University of Mobile

Two Volleyball Players Earn Scholar Athlete Honors

MHicks — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:51:00 GMT

SIOUX CITY, Iowa-- The University of Mobile volleyball team had two players named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Lindsay Taylor and Tayler Houseknecht made the list for Mobile, while the NAIA had 408 volleyball student-athletes honored overall.

Men's Basketball Falls At Southern Wesleyan

MHicks — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:14:00 GMT

CENTRAL, S.C.-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team fell 55-64 at Southern States Athletic Conference opponent Southern Wesleyan Friday evening. Mobile (4-3, 1-2) visits Emmanuel Saturday at 4 pm. Chris Richardson was the lone Ram in double figures with 17 points, while Marcus Polnett added 7 points for Mobile.

Lady Rams Win 62-59 At Southern Wesleyan

MHicks — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:31:00 GMT

CENTRAL, S.C.-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team defeated Southern States Athletic Conference foe Southern Wesleyan 62-59 Friday evening. Mobile (4-5, 2-1) visits Emmanuel College Saturday at 2 pm. Courtney Bayliss led the Lady Rams with 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while Briana Edwards added 14 points.

UMobile Men Advance To NAIA National Championship Game

MHicks — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:49:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - No. 12 seed Mobile (Ala.) saved the best until last in the second semifinal match of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship, presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill. The Rams scored two goals in the games' final nine minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory against No. 7 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) today from the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex.

Five Lady Rams Named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes

MHicks — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:09:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's soccer team had five student-athletes named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Friday. The NAIA had 492 women's soccer student-athletes honored. For Mobile, Elisabeth Davis, Christy Lachappelle, Olivia Maddox, Melissa Maddox and Kelsie Ruff were honored. Davis, Lachappelle, Ruff and Olivia are two-time winners of the award.

Men's Soccer NAIA Semifinal Primer

MHicks — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:01:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 11th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team will play in its second Semifinals in three years Friday at 2:30 pm when they do battle against 7th-seed MidAmerica Nazarene. The other Semifinal game will pit No. 1 Lindsey Wilson against No. 12 Belhaven at noon. The Championship game will take place Saturday at 3 pm in Montgomery. The Rams are 3-3 all-time in the Semis, MidAmerica is appearing for the first time, Lindsey Wilson is 9-3 and Belhaven is 1-0-1.

UMobile Men Advance To NAIA Semifinals

MHicks — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:16:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 11th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team advanced to its second Semifinals in three years with a 3-2 win over Concordia (Calif.) in the Quarterfinals of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship. Mobile (16-4-2) will face the winner of Auburn-Montgomery and MidAmerica Nazarene Friday at 2:30 pm.

Rams Fall 66-69 At Xavier

MHicks — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:57:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team fell 66-69 at Xavier University in non-conference action Tuesday evening. Mobile (4-2) visits Southern Wesleyan Friday at 7:30 pm. Kwame Beard led the Rams with 21 points, Chris Richardson added 14 points and Dominick Brumfield finished with 10 points and 12 boards. TJ Simon had 6 assists for the Rams.

5th-Seeded Lady Rams Fall 1-0 In Round of 16

MHicks — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:28:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 5th-seeded University of Mobile women's soccer team fell to 12th-seeded Olivet Nazarene 1-0 in the Round of 16 at the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship. Mobile finishes the season at 15-4-2, while Olivet (18-3-0) advances to face UT-Brownsville in the Quarterfinals Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

UMobile Women Fall By Five At Xavier

MHicks — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:13:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team fell 53-58 at non-conference foe Xavier University Tuesday evening. Mobile (3-5) visits Southern Wesleyan Friday at 5:30 pm for a Southern States Athletic Conference contest. Shontae Dillon led Mobile with 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Briana Edwards added 13 points and six boards.

Rams Advance To Round of 8 At Nationals

MHicks — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:49:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated Columbia 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Tuesday afternoon. Mobile (15-4-2) advances to face Concordia Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Round of 8.

Women's Soccer National Championship Preview

MHicks — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:50:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (Bracket | Schedule) Sixteen teams punched their ticket to the final site of the 29th annual NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Orthopaedic Group, P.C., Nov. 26 - Dec. 1held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala., after winning opening round matches on Nov. 17. Advancing teams will play in the second round on Nov. 26 - 27 with four games each day, followed by the quarterfinals on Nov. 28.

Men's Soccer Championship Preview

MHicks — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:46:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (Schedule) (Press Book) Sixteen teams are ready to tangle in the 54th annual NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship final site, presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill in Montgomery, Ala. The championship kicks-off with No. 4 seed Rio Grande (Ohio) facing Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) at 11 a.m. CST on Nov. 26. There are eight second-round matches scheduled before quarterfinal play on Nov. 28, the semifinals on Nov. 30 and the national championship final on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.

Rams Hold On For 76-73 Non-Conference Win

MHicks — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:27:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team held off a late Bobcat rally to beat St. Thomas 76-73 in non-conference action at Pharr Gym Wednesday night. Mobile (4-1, 1-1) visits Xavier University Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 pm. Dominick Brumfield tallied 21 points and 12 boards for the Rams on 9-of-12 shooting, while Kwame Beard finished with 20 points and 5 assists.

Lady Rams Fall Late At Birmingham Southern

MHicks — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:31:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team fell 56-58 at NCAA-III Birmingham Southern Tuesday evening. Mobile (3-4) will visit non-conference foe Xavier University Nov. 27 at 5 pm. Deonica McCormick tallied 18 points and 6 steals to lead Mobile, while Briana Edwards finished with 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting.

Rams Advance To Montgomery On PK's

MHicks — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 7th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team tied Texas Wesleyan 0-0 (2OT) in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round, but Mobile advances to the final site of the NAIA National Championship in Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 on penalty kicks (7-6). Mobile (14-4-2) will battle No. 10 Columbia Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:30 pm.

Rams Fall To No. 15 Lee

MHicks — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:41:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team fell 55-67 to 15th-ranked Lee University in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday at Pharr Gym. Mobile (3-1, 1-1) hosts St. Thomas University Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 pm. The Rams struggled offensively all game, shooting just 28% (15-53) from the floor, compared to 50% (26-52) for the Flames.

Lady Rams Fall 52-59 To Brenau

MHicks — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:21:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Poor shooting doomed the University of Mobile women's basketball team to a 59-52 loss to visiting Brenau Saturday afternoon at Pharr Gymnasium. Mobile (3-3, 1-1) visits Birmingham Southern Tuesday at 6 pm. The Lady Rams shot only 27% (17-64) from the floor, while Brenau shot 31% (18-58).

Rams Crash The Boards To Pick Up SSAC Win

MHicks — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:58:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team crashed the boards to beat Brewton-Parker College 56-45 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Friday evening. Mobile (3-0, 1-0) hosts Lee University Saturday at 5 pm. The Rams out-rebounded the Barons 47-26 and grabbed a 16-8 edge on the offensive boards to overcome 26 turnovers and a 47% effort from the charity stripe.

Lady Rams Use Strong 2nd Half To Beat Brewton

MHicks — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:54:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team used a strong second half to take down visiting Brewton-Parker 64-43 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Friday evening. Mobile (3-2, 1-0) hosts Brenau University Saturday at 3 pm. Deonica McCormick led Mobile with 15 points, Briana Edwards added 11 points and 10 rebounds and Courtney Bayliss finished with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

Lady Rams Fall At Southeastern Louisiana

MHicks — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:24:00 GMT

HAMMOND, La-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team dropped a 53-83 game at NCAA-I Southeastern Louisiana University Tuesday evening. Mobile (2-2) hosts Brewton-Parker Friday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 pm in a conference battle. Briana Edwards led Mobile with 13 points, while Deonica McCormick added 11 points and 9 boards.

Mobile Men Drop Exhibition Game At Nicholls

MHicks — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:20:00 GMT

THIBODAUX, La-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team fell 53-73 in an exhibition contest at NCAA-I Nicholls State University Tuesday evening. Mobile (2-0) hosts Brewton-Parker Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 pm in a Southern States Athletic Conference match.

NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Bracket Released

MHicks — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:25:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially released the opening round pairings and tournament bracket for the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship. The University of Mobile is the 5th seed and has a bye to the final site in Orange Beach, Ala., Nov. 26 - Dec. 1. The Lady Rams will be joined by the winners of 15 Opening Round matches at the final site. Twenty-four teams earned an automatic berth by winning their respective conference/independent/unaffiliated group tournament or regular season, Faulkner advanced as the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament runner-up and six were chosen as at-large selections based on their standing in the final NAIA Women's Soccer MRPI.

Rams To Host NAIA National Championship Opening Round Game Saturday

MHicks — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:52:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team will host Texas Wesleyan in a NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Opening Round game Saturday at a time to be determined. There are 16 Opening Round matches taking place Nov. 17, and those winners will advance to the 54th annual national championship final site held at the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex in Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 26 - Dec 1. The 32 teams are comprised of 24 automatic qualifiers awarded to conference/independent/unaffiliated group tournament and regular season champions and eight at-large teams, selected by the final NAIA Men's Soccer MRPI.

Lady Rams Fall 71-83 At No. 22 Bethel

MHicks — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:52:00 GMT

MCKENZIE, Tenn.-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team got out-rebounded 53-22 and fell 71-83 at 22nd-ranked Bethel University Saturday evening in non-conference action. Mobile (2-1) will visit Southeastern Louisiana University Tuesday at 7 pm. Bethel finished with a 17-4 edge in offensive boards and a 36-18 edge in defensive rebounds. The Wildcats' Jackliann Street (27 points and 12 rebounds) and Perica Glenn (12 points and 14 rebounds) combined for more boards than UMobile had as a unit.

Five Volleyball Players Earn SSAC Honors

MHicks — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 02:38:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the year-end volleyball awards Friday evening, and the University of Mobile had five players honored. Kiara Gay was named 1st-Team All-Conference, Sara Van Wert and Disah Kolassiba were named 2nd-Team All-Conference and Bailey Nations was named to the All-Freshmen Team. Tayler Houseknecht was the team's Musco Lighting Champion of Character selection.

Lady Rams Move To 2-0 With 82-73 Win

MHicks — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:20:00 GMT

MCKENZIE, Tenn-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team defeated Martin Methodist University 82-73 at the Rotary Classic Friday. Mobile (2-0) will battle host Bethel University Saturday at 4 pm. Deonica McCormick led the Lady Rams with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting, while Shontae Dillon and Christy Roewe each added 12 points and Briana Edwards finished with 10 points and 8 boards.

Four Named To Capital One Academic All-District Team

MHicks — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:47:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile had four student-athletes named to the Captial One Academic All-District Team for District 2 (College Division) as selected by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA). Lindsay Taylor chosen for volleyball and Christy Lachappelle, Kelsie Ruff and Olivia Maddox chosen for women's soccer.

Rams Hold Off PCC And Win 59-50

MHicks — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:55:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team defeated visiting Pensacola Christian College 59-50 in non-conference action Thursday evening. Mobile (2-0) visits Nicholls State Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 pm for an exhibition contest. Chris Richardson led the Rams with 23 points, while Kwame Beard added 11 points and Kevin Calloway finished with 11 points and 11 boards. Richardson has now gone for 20+ in both games of the season to start his UMobile career.

No. 2 Lady Rams Fall On PK's In Semifinals

MHicks — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:36:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team fell to Faulkner University on penalty kicks Thursday in the SSAC Semifinals after the teams tied 0-0 through two overtimes. Faulkner won (3/4) to (0/3). Mobile (15-3-2) will next play at the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 in Orange Beach, Ala.

Lady Rams End Season At SSAC Tournament

MHicks — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:24:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team finished the season at the SSAC Tournament Thursday, falling twice in pool play action. Mobile lost to Lee University 0-3 (14-25, 21-25, 20-25) in the first match of the day and then fell 0-3 (18-25, 23-25, 20-25) to Emmanuel. Mobile finishes the season at 24-13. Against Lee, Kiara Gay led with 11 kills and 9 digs, while Bailey Nations added 9 kills and hit .350, and Disah Kolassiba added 7 kills with a .267 hitting percentage.

No. 13 SPSU Knocks Off No. 6 Rams In Semifinals

MHicks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:37:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 6th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell to 13th-ranked Southern Poly 1-0 in the SSAC Semifinals Thursday afternoon. Mobile (14-4-1) receives a bid to the 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship due to winning the SSAC Regular Season Championship. Nationals will take place Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 in Montgomery, Ala.

No. 2 Lady Rams Earn Numerous SSAC Awards

MHicks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:48:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team earned numerous year-end awards, as announced by the Southern States Athletics Conference Wednesday evening. Bekah Counce, Christy Lachappelle and Olivia Maddox earned 1st-Team All-Conference honors, while Jesslyn Fagundes, Melissa Maddox, Gillian McMahon and Rebekah Spalding earned 2nd-Team All-Conference honors.

No. 6 Rams Rack Up SSAC Year-End Awards

MHicks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:32:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the 2012 men's soccer year-end awards Wednesday evening, and the University of Mobile was well-represented. Stephen Okai was named the SSAC Player of the Year, Chris Dillon was named the Defensive Player of the Year and Gaetan Massiah was named Freshman of the Year. All three were named 1st-Team All-Conference and Dillon was also the team's Musco Lighting Champion of Character recipient.

2012 SSAC Soccer & Volleyball Tournament Info

MHicks — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:20:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's and women's soccer teams and volleyball team will compete in their SSAC Tournaments Nov. 8-10 in Montgomery, Ala. Here are schedules, links to live stats and more info.

Lady Rams Drop Exhibition Game At Southern Mississippi

MHicks — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:39:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The University of Mobile women's basketball team fell 54-77 at NCAA-I University of Southern Mississippi in an exhibition contest. Mobile was led by Deonica McCormick with 18 points, while Briana Edwards added 12 points and 9 rebounds and Leana Tajkov finished with 10 points. Tajkov went 5-of-9 from the floor, while McCormick was 6-of-7 from the charity stripe.

Lady Rams Close Regular Season With 3-1 Win

MHicks — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:57:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-12, 25-23, 25-15) non-conference win over Dillard University Monday. Mobile (24-11) will next play at the 2012 SSAC Tournament Nov. 8-10 in Montgomery, Ala., as the No. 8 seed. Mobile will face Lee University Thursday at 10 am and Emmanuel at 3 pm.

Lady Rams Run At SSAC Championships

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:47:00 GMT

CLINTON, Miss-- The University of Mobile women's cross country team finished 10th at the 2012 SSAC Championship Saturday. The 5K meet was held at Choctaw Trails. Mobile finished with 285 points and a time of 1:55:53, while Lee won the championship with 72 points and a time of 1:40:59.

UMobile Men's Cross Country Runs At SSAC Championship

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:39:00 GMT

CLINTON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's cross country team finished 11th at the 2012 SSAC Championships Saturday. Mobile finished with 302 points and a team time of 2:41:50 at the 8K meet held at Choctaw Trails. Emmanuel won the championship with 25 points and a time of 2:11:51.

Men's Basketball Opens With 89-81 Win

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:17:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's basketball team opened the 2012-13 season with an 89-81 home win over Fisk University Saturday. Mobile (1-0) hosts Pensacola Christian College Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm. Chris Richardson led the team with 26 points on 11-of-19 shooting, Dominick Brumfield added 19 points and 14 rebounds off the bench, and both Kwame Beard and Marcus Polnett finished with 10 points for Mobile.

2nd-Ranked Lady Rams Advance To SSAC Quarterfinals

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:16:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team defeated Truett-McConnell 2-0 in the first round of the SSAC Tournament Saturday afternoon. Mobile (15-3-1, 10-1) advances to the Quarterfinals in Montgomery Nov. 8. The Lady Rams dominated possession, out shooting the Bears 25-4 for the game and finishing with an 11-2 edge in shots on frame.

No. 7 Mobile Men Win SSAC Tourney Opener

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:14:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 7th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team knocked off visiting Lee University 3-0 Saturday to advance to the SSAC Quarterfinals. Mobile (14-3-1, 9-2) will play at a time to be determined Nov. 8 in Montgomery, Ala. The Rams out shot Lee 23-13 and finished with a 9-4 edge in shots on frame.

Mobile Women Open Season With 95-49 Win

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:11:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile women's basketball opened the 2012-13 season by blasting visiting Fisk University by a 95-49 score. Mobile (1-0) will visit the University of Southern Mississippi for an exhibition game Nov. 6 at 6 pm.

2012-13 SSAC Women's Basketball Rankings Released

MHicks — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:39:00 GMT

NORCROSS, Ga. – The Southern States Athletic Conference released the 2012 Women’s Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll, on Friday, November 2^nd. The coaches poll consisted of the head coach from each institution ranking the SSAC overall and their schools division. Lee University topped the ranks with 196 points followed by Faulkner with 173 and Loyola in a close third with 170. Divisionally, Lee topped the East with 55 points followed by Emmanuel with 45. In the West, Faulkner narrowed out Loyola by a margin of three points, 34 and 31 respectively.

2012-13 SSAC Preseason Rankings Released

MHicks — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:30:00 GMT

NORCROSS, Ga. – The Southern States Athletic Conference released the 2012 Men’s Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll, on Wednesday, October 31^st. The coaches poll consisted of the head coach from each institution ranking the SSAC overall and their division standings. Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) has been selected by the coaches as the overall SSAC champion receiving 151 points. Lee University trails SPSU by only a four point margin with 147. Loyola rounds out the top three with 124 points.

Lady Rams Drop Volleyball Match At Spring Hill

MHicks — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:30:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile volleyball team fell 1-3 (18-25, 16-25, 25-19, 19-25) at Spring Hill College Thursday evening to close out SSAC regular season action. Mobile (23-11, 7-7) closes out the regular season at home Monday at 7:30 pm against Dillard. The Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament takes place in Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 9-10.