http://www.lionathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130521oj3pms COMMERCE, Texas -- The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has released its 2013 All-Region teams as 10 Lions have garnered 11 All-South Central Region recognition. The top five from each region in individual events and each member of a relay ranked in the region’s top three have earned the All-region distinction for this season. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130521oj3pms 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130514026u4x COMMERCE, Texas –- Three Lion student-athletes were selected to the NCAA Division II National Championships meet this morning by the NCAA. Dakota Fountain will be competing in the long jump, Vanessa Jackson in the 400 meter run and Ashley Ross will represent A&M-Commerce in the discus. This will mark the first male qualifier since 2010 and the fourth-straight season a female track and field athlete has qualified for the Lions. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130514026u4x 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130510iny40e RICHARDSON, Texas -- The Lone Star Conference has released its postseason accolades for the 2013 outdoor track season with a pair of Lions being recognized for their performances. Alex Kimp was tabbed the LSC's Men's Track and Field Academic Athlete of the Year, while Dakota Fountain was named an All-Lone Star Conference honoree. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130510iny40e 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130504scb72k Canyon, Texas – Dakota Fountain continued his strong sophomore season with a LSC Championship in the Long Jump (7.63m, 25’1/2”). Fountain had already clinched a spot at the Division II Championships so his season will continue for another event Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130504scb72k 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201305040jeb4r The second day of competition brought the preliminaries for most of the running events and the finals for the steeplechase, 10,000m and some field events. The Lions placed multiple athletes in the finals of their respective disciplines and saw a few Lions crack the podium. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201305040jeb4r 2013-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130501rug7s4 The Lion men and women track and field teams will travel to West Texas A&M this weekend to take part in the Lone Star Conference Championship. The Lion men will look to improve on last season’s sixth place finish as the women look to improve on their seventh place finish from one season ago Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130501rug7s4 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013042814ub21 San Marcos, Texas - John David Rollins and Avion Stewart set new career bests in the 100m dash and 110m hurdles respectively. Daniel Dia set a season best and both relay teams set season best marks on Saturday. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013042814ub21 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013042184mgls Shawnee, Okla.- Ashley Ross and Taney Hanna finished first and second in the discus for the Lion women at the Mt. SAC Relays. Matt Rich recorded the victory in the Javelin throw for the win by more then three meters in front of second place. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013042184mgls 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130413auo284 Commerce, Texas – The Lions as a team won 15 events overall at the East Texas Invitational on Saturday at memorial stadium. The 15 is the most events won by the combined teams so far this season. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130413auo284 2013-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201304123lj57z COMMERCE, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s and women’s track and field teams return home this weekend, hosting the East Texas Invitational at Memorial Stadium. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201304123lj57z 2013-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130410khgnxu COMMERCE, Texas -- A&M-Commerce freshman jumper Dakota Fountain has been named the Lone Star Conference Men's Field Co-Athlete of the Week, announced today by league officials. It is the first weekly honor of his career, sharing the award with A&M-Kingsville's Jordan Yamoah and Angelo State's Austin Slone. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130410khgnxu 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130406y8v7ak Denton, Texas –Junior sprinter Brikel Bailey set a new school record in the 800m dash with a 2:17.71 to finish fifth in race. Dakota Fountain was not going to be outdone in the Long Jump posting a 24’7” jump that put atop the Division II standings. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130406y8v7ak 2013-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201303312gzvtb Shawnee, Okla. – The Lion men and women track and field teams competed at the Bison Open hosted by Oklahoma Baptist. Both teams recorded multiple top three finishes. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201303312gzvtb 2013-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130330vpluyl Austin, Texas – Only a few members of the men’s track and field participated in the Texas Relays on Friday at the University of Texas. All athletes showed well for the Lions. Lion athletes recorded one top five finish and two other top 10 finishes. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130330vpluyl 2013-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201303231hp025 Arlington, Texas – The women’s team had four top ten finishes on the track and two in the field events. The men’s team had seven top ten finishes on the track and three finishes in the field events. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/201303231hp025 2013-03-23T04:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130308f65sl4 Both of the A&M-Commerce track and field teams posted top five finishes as teams in Stephenville with the men finishing second among 13 teams and the women fifth among 15 teams. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130308f65sl4 2013-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013030313m8xg Commerce, Texas – The A&M-Commerce men’s track and field team started this with an impressive showing in their first time out on a cold and windy day at Memorial Stadium. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/2013030313m8xg 2013-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130301wicn91 COMMERCE, Texas -- The 2013 A&M-Commerce track and field season gets underway this weekend as the Lions will take to the track at Memorial Stadium, hosting the Lion Spring Invitational. Field events kick off the day, getting underway at 10 a.m., followed by the running events beginning at 12:30 p.m. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130301wicn91 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130111nhlin1 COMMERCE, Texas – A&M-Commerce today announced the 2013 Lion men’s and women’s track and field schedules, which get underway the first weekend in March. Three home events highlight the 2013 slate, including a handful of challenging meets as A&M-Commerce sets its sights on the 2013 Lone Star Conference Championships in May. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lionathletics.com/sports/m-track/2012-13/releases/20130111nhlin1 2013-01-11T05:00:00Z