Sam Tapper — Sports Writer If any student has spent an extensive period of time on campus during the first week, they have probably heard the phrase, “It’s a great time to be an Owl” from somebody at one point or another. The 2018-19 year showed successful seasons from many of the athletic pro- grams on campus, and the potential
Read moreHunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor There is no bigger factor in a team’s success than chemistry. Teams can live and die by the attitude and atmosphere in a locker room, and every coach should know that. Also, they should encourage beneficial team chemistry and do everything in their power to create a cohesive team. After hearing about, and reporting on, Southern’s
Read moreHunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor Last Friday, the NCAA Division II men’s basketball All Star game took place at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. This game featured the top 20 seniors across the country who showed phenomenal prowess and athletic ability all season long. This game also featured one of Southern’s very own Owls: senior guard Isaiah McLeod. McLeod undoubtedly
Read moreMatt Gad—Sports Writer Both Jess Dow Field and Moore Field House are named after Southern athletics icons, as well as the short road by the field house and Wintergreen named after Abie Grossfeld, a legendary former Southern Men’s Gymnastics coach. Then there’s Pelz Field, where the softball team plays, and Pelz Gym, the iconic building that used to be an
Read moreHunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor Earlier this month, the men’s basketball team’s playoff run was cut short, losing in the NE10 Conference Semifinals to rival UNH. With the team losing four key seniors- guards Joey Wallace, Isaiah McLeod, Kealan Ives and forward Luke Beesley there is speculation on what next year’s lineup may look like. This is what I think the
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