Conrad Otto
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Webb brings grit, grind and hustle to Taylor basketball
As the end of another season of Taylor basketball wraps up, things may change internally for the program. With the recent departure of now-former coach Josh Andrews, the players are now motivated to work harder than they have before, bettering themselves before the new head coach is announced.
Lincoln Reed found a field of dreams at Taylor
“If you tried to create a catcher in ‘MLB: The Show,’ it would be Lincoln…he would walk to the plate like he was a gunslinger.” - Rick Johnston
Freshmen share stories of committing to Taylor
Amidst the beginning of the 2024 season, the Taylor men’s lacrosse team is changing their play. From a young team that started just six years ago to making a push in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference), the Trojans are headlined with a strong senior class and a deep freshman class.
Men’s track and field sets the tone through the winter
Taylor’s men’s track and field team has excelled in recent years with a prowess that soars over the competition. This year, two seniors, Isaac Brown and Jake Thompson, look to showcase their leadership as they head into the Crossroads League Conference Championship meet.
Strieter, Hurt reflect on a hard-fought season for TU volleyball
This Taylor women’s volleyball season was unexpected. From a previous year that stayed undefeated at home, to having a losing record of over 15-plus matches, the team’s success did not seem to show. But it was not about the wins, losses or stats. It was about player growth. It was about loyalty and how two seniors stuck with the program to the end of their journey.
Siblings in sports creates legacies that last a lifetime
Memories of athletes can be echoed from generation to generation. For siblings in sports, their name can be held with a certain standard in and out of play.
Taylor winter sports are at the starting line for 2023-24 season
Apart from the cold temperatures, this upcoming 2023-24 winter season of Taylor sports looks to be a dominant time for Trojan athletics. Three different sports – basketball, competitive cheer and track and field – look to either start their season off on a high note or continue the dominance they’ve already established.
Taylor men's and women's golf close out fall seasons in the top 15
Both the men’s and women’s golf teams swung into action in the last tournaments of their fall seasons. The women’s team took a pair of first-place finishes across the two days of the Delaware CC Fall Invitational. Meanwhile, the men’s side traveled to the Whistling Straits Intercollegiate in Sheboygan, WI, finishing second on day one and fourth place on day two.
Taylor University equestrian team gallops onto campus
When it comes to sports teams on Taylor University’s campus, rarely does riding horses cross anyone’s mind. However, just off campus at Rope This Ranch, the Taylor equestrian team looks to ride its way to victory throughout the school year.
TU men's and women's basketball prepare for season
Taylor University men’s basketball is gearing up for the 2023-24 season starting on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. against the University of Northwestern Ohio while the Taylor women’s basketball season is set to tip off the season at home this October with a brand-new coach, new faces, and a strong returning senior class. All told, the Trojans look for a high level of success for the season to come.