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Belmont starts A-Sun tourney against Mercer

Belmont starts A-Sun tourney against Mercer
History repeats itself—especially if lessons aren’t learned from the past. Take the Britannic.  Everyone remembers it’s sister ship—the Titanic—an unfortunate vessel that in 1912 hit an iceberg and sank tragically (sans frozen Leonardo DiCaprio, contrary to some interpretations). The Britannic...
March 3rd, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Belmont Vision picks the All-Atlantic Sun team

Belmont Vision picks the All-Atlantic Sun team
Well, the Atlantic Sun has finished up another crazy year with an astounding FOUR co-champions.  Lipscomb, won the tiebreaker and will be the No. 1 seed going into the A-Sun tournament.  Jacksonville and Belmont follow close behind at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, and Campbell—who came into the weekend...
February 28th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

AD looks at pregnancy policy

In the summer of 2007, an episode of ESPN’s “Outside The Lines” sparked discussions around the country about issues involving pregnant student-athletes.  The issue is often overlooked or brushed aside on college campuses, and Belmont athletic director Mike Strickland said he had not considered...
February 25th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Strayhorn steps up to challenges of academics, basketball, motherhood

Strayhorn steps up to challenges of academics, basketball, motherhood
When Belmont junior guard Shaunda Strayhorn plays basketball, her passion is evident. There’s a fire in her eyes as she pounds the ball hard into the floor with each deliberate dribble. The sound echoes throughout the Curb Event Center. Every pass is sharp; every shot is well-calculated. If things...
February 24th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Alumni’s Sports XTRA promises ‘edgy’ sports radio

Alumni’s Sports XTRA promises ‘edgy’ sports radio
Sports veterans have traditionally dominated the world of sports radio. In Nashville, men with decades in the business of sports broadcasting like George Plaster and Joe Biddle make up a significant part of local sports radio. The old guard of sports radio speak to a similar demographic of older devotees...
February 24th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Fans try to revitalize student section

Fans try to revitalize student section
January 26, 2010. That night, the sold-out Curb Event Center became a sea of red as thousands of students watched the Belmont Bruins lose a heartbreaker Battle of the Boulevard against Lipscomb. Flash forward to February 5. Nearly 1,500 people saw the Bruins defeat then-conference leader Jacksonville...
February 24th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Homecoming 2010 cruicial for both teams

The theme for Homecoming 2010 is “from anywhere to here,” and for the current student athletes, “here” is the Curb’s hardwood court where they will face opponents from Mercer on Thursday and Kennesaw State on Saturday. Here’s a look at the games and the players: What’s at stake for the...
February 22nd, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Belmont avoids ‘Battle’ sweep with Lady Bruins win

Belmont avoids ‘Battle’ sweep with Lady Bruins win
The Lady Bruins gave Belmont something to hang their hats on in the 2010 Battle of the Boulevard series. The Belmont womens’ basketball team countered an overtime loss to Lipscomb—and two losses by the men’s team—with a 66-53 win at the Curb Event Center on Wednesday night. Sophomore forward...
January 27th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

A different kind of sport: Quidditch

A different kind of sport: Quidditch
The rumors have been “flying” around campus: Is Belmont starting its own Quidditch team? Or not? Kate Waters and Kelly Harlan, creators of the Belmont Quidditch Facebook group, clear up the rumors for all curious Muggles. Not familiar with the sport called Quidditch? If not, you have some serious...
January 27th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Belmont falls to Lipscomb… again, 78-72

Belmont falls to Lipscomb… again, 78-72
Lipscomb juniors Josh Slater and Adnan Hodzic teamed up for 51 points as the Bisons came back from a 13-point deficit to beat Belmont 78-72 at the Curb Event Center.  Hodzic—who finished with 25 points—scored 12 of the Bisons’ last 16 points. “Their two best players just had their way...
January 26th, 2010 | Sports | Read More
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