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Alumna replaces Blackwell as volleyball coach
The volleyball Lions gained
a new leader just before practice started in August when former
Lion Gwen Adams (BS ‘98, MS ‘99) was named to
replace seven-year head coach Larry Blackwell.
Blackwell resigned from the University Aug. 15 to pursue opportunities
outside of intercollegiate athletics. He had posted a record
of 123-122 at A&M-Commerce and a 14-year career record
of 239-224.
“I have an opportunity for a change, and I feel it’s
best for me and my family to go after it,” Blackwell
stated. |
Gwen |
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From 1994-’97, Gwen was a two-time honorable mention
All-Lone Star Conference performer as “Wendy”
Adams, and in 1998 she was a graduate assistant for the Lions.
She still ranks fifth in career digs at A&M-C with 1,088
and is ninth on the career kills list with 972. She led the
Lions with 389 kills as a junior and was second on the team
with 394 as a senior.
She was head coach at NCAA Division I Campbell University
(N.C.) last year after two seasons as an assistant at North
Texas and a season as head coach at Concordia in Austin.
“We’re pleased to have Gwen back in the A&M-Commerce
family,” said Athletic Director Paul Peak. “At
this late date we’re very fortunate to get a coach with
her experience as a member of our coaching staff.”
He added, “She’s a successful coach and I’m
looking forward to continued success in our volleyball program.”
She led Concordia to a 23-6 record and the American Southwest
Conference championship in her first season as a head coach.
Her two-year career record as a head coach is 26-27.
“I’m excited about coming back, coming home,”
said Gwen. “It’s a warm and welcoming feeling
returning. I’ve been exposed to other environments in
my career that weren’t as comfortable. I really appreciate
the support here at A&M-Commerce.”
Gwen earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education
and psychology from the University in 1998 and her master’s
in health and physical education in 1999. |
Wilson named to LSC Hall of Honor
Former Lion quarterback Wade Wilson has been honored
once again.
Wilson, who was inducted last year into the A&M-C Athletic Hall
of Fame, was selected to the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
this past summer.
A former Pro Bowl quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings and a Super
Bowl winner as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Wilson led the Lions
to the 1980 NAIA semifinals. An All-American as a senior and two-time
All-LSC pick, Wilson played 19 years in the NFL.
He’s the third Lion to earn entry into the LSC Hall of Honor.
Former athletic director Jesse Hawthorne was a charter member of
the LSC Hall in 1996 and legendary track coach/trainer Delmer Brown
was selected in 2000.
Only three persons are selected to the league’s Hall of Honor
each year.
Former Lion wins Texas State Open
Former Lion golfer Casey Devoll fired an even-par
71 in his final round to take a six-stroke victory in the 2003 Texas
State Open.
A member of the 1998 LSC Championship team, Casey is a golf professional
who left Webb Hill Country Club in Wolfe City in January to play
professionally.
Casey just missed the course record at the New Course at White Bluff
Resort when he carded a 66 in the third round of the tournament.
Former student plays in WPFL
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A former A&M-Commerce student
who didn’t play for the Lions is now a pro football
player.
LaReaca Lewis is a member of the Dallas Diamonds of the Women’s
Professional Football League.
“Reece” was a radio-television major at A&M-Commerce
and worked as a student at KETR Radio. The rookie now wears
jersey number 68 for the Diamonds and plays on the defensive
line.
The WPFL began play in 2000, and the Diamonds are in their
second season, which began in August. |
Reece
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New sports director at KETR
Mike Young is the new sports director at radio station KETR-FM.
A 23-year broadcasting veteran, Young comes to KETR from WBAP in
the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex where he had worked five years as
a sports reporter/anchor.
“I’m very happy to be here,” he says of his new
job, which he began this summer. A native of Long Beach, Calif.,
Young has lived in Texas since 1984.
Young and his wife, Karen, have a son, Kevin, who is 2 1/2. Karen
is a professional hair stylist in Arlington.
Clip-’n’-save schedules
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Men’s Basketball |
Date
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Opponent |
Time |
Nov. 18 |
at Southern Arkansas |
8:00 |
| Nov. 21-22 |
at St. Edward’s Mazda Tournament |
|
| Nov. 21 |
Chadron State (Neb.) |
4:00 |
|
Nov. 22 |
Harding or St. Edward’s |
4 or 8 |
| Nov. 24 |
Houston Baptist |
8:00 |
| Nov. 28-29 |
at Incarnate Word Thanksgiving Classic |
|
| Nov. 28 |
Bacone (Okla.) |
5:15 |
| Nov. 29 |
Incarnate Word |
7:30 |
| Dec. 4 |
at Southwestern Okla. State |
8:00 |
| Dec 6 |
at Cameron |
8:00 |
| Dec. 12 |
Southern Arkansas |
7:00 |
| Jan. 2 |
at Houston Baptist |
7:00 |
| Jan. 5 |
Tarleton State |
8:00 |
| Jan. 8 |
at Northeastern State (Okla.) |
8:00 |
| Jan. 10 |
at Central Oklahoma |
8:00 |
| Jan. 15 |
East Central (Okla.) |
8:00 |
| Jan. 17 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State |
2:00 |
| Jan. 19 |
at Texas A&M-Kingsville* |
8:00 |
|
Jan. 22 |
Eastern New Mexico* |
8:00 |
| Jan. 24 |
West Texas A&M* |
2:00 |
| Jan. 29 |
at Midwestern State* |
8:00 |
| Feb. 2 |
Texas A&M-Kingsville* |
7:00 |
| Feb. 5 |
at Abilene Christian* |
8:00 |
| Feb. 7 |
at Angelo State* |
8:00 |
| Feb. 12 |
Abilene Christian* |
8:00 |
| Feb. 14 |
Angelo State* |
2:00 |
| Feb. 19 |
at West Texas A&M* |
8:00 |
| Feb. 21 |
at Eastern New Mexico* |
9:00 |
| Feb. 28 |
Midwestern State* |
2:00 |
| Mar. 2 |
LSC Tournament Quarterfinals |
TBA |
| Mar. 5 |
LSC Tournament Semifinals |
TBA |
| Mar. 6 |
LSC Tournament Championship |
TBA |
* Lone Star Conference South Division Games All
Times Central
| Women’s Basketball
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Date |
Opponent |
Time |
Nov. 6 |
Texas A&M (exhibition) |
7:00 |
Nov. 15 |
Centenary (exhibition) |
7:00 |
Nov. 17 |
Louisiana-Monroe (exhibition) |
7:00 |
Nov. 22 |
Texas-Arlington |
4:00 |
Nov. 24 |
Texas College |
6:00 |
Nov. 26 |
Southern Arkansas |
6:00 |
Nov. 29 |
Northwestern State (La.) |
6:00 |
Dec. 4 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State |
6:00 |
Dec 6 |
Cameron |
6:00 |
Dec. 9 |
Lamar |
7:00 |
Jan. 5 |
Tarleton State |
6:00 |
Jan. 8 |
Northeastern State (Okla.) |
6:00 |
Jan. 10 |
Central Oklahoma |
6:00 |
Jan. 15 |
East Central (Okla.) |
6:00 |
Jan. 17 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State |
4:00 |
Jan. 19 |
Texas A&M-Kingsville* |
6:00 |
Jan. 22 |
Eastern New Mexico* |
6:00 |
Jan. 24 |
West Texas A&M* |
5:00 |
Jan. 27 |
Texas A&M-Kingsville* |
6:00 |
Jan. 29 |
Midwestern State* |
6:00 |
Jan. 31 |
Texas Woman’s* |
7:00 |
Feb. 5 |
Abilene Christian* |
6:00 |
Feb. 7 |
Angelo State* |
6:00 |
Feb. 12 |
Abilene Christian* |
6:00 |
Feb. 14 |
Angelo State* |
4:00 |
Feb. 19 |
West Texas A&M* |
6:00 |
Feb. 21 |
Eastern New Mexico* |
7:00 |
Feb. 26 |
Texas Woman’s* |
6:00 |
Feb. 28 |
Midwestern State* |
4:00 |
Mar. 2 |
LSC Tournament Quarterfinals |
TBA |
Mar. 5 |
LSC Tournament Semifinals |
TBA |
Mar. 6 |
LSC Tournament Championship |
TBA |
* Lone Star Conference South Division Games All
Times Central
Lions Den Tent
The pre-game fun continues this year
at home football games, courtesy of the Intercollegiate Athletics
Marketing Committee. Beginning 90 minutes before kickoff, join Alumni
as well as other fans on the West Lawn, and get an early start on
the pre-game predictions. At Homecoming, the fun will include a
chili cook-off!
Hall of Fame silver anniversary celebrated at
Homecoming
This year’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet will
be a giant 25th anniversary celebration of the Hall.
The Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame committee unanimously
decided not to induct new members this year, opting instead to honor
the 65 living members of the Hall of Fame on the silver anniversary
of its first class.
Membership in the Hall of Fame now totals 108 individuals and two
teams.
The celebration banquet will be held following the Homecoming football
game on Nov. 1. A reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the
banquet at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center.
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