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Trojans improve to 2-1 with conference around the corner

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Taylor University (2-1) stayed in the win column as they earned a 42-35 win over Kentucky Christian University (1-1).

Taylor men’s soccer prepares for conference play

By Marisa Reinhard · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

The Taylor men’s soccer team begins the heart of their season with their first conference matchup against No. 7 Bethel Pilots on Sept. 24.

Eastbrook pulls off a tight victory against Alexandria-Monroe

By Chase Petry · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

The Eastbrook Panthers came out with an action-packed win over Alexandria-Monroe in a hard-fought 34-24 game.

Monday and Indians’ offense charge past Frankton

By Spencer Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Normally, everyone hates Mondays. To Mississinewa High School football fans, Monday is pretty fun. Senior running back for the Mississinewa Indians (4-0), Ah’lijah Monday, put on a show for the hometown crowd in their 35-0 win over the Frankton Eagles (0-4) on Sept. 14. Monday rushed for 190 yards on 26 carries, scoring two of the Indians’ five touchdowns.

Trojans win first tennis matches in five years in program rebirth

By Jonas Loy · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

Taylor University has not had a tennis team since the 2019-2020 academic year. Coincidentally, this also means the Trojans have been without a win for over five years.

Golf season is open, women’s side begins CL title defense at No. 18

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

Both Taylor men’s and No. 18 women’s golf have opened the year with fresh starts and high expectations.

No. 3 Jarheads set top 10 program time in opening meet

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

Consistency and continued excellence, with Nationals always on the mind, are the focal points for the 2025 No. 3 Taylor’s men’s cross country team, known as the Jarheads.

No. 1 Maddawgs commence season with victory

By Taylor Post · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

The women’s cross country team — the Maddawgs — took first place to open the season at the Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational on Sept. 5. The team averaged 22 minutes and 17 seconds for the 6K race.

Taylor football thrives on ground game with Mingo’s triple option

By Elijah Boone · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

As football has evolved to a pass-heavy game, Taylor football stands out. In Saturday’s game, for example, St. Francis attempted 40 passes to only 33 runs.

Volleyball drawing attention after 12-4 start

By Spencer Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

Taylor volleyball has been on a hot streak to start the new season, ranked No. 22 in the NAIA’s second Top 25 poll.

Ten fall sports kick off for Taylor University

By Caleb Joshua Heffron , Chase Petry , Elijah Boone , Taylor Post , Dalton Keay , Spencer Smith , Elise Hoylman and Jonas Loy · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Men's and women's tennis return, totaling 10 athletic sports for Taylor University in the fall semester.

Women’s soccer open 2025 undefeated through five games

By Chase Petry · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

After a fiery 5-0 start to the season, the Taylor women’s soccer team looks to continue its momentum into conference play.

Taylor men’s soccer and new head coach roll through early opponents

By Marisa Reinhard · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

The Taylor men’s soccer team is off to a strong start with a 4-1 record, including two dominating shutout victories.

Football finds deja vu in OT loss against Olivet

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

After a fantastic showing last season, expectations are high for the Trojans before conference play begins. With some tough matchups still ahead, Taylor is looking to stay in the win column.

Lorne Oke resigns as head coach of Taylor golf

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

On June 3, the Taylor Trojans athletic department announced that they and Taylor men's and women's golf head coach Lorne Oke parted ways following the 2024-25 season.

Grace Glidewell hired as softball head coach

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Taylor softball has a new captain at the helm — first-year coach Grace Glidewell will steer the ship in the 2026 season.

Gabel Pentecost drafted, headed to Houston

By Spencer Smith · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

For the fourth time in history, a Trojan has been selected in the MLB Draft. On July 14, the Houston Astros drafted junior starting pitcher Gabel Pentecost of Fremont, IN, as the 186th pick in the sixth round out of 20 total rounds.

TU football uses fall camp to begin building on 2024 campaign

By Dalton Keay · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Taylor University football arrived on Aug. 2 to begin preparations for the upcoming season. The Trojans are coming off a historic 9-2 (4-1) season and are looking to build on it. The first step to success as a team begins in the preseason.

Zach McKinney and his Trojan Elites finished fourth overall in points in the inaugural Trojan Cup. (Photo by Chrissy Potter. Photo provided by Trojan Elites)

First Trojan Cup fuels new competition

By Marisa Reinhard and Elise Hoylman · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Trojan cup is a campus-wide competition where five managers recruited teams to compete in several sports and challenges over the course of a month. The team with the best marketing of their brand and best performances in the sports events won a cash prize of 500 dollars.

Taylor finds postseason success in the spring

By Caleb Joshua Heffron , Marisa Reinhard , Chase Petry , Dalton Keay , Spencer Smith and Elise Hoylman · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Seven spring sports fought for national recognition with baseball's double and women's golf with a spectacular come-from-behind championship.