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Josh Terry inks deal, links family bond to SAGU
May 18, 2013 - Baseball News
Infielder follows brother Jared Terry to Lions Soft-talker from Lone Star, Tx carries big stick WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- A small city with a mighty name. Lone Star, Texas....
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Baseball Recap: Young Lions emerging
May 10, 2013 - Baseball News
Freshman-laden squad building new core Denton, Thomas, Pisors, Threadgill among top players WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The 2013 baseball season for the Southwestern Assemblies of God ...
Read moreDenton makes grade for character
RRAC lists Champions of Character LSU-Shreveport rallies to win RRAC tourney WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Red River Athletic Conference office in Waco announced its post-season honors on Monday, including the Champions of…
Lions strand 22 baserunners in twinbill
SAGU loses lead late in both games Denton, Thomas collect five hits apiece WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team wrapped up their 20-13 season with a pair…
Saturday doubleheader on campus
Today's single game rained out Pisors, Turley to start vs Tillotson WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team will wrap-up the 2013 season on Saturday with a doubleheader…
Baseball Lions play final games at home
SAGU meets Tillotson on Friday, Saturday Reduced squad falls to Dallas Christian on Tuesday WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team will play host to Huston-Tillotson University this…
Lions show mettle in Forth Worth
Squad show no signs of winding down SAGU plays DH Tuesday in downtown Dallas FORTH WORTH, Texas -- A recent slide by the baseball team at Southwestern Assemblies of God University did…
Lions face Wesleyan in Ft. Worth
Hard-working Fletcher earns first start SAGU's youth movement continues WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University has seven games remaining in a season that seen the team make progress while playing a…
Lions topped by LSU-Shreveport
Freshmen shine: Mee drives in Cross for clutch run Frosh pitchers turn in gutsy effort; Umphenour, Turley, Chitty, Pisors WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team kept perennial…
Lions corral Mustangs for 10-8 road win
Rodriguez late homer keys 16-hit attack Cox, Chitty earn 2nd win, first save on the mound HOBBS, New Mexico -- Enrique Rodriguez (Ft. Worth, Tx / Nolan HS) doubled to start a three-run,…
Stray Cats cost Lions in Muskogee
Rodriguez collects 3 hits in setback to Bacone SAGU prepares for big series in New Mexico WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Scattered like dandelion fluff in a brisk wind, so were baserunners for Southwestern…
Baseball Lions caged twice at Bacone
Chitty has solid effort on the hill SAGU plays single game Saturday at 1:00pm MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -- Jared Denton (Mission, Tx / Sharyland HS) and Justin Dossey (Aubrey, Tx / Murray State,…
Baseball Lions blanked by Texas College
Missed chances in 8-7 loss prove costly SAGU faces Bacone in OK next weekend WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- A week after sweeping Wiley College, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team was…
Grand Slam leads to Lions loss
Loss to Mountaineers snaps 3-game winning streak SAGU hosts Texas College on Friday and Saturday WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- A grand slam homer off the bat of Brad Holmes proved decisive in a…
Baseball Lions take two from Wiley
Dossey, Chitty earn wins in relief SAGU hosts four home games this week WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Driven by full sails gained from a bottom-of-the-ninth, come-from-behind win on Friday, the Southwestern Assemblies of…
SAGU baseball sweeps Wiley
Team rallies twice in extra-innings Lions end skid of losing 14 straight RRAC series WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- For the first time in five years the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team swept a…
Baseball Lions upend Wiley, 4-3
Froelich delivers game-winner in ninth SAGU hosts Saturday twinbill at noon WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- For the fifth time this season the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team rallied for a come from…
Baseball, Softball Updates
Lions welcome Wiley on Fri/Sat Lady Lions host Northwood on Thurs WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The baseball and softball teams from Southwestern Assemblies of God University will be back in action this week,…
Baseball Lions begin conference season
Three-game series vs. Jarvis this weekend Killebrew, Pisors will start the first two games WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The young baseball team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University will enter the long grind…
Lions out-roar, outlast Coyotes
SAGU earns split of 4-game series Baseball team wins twice with late rallies WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team battled a perennial winner in Kansas Wesleyan University tooth…
Lions split DH with Kansas Wesleyan
Team travels to Ozark Mountains today Four-games vs. Ecclesia College on Fri/Sat WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The new look, new attitude Southwestern Assemblies of God University men’s baseball team showed some new teeth…
Baseball, Softball at home today
Lady Lions play on campus, Lions at WSC WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The start of the 2013 softball season commences today for Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a doubleheader on campus…
Lions enjoy sweet sweep of victory
SAGU takes pair from Crusaders Play of Pitchers and Denton is plenty WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Like a busy tailor, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team has a staff of steady…
Lions host doubleheader today
SAGU faces Dallas Christian College Games played at 2:00pm at the WSC WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The season-opening homestand continues today for the baseball team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The Lions, 4-4 so far…
Lions, Pisors blank Patriots, 9-0
SAGU battled #5 Rogers State twice Purple Pride has 5 home games this week WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The non-conference, early season schedule continued over the weekend with the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball…
Lions yield big rally, fall 13-10
Arlington Baptist scores seven in 7th Spivey has 4 RBI; Mee, Froelich rap 3 hits WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team rapped out eleven hits in building…
Lions sweep; start season at 3-1
SAGU whips Hillsdale, 8-5, 7-5 Arlington Baptist visits on Tuesday at the WSC WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Using the timeless baseball basics of good pitching, defense and timely hitting, Southwestern Assemblies of God…
Lions rally for Opening Day split
Thompson accounts for all runs in 3-2 win SAGU hosts noon doubleheader Saturday WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Greeted by much chillier weather than expected, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team found…
Previewing Baseball Lions Line-Up
Opening Day at home Thursday at noon Pitching staff, depth to carry new-look ballclub WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- There is a great deal of excitement that comes with the start of athletic seasons; the…
Baseball Lions: a team in transition
Veterans, greenhorns set to build a winner Loathing for losing could be the difference WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The new look Lions baseball team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University will take the field…
Baseball Season begins at home, Fri/Sat
Coaches assess new-look Lions team Denton, Sheffield, juniors, named co-captains WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University 2013 baseball team is nearing those sweet words, “Play ball!” The Lions open the season…
Baseball Lions report on Monday
New hopes abound in final RRAC season Season debut on new campus park, Jan. 25-26 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Second year Head Coach Jon Shockley and a pack of new baseball players report on Monday,…

| Name | Position | Class | Height | Hometown / Previous School | |
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| 1 | Tali Fletcher | OF | JR | 5'7 | Monohans, TX / Monohans HS |
| 4 | Walker Hoard | 3B/UTIL | FR | 6'0 | Maypearl, TX / Maypearl HS |
| 5 | Matt Umphenour | P | SO | 6'3 | Chowchilla, CA / Chowchilla Union HS |
| 10 | Billy Mee | IF/UTIL | FR | 5'10 | Fayetteville, NC / Copperas Cove HS |
| 11 | Jared Denton | C | JR | 6'0 | Mission, TX / Sharyland HS |
| 13 | Enrique Rodriguez | 1B | SO | 6'0 | Ft Worth, TX / Nolan Catholic HS |
| 14 | Nick Sheffield | 1B/UTIL | JR | 6'2 | Maypearl, TX / Maypearl HS |
| 15 | Micah Thompson | P/2B | FR | 5'6 | Waco, TX / Gatesville HS |
| 18 | Garett Thomas | UTIL | FR | 6'0 | Red Oak, TX / Red Oak HS |
| 20 | Nick Turley | P | FR | 6'5 | Ovilla, TX / Ovilla Christian HS |
| 23 | Sal Rico | P | FR | 5'7 | Houston, TX / Mt. Carmel Academy |
| 24 | Jeremy Cross | OF | FR | 6'0 | Americus, GA / Harker Heights HS |
| 25 | Lance Marks | C | SO | 5'11 |
Nevada, TX / Community HS, Central Christian College |
| 26 | Spencer Ming | P/UTIL | FR | 6'2 | Joplin, MO / College Heights Christian School |
| 30 | Hayden Killebrew | P | FR | 6'1 | Red Oak, TX / Red Oak HS |
| 33 | Jarrod Pisors | P | FR | 6'7 | Dallas, TX / Red Oak HS |
| 34 | Bryant Threadgill | UTIL | SO | 6'3 |
Whiteright, TX / Whiteright HS, Dallas Christian College |
| 36 | Rusty Hensel | 1B/DH | SO | 5'11 |
Maypearl, TX / Maypearl HS Dallas Christian College |
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| 50 | Jon Shockley | Head Coach, 2nd Season | |||
| 17 | Tommy Benningfield | Assistant Coach, 2nd Season | |||
| 19 | Derek Fortner | Assistant Coach | |||
| 21 | Andrew Rickman | Assistant Coach | |||
| 37 | Derik Dukes | Assistant Coach, 1st Season | |||
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SAGU enjoys dual membership in both in Division I of the NAIA and the NCCAA. They compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. Regular season games are played at the Waxahachie Sports Complex (on Broadhead Road, just north of Hwy 287, across from Show Biz and Whataburger) on Field #7. Admission is free to the general public. Sunshield seating for spectators. Restrooms and concessions are adjacent to the field. |
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| Date | 2013 Opponent | Location | Time/Results | Overall/RRAC | |
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| 1/25/13 | Hillsdale Baptist College (Ok) | SAGU / Campus | L 0-4, W 3-2 (8) |
1-1
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| 1/26/13 | Hillsdale Baptist College (Ok) | SAGU / Campus | W 8-5, W 7-5 |
3-1
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| 1/29/13 | Arlington Baptist College | SAGU / WSC | L 10-13 |
3-2
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| 2/1/13 | Arlington Baptist vs Rogers State | SAGU / WSC | RSU 17-7 |
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| 2/1/13 | #5 Rogers State University (Ok) | SAGU / WSC | L 8-15 |
3-3
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| 2/2/13 | #5 Rogers State University (Ok) | SAGU / WSC | L 2-9 | 3-4 | |
| 2/2/13 | Arlington Baptist College | SAGU / WSC | W 9-0 | 4-4 | |
| 2/5/13 | Dallas Christian College | SAGU / WSC | W 5-4, W 12-3 | 6-4 | |
| 2/8/13 | Kansas Wesleyan University | SAGU / WSC | W 10-2, L 4-7 | 7-5 | |
| 2/9/13 | Kansas Wesleyan University | SAGU / WSC | L 0-4, W 4-3 (10) | 8-6 | |
| 2/15/13 | Ecclesia College (Ark) | Springdale, Ark | W 11-9, L 8-10 | 9-7 | |
| 2/16/13 | Ecclesia College (Ark) | Springdale, Ark | L 3-4 (8), L 6-11 | 9-9 | |
| 2/22/13 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, Tx | L 12-18 | 9-10 / 0-1 | |
| 2/23/13 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, Tx | L 1-2, L 4-12 | 9-12 / 0-3 | |
| 2/26/13 | Arlington Baptist College | Grand Prairie, Tx | W 6-4, L 1-4 | 10-13 | |
| 3/1/13 | #4 Northwood University* | SAGU / WSC | L 9-17 | 10-14 / 0-4 | |
| 3/2/13 | #4 Northwood University* | SAGU / WSC | L 5-14, L 3-29 | 10-16 / 0-6 | |
| 3/8/13 | Wiley College* | SAGU / WSC | W 4-3 (9) | 11-16 / 1-6 | |
| 3/9/13 | Wiley College* | SAGU / Campus | W 6-5 (10), W 6-2 | 13-16 / 3-6 | |
| 3/12/13 | Schreiner University | SAGU / Campus | L 1-8 | 13-17 | |
| 3/15/13 | Texas College* | SAGU / Campus | L 7-8 | 13-18 / 3-7 | |
| 3/16/13 | Texas College* | SAGU / Campus | L 1-10, L 0-14 | 13-20 / 3-9 | |
| 3/22/13 | Bacone College* (Ok) | Muskogee, Ok | L 1-17, L 0-10 | 13-22 / 3-11 | |
| 3/23/13 | Bacone College* (Ok) | Muskogee, Ok | L 2-11 | 13-23 / 3-12 | |
| 3/29/13 | Univ of the Southwest* (NM) | Hobbs, NMex | L 1-6, L 6-12 | 13-25 / 3-14 | |
| 3/30/13 | Univ of the Southwest* (NM) | Hobbs, NMex | W 10-8 | 14-25 / 4-14 | |
| 4/5/13 | #35 LSU-Shreveport* | SAGU / WSC | L 0-7 (Forfeit) | 14-26 / 4-15 | |
| 4/6/13 | #35 LSU-Shreveport* | SAGU / WSC | L 1-15, L 0-14 | 14-28 / 4-17 | |
| 4/12/13 | #26 Texas Wesleyan University* | Ft. Worth, Tx | L 0-7 (Forfeit) | 14-29 / 4-18 | |
| 4/12/13 | #26 Texas Wesleyan University* | Ft. Worth, Tx | L 2-5, L 2-5 | 14-31 / 4-20 | |
| 4/16/13 | Dallas Christian College | Dallas, Tx | L 0-16 | 14-32 | |
| 4/19/13 | Huston-Tillotson University* | SAGU / Campus | Postponed Rain | ||
| 4/20/13 | Huston-Tillotson University* | SAGU / Campus | L 4-5, L 5-13 | 14-34 / 4-22 | |
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| Schedule and Times are Subject to Change. TBA/TBD - To Be Announced/Determined. | |||||
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Home games at the Waxahachie Sports Complex on Field #7 (far right corner) or on campus at 1200 Sycamore St. All Game Times are Local. DH - Double Header. Teams are from Texas unless noted otherwise. SAGU is a dual Division I member in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The Lions compete in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) as well as the Central Region of the NCCAA.
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SAGU athletic stats are tracked through DakStats3000 WebSync, a service of the NAIA.










