Athletics News

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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.
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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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ETAMU to Host Southland Volleyball Tournament, Lions Facing SFA in Opening Match

The longest active streak of postseason appearances at ETAMU continues as the Lion Volleyball team has clinched a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament, which will be hosted right here in Commerce.
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Ring selected SLC Defensive Player of the Week

East Texas A&M University soccer defender Malaya Ring has been selected as the Southland Conference Defender of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
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Lion Men’s Golf Wins First Tournament in D1 Era at LaTour Intercollegiate

For the first time in the Division I era, the East Texas A&M University men's golf team has won a tournament as the Lions bring home the LaTour Intercollegiate trophy by nine strokes on Tuesday at the LaTour Golf Club.
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Washington named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Jade Washington has been named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
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Jim Curry Appointed to FCS Oversight Committee

East Texas A&M University director of athletics Jim Curry has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Oversight Committee, effective September 30.
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Alana Lawless-Felarca Voted SLC Offensive Player of the Week

East Texas A&M University soccer midfielder Alana Lawless-Felarca was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
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East Texas A&M Enters into Official Partnership with Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront

East Texas A&M University athletics has announced a multi-year partnership with the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.
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Lion Softball Releases Fall Schedule, Hosts Oklahoma on October 7

The East Texas A&M University softball team has released its fall 2025 schedule, hosting perennial power Oklahoma in Commerce for the second year in a row.
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Pacione Named SLC Goalkeeper of the Week

Following a career night, East Texas A&M University soccer goalkeeper Veronica Pacione has earned Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week honors on Tuesday morning.
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Lion Athletics Unveils 2025 Hall of Fame Class

East Texas A&M University has announced the 2025 Lion Athletics Hall of Fame class, with the induction ceremony set for October 11.
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New Seating Layout Announced for Lion Football, Single Game Tickets Now on Sale

The East Texas A&M University athletic department has announced a new seating layout for football games inside Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium for the 2025 season.
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Southland Schedule Released for Lion Women’s Basketball

The East Texas A&M University women's basketball team has learned the first portion of its 2025-26 schedule as the 22-game Southland Conference slate was released on Tuesday morning.
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The Sports Facilities Companies Chosen as Operating Partner for ETAMU’s New Sports Facility

East Texas A&M has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to operate its new Event Center, set to open in Fall 2026.
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All Lions All-In Pass for 2025-26 Academic Year Now on Sale

East Texas A&M University has announced that the All Lions All-In Pass for the 2025-26 academic year is now on sale.
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Lion Volleyball Reveals 2025 Schedule

The Lions are eligible for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Division I era and serve as hosts for the Southland Conference Tournament.
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Lion Football Announces 2025 Home Kick-Off Times

The East Texas A&M University football team has announced its kick-off times for the five home games on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in 2025.
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Four Lion Tracksters named to CSC Academic All-District teams

The East Texas A&M University track and field team had four scholar-athletes named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
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NCAA Approves East Texas A&M’s Full Division I Status

A new era is officially underway in Northeast Texas as the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved full Division I membership status for East Texas A&M University.
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118 named to Spring 2025 SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

East Texas A&M University set a record for most honorees on the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll list, with 118 student-athletes named to the Spring 2025 list, on Monday morning.
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Lion Athletics’ Night of Champions a Huge Success, Raises Over $110,000

The 2025 ETAMU Night of Champions, presented by AVSANT, was a resounding success, raising over $110,000 in support of Lion Athletics.
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Four Lions named to CSC Softball Academic All-District team

Four East Texas A&M University softball players were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
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Fuseini’s Four Golds Highlight Lion Excellence at SLC Meet

East Texas A&M University track and field athletes took home 12 medals, including seven golds, at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championship Meet held in Houston, Texas, from May 15–17.
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ETAMU’s Fuseini Anchors Ghana to World Champs Qualification

ETAMU sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini anchored the Ghanaian Men's 4x100 relay team and earned qualification for the World Outdoor Athletics Championships.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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