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Basketball team battles Benedictine

Basketball team battles Benedictine

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 22, 2019

The Baker University Wildcat basketball teams traveled to Atchison, Kan. to take on the Benedictine College Ravens on Wed. Nov. 20. Both the men’s and women’s teams put up a good fight, but the Ravens...

Junior Jon Scire lines up on defense to stop the Evangel offense on second down. On the season Scire totals 34 tackles including tackles for 40.5 yards for loss.

Wildcats defeat No. 17 Evangel University 28-21

Story by John Hepp, Photographer November 19, 2019

(Left) Junior Brandon Lehnherr and senior Brennen Kellog run the team out of the inflatable helmet to begin the match up with no. 17 Evangel University.

Football beats Evangel to claim division title

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

The No.15 ranked Baker University Wildcats faced No. 17 ranked Evangel University in NAIA game of the week as it was a match up for first place in the Heart of America Conference South Division at Liston...

Senior and two time National Champion Lucas Lovvorn finds first place in the 174-pound weight class. The Wildcats travel to the Bethany Open to compete on Nov. 16.

Wrestling dominates at Dan Harris Open

Story by Justin Toumberlin and Makenzie Musgrove November 12, 2019

After putting in a lot of hard work throughout the off season, the Baker University Wildcat wrestling team opened up their season at the Dan Harris Open held at Baker University in the Collins Center. The...

Football wins fifth straight

Football wins fifth straight

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 6, 2019

The Baker University Wildcat football team went into Fayette, Mo. on a four-game winning streak and extended it to five after defeating the Central Methodist University Eagles 41-14. After being forced...

Womens basketball opens up season at KCAC Classic

Womens basketball opens up season at KCAC Classic

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

The Baker University Wildcats women’s basketball teams opened up their season on the road in the KCAC Classic hosted at University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. The Wildcats played two games in...

Mens Basketball secures first win against Baptist Bible College

Men’s Basketball secures first win against Baptist Bible College

Story by Peyton Maulbeck and Makenzie Musgrove November 4, 2019

After coming off a loss to the Ottawa University Braves, the Baker University Wildcats got their first win of the season against Baptist Bible College. The beginning of the first half was a back and...

Bowling competes against national seeds

Bowling competes against national seeds

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 3, 2019

On the weekend of Oct. 12 and 13 the bowling team traveled to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the SWIBC I and II. On day one of the SWIBC the men’ team took third place out of 15 after scoring 6,835...

An over the shoulder of Justin Toumberlin playing in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Rocket League Fall Championship.

Esports has successful week of matches

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 1, 2019

The Baker University Wildcat Esports team is coming off an exciting week after facing Boise State, Full Sail Armada and Wichita State. The Esports team started the week off by playing Boise State...

(Left) Freshman Savannah Nott and sophomore Claire Chapman attempt to block the kill by a Ravens player. The Wildcats drop the series 0-3 to Benedictine.

Ravens top Wildcats on dig pink night

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

The Baker University Wildcats fell to the Benedictine College Ravens in three sets during Dig Pink Night on Tuesday evening in Collins Center. The Ravens opened up the first set with a 9-4 lead and...

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