Athletics

Members of the cross country team, wearing their jerseys, pose for a photo.

Lion Cross Country Releases 2024 Schedule

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has revealed the 2024 cross country schedule on Tuesday morning.The Lions are slated to compete in five races this season, which is the third in NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference.…

Lions Unveil Full 2024 Soccer Schedule

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer coach Ashley Gordon has unveiled the full 2024 schedule on Thursday afternoon, which features nine home matches at the Lion Soccer Field.The Lions are looking to build upon a historic season…

Van Voorhis Earns F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship

By Lion Athletics FRISCO – Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s track and field and cross country student-athlete Colten van Voorhis has received the prestigious F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship from the Southland Conference. Only two student-athletes across all sports and schools in…
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TAMUC Alum Sets Sights on 2024 Summer Olympics

A recent article in the Greenville Herald-Banner highlights A&M-Commerce alum Joe Brown and his goal to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in August. Brown, a discus thrower, was a national champion track and field star for Texas A&M-Commerce. He…
14 guests from the Night of Champions, dressed formally in suits and dresses, smile for the camera.

Lion Athletics’ Night of Champions Sets New Standard, Raises Over $71,000

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – With over 200 Texas A&M University-Commerce supporters in attendance, the 2024 Night of Champions generated over $71,000 in support of student-athlete scholarships. The casino night style event held on May 18 included photo opportunities with…
Football players group up before entering the field. Photo shows the tops of several players' helmets; some players have their arms raised. Football stadium is shown in the background.

Lion Football Releases Revised 2024 Schedule

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce announced a revised football schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday, with the addition of Stephen F. Austin to the Southland Conference on July 1. The SLC released a revamped football schedule…
Four athletes pose before a yellow background, wearing their yellow Ghana jerseys and smiling with their arms around each other.

Paris Bound! Ibrahim Fuseini Punches Ticket to 2024 Olympics

By Lion Athletics NASSAU, Bahamas – Texas A&M University-Commerce will be represented at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, later this summer as track & field student-athlete Ibrahim Fuseini clinched his ticket to Paris on Sunday night. Fuseini…
Sign welcoming guests to The Luckys 2024. Sign reads "The Luckys 2024" with blue background and white and gold lettering.

Lion Athletics Honored Accomplishments in 2023-24 at The Luckys 2024

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department hosted its annual awards show, The Luckys on Tuesday night, celebrating Lion student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and in life. The full list of award winners can be…
A&M-Commerce lion head logo in the top left. Football player Levi Drake Rodriguez in full uniform on the right.

Drafted! Rodriguez Picked in the Seventh Round by the Minnesota Vikings

By Lion Athletics DETROIT – With the 232nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Levi Drake Rodriguez, defensive lineman, Texas A&M University-Commerce.Rodriguez (Georgetown – Eastview) heard his name called in the seventh round of the NFL…
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Lion Women’s Golf Takes Second at SLC Championships, Tied for Program-Best Finish

By Lion Athletics NEW BRAUNFELS – The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf record book is re-written following a second-place finish at the Southland Conference Championships this week at The Bandit Golf Club.The Lions finished second in the seven-team conference championship,…
In a headshot photo, Tre' Johnson smiles for the camera.

Tre’ Johnson Named Assistant Athletics Director for Development

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has named Tre’ Johnson the Assistant Athletics Director for Development, as announced on Wednesday morning by Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation Josiah Castro.  Johnson comes over to the athletic department after…
Soccer player kicks the ball as opponent tries to block.

Lion Athletics Raises $102,880 During Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day

By Lion Athletics Following a relaunch of its comprehensive fundraising strategy announced last month, Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics raised a total of $102,880 during its first Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day on March 5. During the 24-hour initiative, the…
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A&M-Commerce Appoints D’Este as Director of Olympic Sports Performance

By Lion Athletics Texas A&M University-Commerce has appointed Jon-Paolo D’Este as the Director of Olympics Sports Performance. D’Este began working at A&M-Commerce last month. As the Director of Sports Performance, he will oversee the entire sports performance unit, while working…
Basketball player tries to make a shot while two opponents try to block the play. Stands and spectators can be seen in the background.

Lions End Run in SLC Tournament with a Loss to Lamar in the Semifinals

By Lion Athletics LAKE CHARLES, LA. – Despite a valiant effort, the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team’s run in the Southland Conference Tournament came to an end with an 83-58 loss to the top seeded Lamar Cardinals in the…
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96 Named to Fall 2023 SLC Commissioner’s List

FRISCO – Ninety-six student-athletes from Texas A&M University-Commerce that compete in the sports of cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball, were named to the Fall 2024 Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.The football program led the way with 45 honorees, while…
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A&M-Commerce Revamps Giving Initiatives, Launching Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund

COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced changes to its athletic fundraising priorities and annual fund initiatives. The Lion Champions Fund has reformed as the Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund. A&M-Commerce provides educational opportunities to 350 student-athletes who compete at the…
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A&M-Commerce Athletics Signs Landmark Naming Rights Agreement With Hunt Regional Healthcare

COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce announced a landmark partnership between the athletic department and Hunt Regional Healthcare on Thursday afternoon. The two entities, who are both located in Hunt County, agreed to a five-year deal with a total value of…
Football player holds football in his hands. Football schedule is printed to the right of the players.

A&M-Commerce Releases 2024 Football Schedule

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce football program announced its full 2024 schedule on Friday, which features six games inside Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium.The Lions are slated to play 12 games in the 2024 season, which…

Lion Athletics’ Success in the Classroom Continues in Fall 2023

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department excelled once again in the classroom during the fall 2023 semester, having earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.08 following the fall semester. Along with the athletic department boasting…
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Williams Named to Volleyball Mag’s “Coaching Hotshots” List

By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball assistant coach Morgan Williams has been named to the “Coaching Hotshots” list by VolleyballMag. Williams, who is entering her second year on the Lion coaching staff, is one of three honorees…
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