January 26, 2012
LANCE FARMER NAMED LIONS' HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper today announced the hiring of Lance Farmer as the Lions’ new Strength and Conditioning Coach. Farmer will work directly with all 11 A&M-Commerce intercollegiate programs, overseeing weight lifting, conditioning, fitness and nutritional workouts for all Lion student-athletes.

January 24, 2012
LONE STAR CONFERENCE PARTNERS WITH FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST
The Lone Star Conference has signed a partnership with Fox Sports Southwest, which will put the league on the regional sports network’s television and web streaming platforms throughout the 2012 calendar year.

January 17, 2012
A&M-COMMERCE ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF DANCE TEAM FOR 2012-13 SEASON
Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper today announced the formation of a Lion Dance Team, which will begin in the fall of the 2012-13 athletic season and perform at various Lion home events. In addition, Cooper announced the hiring of Ashley Rocke as A&M-Commerce’s Head Dance Coach.

January 9, 2012
SAMUEL MORRONE NAMED DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper announced the hiring of Samuel Morrone as the Director of Business Operations for the A&M-Commerce Athletic Department. He also oversees game day operations for home football games as well as assisting with operations for all of A&M-Commerce’s home events.

December 17, 2011
18 LION STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN FALL COMMENCEMENT
18 A&M-Commerce student-athletes reached the pinnacle of their educational career Saturday, earning their degrees during the Texas A&M University-Commerce fall commencement activities.

November 9, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE HOSTING 2011 UIL REGION II-3A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
A&M-Commerce will once again serve as the host institution for the UIL Region II-3A volleyball tournament this weekend at the Field House. The regional semifinals will be held Friday, November 11, with the Region II-3A final being held Saturday, November 12.

August 25, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE STUDENT-ATHLETES LEND A HAND FOR LION MOVERS 2011
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, A&M-Commerce student-athletes took some time out to help incoming freshmen move into their new dorms as part of Lion Movers 2011.

August 20, 2011
TWO WEEKS REMAINING UNTIL FALL SPORTS GET UNDERWAY
We are just two weeks away from the start of the 2011-12 Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic season, as football, soccer and volleyball have all reported to campus and have begun preseason practices. Below is a quick glance at all three teams leading up to their respective season openers.

August 15, 2011
LIONS STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER GRADUATION
Congratulations to the nine Lions from Texas A&M University-Commerce who participated in the graduation ceremony this past weekend on August 13th.

August 10, 2011
14 LIONS NAMED D2 ADA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
14 Texas A&M University-Commerce student-athletes have been honored as Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award Winners for the 2010-11 season.

July 15, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
It is an exciting day for fans of Texas A&M University-Commerce athletics as today the athletic department unveiled its exciting new look for LionAthletics.com, as well as announced the Lions' new place in the social networking world, launching sites on both Facebook and Twitter.

June 24, 2011
54 LION STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED TO LSC COMMISSIONER'S HONOR ROLL
54 Lion student-athletes were named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2010-11 academic year, announced by league officials.

June 6, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE ANNOUNCES "LIONS FOR LIFE" WALK AT MEMORIAL STADIUM
Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper has announced the "Lions For Life" Walk in an effort to help both the university and Commerce communities remain active and healthy.

February 7, 2011
A&M COMMERCE FOOTBALL SIGNS 26 RECRUITS AND ADDS 5 MIDYEAR TRANSFERS
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss and the Lions coaching staff announced on Wednesday February 2 that 26 high school players have signed letters of intent to attend the university in the fall. An additional 5 transferred in at the semester break to bring the 2011 recruiting class to 31.

February 3, 2011
BASKETBALL GAME IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT...RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 21
Due to inclement weather the A&M-Commerce basketball games have been canceled for tonight, Thursday February 3. The games will be rescheduled for Monday February 21. Tip-off for the woman's game is 6 p.m. and men's game 8 p.m.

February 3, 2011
LIONS BASKETBALL GAMES CHANGED TO THURSDAY BECAUSE OF WEATHER
With the recent storm that hit the Wednesday Feb. 2 women's and men's game has been changed to Feb. 3. Tipoff will be the same 6 p.m. and 8.pm.

February 2, 2011
NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S BASKETBALL RANKED 9TH IN SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
The men's basketball team fell from sixth to ninth in the regional rankings this week. Other Lone Star Conference teams in the top ten are: 1. Central Oklahoma 3. Incarnate word 5. West Texas A&M 6. Midwestern State 8. Tarleton State 10. Cameron.

January 12, 2011
LIONS SET TO PLAY GAME IN COWBOYS STADIUM
COMMERCE, Texas -- In association with the Lone Star Conference Football Festival at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Texas A&M University-Commerce is announcing the Harvey Martin Classic is moving to Cowboys Stadium as part of a triple-header of games scheduled for Sept. 17.

May 6, 2010
Carlton Cooper Serves as Keynote Speaker at All-Sports Banquet at Mountain View College
Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper served as the keynote speaker at the All Sports Banquet at Mountain View College in Dallas on Thursday night.

April 23, 2010
Former Cross Country/Track and Field Member Dr. Richard De La Garza II Selected as Texas A&M University-Commerce Distinguished Alumni
Former Texas A&M University-Commerce track and field/cross country member Dr. Richard De La Garza II was awarded membership into the Distinguished Alumni Chapter of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Friday night.

April 14, 2010
Athletic Director Carlton Cooper to Serve as the Liaison to the Lone Star Conference Men's Basketball Coaches
Recently, the Lone Star Conference announced that Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper will serve as the athletic director liaison to the LSC men's basketball coaches.

April 10, 2010
A&M-Commerce Athletics Gives Back to the Community
Texas A&M University-Commerce student-athletes, coaches and administrators took part on Saturday in the Commerce Big Event and the 36th Annual Hunt County Special Olympics for a third-straight year.

April 1, 2010
A&M-Commerce Student-Athletes and Coaches Hear the Story of Sarah Panzau
Texas A&M University-Commerce student-athletes and coaches heard the story of Sarah Panzau, a former two-time All-American volleyball player, who was in a near fatal car accident discuss drug and alcohol awareness and why responsibility matters on Thursday night.

March 31, 2010
Rally, Reconnect and Restore the Roar on Saturday, April 24th
As part of the A&M-Commerce spring football game on Saturday, April 24th at 2 p.m., former Lions are encouraged to come out and RALLY, RECONNECT and RESTORE THE ROAR.

February 26, 2010
A&M-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper Addresses Paris High School Students, Faculty and Staff
Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper served as the keynote speaker on Friday morning at the Black History Month celebration at Paris High School.

February 22, 2010
Final Home Game Full of Events and Promotions
A full schedule of activities is planned for the final home game, which is this Wednesday, February 22.

February 15, 2010
A&M-Commerce Prepares for Annual WBCA Pink Zone Game on Saturday, Feb. 20
On Saturday, Feb. 20, Texas A&M University-Commerce will be hosting its WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) Pink Zone game when the Texas Woman’s Pioneers come to The Field House for a 2 p.m. tip.

February 13, 2010
1989-1990 Men's Basketball Team Honored
The 1989-1990 Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team was honored at half-time of the men’s game against Southeastern Oklahoma State today.

February 13, 2010
Student Claims $500 Scholarship During Basketball Game
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department announced its first winner of a $500 scholarship at half-time of the Lady Lions’ game against Southeastern Oklahoma State today.

February 9, 2010
Harvey Martin Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
On Monday night, former Texas A&M University-Commerce standout Harvey Martin was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2009.

February 6, 2010
LIONS' FOOTBALL HELPS AT DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team took part in Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum on Saturday.

February 5, 2010
A&M-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Texas Dixie Baseball/Softball State Convention
Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper will serve as the keynote speaker for the Texas Dixie Baseball/Softball State Convention on Saturday at the Letourneau University Education Center in Longview.

February 2, 2010
A&M System Board of Regents Member Gene Stallings Visits with A&M-Commerce Head Coaches and Athletic Administration
Texas A&M University system board of regents member Gene Stallings visited with the head coaches and administration of the athletic department as well as university president Dr. Dan Jones at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Tuesday.

February 1, 2010
Jon Randles Visits Texas A&M University-Commerce Student Athletes
Jon Randles visited with Texas A&M University-Commerce student-athletes on the afternoon of February 1st.

January 28, 2010
Carlton Cooper Addresses Commerce Leadership Institute
As part of the Commerce Leadership Institute visit to Texas A&M University-Commerce, athletic director Carlton Cooper addresses the members about the intercollegiate athletic department at the university.

January 20, 2010
Basketball Teams, Cheerleaders Greet Community at Spirit Night
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men's and women's basketball teams and cheerleaders greeted members of the local community at Chicken Express Tuesday night for Spirit Night.

January 19, 2010
Team BIG AIR to Perform on Wednesday at A&M-Commerce Field House
Team BIG AIR will be performing on Wednesday night at halftime of both the A&M-Commerce men's and women's basketball teams.

January 7, 2010
A&M-Commerce Basketball Teams Visit Commerce Elementary School
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men's and women's basketball team spent the morning visiting Commerce Elementary School on Thursday, January 7th.

December 19, 2009
15 Student-Athletes Earn Degrees
Texas A&M University-Commerce had 15 individuals with ties to the athletic department earn degrees in Saturday's commencement exercises.

November 8, 2009
Former Lions Athletic Director Dr. Jesse J. Hawthorne Dies
Former Texas A&M-Commerce athletic director and chair of the Physical Education Department, Dr. Jesse J. Hawthorne passed away on Saturday.

August 15, 2009
Lions Participate in Commencement Exercises
10 student-athletes and a former student manager participated in graduation ceremonies for their undergraduate degrees on Saturday.

July 27, 2009
2009 Ernest Hawkins Golf Classic is THIS FRIDAY
THIS Friday, July 31 at Webb Hill Country Club is the Ernest Hawkins Golf Classic in Wolfe City.

July 6, 2009
Athletic Director Carlton Cooper and Head Football Coach Guy Morriss Attend the 2009 East Texas State Old School Reunion in Tyler
On Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13th, the 2009 East Texas State University Old School Reunion was held in Tyler, Texas. Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper and head football coach Guy Morriss as well as members of the LIons' football coaching staff attended the annual reunion. Here are some pictures from the annual event.

June 13, 2009
A&M-Commerce Athletics Attends Sikes Boys and Friends Reunion
Former Lions gathered the last two days for the annual Sikes Boys Reunion in Canton at the Van Zandt Country Club.

May 26, 2009
A&M-Commerce Hosts Alumni Reception in Tyler
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department as well as members of the university community visited with the Smith County Alumni Chapter and members of the Tyler community at the Bank of Tyler on Tuesday evening.

May 22, 2009
Britney Jordan and Ricky Hope Recognized by Texas A&M System Board of Regents
As part of this week's Texas A&M System Board of Regents meetings, Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball standout Britney Jordan and football standout Ricky Hope were recognized with resolutions, expressing their appreciation.

May 19, 2009
Proclamation to Recognize Harvey Martin Issued by City of Commerce
On Tuesday night as part of the Commerce City Council members re-adopted the resolution to honor Harvey Martin Day on May 3rd.

May 5, 2009
A&M-Commerce Student Athletes Volunteer at Commerce Lions Club Carnival on Tuesday
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce women's golf and men's basketball team on Tuesday volunteered for the Commerce Lions Club Carnival that was held in downtown Commerce.

April 29, 2009
SAAC hosts first annual Talent Show
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its first annual “Show Your Stuff” talent show on Tuesday night to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

April 4, 2009
A&M-Commerce Athletics Participates in Community Engagement Projects
For the second-straight year, the Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department took an active role in the Commerce Big Event and the Special Olympics on Saturday, April 4th.

April 3, 2009
Student-Athletes honored for academics at Athletic Director's Breakfast of Champions
The A&M-Commerce athletic department honored the student-athletes who have achieved a 3.0 GPA or better or have maintained an institutional GPA of a 3.0 or better through the fall semester at the Athletic Director’s Breakfast of Champions on Friday morning.

March 12, 2009
Dr. Lavelle Hendricks Visits with Texas A&M University-Commerce Student Athletes
Dr. Lavelle Hendricks, a member of the counseling department and an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, visited with A&M-Commerce student athletes on Wednesday night for a presentation entitled: "Causes and Consequences--The Effects of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Other Illegal Drugs."

January 14, 2009
Athletic Director Carlton Cooper to Make Presentation at NCAA Convention
Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper has been selected to be a part of a panel for the entire membership of the NCAA entitled “Intersecting the Benefits of Corporate Partners and Marketing” at the NCAA Convention.

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2011 A&M-COMMERCE HALL OF FAME CLASS ANNOUNCED
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Department has announced the five members of the 2011 Hall of Fame class, which will be inducted on Saturday, October 22. In addition three former graduates have been named as the 2011 Bobby Fox Coaching Award winners.

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OLYMPIC MEDALIST AND FORMER LION SPRINTER JOHN CARLOS RETURNS TO COMMERCE FOR BOOK SIGNING
Olympic bronze medalist and former East Texas State track star John Carlos will be returning to Commerce on Tuesday, November 8, holding a discussion and book signing for his new book The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World. Carlos will speak in the Ferguson Social Sciences Building, beginning at 7 p.m.