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TMU plans for fall sports

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Last week, Truett McConnell University and the rest of the Appalachian Athletic Conference announced that the member schools will be playing a reduced sports schedule during the fall semesters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aaron Abbs leans down to get a photo with his dog, Rachel, who accompanied him during graduation. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Aaron Abbs leans down to get a photo with his dog, Rachel, who accompanied him during graduation. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Truett McConnell University celebrates with graduation ceremonies on campus

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Truett McConnell University welcomed 130 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates back to campus on Saturday, June 13, to take part in one of two commencement services held in the George Blaurock Student Wellness Center.
TMU fall athletes like Tori Wilson, above, will not be able to begin practice for the 2020 season until Aug. 15 due to the COVID-19 restrictons. (Photo/TMU Athletics

TMU fall athletes like Tori Wilson, above, will not be able to begin practice for the 2020 season until Aug. 15 due to the COVID-19 restrictons. (Photo/TMU Athletics

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Truett McConnell, AAC to play limited fall schedule

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The fall sports schedule will look a little different for Truett McConnell University and the rest of thet Appalachian Athletic Conference schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU adds lights to outdoor facilities

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
When the upcoming sports season kicks off later this year for the Truett McConnell soccer, softball, baseball teams, they will be able to play night games for the first time in school history.
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TMU's Day earns NAIA All-America golf honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Truett McConnell's Dawson Day has been named to the 2020 NAIA PING All-America third team and the 2020 NAIA PING South All-Region team. "Dawson has had a tremendous career at TMU," Head Coach Steve Patton said.
Senior track athlete Donald Bonner was one of 52 Truett McConnell student-athletes to receive AAC spring sports honors. (Photo/TMU Athletics.)

Senior track athlete Donald Bonner was one of 52 Truett McConnell student-athletes to receive AAC spring sports honors. (Photo/TMU Athletics.)

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TMU Bears honored

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Staff report The Appalachian Athletic Conference recently announced the postseason awards for all of the spring sports. The spring season was cut short due to COVID-19, and AAC officials decided to honor the spring athletes with the Champions of Character team and All-Academic squad.
Sabrina Pestana Aquiar, left, and the Lady Bears are ranked 9th in the latest NAIA softball poll. The ranking is the highest ever for a TMU athletic team during the NAIA era. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Sabrina Pestana Aquiar, left, and the Lady Bears are ranked 9th in the latest NAIA softball poll. The ranking is the highest ever for a TMU athletic team during the NAIA era. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU in Top 10

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The Truett McConnell softball  team jumped into the NAIA Top 10 last week, and they celebrated by winning four consecutive games in the past nine days. The Lady Bears (13-2) moved up five spots in the national poll after opening the year at No. 14 in the preseason poll.
Truett McConnell's Enocka Franky, left, was named to the All-AAC second team, while Marlon Allen was named to All-Freshmen team. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Enocka Franky, left, was named to the All-AAC second team, while Marlon Allen was named to All-Freshmen team. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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TMU players earn AAC basketball honors

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Four student-athletes from Truett McConnell University earned Appalachian Athletic Conference honors during the 2019-20 basketball season. Sierra Kendall and Re'Tavia Floyd were named to the AAC All-Conference women's squad, while Enocka Franky and Marlon Allen were named the the men's team.
TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Truett McConnell wins NFCA Leadoff Classic

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The Truett McConnell softball team had a stellar performance weekend at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff Classic. The Lady Bears, ranked No. 14 in the latest NAIA national poll posted a 4-1 record to earn the tournament title, which featured three other teams ranked in the Top 20.