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TU basketball seeking to gain momentum in February

By Alex Boothby · Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Christmas break is a season of relaxation, family, friends, feasts and refreshment — unless you play college basketball. Over the 30-day window that was Christmas break and J-Term, the Taylor Trojans basketball team played a total of 10 games as they entered the heart of their season.

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Catch-up with TU women’s basketball

By Mallory Dotson · Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

The Taylor women’s basketball team was victorious over the Lancers of Grace (IN), with a score of 57-52 on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Senior guard Hope Custer said the win against Grace was produced by grit and quick adjustments they have learned over the season.

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Women’s soccer: Seniors reflect on final moments

By Mallory Dotson · Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

The Taylor women’s soccer team wrapped up their season with a loss against Bethel (IN) in the Crossroads League Tournament quarterfinals. The hard-fought battle went into double overtime after a 1-1 tie and ended in a 5-3 shootout.

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Charissa Thompson’s comments hurt female sportscasters

By Will Riddell · Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

Women in sports media have a tall hill to climb. They work in an industry dominated by men. Their physical appearance on camera is scrutinized. And if they cover football, then they might face a question like this: “You’ve never played the sport, so how would you know?”

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Trojan tipoff: Men's basketball ride out early season

By Alex Boothby · Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

You have heard it before: In 49 states, it is just basketball … but this is Indiana. The 2023-2024 men’s basketball season has tipped off. With neutral site tournaments wrapping up, the Trojans are 4-4 and 0-1 in conference play.

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Terry's Takes: 2023's Rivalry Week was one of the best ever

By Caleb Terry · Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

We always experience the intensity of rivalry week in college football, but the games during 2023’s edition carved a spot among the all-time greats. Running backs across the country scored multiple touchdowns, multiple games went down to the wire and players celebrated with backflips. Let’s recap week 13.

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Taylor XC teams excel at CL Championships

By Elise Hoylman · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

The Taylor cross-country teams dominated once again at the Crossroads League Championships on Nov. 3. Still ranked No. 4 in the NAIA, the women’s team won their 11th straight Crossroads League championship, scoring a dominant 33 points. The men’s team finished in an outstanding second place in the league meet with 71 points. 

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Terry’s Takes: CFB Playoff and Championship predictions

By Caleb Terry · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

After waiting 11 weeks, we have officially arrived at the most exciting time of the college football year. According to ESPN’s Playoff Predictor, there are 10 teams still alive, and that includes No. 11 Oregon State holding onto a 1% chance. What teams will make it, and what will transpire in the CFP? Let me lay it out.

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PSA from CJH: Is there a shot for a non-quarterback MVP anymore?

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

Okay, hear me out. It’s 2023. Everyone knows that the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award is now a “best quarterback” trophy; meanwhile, Offensive Player of the Year seems to be a “best player that isn’t a quarterback (but sometimes is still a quarterback)” award. But that all could change this year, thanks to the Miami Dolphins’ number one wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the San Francisco 49ers’ starting running back Christian McCaffrey. 

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Words from Wis: Is low World Series viewership a problem?

By Stephen Wisnewski · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

For a sport like baseball, a sport driven by statistics and analytics, one alarming stat many commentators and fans alike have pointed to is the record-low viewership of the World Series. Is that really something the MLB should be alarmed about, or are analysts overreacting?

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In the helmet of number 43: "The most incredible teammate"

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

Every Taylor home football game has one thing in common: “the party.” No matter the score or situation, the Trojan sideline is bouncing and chanting. Whether it be “Jump Around” by House of Pain or chanting “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, there is never a quiet moment on the Taylor sideline. But one player stands out from the rest: No. 43.

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TU Frisbee is the "ultimate" sport of the year

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

Ultimate frisbee is not the first thing that comes to mind when many students think of sports on Taylor’s campus. However, it is a new and growing club sport at Taylor University. Sophomore co-captains Max Newlon and Garrett Farnham have revamped the co-ed ultimate frisbee team this past season.

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United States military members participate in Base HIIT Program

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

Across the United States, sports leagues show their appreciation for the military in many ways: the NFL has the month of November dedicated as Salute to Service, NBA teams have Military Appreciation nights and MLB teams honor active personnel and veterans throughout the season. For the Washington Nationals organization, one of their special events for military members is the Base HIIT Program.

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The Pacers have a star power shortage in a league built on stars

By Will Riddell · Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

The Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Suns have Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Celtics have Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. And the Nuggets — who also happen to be the defending champs — have Nikola Jokić, who won back-to-back MVPs in 2021 and 2022. The Pacers have Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner? Yeah, that’s not going to cut it.