SPORTS

Jason Hubbard broke the single season Taylor basketball record in his last game.

3/6/2023, 12:00am

Winter sports finish with mixed success

By Caleb Terry

The start of the Crossroads League Tournament had no lack of excitement seeing an overtime matchup with the Taylor men’s basketball team upsetting crosstown rival Indiana Wesleyan, 78-74. 

Rick Johnston serves as the broadcaster for TU Athletics.

12/7/2022, 12:00am

Rick Johnston: the voice of TU Athletics

By Will Riddell

Fans of Taylor Trojan sports know the voice, and why wouldn’t they? For one, it doesn’t change regardless of the sport. Football, basketball and baseball? Yep. Volleyball, lacrosse and softball? Sure. Don’t forget every Taylor soccer game, or the one time that voice described a cross-country meet in the middle of a bean field. That voice TU sports fans are so accustomed to hearing belongs to Trojan play-by-play man, Rick Johnston. He’s been calling the action in Upland for nearly a decade, and he’s still as all in as he was on day one behind the mic.

Abbey Brennan finished her career as an All-American.

12/7/2022, 12:00am

Brennan embodies pursuit of excellence, persistence

By Payne Moses

Fort Wayne, Indiana native and fifth-year senior Abbey Brennan put an exclamation mark on her career as a part of Taylor women’s cross country and track and field. The 10-time All-American quietly went about her business and now leaves a legacy full of achievement matched with unwavering humility.

Taylor's women's cross country team won the 2022 NAIA National Championship.

12/6/2022, 10:38am

Women’s cross country wins nationals

By Jack Mulkey

On Nov. 18 in Tallahassee, Florida, the Taylor women’s cross country team capped off an undefeated season with the first national championship in program history — topping the 36-team field.

11/29/2022, 12:00am

Women’s soccer shrugs off conference, postseason hopes alive

By Payne Moses

Taylor women’s soccer ended their conference run on Nov. 9, falling to No. 2 Marian in the Crossroads League Tournament Semifinals. Although the Trojans did not finish on their own terms, they received a bid into the 2022 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship during a selection show held on Nov. 14.

The volleyball team won the Crossroads League tournament.

11/29/2022, 12:00am

Volleyball wins conference tournament

By Dalton Jones

Taylor’s volleyball team was the Crossroads League regular season champ, and by beating Marian University in the championship match, they are now Crossroads League Tournament champions. This is the first time since 2010 that the Trojans are Crossroads League Tournament Champions.

Senior Kacy Bragg has over 4,000 assists in her TU volleyball career.

11/16/2022, 12:00am

Kacy Bragg approaches end of historic volleyball career

By Conrad Otto

She’s amassed over 4,000 career assists. She’s gotten over 1,000 digs and is nearing 500 kills. In just this year alone, senior setter Kacy Bragg has led the Taylor women’s volleyball team to one of its greatest seasons in over a decade. 

Women’s cross country won their 10th straight Crossroads League title.

11/14/2022, 12:00am

Women’s cross country wins league title

By Caleb Joshua Heffron

Taylor cross country finished the regular season strong at the Crossroads League (CL) Tournament this past weekend. Both the men’s and women’s teams will head to the NAIA National Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on Nov. 18th.

The ultimate frisbee team poses after playing a game.

11/14/2022, 12:00am

Ultimate frisbee club fosters unique community

By Payne Moses

 Taylor University Ultimate Frisbee Club was established in the fall of 2019 by Isaac Titche (’22) and senior John Soderdahl, who plans to graduate this December. Its platform has afforded many students from varying skill levels the opportunity to create unexpected friendships in a competitive environment. 

11/7/2022, 12:00am

Football recruitment: examining ins and outs of the process

By Dalton Jones

Football season is coming to a close and Taylor greatly improved from last year.  Last season, the Trojans only won two games. Heading into the final 2 games this season, they have a record of 5-4. Recruiting has played a large role in Taylor’s success. But how does Taylor get recruits to commit?

Senior Javan Johnson has been a key cog for Taylor's men's team.

11/7/2022, 12:00am

Golf finishes fall season

By Conrad Otto

This fall season, the men’s and women’s programs for Taylor University golf have been nothing short of successful. As the men’s team finished top, the women’s team finished top ten.  

Inductee Josh DeGraaf was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015

10/25/2022, 12:00am

Taylor inducts six in this year's Hall of Fame class

By Conrad Otto

There is an exciting buzz going around Taylor University athletics which involves certain athletes being inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame takes in the sports that Taylor has had, both past and present, there at the school in the athlete’s time.

Taylor Westgate was Second Team All-Conference last season.

10/24/2022, 12:00am

Women's basketball set to return to Odle

By Dalton Jones

Basketball season is fast approaching here at Taylor University.  The women’s team finished last season with a record of 15-13 (8-6 in Crossroads League). Last season was a bit of a heart-breaker for coach Jody Martinez.