One vision that Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. had for Liberty University was to establish a dominant Division I football team, and that’s where Bill Gillespie enters the scene. Gillespie is the strength and conditioning coach for the Liberty football […]
Read moreThe 2011 Women’s Basketball Pan American Games, featuring Liberty center Avery Warley, in Guadalajara, Mexico have come to a close. Eight countries competed in the Games for a shot at the gold medal. Warley had the opportunity to be among the 12 players that took part in representing the United States. “I enjoyed being able to wear USA across my […]
Read moreFriday, the Lady Flames volleyball players sported pink T-shirts throughout the day reading “Dig Pink” as the team recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many in the crowd of 700 wore pink as well in support of medicine’s race to […]
Read moreTebow Just picked up a new blue and orange watch, but I think it’s broken. Every time I look at it, it just says it’s Tebow-Time. Alright, that was cheesy, I know, but I’ve been on the Tebow Train since it left Ole Miss in 2008, still teary. Here’s why. He wins. Period. It’s that simple. You can criticize his […]
Read moreFlames predicted to be fourth in the preseason polls It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish. After quick starts by rivals Liberty University and Coastal Carolina, neither team was able to come out on top at the Big South tournament, as the UNC Asheville Bulldogs took the title. After winning a record 13 conference games, Liberty […]
Read moreFor some students, walking from the first floor to the fourth floor of DeMoss seems like an athletic achievement. Meet Liberty University student Jaime Azuaje, who completed the triple-iron triathlon, which consisted of a 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike and 78.6 mile run — the longest official triathlon in the United States held in Virginia. “The opportunity was too […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames hockey team proved themselves to be tough and determined as they faced the Raleigh women’s hockey team this weekend. On Saturday they came through with a final score of 2-1, and Sunday with a big 4-1 win. With four players out due to injuries, each player was forced to play harder and longer shifts. Freshman goalie, Chantal […]
Read moreThe ‘Quest’ continues after a Coastal victory Some days, everything seems to go right. Like, Flames junior wide-out Ryan Fergueson blocking a punt on the 22-yard line and freshman linebacker Bobby Partilla recovering the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. In the Flames 63-27 defeat of Coastal Carolina Saturday, from SirChauncey Holloway’s 54-yard gallop on the first snap, […]
Read moreLosing two starters can be critical for any team. Losing your top two scorers can be devastating. After Evan Gordon’s unexpected departure and John Brown’s season ending injury, the Liberty men’s basketball team will look for new players to fill those voids such as seniors David Minaya and Jesse Sanders and junior forward Antwan Burrus. With nine returning players, the […]
Read moreHandy’s squad put on an offensive clinic Friday night There is only one word to describe the DI hockey team so far this season: dominant. The Flames continued their dominance as they demolished Kennesaw State Friday night, 16-4. The scoring frenzy included 12 players, netting at least one goal a piece. A mere five-minutes after Kennesaw’s first score, sophomore Rick […]
Read moreEntering week seven of the season, fantasy owners are beginning to deal with a new obstacle — player bye weeks. One minute you feel like your team is great, and the next minute you realize two of your star players have the upcoming week off and you panic. That’s one problem that faces almost everyone, and it’s what happens when […]
Read moreLiberty University student-athletes rarely receive the opportunity to represent their country by playing basketball on an international level. Redshirt senior center Avery Warley has been selected as one of the 12 student-athletes to represent the United States by competing in the Pan American Games from Oct. 21-25 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Pan American Games is a multi-sport competition that is […]
Read moreFor fans that arrived one set late, Friday’s volleyball game against rival Coastal Carolina must have appeared terribly one sided. For those who were present from the sound of the National Anthem, it was a totally different ball game. The Homecoming crowd was on its feet for the set point for more than 10 minutes as neither team would give […]
Read moreA first half goal by Phillip Asaweh was enough to end Liberty’s three game losing streak against Presbyterian College as they won 1-0 Thursday night. Liberty’s Juan Nino started off a chain of passes from the middle which saw Travis Joseph send the ball to forward Phillip Asaweh past the defense. Asewah calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right […]
Read moreAlthough there were many Homecoming activities throughout the weekend, the Lady Flames soccer team was determined to remain focused on their game against Campbell University and use Homecoming as a source of energy and support. “Homecoming will not be a distraction, it will be an encouragement to the team. Friends and family will be here on campus, and there will […]
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