese Thursday

The East Texas A&M University softball team will play its first postseason game in the Division I era on Thursday, May 1, at top-seeded McNeese to begin the 2025 Southland Conference Tournament.
Volleyball players celebrating after earning a point in a match.

Lion Volleyball Announces 2025 Conference Schedule, to Host SLC Tournament on Nov. 21-23

The East Texas A&M University volleyball program released its 2025 Southland Conference schedule, which includes hosting the SLC Volleyball Tournament in Commerce at the end of the season.
A graphic of a college basketball coach with the text "Welcome Ross Hodge."

Alum, Former Coach Tabbed to Lead West Virginia Men’s Basketball Program

Lion alum and former assistant basketball coach Ross Hodge was recently announced as the new head coach of the West Virginia University Men's Basketball team.
The inside of a university gymnasium.

East Texas A&M Installs State-of-the-Art Video Boards in the Field House

East Texas A&M University enhanced the in-venue experience inside the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court in the Field House this spring by installing four videoboards and two ribbon boards.
A track and field athlete with the text "Men's Track Athlete of the Week."

Fuseini Selected as SLC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week for Third Time in 2025

East Texas A&M University track and field sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has been named the Southland Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week.
A promotional image of a book by Luis Perez titled "The Spring King"

Lion Football Legend’s Debut Book Reaches Top of Amazon Charts

East Texas A&M alum and football star Luis Perez recently released his first book, which has already reached No. 1 on Amazon's best-selling football biographies list in less than a week.
A graphic of a track and field athlete that reads "Women's Field Athlete of the Week."

Griese named SLC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week

Following a school-record performance, East Texas A&M University women's track and field student-athlete Romi Griese has earned Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors.
A virtual image of the front of the Event Center with a plaza in the front. Students lounge and walk around on the plaza.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on New Event Center

The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas.
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Newsome named to CSC Academic All-District Team

East Texas A&M University women's basketball guard Jordyn Newsome was named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
A side-by-side graphic of two track and field athletes that reads "Newcomer of the Year" and "Outstanding Running Events Athlete"

Fuseini, Samuel earn SLC Awards, 14 named to all-Southland teams

Two East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes received recognition from the Southland Conference on Friday, while 10 individuals and one relay team were named to all-Southland Conference teams.
A track and field runner during a race.

Ibrahim Fuseini Qualifies for World Athletics Indoor Championships

East Texas A&M University track and field sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has qualified to run the 60-meter dash at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 21-23.

East Texas A&M to Pursue Accelerated NCAA Reclassification Process

East Texas A&M University announced on Friday that it has formally notified the NCAA of its decision to pursue Division I full member status in three years rather than the previous four-year track.
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Lion Football Reveals 2025 Schedule

The East Texas A&M University football team has revealed its 2025 schedule, which includes five home games on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium.
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East Texas A&M Announces Partnership with Nike, BSN SPORTS

East Texas A&M University has announced a multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. Nike, the Oregon-based global leader in sports apparel, will become the official outfitter of East Texas A&M beginning June 1, 2025.
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East Texas A&M Launches Lucky’s Reading Program With Support From Signature Solar

With a goal to promote reading among elementary school youth across Northeast Texas, East Texas A&M University launched Lucky's Reading Program earlier this fall with support from Signature Solar.

Sueltz, Storey Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

East Texas A&M University soccer scholar-athletes Melissa Storey and Kristen Sueltz were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
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Tucker’s Defensive Player of the Year Award Highlights Lion Football SLC Accolades

East Texas A&M University linebacker Brandon Tucker was honored as the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, highlighting four all-conference honors for the Lion football program.
A volleyball player celebrates during a match.

Tuufuli Named to Second Team All-Southland, First in Division I Era for Lion Volleyball

East Texas A&M University volleyball player Kitana Tuufuli was named Second Team all-Southland Conference, becoming the first player to earn all-conference honors in the program's Division I era.

Lion Volleyball Secures 13th Straight Postseason Berth, Draws No. 1 Southeastern

For the 13th season in a row, the East Texas A&M University volleyball team will play a match in the postseason.
A graphic featuring several soccer players in uniform that reads "Player of the Year and Forward of the Year, Kaydence Ramirez."

TAMUC Soccer’s Ramirez Named SLC Player of the Year, Four Earn All-SLC Honors

Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer star Kaydence Ramirez has been named the Southland Conference Player of the Year on Monday morning to highlight four all-Southland Conference honorees for the Lions.
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