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The Bruins defeated their rivals, the Pensacola Christian College Eagles, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of BJU fans on Sept. 24. 
Photo: Lindsay Shaleen

Student committee provides new opportunities for athletes and fans

Jarred Scott October 4, 2021

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), established in 2020, has worked to create sports ministries, campus initiatives and projects within the Greenville community to promote Bruins athletics in...

Andrew Arrowood, a forward on the mens soccer team, advances the play.
Photo: Prince Sarnicula

Bruins pursue full DIII membership

Jarred Scott September 27, 2021

BJU’s intercollegiate sports teams are moving closer toward becoming full-standing members of NCAA Division III, potentially by 2023. Although more work needs to be done, Director of Athletics Neal...

Kayla Oberstar anticipates the next play. Photo: Andrew Pledger

Bruins athletics turns 10

Jarred Scott September 24, 2021

Bob Jones University celebrates another special birthday this year: the 10th anniversary of the intercollegiate athletics program. BJU’s intercollegiate sports, conceived in 2011 by then-president Stephen...

Bruins basketball player Tamrah Konieczka uses an exercise band
during a workout by the Conex facility. Photo: Bradley Allweil

Bruins install new workout facility

Johanna Huebscher April 30, 2021

The Bob Jones University athletic department has recently opened a new outdoor training facility, a Conex building, for its student-athletes. The Conex building is a converted storage unit retrofitted...

The Men’s Basketball Award was given to the Epsilon Zeta Chi Tornadoes at the championship game Friday. Photo: Madeline Peters

Intramural championships close out

Johanna Huebscher April 23, 2021

This academic year, societies competed in 10 intramural sports, including soccer, volleyball and futsal, with 16 championship games completed and six more awaiting results. In one of the most highly anticipated...

Students are picked after they demonstrate their skills on the field. Photo: Maddie Peters

Bruins Recruitment Refresh

Katelyn Lain April 16, 2021

BJU Bruins coaches are ramping up their recruitment of Bruins players as the spring semester comes to a close, and they’re looking for athletes who bring more to the team than just a good athletic record. Dr....

Coach Castel leads the girls in various drills. Photo: Lindsay Shaleen

Soccer team bonds over spring season

Katie French April 9, 2021

The Bruins women’s soccer team is using their spring season to maximize resources and prepare for the future. In their ninth season, the Lady Bruins 2020 fall record consisted of six wins and eight...

Brody collapses in despair after hearing the news of his replacement, though witnesses report overhearing his plans to go salmon fishing in Alaska during retirement. Photo: Andrew Pledger

April Fools: Bruins to change name to Squirrels

Jewel Schuurmans April 1, 2021

This article contains fictional content. Happy April Fools’ Day! After a series of lengthy Zoom meetings, BJU Bruins committee has unanimously voted to change the name of BJU sports from the “Bruins”...

Current seniors Charsie Johnson, Delaney Edwards and Gracen Ledford
pose with team manager Monica Marchena. Photo: Derek Eckenroth

Lady Bruins awarded in sports, academics

Katelyn Lain March 26, 2021

Tamrah Konieczka and Delaney Edwards prove female athletes are competitive and dedicated in their sports and studies as they excel on and off the court. Delaney Edwards, a senior health science pre-physician...

Britton has a bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education and a
masters degree in Health and Exercise Science. Photo: Nick Zukowski

ESSA to host newest workshop

Johanna Huebscher March 19, 2021

The Exercise and Sports Science Association workshop will feature alumni speakers physical therapist Dr. Brandon Moss and physical therapist assistant Sarah Kazian at 7 p.m. on March 23 in Levinson Hall. The...

Snow practices her swing at a smaller indoor green on campus. Photo: Madeline Peters

Golf teams train 15+ hours a week

Katelyn Lain March 19, 2021

The men's and women’s golf teams are training hard for physical and mental strength as they begin their 2021 season. Coach Dennis Scott, faculty member in the Division of Exercise and Sports Science...

Sophomore Devin Dean tries to pass during a practice game.
Photo: Derek Eckenroth

Bruins b-ball teams strive to rebound from difficult season

Ethan House March 12, 2021

Coaches and players on the men’s and women’s basketball teams are optimistic for next season despite both having a losing season this year. Because of restricted travel due to COVID-19, the number...

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