HSU Set To Host Kiwanis Club Of Abilene Basketball Shootout Jan 17, 2008
Shootout - For the 11th consecutive year, Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University and the Kiwanis Club of Abilene have teamed up for their Basketball Shootout to benefit the Children's Miracle Network at the two teams game on Monday, Feb. 21 at HSU.. Each year in the January basketball meeting of the two teams, the Kiwanis use the game as a fundraiser for the "Young Children Priority One" projects. (Hsuathletics.com)
NCAA Bans Certain Mascots Oct 14, 2007
McMurry University (Indians). Mississippi College (Choctaws). (CBS News -- US)
Eagle Leads Cowboys at UT Tyler Oct 9, 2007
Top 20 Teams Scores 1 Texas, U. @ Tyler 297 2 McMurry University 298 3 Tyler Junior College 299 4 Texas Lutheran Univ. 301 5 Lon Morris CC 302 6 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 305 7 Texas, U. of-Dallas 308 8 LeTourneau Univ. 311 9 Mississippi College 318 10 UT Tyler Navy 321 11 Louisiana College 336 12 Millsaps College 350 13 Hendrix College 396. Fin. (Hsuathletics.com)
Crusaders Return Home Sep 27, 2007
Belton, TX The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team will close out the first month of the 2007 season with a home game against McMurry University this Saturday. The Cru will enter the game ranked #2 in the nation in all three national polls and will be playing its third home game in the first four games of the season. (KWTX.com, TX)
Crusaders Hold Onto Ranking Sep 26, 2007
The Cru will play host to McMurry University (1-3, 0-2 ASC) in a 2:00 PM kickoff in Belton. AFCA Division III PollBy The Associated PressThrough Sept. 23 Record Pts Pvs 1. (KWTX.com, TX)
UMHB Football Players Claims Conference Honors Sep 25, 2007
UMHB will return home this weekend to host McMurry University (1-3, 0-2 ASC) for a 2:00 PM kickoff at Tiger Field in Belton. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
The NCAA Police Sep 23, 2007
Others like tiny McMurry University, a Methodist affiliated institution, have simply given up. They have chosen to have no mascot, if they can't remain the Indians. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Crusaders Take 4th, Lady Saders Take 7th Sep 12, 2007
McMurry University finished fifth with a 284-292-293=869, Hardin-Simmons University was sixth with a 288-300-294=882, Trinity University took seventh at 298-295-300=893, U.T.-Dallas claimed eight place after shooting 293-303-300=896, U.T.-Brownsville was ninth with a 301-296-305=902 and there was a three-tie for 10th place at 907 between LeTourneau University (301-298-308), Southwestern University (300-308-299) and Schreiner University (300-301-306) ... Southwestern University finished second... (KWTX.com, TX)
Cowboys In Sixth at TLU Sep 11, 2007
T 6 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 288 300 588 T 13 69 75 144 T 23 72 75 147 T 30 75 74 149 T 55 72 81 153 T 77 Brian Laing 89 76 165 1 Tyler Junior College 278 285 563 2 Texas Lutheran Univ. 280 290 570 3 Texas, U. @ Tyler 291 285 576 McMurry University 284 292 576 5 Mary Hardin-Baylor 295 284 579 6 Texas Lutheran JV 296 292 588 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 288 300 588 8 Trinity University 298 295 593 9 Texas, U. of-Dallas 293 303 596 10 Texas @ Brownsville 301 296 597 11 LeTourneau Univ. 301 298 599 12... (Hsuathletics.com)
Cowgirls Picked Second in ASC West Aug 30, 2007
Sul Ross State (45 points) was fourth, followed by McMurry University (40), Howard Payne University (38) and Concordia University Texas (29) to round out the West. East Texas Baptist and UT-Dallas were picked as co-favorites in the East. (Hsuathletics.com)
Crusaders Picked 7th Aug 29, 2007
U.T.-Dallas is picked to finish sixth with 277 points, 59 ahead of UMHB. LeTourneau University is picked eight with 183 points, East Texas Baptist University is picked ninth with 157 points, Texas Lutheran totaled 151 points for 10th place, Howard Payne Universitys 108 points were good for 11th place, Concordia Texas and McMurry University tied for 12th with 73 points apiece and Louisiana College is picked 14th with 66 total points. Mississippi College forward Phillip Buffington was the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Bucks, Lobos sparkle Aug 24, 2007
"Summing up, Hanna acknowledges that the team still has much to work on, but the early returns are encouraging.Seagraves nextThe Alpine Bucks second scrimmage - the one today (Thursday) - will be at Wink, starting at 5:30 p.m. for the junior varsity and 7 p.m. for the varsity.Meet the LobosSul Ross State University and the Alpine community will have a chance to meet the Lobos on Wednesday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Field. In the event of rain, activities will be moved to the Pete P. Gallego... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
UMHB Football Tickets Jul 28, 2007
The Cru, coming off another trip to the NCAA Division III National Championships, will host Christopher Newport University, Sul Ross State University, McMurry University, Louisiana College and East Texas Baptist University. Ticket packages may also be purchased by mail. (KWTX.com, TX)
UMHB Football Picked to Repeat in ASC Jul 24, 2007
Louisiana College is picked eighth with 90 points and McMurry University is chosen ninth with 45 total points. Freeman, a senior linebacker from Waco University High School,was voted ASC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year after helping theCru defense lead the nation in rushing defense last season. (KWTX.com, TX)
As Odenwald exits, speculation begins Jun 17, 2007
Odenwald began his public education career as an assistant football coach and history teacher at Wylie High School in 1978, before working at McMurry University from 1982-88. After working for McMurry, Odenwald headed back to the high school level where he served as the head football coach from 1988-1993. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Four former PHS athletes compete at all-star games Jun 15, 2007
Hearn, who recently signed with McMurry University, rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 32 touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs to the Class 4A state quarterfinals, ran for 41 yards on nine carries and a touchdown for the South squad in a game that ended in a 17-17 tie. Hearn s 10-yard run deep in North territory set up his three-yard blast into the end zone that cut the North s lead to 17-10. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Texas Police Officer Dies In Early-Morning Crash Jun 6, 2007
The crash happened before dawn on South 14th Street in southwestern Abilene, about a mile west of McMurry University. Police reports say Officer Jeff McCoy was on routine patrol when an oncoming car crossed into his lane and crashed into the driver's side of his patrol car. (KWTX.com, TX)
School district honors top educators 05-21-2007 May 28, 2007
Abbott is a graduate of McMurry University and has been in education for 18 years, eight with Plainview ISD. She currently teaches self-contained fourth grade. In addition to Plainview, she has taught in Dallas, Dumas, Sweetwater and Vernon. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Hargrave athletes sign national letters of intent May 26, 2007
Schexnaider will line up at tight end at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. "It is a great school for me. It is a small school and I'd be able to go there and play," Schexnaider said. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
UMHB Football Has Dates Set May 17, 2007
The schedule also includes home conference games against McMurry University, Louisiana College and East Texas Baptist University. The LC game will be a 6:00 PM kickoff for the second night game on the schedule. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bernhard Wins Bronze May 17, 2007
He placed third at the State Qualifier Meet held at McMurry University in Abilene, jumping 15 feet, improving his regional jump by a foot and setting a new Harper School record. Also competing at the state meet was Harper s Claire Jones, finishing eighth in the 800-meter with a time of 2:24. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Harper Sending Two May 10, 2007
At the State Qualifier Meet at McMurry University in Abilene last Friday, pole vaulter Bernhard placed third. He jumped 15 feet, improving his regional jump by a foot and setting a new Harper School record. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Comfort ISD names lone finalist for superintendent May 5, 2007
A native of San Antonio, Chapman graduated from McMurry University in Abilene with a bachelor's degree in biology/natural science and a minor in chemistry. He also holds a masters degree in administration from Wayland Baptist University in Lubbock. (Boerne Star, TX)
Lady Saders Conference String Snapped Apr 25, 2007
McMurry University finished third with a 357-344=701,Hardin-Simmons University took fourth place at 352-350=702, LeTourneauUniversity claimed fifth place with a 373-372=745 and U.T.-Dallas wassixth with a 437-423=860 team score. The two-day, 36-hole event wasplayed on a par-72, 5,871-yard layout at Stonebridge Ranch Country Clubin McKinney. (KWTX.com, TX)
Crusaders Take Top Three Spot Apr 25, 2007
McMurry University claimed second place with a 303-302-288=893team score. Hardin-Simmons University took fourth place with a292-299-315=906, LeTourneau University finished fifth at312-308-298=918, Mississippi College was sixth with a 308-301-310=919,U.T.-Dallas finished seventh after shooting 309-299-313=921 andLouisiana College was eighth at 325-316-317=958. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cowboys Are in Second After Day One of ASC Championships Apr 24, 2007
Team Scores 1 Texas Lutheran 293 288 581 2 Hardin-Simmons 292 299 591 3 Mary Hardin-Baylor 303 298 601 4 McMurry University 303 302 605 5 Texas, U. of-Dallas 309 299 608 6 Mississippi College 308 301 609 7 LeTourneau Univ. 312 308 620 8 Louisiana College 325 316 641. Individual Top 10 1 Ryan Kiel TX Luthern 69 70 139 2 W. Tanner Carter TX Luthern 75 67 142 3 Hard-Simm 75 68 143 4 Patrick Palmer LeTourneau 76 70 146 William Browne MaryHdBayl 73 73 146 6 *Arnie Martinez Schreiner 74 74 148... (Hsuathletics.com)
UMHB Women's Golf in Second. Apr 24, 2007
Hardin-Simmons Universityis in third place with a 352 total, McMurry University shot 357 forfourth place, LeTourneau University is in fifth with a 373 andU.T.-Dallas is in sixth place with a 437 team score. The two-day,36-hole event is being played on a par-72, 5,871-yard layout atStonebridge Country Club in McKinney. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rev. S. Duane Bruce Apr 20, 2007
Duane attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas graduating in 1941 ... He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from McMurry University in 1967. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Cowboys Charge to Second Place Apr 17, 2007
Team Scores 1 Texas, U. @ Tyler 295 296 591 2 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 306 297 603 3 McMurry University 301 303 604 4 LeTourneau Univ. 304 308 612 5 Texas Lutheran Univ. 306 314 620 6 Texas, U. of-Dallas 320 323 643 7 Mississippi College 326 320 646 8 Louisiana College 330 332 662 9 Schreiner University 342 338 680 10 Concordia U.-Austin 344 347 691. Individual Scores 1 Drew Johnson UT Tyler 74 71 145 Dean Rodgers UT Tyler 70 75 145 3 Hard-Simm 74 73 147 4 Rode McElreath McMurry 77 71 148 Patrick... (Hsuathletics.com)
Cowboys In 11th at West Regional Apr 3, 2007
Top 20 Teams Scores 1 La Verne, Univ. of 302 302 604 2 Texas Lutheran Univ. 301 308 609 3 California Lutheran 301 309 610 4 Redlands, Univ. of 309 302 611 5 Texas, U. @ Tyler 304 310 614 6 Southwestern Univ. 307 313 620 7 McMurry University 311 310 621 8 LeTourneau Univ. 318 305 623 9 Mary Hardin-Baylor 322 302 624 10 Trinity University 315 315 630 11 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 322 321 643 12 Texas, U. of-Dallas 319 329 648 13 Concordia U.-Austin 343 349 692. 11 Hardin-Simmons Univ. 322 321 643 T 26... (Hsuathletics.com)
Pioneers drop two of three in Abilene 03-15-2007 Mar 17, 2007
Six pitchers made an appearance for the Pioneers, who fell to 13-11 on the season. Rodolfo Olavarria (2-1) started and suffered the loss. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
2006-07 UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament Feb 21, 2007
REGION II Dell City vs. Imperial Buena Vista, Wednesday, Pecos HS, 7 Gail Borden CountyBye Bronte vs. Westbrook (16-12), Wednesday, Howard College, Big Spring, 6:30 RankinBye Spur vs. Aspermont (24-7), Wednesday, Post HS, 6 Priddy (13-1)Bye Paint Rock vs. Rising Star, Wednesday, Bangs HS, 6:30 RuleBye Balmorhea vs. Grandfalls-Royalty Sterling CityBye Garden City vs. Ira (21-9), Thursday, Lamesa HS, 7 Fort DavisBye Knox City vs. Roby, Thursday, McMurry University, Abilene, 8... (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Buffs Maintain Pace in LSC South by Defeating ACU 80-68 Feb 18, 2007
ABILENE, Texas - Senior forward registered his 10th double-double of the season, contributing 27 points and 13 rebounds as the West Texas A&M men's basketball team remained in a first place tie in the Lone Star Conference South Division race by defeating league rival Abilene Christian, 80-68, on Saturday night at Kimbrell Arena on the campus of McMurry University. With the victory, its ninth in during its last 10 contests, WTAMU improves its overall record this season to 16-8 and its conference... (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Stay Perfect in Lone Star Conference South With an 80-64 Win on Saturday Feb 18, 2007
ABILENE, Texas - A dominating second half performance pushed the No. 8 West Texas An's basketball to victory on Saturday night over Lone Star Conference South Division rival Abilene Christian, 80-64 at the Kimbrell Arena on the campus of McMurry University. In the first half ACU looked to avenge its January 20 lost at the First United Bank Center, as the Wildcats took a 35-30 lead into the locker room. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Buffs Stampede ASU to Remain Atop LSC South Standings Feb 15, 2007
The contest will be held at nearby McMurry University. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Rucker and Coleman Nab Honors; HSU Picked Second Jan 24, 2007
McMurry University (114 pts. garnered a top-spot vote and came in third, followed by fellow 2006 ASC tournament team Concordia University at Austin (99 pts. (Hsuathletics.com)
Hawkeyes Host Texas Southern Saturday Afternoon Dec 22, 2006
Courtney played both football and basketball at McMurry University, serving as a basketball team captain for two seasons. Courtney has not coached against Iowa or Hawkeye Coach. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Battle | Forced to drop mascot, D-III Texas school goes nameless Nov 29, 2006
Of all the people involved with NCAA basketball this season, McMurry University play-by-play announcer Kit Kimbrall may have the most challenging job of all ... After more than a year of protesting and two separate appeals to the NCAA, the McMurry University Board of Trustees decided to drop the school's mascot for all its athletic teams. (Daily Orange, NY)
Grant Teaff To Be Honored By Sun Bowl Oct 31, 2006
Teaff, who currently serves as the executive director of the American Football Coaches Association, compiled a 30-year career coaching record of 170-151-8 at McMurry University (1960-65), Angelo State University (1969-71) and Baylor (1972-92). A 2001 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame, Teaff led Baylor to a pair of Southwest Conference title (1974 and 1980) and led Baylor to eight bowl appearances. (Baylorbears.com)
Anyone for Fun 'n' games: 10/22/06 Oct 22, 2006
At McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, the answer is nothing. Caught up in the politically correct sweep by the NCAA to rid universities of Indian nicknames and mascots, McMurry has decided that if it can't have its Indian it won't have anything. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Paint the Town Red' is 2006 Sul Ross Homecoming theme Oct 20, 2006
The new royalty will be crowned Saturday, Oct. 21 during halftime of the Lobo-McMurry University football game at Jackson Field ... At 1 p.m., the Lobos will battle McMurry University in an American Southwest Conference football game. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
A Tigers fan mulls his good fortune Oct 17, 2006
is how McMurry University fans will be cheering from now on. After the NCAA rejected McMurry's appeals to keep its American Indian mascot, the board of trustees at the private, 1,400-student university in Abilene, Texas, dropped the name and then decided to forgo a nickname altogether. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Denied Indian name by NCAA, McMurry forgoes mascot Oct 17, 2006
" is how McMurry University fans will be cheering from now on. "Going to a mascot that has four legs and fur just didn't fit who we are. To take another mascot would be to turn our back on our 83-year history. (ESPN -- College Sports)
JUNIOR HUDACK A FIERY FORCE FOR PATRIOTS Oct 11, 2006
McMurry University has to be wondering what it will take to get a win over East Texas Baptist University. Texas College dodged one bullet after another, surviving eight turnovers to win its Red River Shootout against Bacone. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
UMHB Moves Up In Division III Rankings Oct 4, 2006
The 3-1 Crusaders moved from 17th to 16th in this weeks poll after beating McMurry University 35-18 on Saturday. Record Pts Pvs 1. (KWTX.com, TX)
Petersburg teacher located safe in Okla. 09-20-2006 Sep 21, 2006
Wright graduated from Whitharral High School in 2001 and from McMurry University of Abilene in December 2005. Her first day of teaching at Petersburg was Aug. 16. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Northeastern State University Invitational - First Round Results Sep 19, 2006
1 Western Washington U 304 2 Tarleton State 308 Drury University 308 4 Northeastern State U 311 5 St. Edwards Univ. 316 St. Mary's U. (TX) 316 7 Henderson St. Univ. 319 8 Central Oklahoma 324 9 Arkansas Tech 328 10 Cameron University 334 West Texas A 12 Incarnate Word, U of 335 13 Mary Hardin-Baylor 342 14 Texas Aerce 343 15 SW Oklahoma State 344 16 Fort Hays State U. 347 17 Texas Lutheran U. 351 18 Dallas Baptist U. 356 19 McMurry University 357 20 Seminole State CC 395 21 Lyon College 398 ...... (Wwuvikings.com)
UC Davis braces for Texas ChristianTCU is no Stanford, nor Duke Sep 6, 2006
" Davis is the final year of a five-year reclassification to I-AA. It is included in I-AA stats and polls. Davis would like to play at least one Division I-A team each year, and the increase of the I-A season to 12 games has made that feasible. Davis tried to get Cal on its schedule this year, but when those talks fizzled, the Aggies were able to hook up with TCU, whose head coach, Gary Patterson, was a UC Davis assistant coach 20 years ago and is a friend of Biggs'. Next season, UC Davis is... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NCAA Says McMurrys Indian Must Go Aug 5, 2006
(August 4, 2006)--Abilene's McMurry University has lost its final NCAA appeal to keep the "Indian" nickname and mascot for its athletics teams. McMurry has formed a six-member panel to consider the United Methodist university's options and report to its board of trustees on Oct. 13. (KWTX.com, TX)
Boyle Named to WBCA Board of Directors Jun 24, 2006
Other members of the WBCA Board of Directors include: Bruno, DePaul University (President); Dianne Nolan, Fairfield University (Treasurer); Wendy Larry, Old Dominion University (Past President); Cathy Parson, Howard University (Division I/Mideast); Geno Auriemma, University of Connecticut (Division I/At Large); C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers University (Division I/At Large); Gail Goestenkors, Duke University (Division I/At Large); Gie Parsons, Clarion University (Division II/Group I); Paul Thomas,... (Calbears.com)
Vera signs to play for McMurry 06-15-2006 Jun 16, 2006
Allison Vera became the latest of a long line of Plainview Lady Bulldogs to get the chance to play college basketball as she signed her national letter of intent Wednesday to play at McMurry University in Abilene ... We are thrilled about Allison coming to McMurry University, Nichols said. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
State berth slips away from Golden Cranes Jun 4, 2006
Holliday s 5-4 victory in eight innings in Game 3 of the Region I-2A final series on Saturday at Driggers Field at McMurry University in Abi-lene gave the Eagles the best-of-3 series two games to one. Crane had forced a third game with a 19-3 victory in five innings in Game 2 earlier Saturday. (Odessa American, TX)
Golden Cranes must sweep to stay alive Jun 3, 2006
Game 2 starts at 4 p.m. at Driggers Field at McMurry University in Abilene. If Crane wins, Game 3 will start 30 minutes after Game 2 ends. (Odessa American, TX)
Catawba Indians win appeal on mascot flap Jun 1, 2006
Four of the violators -- Arkansas State, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, McMurry University in Texas, and Newberry (S.C.) College -- use the nickname Indians. The other schools still on the list are Alcorn State (Braves), North Dakota and William & Mary. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Fountain of youth Jun 1, 2006
Carrasco and Esparza help lead the Golden Cranes (21-7) into Game 1 of the best-of-three Region I-2A final against the Holliday Eagles (19-5) at 7 tonight at McMurry University s Driggers Field in Abilene. Carrasco said the older players pick on him a bit and call him fish, but he d rather be picked on than not be playing on varsity right now. (Odessa American, TX)
Holliday’s program feeds off itself Jun 1, 2006
The Eagles (19-5) play the Crane Golden Cranes (21-7) in the best-of-three Region I-2A finals today and Saturday at McMurry University in Abilene and are seeking their sixth straight trip to the UIL Class 2A State Baseball Championships. We ve been real fortunate that we ve had baseball since 1983, Holliday coach Terry Wolf said. (Odessa American, TX)
Crane baseball Jun 1, 2006
The Crane Golden Cranes baseball team begins Game 1 of the best-of-three Region I-2A finals against the Holliday Eagles at 7 p.m. Thursday at McMurry University s Driggers Field in Abilene. See how they did in Thursday's sports section. (Odessa American, TX)
Abernathy 2/3s run ends in regional semifinals, 6-4 05-28-2006 May 29, 2006
Crane will play Holliday in Abilene at McMurry University. Game one will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, game two will be at 4 p.m. Saturday and, if necessary, game three will begin 30 minutes after game two. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Third time 2/3s the charm for Hale Center sprinter 05-21-2006 May 24, 2006
Johnson, daughter of W.H and Linda Johnson of Hale Center, will take her high school track medals and head to McMurry University in Abilene to run for coach Barbara Crousen. Johnson has lived her whole life in Hale Center, but isn t nervous about going to Abilene. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
McMurry loses appeal to keep Indians nickname May 20, 2006
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OC men eliminate defending champs May 16, 2006
Odessa College is the only WJCAC team among the top three seeds still alive after the first two days of the NJCAA Region 5 Tournament at McMurry University s Drig-gers Field. Goodbye, Midland College, the WJCAC runner-up and nation s 12th-ranked team. (Odessa American, TX)
Wedding: Kelly Noel and Kevin Shackelford 04-23-2006 Apr 25, 2006
s degree from McMurry University in 2000. She is a graduate student at West Texas Aersity and is employed by Child Protective Services of Amarillo. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
