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V-Ball schedule has 31 matches
May 20, 2012 - Volleyball News
Lady Lions have 11 home dates Key veterans return, joined by new recruits WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University volleyball team, with a string of winning s...
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Baseball Lions enjoy improved play
May 18, 2012 - Baseball News
SAGU led by Jett, Mendoza, Vess Infielders turn 22 DP's after one in 2011 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recently concluded 2012 baseball season at Southwestern Assemblies of God University began...
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Football Lions eager for 2012 season
May 15, 2012 - Football News
NAIA lists Pre-Season Football Poll SAGU opens camp on August 13 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the 2012 Pre-Season Football Top 25 Coac...
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Hondo hoopster transfers to SAGU
May 14, 2012 - Men's Basketball News
Seasoned guard reunited with Rambo Caleb Gentry comes from OKWU WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Fresh off the most wins in school history, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University men’s basketbal...
Read moreSAGU signs Nigerian hoopster
Emmanuel Adoyi commits to Lions 6'5 forward was Ark. state tourney MVP WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Seeking to add inside scoring punch, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University men’s basketball team signed Emmanuel Adoyi out of…
Vess Named Among NCCAA's Best
Freshman earns All-Regional honors Shortstop was long on production WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The National Christian College Athletic Association announced the 2012 All-Region Team this week and Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s Donovan…
Baseball Lions' Team Review
Upgrade evidence: See the Numbers Crouching Lions eye 2013 season WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- This spring the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team made unquestionable strides that point positively towards the future. The…
Players of the Year named
Soccer, V-Ball standouts among those honored 2012 Awards Banquet was for nine teams WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recent annual Athletic Banquet saw numerous players receive awards for their achievements and exemplary leadership. Jesse Godding,…
Lady Lions reel in a real 'catch'
Heather Wyatt signs letter of intent Softball team looks for defensive cornerstone WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The newest member of the athletic sports family at Southwestern Assemblies of God University just added a key…
SAGU signs Lady Hawk flyer
Emmalee Smith inks V-Ball letter Lady Lions recruiting class now at three WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University volleyball team has announced the signing of a local prep standout,…
Mendoza named All-Conference
"Super Mario" is selected by RRAC coaches Vess, Jett cap standout baseball seasons WACO, Texas -- The Red River Athletic Conference has released its 2012 list of baseball awards, and it includes a…
Pacific Northwest VBall player signs
JJ Abbott signs with SAGU Middle Blocker could fill the center void WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Filling a hole can be exciting when it’s molten chocolate caving in on a fresh chocolate cake. But…
Softball Lions anxious for 2013
First season leaves team hungry for more Top 'Cats with bats; Poovey, Doyle and Davis WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The first edition of the Southwestern Assemblies of God University women’s fast-pitch softball team recently…
Four-run 7th settles 5-1 loss
Worrell wows during first six SAGU outhits TC again in season-ender TYLER, Texas -- The nightcap of the April 23rd doubleheader between Texas College and Southwestern Assemblies of God University, like the…
Lions clipped, 4-3, in a classic
Endorphins aplenty for SAGU in setback Seniors shine; Jett, Mendoza, Morgan TYLER, Texas -- On a sun-splashed, 80-degree, breezy day at Texas College’s on-campus field, two teams enjoyed well-pitched performances in a classic college baseball…
Steers horn in on Lions tourney hopes
Pair of doubleheader losses ends season TYLER, Texas -- A season of growth and renewal came to an end for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team when they were…
Roberts named All-American
Roberts leads NAIA in blocked shots Bruner, Winston recognized for their efforts as well WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Prior to the Southwestern Assemblies of God University sports banquet on Thursday, three members of…
Twinbill Preview: 'Cats and Horns
Big Monday Doubleheader in Tyler Tourney berth on the line for SAGU WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Anxious as a bull at a gate, baseball teams at Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Texas…
OBU takes pair from Softball Lions
Bison sweeps SAGU on 22 hits, 3 HR Highlights: Lawrence triple, Svochak at SS SHAWNEE, Oklahoma -- A season of exciting firsts came to an end east of Oklahoma City this afternoon as…
Coach Jon Shockley's "Shout Out"
The inside scoop on SAGU Baseball Ten Answers to Ten Questions WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team, who got off to a great start, are finishing the…
Softball season to end in Okla.
SAGU plays against OBU Lady Bison Fans can follow play-by-play on-line WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- They will conclude their first-ever season where they began; north of the Red River. Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s…
Rain hampers baseball series
SAGU-Texas College adjust 3-game set Plus: Mound rotation, Top 5 hitters, Iron Man WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Today’s baseball game between Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Texas College, scheduled for Tyler, Texas,…
SAGU Athletic Banquet honors Lions
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The annual end of year Athletic Banquet will be held this evening in the Sheaffer Center. The event will recognize the accomplishments and honors of teams and…
Baseball wins 4th-in-last-six
SAGU sweeps Arlington Baptist in DH Davis, Spivey, Rhino shutdown Patriots GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Behind the stellar pitching of a pair of freshman right-handers, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball…
TxC blanks Lady Lions
Ballard, Burke each rap pair of hits SAGU finishes season on Saturday in OKC WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Second baseman Theresa Ballard (Austin, Tx / Homeschool) and Kyla Burke (Red Oak, Tx /…
Softball Lions at home today
SAGU faces Texas College at 4pm Team to honor Kelsea Svochak WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The final home game of the regular season for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University softball team is…
Mustangs score last six runs, top Lions 9-3
Nine seniors honored on Saturday SAGU to play Tuesday in Grand Prairie WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The rubber game of the series between Southwestern Assemblies of God University and New Mexico’s University of…
Lady Lions fall 6-5 in twinbill
Johnson, Davis pitch well vs. Bacone SAGU plays home finale on Tuesday MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -- It has been said that the road to the future is always under construction. Then consider the women’s softball…
SAGU rocks Mustangs, 3-1
Ponies can't buck Davis pitching gem Senior Day home finale on Saturday WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Freshman Rockie Davis (Santa Fe, Tx / Santa Fe HS) tossed a complete-game six-hitter to lead Southwestern…
Softball 'Cats tamed by Bacone
SAGU bright spots; Poovey, Johnson Lady Lions play Okies in Sat. twinbill MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -- Bacone College scored three runs in each of the first three innings and went on to hand…
Taylor-made recruit for SAGU hoops
Point Guard Taylor Hill signs Waxahachie H.S. standout inks with Lady Lions WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Surrounded by relatives and well-wishers, Taylor Hill signed her national letter of intent on Wednesday to enroll…
Elles, Lions savor sweet win
SAGU avenges loss in opener with rout Solid pitching, 15-hits, Elles bomb in nightcap McKINNEY, Texas -- It was as sweet as a candy-dipper’s handshake. Southwestern Assemblies of God University baseball team earned…
Flying Lions split pair against Texas College
SAGU ends losing skid with 4-2 triumph Johnson, Burke, Poovey soar in home win WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Learning to fly, according to a pop tune, has its ups and downs. But landing…
Softball Lions take one, give one
Teams take turns ending losing streaks WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- It was a Midas day. Not the mythological king. Instead, it was Midas – the one stop shop for automotive brakes. Both of the…
