Though Lee University’s athletic department has enjoyed an impressive reputation in recent years, thanks to the women’s soccer team, Lee’s bragging rights have increased tenfold.
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Lady Flames took on the undefeated Concordia University for the NAIA National Championship.
After handing Concordia its first loss of the season to the tune of 3-0, [...]
Women’s soccer takes home NAIA National Championship
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The Lady Flames soccer team (20-1-0) advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament Saturday night with a dominating 3-0 victory over visiting Ohio Dominican (13-4-2).
Though the final score may have suggested an easy win, the road to victory was anything but facile for the first 64 minutes.
In the first half, the Flames [...]
Though many students enjoy runs around campus, they don’t necessarily think they’ll be the next recruit for the cross country team. But earlier this semester, this is exactly what happened to sophomore Maggie Opelt.
“I was just running on the street one day and coach just pulled on over and asked me if I’d like to [...]
Saturday, Nov. 15 proved to be another historic day for Lee University athletics, as the men’s soccer team, women’s soccer team and volleyball team won their respective SSAC tournaments.
The men’s soccer team traveled to Berry College, having never won on Viking soil; however, by game’s end, the Flames emerged victorious, stunning Berry 1-0 to win [...]
Another eventful semester of athletics has come and gone at Lee University. In the midst of a busy sports schedule, we pause to highlight the top moments and accomplishments of the fall season.
10. Pitcher Pablo Lopez and outfielder Julian Alvarez were both selected as preseason All-Americans after All-American seasons this past spring. In addition, [...]
Q: How long have you been the men’s basketball coach at Lee?
A: This is my fourth season at Lee.
Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to coach men’s basketball?
A: I first realized I wanted to coach basketball in college when I was a sophomore sitting in accounting class.
Q: When did you first become [...]
When University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer won the National Championship in 1998, no one thought that in 10 years his tenure would end like this.
While on the verge of tears, Fulmer explained at a press conference that he would coach the Volunteers for the remainder of this season and then step down [...]
In only its second year of existence and with a new coach at the helm, the Lee men’s JV basketball team has started the season impressively. With strong defense and an average of 80 points per game, the team has thrived, winning four of its first five games.
Part of the team’s success lies in the [...]
Normally a single athlete from an in-season team is featured in Jock Talk. But for this final issue of the semester, the Lee Clarion is giving you a special double dose.
Stephen McClellan (SM)
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Dalton, Ga.
Fast Fact: Hit seven three-point shots in the Homecoming game vs Montreat
Nate Minnoy (NM)
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Fast Fact: Brings [...]
The Lee University athletics program has grown in recent years in success, popularity, respect and leadership, among other things. In large part this growth is due to the work of Athletics Director Larry Carpenter. In honor of his hard work, Carpenter has been named the “2007-08 NAIA Athletics-Directors Association Athletics Director of the Year.”
“This is [...]
For the women’s cross country team, this has been a year of potential becoming success.
After losing several key runners from last year’s team, some were unsure what to expect from this year’s team. However, doubts have been traded for anticipation as the girls have improved with every event. Now the team finds itself on the [...]