The Commerce Journal Sports

Incarnate Word sweeps Lions in Field House Wednesday night

2012-02-03T16:42:41-06:00

Incarnate Word 89 vs. A&M-Commerce 85

Texas A&M University-Commerce (7-13) fell in the waning moments to Incarnate Word (12-8) 89-85 to remain in the Lone Star Conference cellar. Despite a stellar all-around offensive performance, the Lions were unable to shut down the Cardinals when it mattered and faded away down the stretch.

Sanford wins 200 meter dash at Houston meet

2012-02-03T16:21:29-06:00

Jasmine Sanford, who is training for the U.S. Olympic trials in Commerce, won the 200 meter dash at the Houston Indoor Invitational and Multi’s hosted at the University of Houston this past weekend. Sanford, who is training with Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Track Coach Ray Adkison, finished with a time of 24.80 and defeated 43 other runners. She also finished 11 in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.66.

Lions break five game losing streak, defeat Aggies

2012-01-30T16:55:40-06:00

The Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball team (7-12) defeated the Cameron University Aggies, thanks to a second-half run and tremendous performances from senior guard Brad Hambrick and sophomore forward Devondrick Walker.

The A&M-Commerce womens team (1-17) lost their fourteenth game in a row after scoring a measly 10 points in the first half.

Lions continue to lose in conference play

2012-01-26T17:58:26-06:00

The 2011-12 basketball season has gone from disappointing to horrible over the past few weeks as the Lions have been consistently outplayed by tough Lone Star Conference opponents.

A&M-Commerce basketball teams fall to Tarleton State

2012-01-20T15:08:26-06:00

Texas A&M University-Commerce (6-10) was unable to sustain a strong first half and fell to Lone Star Conference heavyweights Tarleton State Texans (16-1) 73-69, despite a late comeback that saw them erase a 14 point deficit Wednesday night.

The A&M-Commerce women's basketball team (1-14) lost their 10^th game in a row to Tarleton State (12-5) 89-61, despite a 20 point, 10 rebound effort from sophomore forward Breanna Harris.

ACU sweeps Lions

2012-01-12T14:38:42-06:00

The Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team (6-8, 1-5) battled conference opponent Abilene Christian (7-8, 1-6) in the Field House Wednesday night into overtime, ultimately falling 92-79.

Both A&M-Commerce basketball teams lose to West Texas A&M

2012-01-06T15:03:56-06:00

Brad Hambrick tied a career-high with 25 points and the Lions pounced out to an early first half lead, but a second half rally from West Texas A&M proved to be the difference as the Buffaloes hand the Lions a 77-72 setback at the First United Bank Center. A&M-Commerce falls to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in Lone Star Conference play, snapping its three-game winning streak.

A&M-Commerce women fall to Newman despite second-half comeback

2011-12-30T12:43:07-06:00

The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team finished up their non-conference schedule Thursday night against Newman University, falling 73-50 despite outscoring their opponents in the second half.

King leads Lions past Henderson State

2011-12-20T15:24:26-06:00

Paced by a career day by senior Desmond King, which included personal-bests in points (30), rebounds (12) and blocks (two), A&M-Commerce held off Henderson State 85-81 at St. Edward's University for its third-straight win.

A&M-Commerce men win second game in a row, women can't keep up with A&M International

2011-12-19T11:22:02-06:00

A&M-Commerce used a balanced offensive attack, with five different Lions scoring in double figures, as the Lions pulled away in the second half to notch an 82-67 victory over Harding at Alumni Gym at St. Edward's University. It was the second-straight win for A&M-Commerce, which improves to 4-6 on the year.