Athletics

Lion Football Releases Revised 2024 Schedule
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce announced a revised football schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday, with the addition of Stephen F. Austin to the Southland Conference on July 1.
The SLC released a revamped football schedule…

Paris Bound! Ibrahim Fuseini Punches Ticket to 2024 Olympics
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NASSAU, Bahamas – Texas A&M University-Commerce will be represented at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, later this summer as track & field student-athlete Ibrahim Fuseini clinched his ticket to Paris on Sunday night. Fuseini…
Lion Athletics Honored Accomplishments in 2023-24 at The Luckys 2024
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COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department hosted its annual awards show, The Luckys on Tuesday night, celebrating Lion student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and in life. The full list of award winners can be…
Drafted! Rodriguez Picked in the Seventh Round by the Minnesota Vikings
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DETROIT – With the 232nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Levi Drake Rodriguez, defensive lineman, Texas A&M University-Commerce.Rodriguez (Georgetown – Eastview) heard his name called in the seventh round of the NFL…

Lion Women’s Golf Takes Second at SLC Championships, Tied for Program-Best Finish
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NEW BRAUNFELS – The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf record book is re-written following a second-place finish at the Southland Conference Championships this week at The Bandit Golf Club.The Lions finished second in the seven-team conference championship,…
Tre’ Johnson Named Assistant Athletics Director for Development
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has named Tre’ Johnson the Assistant Athletics Director for Development, as announced on Wednesday morning by Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation Josiah Castro. Johnson comes over to the athletic department after…
Lion Athletics Raises $102,880 During Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day
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Following a relaunch of its comprehensive fundraising strategy announced last month, Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics raised a total of $102,880 during its first Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day on March 5. During the 24-hour initiative, the…

A&M-Commerce Appoints D’Este as Director of Olympic Sports Performance
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Texas A&M University-Commerce has appointed Jon-Paolo D’Este as the Director of Olympics Sports Performance. D’Este began working at A&M-Commerce last month. As the Director of Sports Performance, he will oversee the entire sports performance unit, while working…

Lions End Run in SLC Tournament with a Loss to Lamar in the Semifinals
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LAKE CHARLES, LA. – Despite a valiant effort, the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team’s run in the Southland Conference Tournament came to an end with an 83-58 loss to the top seeded Lamar Cardinals in the…
96 Named to Fall 2023 SLC Commissioner’s List
FRISCO – Ninety-six student-athletes from Texas A&M University-Commerce that compete in the sports of cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball, were named to the Fall 2024 Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.The football program led the way with 45 honorees, while…
A&M-Commerce Revamps Giving Initiatives, Launching Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund
COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced changes to its athletic fundraising priorities and annual fund initiatives.
The Lion Champions Fund has reformed as the Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund. A&M-Commerce provides educational opportunities to 350 student-athletes who compete at the…
A&M-Commerce Athletics Signs Landmark Naming Rights Agreement With Hunt Regional Healthcare
COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce announced a landmark partnership between the athletic department and Hunt Regional Healthcare on Thursday afternoon. The two entities, who are both located in Hunt County, agreed to a five-year deal with a total value of…

A&M-Commerce Releases 2024 Football Schedule
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce football program announced its full 2024 schedule on Friday, which features six games inside Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium.The Lions are slated to play 12 games in the 2024 season, which…
Lion Athletics’ Success in the Classroom Continues in Fall 2023
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department excelled once again in the classroom during the fall 2023 semester, having earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.08 following the fall semester. Along with the athletic department boasting…

Williams Named to Volleyball Mag’s “Coaching Hotshots” List
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball assistant coach Morgan Williams has been named to the “Coaching Hotshots” list by VolleyballMag. Williams, who is entering her second year on the Lion coaching staff, is one of three honorees…

TAMUC Rodeo Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Annual Home Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce rodeo team looks to have a strong showing at its annual home competition scheduled for February 2-3 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Each day will begin with slack rounds from…
TAMUC Scholar-Athlete Tapped for Second-Team All-Academic Honors
A&M-Commerce scholar-athlete Casey Novelo earned Southland Conference second team all-academic honors for men's cross country in 2023, according to an announcement from Lion Athletics.
Novelo is a junior majoring in electrical engineering. He is a President's List honoree named to…
Lion Football to Play San Diego State in 2024, Florida State in 2025
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced two future football games against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponents on Tuesday, beginning the 2024 season at San Diego State and playing at Florida State in 2025. “We are beyond…
Lion Softball Releases 2024 Schedule, Season Tickets Now on Sale
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COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce softball team has announced the 2024 schedule, which features 35 home games as well as a game at three-time defending National Champion Oklahoma.The Lions enter their second season in NCAA Division I…
Epps Named AP All-American, First in DI Era
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NEW YORK – Texas A&M University-Commerce football player Max Epps is an All-American. Epps was named to the Associated Press third team All-America on Tuesday becoming the first player in any sport at A&M-Commerce to earn All-America…