Column by Hunter O. Lyle – Sports Editor Besides the playoffs and Christmas Day, the All-Star game has typically been one of the most exciting days of the NBA season. This year the game will feature returning talents like Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo — but also newcomers like Trae Young and Luca Doncic. Regardless of the selections, the most
Read moreColumn by Sam Tapper – Sports Writer In late 2017, the Houston Astros won their first World Series title ever, led by manager A.J. Hinch. Following that title, their bench coach, Alex Cora, took a job as manager of the Red Sox for 2018. That year, the Red Sox won a franchise-record 108 games on their way to their ninth
Read moreHunter O. Lyle – Sports Editor As we look ahead to the upcoming semester, we cannot forget the six weeks of Southern sports that occurred over break. Here’s what you might have missed: Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team played seven games against seven different NE10 opponents between the end of the fall semester and the start of the spring and
Read moreHome opener serves as tribute to Coleman Sam Tapper – Sports Writer Just over two months since the tragic and untimely death of junior gymnast Melanie Coleman, the Owls’ gymnastics team took the mats at Moore Field House once again. Sunday’s home opener for the Owls was dedicated as ‘Melanie Coleman Day.’ The team competed in her honor as they hosted
Read moreColumn by Hunter O. Lyle — Sports Editor While it pains a Spurs fan to admit this, Kawhi Leonard is incredibly unique. Without even looking at the game of the Clipper’s new superstar, which speaks volumes compared to the stoic personality of Leonard , the Klaw differentiates himself from the rest of the pack by refusing to participate in the most
Read moreOwls Pay Tribute to Melanie Coleman Column by Sam Tapper — Sport Writer It’s a hard thing to keep moving forward in life when you lose somebody close to you. The process of grieving takes time and is unique to each individual person. After one of the toughest weeks in recent memory for Southern Athletics, the programs are moving forward
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Jackson Volenec — Reporter The men’s soccer team was able to cap off their season with a victory, beating Le Monye College 4-3 and finishing their season with a record of 5-7-4. “A lot of emotions went into this game. We just wanted to come out here and give it our all,” said goalkeeper Ian Shannon, a senior. “By that result,
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