TMU

Mason Gaines, left, shown celebrating with Devyn Munroe, had a home run in the Bears' 15-5 win in the opening game of the series.

Mason Gaines, left, shown celebrating with Devyn Munroe, had a home run in the Bears' 15-5 win in the opening game of the series.

Bears sweep AAC series with No. 13 Bryan College

The Truett McConnell baseball team came up with one of the biggest series wins of the season last week, sweeping a three-game set from No. 13 Bryan College.
On Wednesday, March 31, Truett McConnell University’s Martha Rielin and Elizabeth Salmen School of Nursing will conduct a mass casualty emergency drill on the TMU campus from 1-3 p.m. as part of the university’s Disaster Preparedness Week. (Submitted photo)

On Wednesday, March 31, Truett McConnell University’s Martha Rielin and Elizabeth Salmen School of Nursing will conduct a mass casualty emergency drill on the TMU campus from 1-3 p.m. as part of the university’s Disaster Preparedness Week. (Submitted photo)

Truett McConnell University’s School of Nursing to run mass casualty emergency drill

By Jenny Gregory Special to the News On Wednesday, March 31, Truett McConnell University’s Martha Rielin and Elizabeth Salmen School of Nursing will conduct a mass casualty emergency drill on the TMU campus from 1-3 p.m. as part of the university’s Disaster Preparedness Week.
Grant McDonel had two hits in the Bears' opening day win over Toccoa Falls. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Grant McDonel had two hits in the Bears' opening day win over Toccoa Falls. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Bears notch 14-10 victory

The Truett McConnell University baseball team opened their 2021 season Tuesday afternoon at the TMU Baseball Complex, posting a 14-10 win over Toccoa Falls College. The Bears got things going early, leading 9-4 heading into the fifth inning.
The TMU women's team recently honored Sierra Kendall, top row, middle, during Senior Day festivities. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU women's team recently honored Sierra Kendall, top row, middle, during Senior Day festivities. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU sweeps conference tilt wth Bluefield

Truett McConnell swept a pair of Appalachian Athletic Conference games Tuesday night in Cleveland. The Bears built a big lead in the opening half, and then had to hang on down the stretch to pick up an 88-85 win over Bluefield College.
Natalie Alamri scored the game-winner in the 83rd minute in the Lady Bears' 1-0 victory over Brenau Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Natalie Alamri scored the game-winner in the 83rd minute in the Lady Bears' 1-0 victory over Brenau Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU wins third straight regular season AAC title

Staff report For the third consecutive year, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team is the Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season champions. The Bears (12-0-1) finished off an impressive run the 2020 conference schedule Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over Brenau University.
Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College.  (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

League lifts TMU to wins

The Truett McConnell women's soccer team won a pair of tight games over the past week to push their record to 2-0-1 this fall. Last Saturday, the Lady Bears dominated their match with Union College, but had a hard time getting a shot to go in the net before a late goal gave the squad a 1-0 win.
Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU returns to fall sports with volleyball win

Staff report   T he fall season is finally here for the Truett McConnell University volleyball, soccer and cross country teams.
Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU to begin fall sports Sept. 15

The Appalachian Athletic Conference Council of Presidents announced Monday plans begin fall competition for cross country, volleyball, and soccer on Sept. 15. The AAC, including Truett McConnell University, will play only conference games this fall, along with conference championship events.
The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.

The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.

AAC plans for 2020 fall season

The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.
Jeff Branyon, right, is TMU's new cycling coach, while Steve Patton, left, will be the mountain bike recruiting coordinator. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Jeff Branyon, right, is TMU's new cycling coach, while Steve Patton, left, will be the mountain bike recruiting coordinator. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Branyon named TMU cycling coach

Staff report   Jeff Branyon has been named the head coach of the Truett McConnell University cycling team. TMU officials made the announcement on June 19, and Branyon is already on the job.