http://www.lionathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130307azeugf ALLEN, Texas – A&M-Commerce gave everything it had against top-seeded Midwestern State, battling even with the Mustangs through the first 20 minutes. But a dominant second half for MSU proved to be the difference as the Lions’ season ends in Allen following a 92-84 loss to the Mustangs in the LSC quarterfinals. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130307azeugf 2013-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130305djp8w6 ALLEN, Texas – A pair of Lions have been recognized by the Lone Star Conference at the annual LSC Basketball Championship banquet, held Tuesday evening in Allen. Senior forward Andrew Davis has been named the conference’s Academic Player of the Year for the second time while senior forward Preston Whitley was named an honorable mention All-Lone Star Conference selection. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130305djp8w6 2013-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130305k4iw78 A&M-Commerce returns to the postseason for the ninth-straight time, making the short trip to the Allen Event Center for the 2013 Lone Star Conference Basketball Championship. The Lions are the #8 seed and will meet up with an all-too-familiar opponent in top-seeded Midwestern State in the LSC quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130305k4iw78 2013-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013030230xfuj PORTALES, N.M. – A&M-Commerce rediscovered its scoring touch, but unfortunately ran into an equally potent offensive attack as Eastern New Mexico outlasted A&M-Commerce to take an 88-85 victory in the season finale at Greyhound Arena. The loss is the fourth-straight for the Lions, who fall to 14-14 on the season and 7-11 in Lone Star Conference play. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013030230xfuj 2013-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226bxnokj A&M-Commerce closes out the 2012-13 regular season with a pair of games against opponents it is battling for seeding come postseason time. The Lions play their home finale on Wednesday, February 27th hosting the Buffs of West Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. A&M-Commerce then makes the trek west to Portales, N.M. for the regular season finale against the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico, tipping at 5 p.m. CT from Greyhound Arena. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226bxnokj 2013-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130227rgd9le COMMERCE, Texas – It seemed as if A&M-Commerce couldn’t buy a basket Wednesday night as the Lions shoot just 26.4 percent from the floor and hit just one three-pointer, falling to West Texas A&M 54-39 at the Field House. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130227rgd9le 2013-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130224y3a4pi COMMERCE, Texas â€" A strong surge midway through the second half proved too great an obstacle to overcome as A&M-Commerce dropped a hard-fought 69-63 decision to Cameron Saturday afternoon at the Field House. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130224y3a4pi 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130220dvci9z COMMERCE, Texas -- A&M-Commerce senior forward Andrew Davis has notched quite a few accolades during his Lion career, but he may have topped himself as he was named a first team Capital One Academic All-American by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130220dvci9z 2013-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130221amf2xn WICHITA FALLS, Texas – A&M-Commerce came into D.L. Ligon Coliseum riding a three-game winning streak, but the Lions ran into an intense Midwestern State team that ended up having its way with A&M-Commerce both on the boards and on the scoreboard, cruising to the 85-67 victory. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130221amf2xn 2013-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130219izhgck Two weeks remain in the 2012-13 season as A&M-Commerce faces a challenging week heading into the home stretch, facing the top-two teams in the Lone Star Conference. The Lions open up the week in Wichita Falls, facing top-seeded Midwestern State Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A&M-Commerce then returns to the Field House to face second-seeded Cameron at 7 p.m. Saturday as the two hottest teams in the LSC go head-to-head in what could have a handful of postseason implications. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130219izhgck 2013-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216w92vzz COMMERCE, Texas – Heading into Saturday’s showdown at the Field House, A&M-Commerce and rival Texas A&M-Kingsville were deadlocked in sixth-place in the LSC standings as a win would go a long way to securing a spot in Allen. Down the stretch it was the Lions that made the key shots when it counted, holding off the Javelinas 77-70 at the Field House. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216w92vzz 2013-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302135xozrb SAN ANTONIO, Texas – If Wednesday’s game was the final meeting between A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word, both squads made sure it was one to remember. The Lions pulled ahead late in the second half then held off a late Cardinal run, notching a crucial 86-84 victory at the McDermott Center. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302135xozrb 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302125xyxq7 Three weeks remain in the 2012-13 regular season as A&M-Commerce faces two more crucial Lone Star Conference matches. The Lions remain on the road Wednesday, traveling to San Antonio for perhaps the final meeting ever against Incarnate Word, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. A&M-Commerce then welcomes rival Texas A&M-Kingsville to the Field House for a 4 p.m. tipoff on Saturday, February 13th. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302125xyxq7 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130209pyoncl SAN ANGELO, Texas – A&M-Commerce rediscovered its scoring touch as five Lions finished in double figures as A&M-Commerce notched a crucial 96-90 victory over Angelo State at Stephens Arena. The win snaps a three-game losing skid for the Lions, who improve to 12-10 on the year and 5-7 in Lone Star Conference play. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130209pyoncl 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302063itpg4 COMMERCE, Texas – After trailing by double digits entering the second half, A&M-Commerce staged a furious rally in the closing seconds against Abilene Christian Wednesday evening. But the game-tying three pointer at the buzzer was wide left as the Wildcats hold off the Lions 60-57 at the Field House. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302063itpg4 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130205m9l854 COMMERCE, Texas -- A&M-Commerce fans are invited to help us pack the Field House this Wednesday, February 6, as both the Lion men and women have crucial Lone Star Conference games against longtime rival Abilene Christian at the Field House. The Lion women tip off against the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men at approximately 7:30 p.m. (25 minutes following the conclusion of the women's game). Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130205m9l854 2013-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302043rxicb A&M-Commerce faces a crucial week in the Lone Star Conference standings as the Lions face the two teams sitting behind them in the conference standings. A&M-Commerce opens up with perhaps the final visit for longtime LSC rival Abilene Christian to the Field House as the Lions and Wildcats tip off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 6th. A&M-Commerce then heads west for a showdown with Angelo State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9th at the Junell Center in San Angelo. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302043rxicb 2013-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302020afx5a STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State set the tone early Saturday evening against A&M-Commerce, racing out to an early 15-2 lead and never looking back as the Texans sweep the home-and-home series with a 68-55 victory over the Lions. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302020afx5a 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130201jqi6br A&M-Commerce opens up the second half of the 2012-13 Lone Star Conference schedule heading to Stephenville for the second part of its home-and-home series with Tarleton State. The Lions and Texans square off at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd, at Wisdom Gym. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130201jqi6br 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131htuny0 COMMERCE, Texas -- A&M-Commerce senior forward Andrew Davis has been named to the Capital One Academic Division II All-District VI team for the second-straight year, announced today by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131htuny0 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130126poocr4 COMMERCE, Texas – A&M-Commerce built itself a commanding first half advantage, leading by 12 in the closing minutes of the first, but a furious Tarleton State rally came back to cost the Lions in a 70-61 defeat at the Field House Saturday afternoon. A&M-Commerce drops to 11-8 on the year and 4-5 in Lone Star Conference play. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130126poocr4 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301256k7ro9 RICHARDSON, Texas – Lone Star Conference officials revealed a new team spirit pass option as advance tickets are now on sale for the 2013 LSC Basketball Championship, set to be played March 6-9 at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301256k7ro9 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130123mofove After a week-long hiatus, A&M-Commerce returns to the court to close out the first half of the 2012-13 Lone Star Conference schedule, beginning a home-and-home series with rival Tarleton State. The Lions host the Texans at the Field House on Saturday, January 26th, tipping at approximately 4:00 p.m. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130123mofove 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119s3e2c0 COMMERCE, Texas – Saturday’s showdown between A&M-Commerce and Eastern New Mexico was a classic high-tempo affair filled with extended runs and clutch shooting by both squads. But in the end, it was the Lions that landed the final blow, defeating the Greyhounds for the 11th-straight time with an 84-77 victory at the Field House. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119s3e2c0 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116wuvndv CANYON, Texas – Another sluggish shooting night comes back to haunt A&M-Commerce as the Lions fell to West Texas A&M 67-53 at the First United Bank Center in Canyon. It is the second-straight defeat for A&M-Commerce, which scored its second-lowest points output of the season, falling to 10-7 on the year and 3-4 in Lone Star Conference play. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116wuvndv 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301155w94ps A&M-Commerce remains on the road to open up another crucial Lone Star Conference week, traveling to Canyon to face West Texas A&M at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16th. The Lions then return to the Field House for their yearly battle with the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 19th in A&M-Commerce’s “Gold Out” game. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301155w94ps 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130113td5xs9 LAWTON, Okla. – A&M-Commerce dug itself another early deficit on the road, only this time the Lions were unable to climb out of the hole, scoring a season-low 51 points in a 65-51 loss to Cameron at Aggie Gymnasium. A&M-Commerce falls to 10-6 on the year and 3-3 in Lone Star Conference play while Cameron improves to 9-5 overall and 5-3 in LSC action. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130113td5xs9 2013-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301097klt64 COMMERCE, Texas – A&M-Commerce head coach Sam Walker has seen his share of memorable victories on the Lion sidelines. But Wednesday night at the Field House will go down as one of the most memorable as Walker saw his Lions claw back from a double-digit first half deficit to topple reigning Lone Star Conference champion Midwestern State 74-66, giving him his 202nd career victory and surpassing Jim Gudger as the all-time winningest coach in A&M-Commerce history. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301097klt64 2013-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108h14csm A&M-Commerce looks to snap its two-game losing streak with a pair of challenging Lone Star Conference matches. The Lions open up with a rematch of last season’s LSC quarterfinal, facing Midwestern State at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Field House. A&M-Commerce then makes the trip north to Lawton, Okla., taking on Cameron at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108h14csm 2013-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130105n2dr6k KINGSVILLE, Texas – Hampton Inn Court has traditionally not been kind to A&M-Commerce and Saturday afternoon was no different as the Lions trailed by nine at the half and their second half rally came up short as A&M-Commerce drops a 75-69 decision to A&M-Kingsville. The loss drops the Lions to 9-5 on the year and 2-2 in Lone Star Conference play as head coach Sam Walker remains tied with Jim Gudger with 201 career victories. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130105n2dr6k 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z