University of Mobile

Lady Rams Sweep Gold Nuggets; Visit Badgers Thursday

MHicks — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:43:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team swept visiting Xavier University 25-21, 28-26, 25-16 in non-conference action Tuesday evening at Pharr Gymnasium. Mobile (23-10, 7-6) visits rival Spring Hill Thursday at 7 pm. The two teams went to five sets earlier this season. The Lady Rams out hit Xavier .282 to .090 and finished with a 6-1 edge in service aces and a 9.5-4 edge in team blocks.

UMobile Men's Golf Places 2nd At Tournament

MHicks — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:30:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's golf team finished 2nd at the University of Mobile Fall Invitational Tuesday. The tournament was held at Heron Lakes' Par-72, 6,807-yard course. The Rams fired a two-round 47-over 623 (309, 314), while Spring Hill won the tournament at 39-over 615 (308, 307). Belhaven finished 3rd with a 53-over 629 (319, 310).

Schedule Announced For Saturday's Soccer & Basketball Games

MHicks — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:46:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile has announced game times for Saturday's men's and women's soccer SSAC Tournament games, and altered the times of Saturday's season-opening basketball games. Women's soccer will host Truett-McConnell at 1 pm, followed by the men hosting Lee University at 3 pm. Women's basketball will host Fisk University at 5 pm, followed by men's basketball battling Fisk at 7 pm.

No. 9 Rams Wrap Up SSAC Regular Season Championship

MHicks — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:55:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team won the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship by beating rival Spring Hill 3-1 Saturday. Mobile (13-3-1, 9-2) won the regular season title last year and the tournament championship in 2010. The Rams will host an opening round game of the SSAC Tournament Saturday, Nov. 3, with time and opponent TBA.

Lachappelle Scores Four As Mobile Blasts SHC 4-0

MHicks — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:21:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- It was the Christy Lachappelle show Saturday afternoon as the 4th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team blasted rival Spring Hill College 4-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action. Mobile (14-3-1, 10-1) will host a SSAC Tournament first round game Saturday, Nov. 3 with time and opponent to be announced.The Lady Rams are the 2nd seed, behind top-ranked Lee University.

9th-Ranked Men Blank Crusaders 2-0

MHicks — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University men's soccer team shut out visiting William Carey University 2-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Wednesday evening. Mobile (12-3-1, 8-2) visits Spring Hill Saturday at 3:30 pm to close out the regular season. The Rams currently sit atop the SSAC standings with 24 points, while Belhaven, Southern Wesleyan and Auburn-Montgomery all have 22.

No. 4 Lady Rams Best No. 5 William Carey In 2OT

MHicks — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:17:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Jesslyn Fagundes' goal in the 106th minute gave the 4th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team a 2-1 double-overtime victory over 5th-ranked William Carey University Wednesday in SSAC action. The game was scoreless for 70 minutes until Rebekah Spalding just got a piece of Christy Lachappelle's free kick to redirect the ball inside the far post at the 70:33 mark.

Volleyball Falls 0-3 At Loyola University

MHicks — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:58:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile volleyball team fell 0-3 (14-25, 22-25, 12-25) at Southern States Athletic Conference rival Loyola University Tuesday. Mobile (22-10, 7-6) hosts Xavier University for a non-conference match Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm. Kiara Gay led Mobile with 10 kills and 6 digs, while Reagin Boggs had 21 assists.

Lady Ram Golfers Finish 2nd At UM Fall Classic

MHicks — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:24:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's golf team closed out the 2012 fall schedule with a second place finish at the UM Fall Classic. The event was held at Heron Lakes' Par-72, 5,913-yard course Monday-Tuesday. The Lady Rams fired a score of 85-over 661 (339, 322) to finish eight strokes behind Spring Hill after the Badgers shot a 77-over 653 (335, 318).

Gaetan Massiah Earns National Player Of The Week Honors

MHicks — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:12:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile's Gaetan Massiah has been named NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 15-21, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Massiah and the 18th-ranked Rams played only one game on the week, but that was all he needed to make a big impression. The freshman midfielder scored a hat trick to lead the Rams to a 3-1 win over 6th-ranked Belhaven University on Oct. 20.

Lady Rams Four Strokes Back After Round One

MHicks — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:19:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's golf team sits only four strokes behind Spring Hill College after round one at the UM Fall Classic Monday. The two-day tournament is being held at Herron Lakes' Par-72, 5,913-Yard course. The Lady Rams shot an opening-round 51-over 339, while the Badgers carded a 47-over 335 over the opening 18 holes.

Massiah's Hat Trick Leads #18 Rams Past #6 Belhaven

MHicks — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:46:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 18th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team used a hat trick from Gaetan Massiah to rally past 6th-ranked Belhaven University by a 3-1 score in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (11-3-1, 7-2) hosts William Carey University Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 pm. The Rams out shot Belhaven 14-7 and finished with a 10-4 edge in shots on target. Xavier Audergon finished with three saves in goal for the Rams.

Lady Rams Win Pair Of Non-Conference Matches

MHicks — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:15:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile volleyball team picked up a pair of non-conference wins at the Hampton Inn Wolfpack Invitational Saturday. Mobile opened by beating Union University 3-2 (25-27, 25-27, 25-20, 25-18, 16-14) and then beat Arkansas-Monticello 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 27-25) to cap the day. Mobile (22-9, 7-5) visits Loyola University Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm for a Southern States Athletic Conference contest.

4th-Ranked Lady Rams Pick Up Shutout Win At Belhaven

MHicks — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:22:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team shut out Southern States Athletic Conference foe Belhaven University 3-0 in road action Saturday evening. Mobile (12-3-1, 8-1) hosts 5th-ranked William Carey University Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 5 pm. The Lady Rams out shot Belhaven 18-6 and finished with a 13-4 edge in shots on target.

Lady Ram Runners Win 2012 Badger Brawl

MHicks — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:12:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's cross country team won the 2012 Badger Brawl Thursday. The 5K meet was held at the Spring Hill Golf Course. The Lady Rams finished with 21 points and a team time of 2:04:18 to beat Auburn-Montgomery, who finished with 36 points and a time of 2:19:47.

UMobile Men's Cross Country Places 2nd At Badger Brawl

MHicks — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:10:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's cross country team finished 2nd at the 2012 Badger Brawl Thursday at the Spring Hill Golf Course. The meet was a 4 mile run. The Rams turned in 42 points and a team time of 2:08:01, while the Badgers won the event with 18 points and a time of 1:57:16.

Lady Rams Drop Five-Set SSAC Match At Belhaven

MHicks — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:44:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile volleyball team dropped a tough, five-set SSAC match at Belhaven University Tuesday, falling 2-3 (25-23, 25-27, 14-25, 27-25, 13-15). Mobile (20-9, 7-5) will play a pair of non-conference matches in New Orleans, La., Saturday. They will start the day with an 11 am match against Union. Disah Kolassiba led the Lady Rams with 15 kills and 5 blocks, while Bailey Nations and Kiara Gay added 12 kills and Sara Van Wert finished with 10 kills for Mobile.

No. 19 Rams Blank Barons 5-0 On The Road

MHicks — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:58:00 GMT

MT. VERNON, Ga-- The 19th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked Brewton-Parker 5-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (10-3-1, 6-2) visits 5th-ranked Belhaven Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 pm. The Rams out shot the Barons 22-12 and held a 15-4 edge in shots on target.

No. 4 Lady Rams Trounce Brewton-Parker 9-0

MHicks — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:46:00 GMT

MT VERNON, Ga-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team crushed Brewton-Parker 9-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (11-3-1, 7-1) will visit Belhaven University Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5 pm. Monique Martinez and LaTesha Fleming each finished with two goals in the game for Mobile, while Melissa Maddox had three assists and Christy Lachappelle and Sarah Duren each finished with two assists.

Lady Rams Win 3-1 At Coastal Georgia

MHicks — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:41:00 GMT

BRUNSWICK, Ga-- The University of Mobile volleyball team picked up a SSAC road win at Coastal Georgia Saturday afternoon, winning 3-1 (14-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-21). Mobile (20-8, 7-4) visits Belhaven University Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Jessica Rule had 13 kills and hit .545 for Mobile, Bailey Nations added 13 kills and 13 digs and Disah Kolassiba finished with 10 kills for the Lady Rams.

No. 19 UMobile Men Win 2-1 On The Road

MHicks — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:51:00 GMT

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga-- The 19th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team won its 4th-straight game Thursday evening, taking down Southern States Athletic Conference opponent Emmanuel College 2-1 on the road. Mobile (9-3-1, 5-2) will visit Brewton-Parker Saturday at 2 pm.

No. 4 Lady Rams Beat Emmanuel 3-2

MHicks — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:31:00 GMT

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team held on for a 3-2 win at Southern States Athletic Conference foe Emmanuel College Thursday. The Lady Rams (10-3-1, 6-1) will visit Brewton-Parker Saturday at 12 pm.

Lady Rams Win Pair Of 3-0 Non-Conference Matches

MHicks — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:12:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile volleyball team traveled to New Orleans Wednesday to pick up a pair of non-conference victories. The Lady Rams started by downing Dillard 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-18) and finished with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-17) win over SUNO. Mobile (18-8, 5-4) visits Brewton-Parker Friday, Oct. 12 at 6 pm. UMobile out hit Dillard .366 to .097, led by 12 kills and a .556 hitting percentage from Bailey Nations. Kiara Gay added 11 kills and 9 digs and Tayler Houseknecht and Disah Kolassiba each finished with 8 kills for Mobile.

Naissim Ayadi Named NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

MHicks — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:51:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The University of Mobile's Naissim Ayadi has been named the NAIA National Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Ayadi was selected based on his performance Oct. 1-7, and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated groupings. Ayadi, a sophomore midfielder from Paris, France, tallied 3 goals and 3 assists in two Southern States Athletic Conference victories on the week, finishing with a team high 9 points.

Lady Rams Place 9th; Pigford Finishes 5th

MHicks — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:50:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's golf team shaved 11 strokess off its first-round score and climbed to 9th place on the final day of the BSC Southern Shootout Monday. The Lady Rams carded a 61-over 621 (316, 305) at the Par-70, 5,801-yard Highland Park Golf Course. Lee University won the tournament with a 27-over 587 (292, 295). Mobile finished ahead of Spring Hill, Jackson State, Faulkner Millsaps and many others in the 22-team field.

Lady Ram Golfers Sit In 13th After One Round

MHicks — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:54:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's golf team sits in 13th place after round one at the BSC Southern Shootout Sunday. The two-day tournament is being held at the Par-70, 5,801-yard Highland Park Golf Course. The Lady Rams carded a 36-over 316 on day one, while Lee University leads the field with a 12-over 292. Birmingham Southern is in 6th place, only nine strokes ahead of UMobile.

Lady Ram Runners Run In Orlando

MHicks — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:34:00 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla-- The University of Mobile women's cross country team finished 25th at the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic Saturday. The 5K meet was held at the ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex. The Lady Rams finished with a team time of 2:04:22 and had 729 points. Malone won the meet with a time of 1:38:38 and 74 points.

UMobile Men's Cross Country Runs In Orlando

MHicks — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:22:00 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla-- The University of Mobile men's cross country team finished 21st at the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic Saturday. The 8K meet was held at the ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex. The Rams finished with a team time of 2:51:07 and posted 613 points, while Malone won the meet with a time of 2:11:25 and 36 points.

No. 23 Rams Blast Visiting Faulkner 6-1

MHicks — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:51:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala--The 23rd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team cruised to a 6-1 win over visiting Faulkner University in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (8-3-1, 4-2) will visit Emmanuel Oct. 11 at 6 pm CST. The Rams only finished with a 17-13 edge in shots, but had a 10-5 edge in shots on frame, and they wasted little time in setting the tempo. The first score came just 1:45 into the game, when Gaetan Massiah volleyed home a cross from Gunnar Steindorsson from point-blank range.

No. 5 Lady Rams Trounce Lady Eagles 6-0

MHicks — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:34:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team blasted visiting Faulkner University 6-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (9-3-1, 5-1) next visits Emmanuel College Oct. 11 at 4 pm CST. The Lady Rams out shot Faulkner 25-6 and finished with a 6-2 edge in corner kicks taken. Mobile also finished with a 16-1 edge in shots on target.

Lady Rams Fall In Four To West Florida

MHicks — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:11:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team dropped a non-conference game to NCAA-II University of West Florida 1-3 (21-25, 25-18, 11-25, 18-25) at Pharr Gym Saturday. Mobile (16-8) visits Dillard and SUNO Wednesday at 3 and 6 pm. Kiara Gay led Mobile with 14 kills, while Bailey Nations added 10 kills. Sara Van Wert added 7 kills and 4 blocks, while hitting a team-best .214. Reagin Boggs had 32 assists and Cayce May led with 11 digs.

Volleyball Wins 3-2; Gay Joins 30-Kill Club

MHicks — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:12:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team rallied for a 3-2 (22-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13) win over SSAC foe Brenau University Saturday, and Kiara Gay joined the 30-Kill Club with 30 kills in the match. Mobile (16-7, 5-4) visits Dillard and SUNO Wednesday at 3 and 6. Gay put down 30 kills, while hitting .362 and leading the team with 18 digs, Bailey Nations finished with 15 kills and hit .303 and Sara Van Wert added 10 kills.

UMobile Volleyball Rolls To 3-0 Win

MHicks — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:55:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team picked up a straight-set Southern States Athletic Conference win over visiting Truett-McConnell Friday, winning 25-8, 25-10, 25-9. Mobile (15-7, 4-4) hosts Brenau Saturday at 11, followed by West Florida at 4. The Lady Rams out hit the Bears .552 to -.021 and finished with a 14-1 edge in aces.

No. 23 Rams Stomp 3rd-Ranked AUM 6-2

MHicks — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:49:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 23rd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team beat the 3rd-ranked Auburn-Montgomery Warhawks Wednesday, using four 2nd-half goals to win 6-2 in Southern States Athletic Conference action. Mobile (7-3-1, 3-2) will host Faulkner University Saturday at 7:30 pm. Despite the dominance on the scoreboard, the shots were even in the game at 17 apiece and Mobile held a slim 10-8 edge in shots on target.

No. 5 Lady Rams Blank No. 12 Warhawks 1-0

MHicks — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:10:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team took down visiting 12th-ranked Auburn-Montgomery in Southern States Athletic Conference action Wednesday. Mobile (8-3-1, 4-1) will host Faulkner University Saturday at 5 pm. Early, neither team could do much offensively, but in the 29th minute, a trio of Lady Rams teamed up to provide all the scoring the team would need.

Lady Rams Fall In Five Sets To Visiting Badgers

MHicks — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:38:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team fell 2-3 (13-25, 25-19, 14-25, 25-22, 13-15) to visiting Spring Hill College in Southern States Athletic Conference action Tuesday evening. Mobile (14-7, 3-4) hosts Truett-McConnell Friday at 7:30 pm. Spring Hill remains unbeaten in SSAC play. Gay led UMobile with 17 kills, Sara Van Wert added 15 kills and hit .379, and Bailey Nations chipped in with 13 kills.