The 2013-14 A&M-Commerce athletic season was filled with a handful of incredible moments, achievements and career milestones. Throughout the summer Lion Athletics will take a look back at the top 15 moments of the year, voted on by athletic administrators and local media members. The win over HBU gives the Lions football team their first winning season since 2001.
The Lions erupted for 545 yards of offense, including 474 through the air in a 55-21 win at Houston Baptist on Nov. 9, notching the program's first win over a Division I FCS opponent and clinching the Lions' first winning season in over a decade.
Harrison Stewart completed 23 of his 40 passes on the day, throwing for 383 yards and five scores. Three of those scores went to junior receiver
Seth Smith, who finished with six catches for 115 yards.
Junior receiver
Vernon Johnson also continued to etch his name into program history, catching 10 passes for 180 yards. Those marks made him the A&M-Commerce all-time leader in both receiving yards and receptions. One week later he would set the single-season touchdown catch mark for the Lions, hauling in his 13
th TD of the year at home vs Eastern New Mexico.
2013-14 Top Moments Schedule
Moment No. 1 -- July 29Moment No. 2 -- July 25Moment No. 3 -- Football secures first winning seasson since 2001Moment No. 4 -- Track & Field Shines at Outdoor NationalsMoment No. 5 -- Football Records FallMoment No. 6 -- Lion Athletics Upgrades FacilitiesMoment No. 7 -- Lion Soccer Qualifies For NCAA RegionalsMoment No. 8 -- Price Spurs Comeback Over ENMU In LSC TournamentMoment No. 9 -- Jason Burton Named Women's Basketball Head CoachMoment No. 10 -- Neal Becomes All-Time Assists LeaderMoment No. 11 -- Harris Joins 1,000-Point ClubMoment No. 12 -- Track & Field Returns To Indoor CompetitionMoment No. 13 -- Dibbern Named Track & Field Head CoachMoment No. 14 -- Clem, McMahan Selected For NCAA RegionalMoment No. 15 -- Lion Athletics Unveils New Logo