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	<title>No. 3 Union tops No. 2 Freed-Hardeman 48-44</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2484</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 3 Union University women&apos;s basketball came away with a 48-44 win over No. 2 Freed-Hardeman University Saturday at Fred DeLay Gymnasium. The win for Union put the Lady Bulldogs in sole possession of first place in the conference with five games left to play. Union improved to 24-2 on the season and 11-1 in the TranSouth. Freed-Hardeman dropped to 21-4 overall and 9-2 in league play.

This win was also Union&apos;s eighth straight win overall and 36th straight home win.

Union led the NAIA with 38 percent shooting from 3-point range and was No. 4 in the NAIA with 211 made 3-pointers entering the game (8.4/game). The Lady Bulldogs hit that average exactly in today&apos;s win, making 8-of-21 from long range at 38 percent. Union hit four three pointers in each half.

Freed-Hardeman scored first in the game, but Union&apos;s LaTesa McLaughlin answered with a three pointer to give Union a lead they would keep for the remainder of the half. It was not the last big 3-pointer of the game for McLaughlin or Union.

Union extended their first half lead out to as many as 10 points, 24-14, before the Lady Lions closed out the half with an 8-0 run to cut their halftime deficit to just two points, 24-22.

In the second half, Union went up by as many as six points twice, but could not put the game out of reach. Freed-Hardeman tied the game at 34-34 with 11:38 left to play.

However, it was Union getting another big 3-pointer. This time from Rebecca Sharpe who put Union back up by three points. Maria Bagwell for Freed-Hardeman then answered with a three point play to tie the game. The Lady Lions scored their fifth straight point on their next possession to take just their second lead of the game at 39-37.

Next, it was McLaughlin&apos;s turn again as she drained a 3-pointer to put Union back on top. She wasn&apos;t done, because on the next possession, McLaughlin hit her third three pointer of the day to give Union a 4-point advantage, 42-39 with 6:12 left to play. Freed-Hardeman responded again with five straight points to take a 44-43 lead with just 2:31 left to play. 

And then for the final time, Union responded with another 3-pointer, this one coming from Sharpe as she put Union up for good, 46-44. Lavanda Ross then hit 1-of-2 three throws with 1:20 left to give Union a three point lead. Freed-Hardeman missed on two chances to tie the game on 3-pointers. Shelby Ashcraft grabbed the game-winning rebound with one second left, was fouled, and sank one free throw to clinch the win for Union.

Both halves were played to the exact score as Union won both periods 24-22  for the 48-44 win.

Union was  led by McLaughlin with 11 points. Ross added nine points and Huttemann added eight points. Union shot 40 percent from the field, 38 percent (8-21) from long range, and 50 percent (6-12) from the free throw line.

Freed-Hardeman was led by Ashley Tate with 13 points. Bagwell added a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Lady Lions shot 34 percent from the field, 13 percent (1-8) from long range, and 69 percent (9-13) form the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be another home conference game, Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. versus Cumberland.

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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union men fall at home 73-70 to Freed-Hardeman</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2485</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Union University men&apos;s basketball team lost at home to Freed-Hardeman University 73-70. Union dropped to 16-10 on the season and 9-3 in league play. Freed-Hardeman improved to 17-8 overall and 7-4 in the TranSouth. 

Union scored the first eight points of the game on their way to a 21-6 lead after six minutes of play. Union led by 15 points again later in the half at 24-9. 

However, Freed-Hardeman outscored Union 64-46 over the final 30 minutes of play. The Lions posted a 9-0 run to cut the Union lead down to six points, only to be stopped momentarily by a three pointer from Union&apos;s Antoine Hall. Freed-Hardeman continued to rally and with 5:08 left in the half, had cut the lead down to just two points. Union answered and stretched their lead back to seven points, but a late flurry by the lions in the final seconds of the half, set the halftime lead for Union at 38-35

In the second half, Union seemed to regain control and with 15:26 left in the game, had their lead back to double figures at 48-38. But once again, the Lions rallied with a 20-10 run over the next seven minutes to tie the game at 58-58. The game produced three ties and three lead changes over the final eight minutes. 

Union took the lead 70-69 after Skyler Vaden converted a three-point play with 1:13 left to play. After turnover by Freed-Hardeman with 55 seconds left, Union had the ball and the lead. However, a missed shot and a tip out by the Lions created a fast break. Jonathan Milewski drained a 3-pointer for the Lions with 19 seconds left to give his team the 72-70 lead. Union missed on their next shot and Kyle Teichmann pulled down the rebound for the Lions. With five seconds left, Teichman made one of two free throw, giving Union one last chance to tie. However, David Lane&apos;s 3-pointer at the buzzer was long. 

Union was led by Antony Freeman, Jr. and Hall with 13 points each. Vaden added 12 points. Leventrice Gray and Lane each scored nine points. Union shot 44 percent from the field, 33 percent (8-24) from 3-point range, and 77 percent (10-13) from the free throw line.

Freed-Hardeman was led by Teichmann with 20 points. Anthony Sampson added 16 points, while Milewski scored 11 points. The Lions shot 42 percent from the field, 33 percent (6-18) from long range, and 79 percent (15-19) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be another home conference game Monday, February 13 versus Cumberland at 8:00 p.m.

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		<author>saldridg@uu.edu (Athletics at Union University)</author>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>No. 17 Union softball splits opening double-header</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2483</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 17 Union University softball team salvaged a split in their season opening double-header versus William Woods (Mo.) University. Union dropped the first game 2-1, but rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to take the second game 3-2.

Union was held scoreless for the first six innings of the second game and faced a 2-0 deficit going to the last inning. Union&apos;s junior first baseman Stephanie Saunders worked a full count after fouling off several pitches to lead off the bottom of the seventh. Saunders then connected and sent a line drive over the centerfield fence to but Union on the board. Jenyce Spence followed with a single and pinch-hitter DeShuni Sanders walked to put the tying and winning runs on base. The next two batters popped out and struck out respectively, leaving it up to Toy Joy. Joy reached on an error by the shortstop that also allowed Spence to score from second to tie the game. With Sanders on third, the William Woods pitcher sent a pitch to the backstop, allowing Sanders to score on the wild pitch to win the game.

Kelly Roby (1-0) earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. Becca Schemmer (0-1) took the hard-luck loss, allowing three runs, one earned on six hits and with three strikeouts. Spence led Union offensively with a 3-for-3 debut. Saunders was 1-for-3 with the solo home run.

In the first game, all the damage came in the third inning. Brooke Thomas recorded 14 strikeouts in the game for Union, however, fell into trouble in the top  of the third. A lead-off double, followed by two singles and a wild pitch, put the Owls up 2-0. Union tried to answer in the bottom of the frame. The Lady Bulldogs got a single from Sanders, followed by her stealing second. Joy and Shelby Lamb followed with singles, but that one run was all they would get. Union left the bases loaded in the third. In the bottom of the fifth, Union had one more chance as Joy doubled, then reached third on a wild pitch. But again, Union left a runner stranded at third.

Thomas (1-0) took the loss, despite striking out 14 William Woods hitters. He allowed two runs on four hits and walked six. MacKenzie Bowden (1-0) earned the win, allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts. Joy led Union with two hits.

Up next for Union will be a double-header February 21 at Christian Brothers in Memphis.

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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union baseball, softball set to open seasons Friday</title>        
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		<description><![CDATA[The Union University baseball and softball teams are schedule to open their respective 2012 seasons Friday, February 10 at home. Fesmire Fields will be alive with the softball team playing William Woods (Mo.) in a double-header at noon, followed by the baseball team playing a double-header versus Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) at 2:00 p.m.

The baseball is coming off a second TranSouth Tournament title in the past three years, and a third straight trip to the NAIA National Championships Opening Round. Union is ranked No. 14 in the NAIA Preseason Polls, and is picked to finish second behind Cumberland (Tenn.) in the TranSouth Coaches Poll. Union senior catcher Doug Joyce has been selected as an NAIA Preseason Baseball All-American. Union also plays on Saturday in a single game versus Lindsey Wilson at 1:00 p.m.

The softball finished last season as the runner-up in both the TranSouth regular season and conference tournament. The Lady Bulldogs are No. 17 in the NAIA Preseason Poll and have been selected to finish first in the TranSouth Coaches Poll.

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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Defense key in No. 3 Union&apos;s win at No. 25 Lyon</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2481</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 3 Union University women&apos;s basketball team posted a 67-39 win at No. 25 Lyon College Thursday. Union improved to 23-2 on the season and 10-1 in the TranSouth. Lyon dropped to 18-7 overall and 7-4 in league play.

The 39 points allowed by Union was the second lowest points total allowed on the season (32 vs. Rust, Nov. 29). Union&apos;s defense has been key all season for the Lady Bulldogs as Union has not allowed a team to reach 70 points. The highest total allowed to this point is 69 twice (Oklahoma City, Nov. 29; Martin Methodist, Feb. 4). Union ranks No. 9 in the NAIA with 53 points allowed per game.

Union jumped out to a 31-15 halftime lead, including 12 points from senior All-American Lavanda Ross in the first 20 minutes.

Union forced 21 Lyon turnovers and outrebounded the Scots 33-26. The shooting percentages were similar in the game for both teams, however, Union was able to attempt 58 shots compared to just 39 for Lyon.

Union was led by Ross with 22 points. Shelby Ashcraft added 20 points while Amy Philamlee scored 10 points. Union shot 45 percent from the field, 40 percent (6-15) from behind the arc, and 75 percent (9-12) from the free throw line.

Lyon was led by Lauren Ramsey with 21 points. The Scots shot 44 percent from the field, 50 percent (4-9) from long range, and 17 percent (1-6) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a home game, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 p.m. versus No. 2 Freed-Hardeman. Union and Freed-Hardeman are both tied at the top of the TranSouth standings with one loss each. 

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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union men&apos;s basketball gets first overtime win of season, 78-72 at Lyon</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2482</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Union University men&apos;s basketball team posted a 78-72 overtime win at Lyon College Thursday night. Union improved to 16-9 on the season and 9-2 in the TranSouth. Lyon dropped to 7-16 overall and 1-10 in league play.

Union&apos;s David Lane sank two free throws with three seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 64-64. Union led 29-26 at the half and maintained a small lead for most of the second half. However, Lyon pulled ahead and led by as many as four points in the final minute. Union was able to tie the game and force the extra period. Union outscored Lyon 14-8 in the overtime period to escape with the win.

This was the second straight overtime game for Union and third extra period of the season for the Bulldogs. Union is now 1-2 in overtime games on the season.

David Lane led five Union players in double figures with 21 points, 16 points coming in the second half and overtime. Anthony Freeman, Jr., Leventrice Gray, and Antoine Hall each scored 12 points, while Skyler Vaden added 10 points. Union shot 45 percent from the field, 37 percent (7-19) from behind the arc, and 63 percent (19-30) from the free throw line. 

Lyon was led by Kendall Leeks with 20 points. Daniel Ritchie added 18 points and CJ Blount recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. The Scots shot 39 percent from the field, 39 percent (10-26) from long range, and 40 percent (4-10) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a game Saturday, Feb. 11 versus Freed-Hardeman at 4:00 p.m.

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		<author>saldridg@uu.edu (Athletics at Union University)</author>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Former Union men&apos;s basketball standout promoted in Spain league</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2479</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Former Union University men&apos;s basketball standout &quot;http://www.acb.com/plantilla.php?cod_equipo=FUE&amp;cod_competicion=LACB&amp;cod_edicion=56&quot;&amp;rt;Robert Joseph has been promoted to the professional basketball first league in Spain. The first league in Spain is considered the second best professional basketball league in the world behind the NBA.

Joseph earned a call up to replace an injured player on Spain&apos;s Baloncesto Fuenlabrada on a temporary basis. However, his coach requested that Joseph remain on the team for at least the rest of the season. Joseph is playing against former NBA players including Adam Morrison, Carlos Arroyo, Pops Mensa and Dave Hawkins. 

Current NBA stars including Ricky Rubio, Pau and Marc Casol, Rudy Fernandez and Serge Ibaka came to the NBA from the first league in Spain.

Joseph played on season at Union in 2001-02 and was named the NAIA Men&apos;s Basketball Player of the Year that season. Joseph also set the single season blocks record in all levels of basketball (NAIA and NCAA) with 242 blocks. He passed David Robinson&apos;s mark of 207 blocks, which led all divisions at that time.

Joseph, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, led Union with 22.4 points per game on the season. He also averaged team highs with 9.9 rebounds and 6.9 blocks per game. Joseph&apos;s record setting block was highlighted on ESPN&apos;s Sportscenter as a part of their Top-10 plays of the day. Joseph led Union to the TranSouth Conference regular season and tournament titles. Union also advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament in 2002.

In addition to being named the national player of the year, Joseph was a first team NAIA All-American, first team all-conference, TranSouth Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.

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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Big first half lifts No. 3 Union past Martin Methodist 82-69</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2477</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 3 Union University women&apos;s basketball topped Martin Methodist College 82-69. Union improved to 22-2 on the season and 9-1 in league play. Martin Methodist dropped to 15-8 overall and 4-5 in the TranSouth.

Union keeps pace atop the TranSouth standings in a tie for first with Freed-Hardeman. This win was the sixth straight overall for Union and the 35th straight home victory.

Union took charge early as they jumped out to a quick 9-1 lead. Union keep pushing and extended their lead to as many as 24 points in the first half. Union held their largest lead of the half at 42-18, before taking a 45-23 lead into the locker room. Union shot 43 percent in the first half and made 6-of-17 three pointers.

In the second half, Union extended their lead to as many as 25 points and with four minutes left in the game, Union led by 22 points, 79-57. Over the final four minutes, Martin Methodist outscored Union 12-3. Ten of Martin Methodist&apos;s final 12 points came at the free throw line as they cut the final score down to 82-69.

Union was led by Mildred Olumasi with 18 points and nine rebounds. Shelby Ashcraft added 15 points and Amy Philamlee scored 11 points. Union shot 41 percent from the field, 38 percent (11-29) from behind the arc, and 73 percent (19-26) from the free throw line.

Martin Methodist was led by Vee Young with a game-high 33 points. Young was 16-of-20 from the free throw line. Micah Anderson added 11 points for the RedHawks. The RedHawks shot 32 percent from the field, 18 percent (3-17) from long range, and 77 percent (30-39) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a road game at Lyon (Ark.) Thursday, February 9.

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		<author>saldridg@uu.edu (Athletics at Union University)</author>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union men&apos;s basketball suffers OT loss to No. 9 Martin Methodist</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2478</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Union University men&apos;s basketball team pushed No. 9 Martin Methodist into overtime, but fell short in a 74-70 loss at home. Union dropped to 15-9 on the season and 8-2 in the TranSouth. Martin Methodist improved to 18-5 overall and 7-2 in league play. 

After trailing by as many as 11 points in the first half, Union rallied back to make the final 15 minutes of the game a see-saw battle. The final 15 minutes featured 10 ties and five lead changes. Union opened the half with a 13-4 run to tie the game at 36-36 with 15:10 left to play. 

Union clung to a 65-63 lead with 15 seconds left after David Lane made one of two free throws. Martin&apos;s James Justice, the reigning TranSouth Player of the Year, then took the ball the length of the floor and sank a floater in the lane to tie the game at 65-65. Union&apos;s attempt to win the game in the final seconds was stopped when the RedHawks force a loose ball situation as time expired. 

In the overtime period, Martin Methodist quickly took control and with 1:53 left, led 72-67.  Union managed to cut the deficit down to two points at 72-70 with 41 seconds left, but could not get any closer. After Martin Methodist made one of two free throws, Union had an opportunity to tie the game, but missed the shot. One more free throw from the RedHawks sealed the 74-70 win.

The top-10 ranked RedHawks looked the part early in the game as they stormed out to a 10-0 lead. Union Anthony Freeman, Jr. finally broke the five minute scoring drought for Union with a basket. Martin Methodist maintained control in the first half, leading by as many as 11 points twice in the half, before taking a 32-23 halftime lead.

Union lost by four points (73-69) to Martin Methodist in Pulaski earlier in the season. Union&apos;s only two TranSouth losses to this point in the TranSouth season have come to the RedHawks. Union and Martin Methodist shared last season&apos;s regular season crown with 14-2 league records. Union&apos;s only two league losses last season were to the RedHawks as well.

Union was led by Antoine Hall with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Hall sank 6-of-15 three pointers. David Lane added 19 points, while Leventrice Gray added a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Union shot 32 percent from the field, 31 percent (11-35) from behind the arc, and 65 percent (17-26) from the free throw line.

Martin Methodist was led by Justice with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Laquantis Stewart added 19 points and Ree McCrory scored 11 points. Jeremy Rodgers added a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. The RedHawks shot 37 percent from the field, 12 percent (2-17) from long range, 64 percent (18-28) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a road conference game at Lyon (Ark.) Thursday, February 9.

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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>No. 3 Union uses late rally to take road win at Bethel 63-46</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2475</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 3 Union University women&apos;s basketball team posted a 63-46 win at Bethel University. Union improved to 21-1 on the season and 8-1 in the TranSouth. Bethel dropped to 11-12 overall and 3-6 in league play. 

Union was playing short-handing on the night as senior All-American and leading scorer Lavanda Ross did not make the trip because of a sickness.

The Union Lady Bulldogs held the lead for the entire game. However, with nine minutes left in the game, Bethel cut their deficit to just one point, 36-35. But Union responded with an 9-0 run to push their lead back to 10 points. Union controlled the game down the stretch to pull away with the 17-point win. 

Union swept the regular season series by taking the earlier meeting, 67-47. 

Freshman guard Amy Philamlee led Union with 13 points. Shelby Ashcraft and Latesa McLaughlin added 12 points each and Astrid Hutteman scored 11 points. Mildred Olumasi grabbed 12 rebounds in the game. Union shot 37 percent from the field, 37 percent (10-27) from long range, and 76 percent (19-25) from the free throw line. 

Bethel&apos;s Jana Roney led all scorers with 19 points. No other Lady Wildcat scored in double figures. The Lady Wildcats shot 32 percent from the field, 25 percent (4-16) from behind the arc, and 75 percent (12-16) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a home conference game Saturday at 2:00 p.m. versus Martin Methodist. 

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		<author>saldridg@uu.edu (Athletics at Union University)</author>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union men&apos;s basketball escapes with 78-71 win at Bethel</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2476</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Union University men&apos;s basketball team earned a 78-71 win at Bethel University Thursday night. Union improved to 15-8 on the season and a league best 8-1 TranSouth record. Bethel dropped to 14-9 overall and 4-5 in league play.

The lead changed hands several times in the game. After 37 minutes of play, the score was tied 67-67. Union&apos;s Leventric Gray recorded an old fashion 3-point play to give Union the lead for good. Union outscored Bethel 11-4 over the final 3 minutes to seal the win.

Union led 42-38 at the half. 

The two teams started fast in the first half with both Union and Bethel shooting over 45 percent from the field and making over 30 percent of their 3-pointers. Union hit five 3-pointers in the first 20 minutes, while Bethel sank three from long range. 

However, in the second half, Union was just 1-of-7 from behind the arc, while Bethel was 0-of-5. 

Union was led by David Lane with 16 points in the game. Gray added 16 points, while Anthony Freeman, Jr. and Antoine Hall scored 13 points each. Union shot 44 percent from the field, 27 percent (6-22) from long range, and 61 percent (14-23) from the free throw line.

Bethel was led by George Coleman with 14 points. Stephen Gillette added 13 points and Caleb Hardy scored 11 points. Bethel shot 41 percent from the field, 20 percent (3-15) from 3-point range, and 64 percent (14-22) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a home game versus No. 9 Martin Methodist Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union participates in TranSouth food drive to benefit RIFA</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2472</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Union University will join with other schools from the TranSouth Conference to participate in a canned food drive during the week of February 13-18, 2012. Union&apos;s night will be Monday, February 13 when the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs host Cumberland University at 6 and 8:00 p.m.

Students and fans are encouraged to bring canned foods and other non-perishable items to the basketball games that evening. These donations will be combined with items collected by the athletes and staff in the Union Athletic Department. All items donated will be donated to the &quot;http://www.rifarifa.org/&quot;&amp;rt;Regional Interfaith Association (RIFA) in Jackson, Tenn.

This is the first year for the TranSouth Canned Food Drive. Each conference school will designate a home game during the chosen week to encourage spectators to bring canned food to the game. 

For more information, contact Katie Woodruff at kwoodruff@uu.edu. If you would like to donate items prior to the February 13th date, please do so by dropping your donations off in the Union Athletic Department.

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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Fast start propels No. 3 Union in 102-49 win</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2473</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 3 Union University women&apos;s basketball topped Trevecca Nazarene University 102-49 Thursday night. Union improved to 20-2 on the season and 7-1 in the TranSouth. Trevecca Nazarene dropped to 7-12 overall and 3-4 in league play.

Union jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead thanks to three 3-pointers from Rebecca Sharpe. Union sank seven of their first nine 3-pointers in the game and never looked back. Union pushed their first half lead to as many as 41 points. Union led 51-11 with 4:59 left  in the first half, before taking a 58-22 lead into the locker room.

Union shot 67 percent from the field in the first half and 50 percent from long range, making 7-of-14 thee pointers.

In the second half, Union extended their lead to as many as 54 points, before taking the 102-49 final. This was the first time all season for Union to reach the 100-point mark in a game. Their previous high was 99 points in a win over Virginia-Wise in early January. It was just their second time to reach at least 90 points this season.

Union was led by Sharpe with a career-high 20 points in the game, including 5-opf-7 from long range. Lavanda Ross scored 19 points while Amy Philamlee added 18 points. Mildred Olumasi poured in a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds and Paige Parker added 11 points. Union shot 55 percent from the field, 41 percent (15-37) from long range, and 71 percent from the free throw line (17-24).

Trevecca Nazarene was led by Anna Mitchell with 22 points and Rachel Raby with 10 points. Anissa Ragland added 12 rebounds. The Trojans shot 29 percent from the field, 15 percent (2-13) from behind the arc, and 63 percent (17-27) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a road test at Bethel, Thursday February 2. This will begin the second half of TranSouth Conference play.

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		<author>saldridg@uu.edu (Athletics at Union University)</author>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>No. 25 Union men rally for 67-60 win over Trevecca Nazarene</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2474</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 25 Union University men&apos;s basketball team continued their winning ways with a 67-60 comeback win over Trevecca Nazarene University. Union improved to 14-7 on the season and 7-1 in the TranSouth. Trevecca Nazarene dropped to 12-8 overall and 4-3 in league play.

The win for Union was their sixth straight and 10th victory in their last 12 games. Union has completed the first half of the TranSouth Regular Season and sit in first place as they head into February.

Union led by three points a few times early included 7-4 and then 9-6 with 14:48 left. Trevecca Nazarene posted an 11-0 run over the next two minutes to quickly take a 17-9 lead. Union pulled to within one point at 19-18 with 7:34 left, but it was the Trojans quickly extending the lead back to nine points, 27-18, with 5:26 left in the half. That was the largest lead of the game for Trevecca Nazarene.

Union clawed back and by halftime, were down just 36-32. 

In the second half, Trevecca Nazarene maintained a slim lead on Union. Union managed to tie the game twice in the second half before finally regaining the lead 54-53 on a basket from Leventrice Gray with 8:38 left to play. The teams swapped baskets over the next two possessions, swapping the lead each time. Union then took the lead for good with 1:38 left on a jumper in the lane from Anthony Freeman, Jr. After a stop, Union scored again on a jumper from Antoine Hall to lead by four points inside the final minute of play. Union was 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the final minute to help seal the win.

Union was led by Freeman with 16 points and Skyler Vaden with 13 points. Union sank just three 3-pointers in the game for 20 percent (3-15), including just 1-of-9 in the second half. However, Union was able to shoot 53 percent from the field with 36 total points coming in the paint. Union added 63 percent (12-19) shooting from the free throw line, and was 10-of-14 in the second half. 

Trevecca Nazarene was led by Eric Orr with 16 points and 10 rebounds. JP Nyadaro added 12 points. The Trojans shot 39 percent from the field, 50 percent (6-12) from long range, and 86 percent (7-10) from the free throw line.

Up next for Union will be a non-conference road game at William Carey (Miss.) Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. Union topped William Carey 82-73 in a game before Christmas on a neutral floor.

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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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	<title>Union men back in top-25, women remain No. 3</title>        
        <link>http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2471</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Union University men&apos;s basketball team returned to the NAIA Top-25 at the No. 25 spot in the latest NAIA polls. Union&apos;s women remain in the No. 3 spot for the second straight week.

The Union men return to the top-25 for the first time this season since a No. 22 ranking in the preseason polls. Union was not ranked in the three following polls, but did earn a place in the receiving votes category last week. Union has won five straight games overall and nine of their last 11. Union has climbed to the top of the TranSouth standings with a 6-1 mark, one-half game ahead of Martin Methodist (5-1). Union is 13-7 on the season. Up next for Union&apos;s men will be a home game Thursday at 8:00 p.m. versus Trevecca Nazarene.

The Union women have won three straight games and are 19-2 on the season. The only two losses have come away from home to the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams. Union is second in the TranSouth with a 6-1 record, behind leader Freed-Hardeman (6-0). Union has won 33 straight home games, a streak that will be put on the line Thursday night when they host Trevecca Nazarene at 6:00 p.m.

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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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