After an Elite Eight finish earlier this year, the Lee men’s basketball team seeks to improve on a memorable, history-making campaign.
Last season ended abruptly when they lost to Oklahoma City Stars 86-66. The Flames outscored the two-time national champs in the second half, 49-41, but were unable to overcome the first-half deficit the Stars had [...]
Men’s basketball set to surprise
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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 [...]
After a historic campaign in 2007-2008, the Lady Flames basketball team believe they can continue the magic this season.
Last year, the Lady Flames won the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) championship game against Berry, then beat Brescia University in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament to become the first Lee women’s basketball team [...]
Age: 19
Class: Sophomore
Position: Goalkeeper
Major: Physical Education
Q: What sports did you play in high school?
I just played soccer—club, recreation, and high school (Karns).
Q: When did you start playing soccer?
I started playing when I was 7 years old.
Q: What is your favorite part of the game?
My favorite part of the game is when I make an amazing [...]
It seems like only yesterday when Kevin Garnett held up the Larry O’Brien trophy moments after winning his first NBA Championship. This past June, the Boston three-party (Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce) helped reassert the Celtics’ right to the throne of basketball. However, the 2008-09 season will be all about the team the [...]
Of all the athletic teams across the country, many must be tested to achieve greatness. Adversity must be faced in order to be conquered. And through pain, a team must stay as one to persevere to victory, despite great odds.
Such is the case in the gymnasiums of Middle Tennessee, where a volleyball team from Christ [...]