https://lionathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for East Texas A&M University Athleticsen-us60https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-roberts-records-top-di-time-in-800-meter-dash-at-j-fred-duckett-twilight.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-roberts-records-top-di-time-in-800-meter-dash-at-j-fred-duckett-twilight.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

HOUSTON – Eight events were won by the East Texas A&M University track and field team, including Riley Roberts running the fastest time in the 800 meter run this season in the country, at the J. Fred Duckett Twilight on Saturday at the David Ley Track.]]>Jeremiah GarciaSun, 26 Apr 2026 07:47:00 CST611888https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/25/lion-softball-ends-season-with-losses-to-cowgirls-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/25/lion-softball-ends-season-with-losses-to-cowgirls-on-senior-day.aspxSoftball

COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University softball team ended its season with a pair of losses by scores of 6-0 and 9-0 on Saturday to the McNeese Cowgirls as part of Senior Day at John Cain Family Softball Complex.]]>SBALL.Seniors.26Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:50:00 CST711887https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-cowgirls-take-game-one-nightcap-suspended-to-saturday-due-to-inclement-weather.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-cowgirls-take-game-one-nightcap-suspended-to-saturday-due-to-inclement-weather.aspxSoftball

COMMERCE – After a 13-5 win in five innings by the McNeese Cowgirls over the East Texas A&M University softball team to begin Friday evening's action, the nightcap was suspended in the fourth inning at the John Cain Family Softball Complex due to inclement weather.]]>Emma RodriguesFri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:00 CST711886https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/general-inside-lion-athletics-podcast-episode-72.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/general-inside-lion-athletics-podcast-episode-72.aspxFootball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Track and Field

On this week's edition of the Inside Lion Athletics Podcast, we are joined by football coach Clint Dolezel, track and field coach George Pincock, director of golf Brian Dolehide, softball coach Brittany Miller]]>Inside Lion Athletics 04.24Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:21:00 CST211885https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/lion-softball-closes-out-2026-season-against-cowgirls.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/lion-softball-closes-out-2026-season-against-cowgirls.aspxSoftball

COMMERCE – The 2026 season comes to a close for the East Texas A&M University softball team this weekend at home against McNeese for Senior Weekend.]]>SBALL CelebrationThu, 23 Apr 2026 11:45:00 CST711884https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-golf-baertz-earns-second-team-all-southland-honors.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-golf-baertz-earns-second-team-all-southland-honors.aspxWomen's Golf

FRISCO – East Texas A&M University women's golfer Marie Baertz has been named to the all-Southland Conference team for the second year in a row.]]>Marie BaertzThu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 CST1011883https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/2/5/general-east-texas-am-receives-8-million-gift-from-rene-griffin-largest-in-university-history.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/2/5/general-east-texas-am-receives-8-million-gift-from-rene-griffin-largest-in-university-history.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

COMMERCE – East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene' Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of the university and to Lion Athletics.]]>Rene Griffin Gift AnnouncementThu, 5 Feb 2026 13:35:00 CST211709https://lionathletics.com/news/2025/6/24/general-ncaa-approves-east-texas-ams-full-ncaa-division-i-status.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2025/6/24/general-ncaa-approves-east-texas-ams-full-ncaa-division-i-status.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball

INDIANAPOLIS – A new era is officially underway in Northeast Texas as the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved full Division I membership status for East Texas A&M University during its meeting on June 23.]]>Division I Full GraphicTue, 24 Jun 2025 08:30:00 CST211351https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/general-2026-night-of-champions-set-for-may-16.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/general-2026-night-of-champions-set-for-may-16.aspxGeneral

The 2026 Night Champions is set for Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 PM at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.]]>Night of Champions 2026 WebThu, 2 Apr 2026 14:38:00 CST211842https://lionathletics.com/news/2026/2/5/general-lion-athletics-excels-in-classroom-in-fall-2025.aspxhttps://lionathletics.com/news/2026/2/5/general-lion-athletics-excels-in-classroom-in-fall-2025.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball

COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University athletics department's success in the classroom continued during the Fall 2025 semester, posting a 3.15 semester grade point average across all 290 student-athletes.]]>Fall 2025 AcademicsThu, 5 Feb 2026 07:45:00 CST211708