Volleyball: Martin Methodist Chosen to Finish Fourth in TranSouth PollHENDERSON, Tenn. (8/19) - After winning their second straight TranSouth Conference Championship last season and returning all but one player, the Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) University Lady Lions have been voted by the conference's volleyball coaches as the favorite once again in 2011. Men’s Soccer: MMC Takes Second Place Spot in TSAC Poll
MAYFIELD, Ky. - With the school year getting off to a fresh start, the TranSouth Athletic Conference Men's Soccer season is just around the corner. Coming off back-to-back perfect marks in the conference, the coaches have once again tabbed Bethel University as the favorites to win the conference in 2011, while MMC earned the second place votes in the opening poll.
Women’s Soccer: No. 10 RedHawks to Defend Seven-Time TSAC Title in 2011LEBANON, Tenn. (8/16) - Seven-time defending regular season and conference tournament champion Martin Methodist was a unanimous selection to win another league title followed closely by Lyon College who received a unanimous vote for second place in the 2011 TranSouth Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll released this week by the conference office. MMC is tabbed on the national level as the No. 10 team in this year’s NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll. COC: Women’s Basketball Sends Donations to BoliviaPULASKI, Tenn. (8/17) -- Coach Jamy Bechler and the Martin Methodist women’s basketball program recently donated uniforms and basketballs that are no longer being used to missionaries in Bolivia. Jason Brink is a former coach who led Newberry College to four NCAA-II Tournament appearances in 6 years (one of which was with Coach Bechler as his assistant). Softball: MMC Newcomer Veronika Fukunishi Named NFCA NJCAA Division I Catcher of the YearSTARKVILLE, Miss. (8/6) – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Diamond Sports announced the 10 student-athletes that have earned the honor of being named as a 2011 Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year, including new addition to MMC softball, Veronika Fukunishi. MMC Builds Cardio Center in CLCPULASKI, Tenn. (8/3) - Martin Methodist College is proud to announce the new upcoming cardio center in the Curry Christian Life Center, scheduled to open on September 19, 2011 Men’s Tennis: RedHawks Add Brazilian Freshman to 2011-12 SquadPULASKI, Tenn. (8/9) – MMC men’s tennis head coach Melinda Sevier has announced the signing of freshman Ramiro Vargas to bring additional international talent to the RedHawks. Vargas comes to MMC from Palmeira das Missoes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil to participate in his first collegiate tennis season. Men’s Soccer: Cleary Takes the Reins of Men’s Program After Successful Stint as Women’s Head CoachPULASKI, Tenn. (8/8) -- New men’s soccer head coach Gerry Cleary is no new face to NAIA soccer, as he makes his transition from women’s soccer this season. In fact, the former head of MMC women’s soccer compiled a lengthy list of honors and has set the bar high as he prepares to direct the men’s program. MMC RedHawks Help Tornado VictimsPULASKI, Tenn. (7/9) - When the tragic and unimaginably destructive tornadoes swept across the Tennessee Valley earlier this year, Martin Methodist College knew it would be involved in the immediate rebuilding and healing process for those who were impacted by the storms.
Annual RedHawk Soccer Academy a Big Success!PULASKI, Tenn. (6/20) - Entering his ninth season as a head coach at Martin Methodist College, MMC men's soccer coach Gerry Cleary has experienced levels of success that have been unparalleled at MMC, both on and off the field. Whether it is success in the classroom or success on the soccer pitch, Cleary's squads have always striven to set lofty benchmarks for the rest of the Pulaski community.
Remembering Desmond Allison #32Columbus, Ohio - (7/25) - It is with great sadness that the Martin Methodist College RedHawks family announces the death of one of its all-time greats in former basketball standout, Desmond Allison. Allison, 31, was tragically shot and killed Monday afternoon in a dispute turned violent in Columbus, Ohio.
MMC Hosts Disney Business Excellence SeminarPULASKI, Tenn. (5/12) - For years, the Walt Disney Company has stood for two core principles – customer service and excellence. Whether it be helping customers, clients, or one of its many staff members, The Walt Disney Company puts selfless and helpful initiatives at the top of its priority list.
Softball: RedHawks Continue to Build with Signing of Cynthia TakahashiPULASKI, Tenn. (7/21) -- MMC announces the signing of Junior College transfer Cynthia Takahashi. Cynthia has signed with Martin Methodist College as an outfielder for the RedHawks softball team.
Women’s Basketball: MMC’s Vee Young Honored in Women’s Basketball Hall of FameKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (7/21) – Young athletes often dream of being recognized for their contributions to the game at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. For Martin Methodist College women’s basketball local standout Vee Young, that dream has come true. Young’s jersey was placed at the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2010-2011 season. Softball: RedHawks Add to Recruiting Class with Freshman Rakitia SummersPULASKI, Tenn. (7/15) -- Incoming freshman Rakitia Summers will be joining the Redhawks softball team for the 2011-2012 season, as announced by head coach Brandie Paul.
Cheerleading: MMC to Host Cheer Clinic on Saturday, July 16thPULASKI, Tenn. (7/15) -- MMC cheerleading will host a cheer clinic this Saturday, July 16th for squads and individuals who are interested in learning more about cheerleading. The clinic begins at 9am and will continue until 4pm with an included lunch break, and will be held at the Curry Christian Life Center. Participants will learn a dance, along with cheers, jumps, stunts, and more. The cost is $50 per person, and is open anyone from junior high to college age. For more information, contact MMC head cheer coaches, Micah and Monica Harstfield at mhartsfield@gmail.com. Softball: Alabama Standout Jamie Rohr Chooses MMC to Continue Collegiate CareerPULASKI, Tenn. (7/14) – Head Coach Brandie Paul is pleased to announce the signing of junior college transfer Jamie Rohr. Jamie is joining the RedHawks squad after playing two seasons at Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, Alabama. Women’s Basketball: MMC to Host 2011 Fall League Beginning in SeptemberPULASKI, Tenn. (7/14) – MMC women’s basketball has announced their upcoming fall league to take place during the months of September and October of 2011. The fall league will be held in Pulaski on the campus of Martin Methodist College, open to any female basketball player that is currently in the 9th-12th grade. The league costs $60, or $50 for those who sign up before August 22. Softball: Lexie Mollencamp to Play Softball for MMCPULASKI, Tenn. (7/5) – Martin Methodist softball has announced the signing of Lexie Moellenkamp, who will be joining the Redhawks as a freshman for the 2011-12 season. Baseball: Former RedHawk Travis Garcia Finds Success in ProsBOISE, Idaho (6/30) – Former infielder/pitcher for Martin Methodist College Travis Garcia is already making moves in his young professional baseball career with Chicago Cubs affiliates. Garcia, the most recent TranSouth Player of the Year, played four games with rookie level Arizona League Cubs before joining up with the Class A Short-Season Boise Hawks on Tuesday. Softball: RedHawks Ink Ashton Cowan to Join Upcoming SeasonPULASKI, Tenn. (6/22) – Head coach Brandie Paul has signed incoming freshman Ashton Cowan who will vie for time at MMC as an infielder as she begins her collegiate career. Athletics: Martin Methodist Finishes 2010-11 Ranked 85th in Final NAIA Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup StandingsCLEVELAND, Ohio (6/22) – Martin Methodist College finished this season ranked tied for 85th in this year’s NAIA Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings after seeing three teams advance to NAIA National Championships during the 2010-11 seasons. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Sign JUCO Forward Keri O’NealPULASKI, Tenn. (6/22) -- Keri O'Neal, a 5'10" forward from Snead State Community College, signed an athletic grant-in-aid to attend Martin Methodist College next year. She becomes the fourth junior college transfer (and third Alabama Community College Athletic Association player) to sign with the RedHawks. Baseball: RedHawks Sign Three from NW ShoalsPULASKI, Tenn. (6/22) – Three baseball players from Northwest-Shoals Community College have signed grants-in-aid to play at Martin Methodist College in 2011-12. Softball: Emily Howell Adds to 2011-12 Signing ClassPULASKI, Tenn. (6/21) -- Head Coach Brandie Paul has announced the signing of Emily Howell, an incoming freshman for the RedHawks. Women’s Golf: Head Coach Matt Rackley Announces 2011-12 SigneesPULASKI, Tenn. (6/21) – Martin Methodist women’s golf has announced the signing of four golfers for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Matt Rackley’s incoming class includes Chelsea Lancaster, Bree Puckett, Deanna Ray, and Nichole Tinsley. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks to Hold 3-on-3 Sharpe Shooter TournamentPULASKI, Tenn. (6/20) -- Coach Andy Sharpe and the Martin Methodist College men's basketball program will host a special 3-on-3 basketball tournament next weekend in Pulaski. Softball: MMC’s Amber Kinsey Selected to Louisville Slugger/NFCA NAIA All-East Region Second TeamSTARKVILLE, Miss. (6/20) -- The NFCA has announced the 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA NAIA All-Region teams, including MMC’s Amber Kinsey (Sophomore/Murfreesboro, Tenn.).This season, 160 student-athletes representing 65 institutions were chosen for either a first or second team in each of the five NFCA regions. Softball: RedHawks Sign Allison Evans for Upcoming YearPULASKI, Tenn. (6/20) – Allison Evans will join MMC softball for the 2011-12 season, as it has been announced by head coach Brandie Paul. Allison is an outfielder from Greenwood Community High School in Greenwood, Indiana. Softball: Anderson Chooses MMC to Continue Softball CareerPULASKI, Tenn. (6/15) – Megan Anderson will begin her collegiate softball career as a RedHawk in 2011-12, after playing her high school career at both Cheatham County Central High School and Davidson Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Baseball: Travis Garcia Drafted in 36th Round by Chicago CubsPULASKI, Tenn. (6/10) – Just days after earning an NAIA All-American honorable mention nod for his senior performance, Martin Methodist’s Travis Garcia got the call every baseball player dreams to receive. MMC’s third baseman/right-handed pitcher was selected as the 1,089th pick, going to the Chicago Cubs as a utility player in the 36th round. Softball: Watertown’s Hannah Reeder Signs with MMCPULASKI, Tenn. (6/1) -- The Martin Methodist RedHawk Softball Team has added Hannah Reeder to the team's roster for the 2011-12 school year. Currently a senior at Watertown High School, Reeder will be joining the RedHawks next season. Women's Basketball: Michigan JC Defensive Player of the Year Signs with Martin Methodist CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (5/31) -- Erika Bullock, the 5’11 do-it-all basketball player from Jackson Community College, will travel to Tennessee to continue her collegiate career. Bullock recently signed a basketball letter of intent with Martin Methodist College. Softball: RedHawks Ink Miami Dade CC Standout for 2012PULASKI, Tenn. (5/31) -- Head Coach Brandie Paul announced the signing of Junior College transfer Veronika Fukunishi. Fukunishi is joining the RedHawks after playing two seasons at Miami Dade Community College in Miami, Florida. Tennis: Santos and Cortina Earn All-America HonorsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (5/25) – This year’s TranSouth men’s and women’s tennis players of the year were both honored in the NAIA All-American announcements on Wednesday afternoon. Paloma Cortina earned an honorable mention nod in her first collegiate season, as Vinicius Santos earned his third honor with his second consecutive second team award. Women’s Tennis: No. 18 RedHawks Fall in First-Ever NAIA National AppearanceMOBILE, Ala. (5/17) – Martin Methodist lost a pair of doubles matches and singles outings at Nos. 2, 3 and 4, dropping a 5-4 decision to Lindsey Wilson on Tuesday in the first round of the NAIA Women's National Tournament at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. Women’s Basketball: All-Region Junior College Guard Signs with RedHawksPULASKI, Tenn. (5/11) -- Ashton Coleman, a Second Team All-Junior College Region XXII performer, has signed a letter of intent to continue playing basketball at Martin Methodist College in Tennessee. The 5’5 guard from Enterprise State Community College also earned Alabama Community College First Team All-Conference honors for her play this past season. Women's Tennis: MMC to Face Lindsey Wilson in NAIA National TournamentKANSAS CITY, Mo. (5/11) -- Martin Methodist will face Lindsey Wilson in the first round of the 31st Annual NAIA National Tournament set for May 17-21 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. The RedHawks will be making their first-ever appearance in the national tournament. Men’s Golf: MMC Finishes Fifth at TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsBLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (5/6) – This year’s men’s golf team placed fifth among seven league teams at this year’s TranSouth Conference Championships which were postponed several days due to rain. The RedHawks, with a (307-301-293) 901, were led by top finisher Joseph Rackley (Freshman/Pulaski, Tenn.) who turned in a (76-74-71) 221 that tied him for 12th of 34 golfers. Women’s Golf: Brittany Kriz Earns 4th Place Finish at TSAC Championship; Ties MMC’s 18-Hole Record with 81DICKSON, Tenn. (5/10) – Brittany Kriz (Freshman/Manchester, Tenn.) completed her first season at MMC with a career-best 81 in the final round at this week’s TranSouth Women’s Golf Championships at Greystone Golf Course. The score on the second day of competition tied the MMC women’s golf program’s best 18-round performance. Baseball: Martin Methodist Succumbs to Eventual TSAC Champion Union University, 12-7, in Semi-FinalJACKSON, Tenn. (5/7) – MMC baseball extended their season to the final day of the TranSouth Conference Championships, facing Union University for the second time on the week in a semi-final contest on Saturday afternoon. The RedHawks fell by a 12-7 score to the eventual championship team, closing out their postseason run for 2011. Baseball: RedHawks Face First Defeat at TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsJACKSON, Tenn. (5/5) – MMC, the last remaining undefeated team, fell on Thursday night to sixth-seeded Bethel University, 3-5. The RedHawks dropped their first tournament game, and will play Union University at noon on Friday to determine which team goes on to face Bethel at 3:30. Softball: MMC Fights Off Cumberland University; Falls to Union on Championship DayHENDERSON, Tenn. (5/6) – On the final day of the TranSouth Conference Championships, Martin Methodist softball continued their quest through the tournament, fighting off three elimination chances before falling to Union University on Friday afternoon. Baseball: RedHawks Take Down Second-Seeded Trevecca Nazarene in ExtrasJACKSON, Tenn. (5/5) – MMC baseball fought to a 4-3, 10-inning win on Thursday night, continuing to advance in the TranSouth Conference Championships with the defeat of Trevecca Nazarene University. TSAC Player of the Year Travis Garcia (Senior/Nolensville, Tenn.) went the distance for the RedHawks on the hill, pulling out the complete game victory. Softball: Martin Methodist Collects Two Wins to Advance to Final Day of TSAC TournamentHENDERSON, Tenn. (5/5) – MMC escaped elimination twice on Thursday, using a massive 10-1 victory to eliminate Mid-Continent University, and then a 2-1 thriller over Lyon College to advance to an 11am re-match with Cumberland University on Friday morning. Baseball: MMC Edges Union University to Advance in TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsJACKSON, Tenn. (5/4) – MMC baseball forced Union University to strand 12 total runners in a 2-1 victory in the first day of a rain-delayed TranSouth Conference Championships. Jerry McMurtry (Senior/Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) picked up the win for the RedHawks, striking out 10 batters along the way. Softball: RedHawks Topped by Cumberland in Opening TSAC Tournament GameHENDERSON, Tenn. (5/4) – Fifth-seeded MMC and fourth-seed Cumberland University combined to score 21 runs in the opening day of the TranSouth Conference Championships on Wednesday evening, as the Bulldogs emerged with the 11-10 victory over the RedHawks in the bottom of the seventh inning. Women’s Tennis: Maria Charrys Named TSAC Player of the Week for Second TimeLEBANON, Tenn. (5/2) - Martin's Methodist's Maria Charrys was named the TranSouth Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week after helping Martin Methodist win the NAIA Qualifying Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn., posting victories in all six of her matches, including three at No. 1 doubles and three at No. 3 singles. Charrys was the only RedHawks player to post victories in singles and doubles in all three of MMC's team victories in the tournament. Tournament Updates: Baseball and Softball Tournaments Suffer From RainfallJACKSON, Tenn. (5/3) – Both the TranSouth baseball and softball tournaments are suffering from the heavy amount of rainfall that has swept through Tennessee this week. Both tournaments will see schedule changes, as baseball will postpone their opening day until tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4th with MMC playing their first game at 7pm tomorrow night against host institution Union University. Tournament start for softball has also been postponed until tomorrow morning, with more information to come about MMC's game with Cumberland University scheduled for 3pm tomorrow. For more updates, stay tuned to www.GoRedHawks.com, or visit www.TranSouth.org. Men’s Tennis: Vini Santos Collects Third TranSouth Player of the Week AwardLEBANON, Tenn. (5/2) - Martin Methodist's Vinicius Santos was named the TranSouth Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week after winning his singles and doubles matches in a victory over Cumberland University in the NAIA Qualifying Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn., as the RedHawks lost in the finals of the tourney. Softball: White Picks Up Final TSAC Player of the Week HonorHENDERSON, Tenn. (5/2) - Katlin White of Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College has been named the final TranSouth Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Sunday, May 1. The award is her second this season, and her sixth overall. Softball: Amber Kinsey, Katlin White Earn First Team All-Conference; Sam Queen Tabbed to Second TeamHENDERSON, Tenn. (5/2) – Amber Kinsey (Sophomore/Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.) received TranSouth first team all-conference nods for the second straight year, as Sam Queen (Junior/Brentwood, Tenn.) was recognized by the league coaches for the first time, as a second team selection. Baseball: Travis Garcia Selected as TranSouth Player of the Year; All-Conference AwardsJACKSON, Tenn. (5/2) – With the TranSouth Championships on the horizon, postponed for a day because of rain, MMC’s Travis Garcia (Senior/Nolensville, Tenn.) has been announced as this year’s league player of the year, earning All-Conference nods alongside outfielder Tony Allen (Junior/Shelbyville, Tenn.). Drew Donnelly (Senior/Nashville, Tenn.) and Mike Gizewski (Senior/Lake Worth, Fla.) both earned spots on the Rawlings Gold Glove team, and eight MMC players were recognized as TranSouth Scholar Athletes. Baseball: RedHawk Cap Regular Season with Senior Day Celebrations at Sam Davis ParkPULASKI, Tenn. (4/30) – In their final regular season series, MMC hosted Freed-Hardeman University on Friday and Saturday to round out play before this week’s conference tournament. On Friday night, MMC earned a split with FHU, taking the first game 3-1 before falling in the nightcap 12-7. The RedHawks dropped the series with a 9-6 loss on Saturday, but held on to their fourth place finish in league play to earn a right to compete in the TranSouth Conference Championships that begin Monday afternoon. Men’s Tennis: No. 23 MMC Fall to Xavier in Finals at NAIA Qualifying TournamentCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (4/30) -- Eleventh-ranked Xavier University defaulted two matches from the start but won the other two doubles matches and three singles outings in straight sets, claiming a 5-2 victory over 23rd-ranked Martin Methodist onSaturday in the finals of the Men's NAIA Qualifying Tournament. Women’s Tennis: No. 18 RedHawks to Advance to NAIA National TournamentCHATTANOOGA, Tenn (4/30) -- Despite dropping the deciding doubles match in a tiebreaker, 18th-ranked Martin Methodist won four singles matches in straight sets, defeating Milligan College, 5-3, in the Women's NAIA Tennis Qualifying Tournament here Saturday afternoon. With the victory the RedHawks earn an automatic berth into the NAIA National Tournament set for May 17-21 in Mobile, Ala. Softball: RedHawks Swipe Two From Bethel University to Close Regular SeasonPULASKI, Tenn. (4/29) – Martin Methodist College closed their regular season on a sweep of Bethel University on Friday evening. Improving to 29-26 overall, and 15-17 in the TranSouth to better their seeding hopes for next week’s TranSouth Conference Championships. Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.) threw a five-inning, 11-0 shutout in the first game, and then collected a 5-4 eight-inning victory in the second contest, as Nicole McWhorter (Senior/Manchester, Tenn.) delivered the walk-off hit in her final game at North End Park. Women’s Tennis: MMC Sweeps Singles All-Conference Team; Cortina Named Player of the YearLEBANON, Tenn. (4/28) – Martin Methodist’s Paloma Cortina was named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year and MMC head coach Melinda Sevier was voted the Coach of the Year in a vote of league coaches announced Thursday. The RedHawks, along with Cumberland University and Bethel University, begin action in the NAIA Qualifying Tournament on Friday in Chattanooga, Tenn. Men’s Tennis: Vinicius Santos Tabbed Player of the Year; Sevier Named Coach of the YearLEBANON, Tenn. (4/28) – Martin Methodist’s Vinicius Santos was voted the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year and MMC head coach Melinda Sevier was named the Coach of the Year in a vote of league coaches announced Thursday. The RedHawks, along with Cumberland University and Bethel University, begin action in the NAIA Qualifying Tournament on Friday in Chattanooga, Tenn. Disney InstituteREGISTER NOW!
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Women’s Golf: Thompson, Kriz, and Thweatt Play in Spring Invitational at Union.PULASKI, Tenn. (4/22) Less than two weeks before the TranSouth Conference Tournament, a trio of MMC women's golfers took part in the Union University Spring Invitational Thursday and Friday at Wingfoot Golf Club in Union City, Tenn.
Softball: Resilient RedHawks Earn Huge Split with Union UniversityPULASKI, Tenn. (4/21) – A familiar rivalry completed a week of TranSouth play for the RedHawk softball team, as MMC fell in the first game by a 2-0 score, but came back to stun Union University in the nightcap with a 7-6 victory. Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.) earned both the win and the loss on the day, as Chrissy Worth (Junior/Cornersville, Tenn.) led MMC in the circle for the first five innings of the second-game victory. Men’s Tennis: No. 23 RedHawks Down Bethel University in Final Regular Season MatchLEBANON, Tenn. (4/20) – Martin Methodist dropped three spots to 23rd in the 2011 NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday by the national office. Women’s Tennis: MMC Jumps to 18th in NAIA Poll; Cortina TSAC Player of the WeekLEBANON, Tenn. (4/20) – Martin Methodist moved up two spots to 18th in the 2011 NAIA Women’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday, the next-to-last poll of the season. The RedHawks (11-5) have won five straight matches and 8-of-9 since March 25. Softball: MMC Sweeps Blue Mountain in First-Ever MeetingNEW ALBANY, Miss. (4/19) – In their first program series with Blue Mountain College, MMC claimed the TranSouth series with a 9-1, six-inning win in the first game, and a 4-2 victory in the nightcap. The RedHawks are now 25-24, 11-15 in league competition, after winning three of the last six conference contests. Softball: RedHawks Earn Conference Split at Freed on SundayHENDERSON, Tenn. (4/17) -- After dropping a pair of conference games at Lyon College Saturday, Martin Methodist rebounded with a conference split against Freed-Hardeman University on Sunday. Softball: RedHawks Suffer Sweep from Lyon College on the RoadBATESVILLE, Ark. (4/16) -- After splitting a home doubleheader against Cumberland University Wednesday, the RedHawks dropped a pair of one-run games on the road against Lyon College Saturday. Baseball: RedHawks Prepare for Road Showdown with No. 10 BulldogsPULASKI, Tenn. (4/15) – Due to unfavorable weather in the area on Friday, MMC’s much anticipated series with No. 10 Cumberland University was pushed back to Saturday and Sunday. The teams look to square off in effort to solidify standings in the TranSouth conference, as only one game in the loss column seperates the first through fourth place teams. Champions of Character: MMC Men’s Basketball Gives Back at National TournamentPULASKI, Tenn. (4/15) – For the past months, Martin Methodist College men’s basketball has been the talk of the campus, the community, and the NAIA. Stringing together a 34-3 season, the winningest record in collegiate basketball this season, the RedHawks made history on numerous levels. What was left unspoken, however, was how MMC spent their off day at the national tournament. Women’s Basketball: Alabama Junior College Standout Signs with RedHawksPULASKI, Tenn. (4/14) -- Naunnie Campbell, a 5'10" forward from NW Shoals Community College, has signed a letter of intent to continue her collegiate basketball career at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. Softball: Second Game Win Earns Split With CUPULASKI, Tenn. (4/13) – RedHawk softball earned a mid-week split with Cumberland University on Wednesday afternoon, dropping the first game 1-9 in five innings, but rebounding with a 2-1 victory in the second contest. Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.) threw all 13 innings, as several RedHawks tallied multiple-hit games. Cheerleading: RedHawks Represent at First Ever NAIA Cheer NationalsDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (4/12) -- In recent years, cheerleading has begun to define itself from a stereotypical bunch of girls jumping around and yelling on the sidelines during a basketball game to a more athletic and competitive activity. The MMC cheerleaders have long been very good sideline cheerleaders; however, this year’s squad was pushed to evolve into a more challenging sport. Baseball: MMC takes tough loss against North Alabama.PULASKI, Tenn. (4/12) Despite three previous meetings, Martin Methodist was unable to solve the riddle that is North Alabama in a 19-3 seven-inning defeat Tuesday night at Sam Davis Park. Men’s Golf: RedHawks’ Rackley Named Golfer of the WeekNASHVILLE, Tenn. (4/12) -- Joseph Rackley of Martin Methodist College is this week's TranSouth Athletic Conference Men's Golfer of the Week, for the week ending Sunday, April 10, 2011. Men’s Tennis: Santos POW Selection Highlights No. 20 MMC’s 3-0 WeekLEBANON, Tenn. (4/12) – Martin Methodist’s Fabio Santos was named the TranSouth Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after winning two singles and all three doubles matches last week for the RedHawks. Women’s Tennis: MMC Takes 2-1 Record on the Week; Honors Mikaela LongPULASKI, Tenn. (4/11) – MMC women’s tennis improved their 9-5 record this week with a 2-1 posting across three weekly matches. After dropping a 1-8 match to University of North Alabama on Wednesday, the RedHawks bounced back with a pair of wins, 6-3 over University of West Alabama and 6-3 over Georgetown College. Men’s Tennis: No. 20 RedHawks Secure Flawless WeekPULASKI, Tenn. (4/11) – MMC men’s tennis were dominant on the week going 3-0, including two wins over NCAA Division II opponents, after moving up to No. 20 in the latest NAIA poll. The RedHawks defeated University of North Alabama by a 6-3 score and University of West Alabama by a 5-4 score, before blanking NAIA opponent Georgetown College, 9-0, on Senior Day. Softball: MMC Honors Seniors with Sweep of Mid-Continent UniversityPULASKI, Tenn. (4/9) – A six-inning win in the first game and a come-from-behind one-run victory in the second contest completed the series sweep and improved MMC to 21-20, 7-11 TranSouth, as this year’s seniors were honored between games. Baseball: RedHawks fall to Union University in weekend play.PULASKI, Tenn. (4/8) After a three-game sweep of visiting Lyon, Martin Methodist dropped two-out-of-three over the weekend at Union.
Women’s Tennis: RedHawks Win 5 Straight games, Leads in Conference Play.PULASKI, Tenn. In a pivotal and active month, the MMC women's tennis team scored their first April victory with a 6-3 win over Cumberland on April 2. Women's Tennis: MMC’s Long Notches Third TranSouth AwardLEBANON, Tenn. (4/5) -– Martin Methodist’s Mikaela Long was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading the RedHawks to a 6-3 victory over conference rival Cumberland University in MMC’s only match of the week. MMC Named Champions of Character Five Star InstitutionKANSAS CITY, MO. (2/1) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) launched a new Champions of Character Scorecard designed to convert the NAIA’s vision and strategy into measurable goals and to monitor progress towards advancing character-driven intercollegiate athletics. Softball: RedHawks Overpower Lyon College on Strikeout Cancer DayPULASKI, Tenn. (3/31) – In support of the fight breast cancer awareness, and in memory of those who lost their fight, MMC softball sponsored Strikeout Cancer on Saturday during a TranSouth doubleheader with Lyon College. Both teams traded in their typical jerseys for pink ones for the event, as Hillside Hospital representatives attended the games with awareness material. Baseball: MMC Rolls With Perfection Over Lyon CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (4/3) – MMC baseball continues to sit atop the TranSouth standings with a 13-2 record thus far after a clean sweep of Lyon College this weekend, as the RedHawks began receiving votes in the NAIA national poll this week. Two wins, 14-4 and 10-3, on Saturday gave MMC the series, and a 10-6 victory on Sunday afternoon clinched the sweep. Women’s Tennis: RedHawks Dominate the Bulldogs in a 6-3 Win.PULASKI, Tenn. (4/2) In a pivotal and active month, the MMC women's tennis team scored their first April victory with a 6-3 win over Cumberland on April 2. Men’s Tennis: RedHawks Come Back and Defeat the Cumberland Bulldogs 5-4.PULASKI, Tenn. (4/2) After dropping a 3-6 match to Cumberland last month, the MMC men's tennis team extracted a little revenge on April 2, defeating the Bulldogs 5-4 in a conference road victory. Men’s Basketball: Head Coach Andy Sharpe Honored as First-Ever Don Meyer Award RecipientHOUSTON, Texas (4/1) – On Friday afternoon, on site at the 2011 NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball Championship, Martin Methodist College head coach Andy Sharpe was named out of 17 total finalists as the first-ever Don Meyer Award winner, as presented by CollegeInsider.com. Women’s Tennis: Paloma Cortina Earns Second TSAC Weekly AwardLebanon, Tenn. (3/31) - Martin Methodist's Paloma Cortina was named the TranSouth Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday, her second award of the season, after leading the RedHawks to a 7-2 victory over 16th-ranked Lindsey Wilson. Baseball: RedHawks split on road with Bryan College.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/29) After taking two-out-of-three from Bethel in a conference series over the weekend, Martin Methodist split a road doubleheader Tuesday at Bryan College. Men’s Golf: RedHawks Finish Seventh in Nashville.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/28) Playing at the Old Hickory Golf Course in Nashville, the MMC men's golf team finished in seventh-place at the ten-team Trevecca-Nazarene Spring Invitational. Softball: MMC Faces TranSouth Trials Across Tough WeekPULASKI, Tenn. (3/25) – A disappointing road split with Mid-Continent University on Monday began the week for Martin Methodist softball, before a dropping two to Freed-Hardeman University on Friday afternoon. The 17-16 RedHawks, 3-7 in league play, fell by 6-2 and 6-4 scores to close out the week. Baseball: RedHawks Complete Series Sweep Over Blue Mountain CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (3/25) – The RedHawks picked up a pair of wins on Friday afternoon to round out the series against Blue Mountain College. MMC has not dropped a TranSouth series yet, and improved to 17-12, 10-2 TSAC with the 7-1 and 3-1 victories. Baseball: MMC Tramples Toppers with 12-4 Win in Series OpenerPULASKI, Tenn. (3/24) – MMC baseball took a 12 day hiatus from Sam Davis Park for two road series with Bethel University and Bryan College, but returned with a 12-4 win over TSAC opponent Blue Mountain College on Thursday afternoon. Jerry McMurtry (Senior/Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) notched the victory, evening his season record to 4-4, as Cody Pomeroy (Senior/Pegram, Tenn.) drove in four runs off a homerun and a double on the day. The RedHawks, who currently sit atop the TranSouth at 8-2, have gone 9-5 through the month of March. Men’s Basketball: Junior Duo Tabbed as NAIA All-AmericansKANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/23) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2010-11 Division I Men’s Basketball All-America Teams on Wednesday, including MMC’s James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) with a First Team nod, and Ree McCrory (Junior/Columbus, Tenn.) named to the Honorable Mention team. The selections are made by the NAIA Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Association All-America Committee and comprises a First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention Team. There are 10 members on each of the first three All-America teams. Softball: RedHawks Overpowered by Conference Foe Union UniversityJACKSON, Tenn. (3/28) -- After dropping a conference doubleheader at home versus Freed-Hardeman last Friday, the RedHawks were unable to stop their losing streak on the road Monday, falling twice to Union University. Women’s Basketball: Vee Young Lands All-America Selection for 2010-11JACKSON, Tenn. (3/23) --The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2011 Division I Women’s Basketball All-America teams. Players were selected by the All-America committee. MMC’s Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) was selected to the Third Team, joining nine TranSouth representatives in this year’s All-America selections. Men’s Tennis: Fabio Santos Earns Second TranSouth AccoladeLEBANON, Tenn. (3/23) – Martin Methodist’s Fabio Santos was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for the second time this season after going 6-0 in singles and doubles in three matches last week, including a victory for the RedHawks over 22nd-ranked Lee University. Women’s Tennis: Long Captures TSAC Honors; MMC Jumps Into Top 25LEBANON, Tenn. ( 3/23) – Martin Methodist’s Michaela Long was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after winning three of her four matches last week, including both singles outings, helping the RedHawks improve to 5-4 this season. In addition, Martin Methodist is ranked 22nd nationally in the 2011 NAIA Women’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday by the national office. Men’s Basketball: No. 5 RedHawks Upended in Fab Four by Unseeded Pikeville, 110-99KANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/21) – After a record-breaking season for RedHawk men’s basketball, the road has ended for MMC in the Fab Four at this year’s Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship. Unseeded Pikeville College defeated MMC, 110-99, on Monday night in Kansas City, as the RedHawks closed their season in the program’s furthest NAIA Championship run. Softball: MMC Splits doubleheader with Mid Continent University.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/21) After playing three games in one day last weekend in Kentucky, the RedHawks returned to the Bluegrass State Tuesday, splitting a conference doubleheader against Mid-Continent. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Secure Trip to Fab Four with 66-63 Defeat of No. 13 BiolaKANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/19) – No. 5 Martin Methodist (Tenn.) squeaked past No. 13 Biola (Calif.), 66-63, in its first-ever quarterfinal match-up at the 2011 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Saturday at Municipal Auditorium. Softball: MMC brings home two out of three wins in the Campbellsville University/ Lindsey Wilson Classic.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/19) After splitting a conference doubleheader with Cumberland earlier this week, the RedHawks softball team hit the road again this weekend, taking two of three games in the Campbelsville University/Lindsey Wilson Classic in Columbia, Ky. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Use Second Half to Down Tougaloo College, 88-77, to Advance to First-Ever NAIA QuarterfinalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/18) – No. 2 seed Martin Methodist (Tenn.) staged an early second-half comeback to knock off No. 12 seed Tougaloo (Miss.), 88-77 at the 2011 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship. The RedHawks scored 52 points after the break to stump the 7-man Tougaloo squad Friday at Municipal Auditorium. With the win, MMC will head to the program’s first NAIA Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 19th at 8pm, facing off with the winner of tonight’s Biola and LSU-Shreveport contest. Cheerleading: MMC Notches Second Place at NAIA Cheerleading InvitationalROME, Ga. (3/18) – On February 12, the Martin Methodist College cheerleaders traveled to Shorter University to compete in the first-ever NAIA Cheerleading Invitational Competition. This inaugural competition marks a huge step in the NAIA push to establish cheerleading as a true varsity sport. Men’s Basketball: No. 5 RedHawks Slip Past William Jewell, 84-83, in First RoundKANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/17) – No. 5 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) slides past unseeded William Jewell College (Mo.), 84-83, to advance into the second round of the 2011 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Thursday at Municipal Auditorium. MMC Volleyball Team Tryouts will be heldMMC Volleyball Team Tryouts will be held Women’s Tennis: RedHawks Win Against Bethel University in a 9-0 Victory.PULASKI, Tenn. MMC women's tennis started March on a good note, losing just two six over nine matches in a 9-0 victory over visiting Bethel University. Tennis: MMC's Charrys selected POW; Santos and Cortina Last Week’s WinnersLEBANON, Tenn. (3/15) - Martin Methodist's Maria Charrys was named the TranSouth Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after helping the RedHawks win a pair of matches over the weekend in the Auburn Montgomery Spring Invitational, including the program's first-ever victory over Georgetown College. In addition, MMC tennis duo Vinicius Santos and Paloma Cortina were tabbed as last week’s TranSouth league winners. Softball: RedHawks Split Highlighted by Come-From-Behind Win Over CumberlandLEBANON, Tenn. (3/15) – MMC softball returned to TranSouth action on Tuesday after a tough 1-4 outing at last week’s Gulf Coast Invitational, and brought home a league split with Cumberland University. The RedHawks mounted a six-run comeback in the first game with a 6-5 win, but fell after last minute attempts in the second game, 5-4. Men’s Soccer: RedHawks Announce Spring DatesPULASKI, Tenn. (3/15) – Head Coach Gerry Cleary has announced spring competition dates, beginning March 26th in Huntsville. For any additional information about the schedule or the men’s soccer program , contact Gerry Cleary at gcleary@martinmethodist.edu. MMC Men's Soccer will be holding tryoutsMMC Men's Soccer will be holding tryouts MMC Alumni Association Gives BackMMC Alumni Association Gives Back MMC Cheerleading will be holding TryoutsMMC Cheerleading will be holding Tryouts Women’s Soccer will be holding TryoutsWomen’s Soccer will be holding Tryouts
Softball: RedHawks fall hard at the Gulf Coast Invitational Tourament.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/11) The Martin Methodist College softball team struggled to find offensive continuity this weekend, dropping four of five games at the Gulf Coast Invitational Tournament in Gulf Shores, Ala.
Baseball: RedHawks sweep Mid ContinentPULASKI, Tenn. (3/11) Martin Methodist snapped a two-game losing streak over the weekend, sweeping conference opponent Mid-Continent at Sam Davis Park in Pulaski.
Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Earn No. 5 NAIA Seed; Paired With William JewellKANSAS CITY, Mo. (3/9) – After clinching the conference crown on their home court Tuesday evening, Martin Methodist College men’s basketball was seeded fifth in the 2011 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship official bracket on Wednesday evening. The RedHawks will take on William Jewell (Mo.) on Thursday, March 17th at 6pm in Kansas City. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 RedHawks Claim League Crown Over Freed-Hardeman, 69-66PULASKI, Tenn. (3/8) – As promised, after a competitive year in TranSouth men’s basketball, No. 6 MMC and NAIA RV Freed-Hardeman went toe-to-toe on Tuesday night in the Curry Christian Life Center in Pulaski, Tennessee, as TSAC Player of the Year James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) lifted the RedHawks to the 69-66 win with a three at the buzzer. Regular season champions, Martin Methodist College, captured the TranSouth Championship on their home court. Women’s Golf: MMC Participates in Spring Invitational.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/8) Despite not entering the tournament as an official team, three members of the MMC women's golf team participated in the MMC RedHawk Spring Invitational at the Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in Gulf Shores, Ala. Baseball: RedHawks falls short in midweek game against Faulkner University, 5¬-1.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/8) After taking 2-of-3 from Trevecca-Nazarene over the weekend, Martin Methodist traveled to Montgomery, Ala. for a midweek game, falling 5-1 to Faulkner University in nine innings. Baseball: Travis Garcia Tabbed as TSAC Pitcher of the WeekJACKSON, Tenn. - Travis Garcia (Senior/Nolensville, Tenn.) of Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College have been named the TranSouth Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 6, 2011, MMC’s second hurler honors this season. Men’s Golf: MMC Takes Sixth at the Spring Invitational in Gulf Shores, Ala.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/7) Playing in their first tournament of the spring season, the MMC men's golf team finished sixth at the MMC RedHawk Spring Invitational in Gulf Shores, Ala. on Monday and Tuesday. Softball: RedHawks Sweep at University of Mobile ClassicMOBILE, Ala. (3/6) – MMC swept what would have been the second day of a rain-shortened University of Mobile Classic on Sunday, with a 12-0 shutout of St. Mary’s-of-the-Woods, and a 4-3 victory over Spring Hill College. The RedHawks halted a three-game skid with the wins, and improved to 12-7 overall. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 RedHawks Earn Right to TSAC Final with 83-63 Score Over CumberlandPULASKI, Tenn. (3/5) – For the first time since 2004 when they hoisted the TranSouth Champion title, MMC men’s basketball advances to the TranSouth Championships Final, this year against Freed-Hardeman University, who are currently receiving votes in the NAIA poll. The RedHawks downed Cumberland University, 83-63, in the semifinals, as FHU defeated second-seeded Union University, 95-76. Baseball: RedHawks Take Series at Trevecca Nazarene, 2-1NASHVILLE, Tenn. (3/4) – Originally scheduled to take on the Trojans on Friday and Saturday, MMC faced TNU on Thursday and Friday due to weather concerns over the weekend. The RedHawks defeated Trevecca in both of Thursday’s doubleheader games, but fell in the final game on Friday afternoon. Men’s Tennis: No. 17 MMC Posts 2-0 WeekPULASKI, Tenn. (3/4) – No. 17 RedHawks improved to 2-1 on the week, earning their first official season win over TranSouth Bethel University on Thursday, and shutting out NCAA Division III opponent Muskingam College on Friday afternoon. Women’s Basketball: MMC Signs NCAA Division II Player, Carolyn MillsPULASKI, Tenn. (3/4) – Women’s basketball head coach Jamy Bechler has announced the decision of Carolyn Mills to finish her basketball and academic career at Martin Methodist College. After recently signing her grant-in-aid paperwork, the 5'9" guard will be transferring from Lincoln Memorial University, a NCAA Division II institution, where she was the second-leading scorer with 14.0 ppg. Women’s Tennis: RedHawks Blank Bethel University in TSAC WinPULASKI, Tenn. (3/3) – MMC women’s tennis earned their first season win with 9-0 defeat of TranSouth opponent Bethel University on Thursday afternoon. After first suffering losses to University of the South and SCAD-Atlanta, MMC improved to 1-2 with the win, 1-0 in league play. The RedHawks won an exhibition match last week against Northeast Mississippi Community College. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 RedHawks Advance to TranSouth Semi-Finals with 89-61 Win Over LyonPULASKI, Tenn. (3/3) – MMC took a lead in the first half against Lyon College during Thursday night’s TranSouth Championship quarterfinal matchup, and never looked back, earning the right to advance to a Saturday semi-final against Cumberland University. LaQuantis Stewart (Junior/Batesburg-Leesville, S.C.) was the high-scorer for MMC with 15 points, while James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) tallied 13 on a perfect night from all areas. Women’s Basketball: MMC Suffers Season-Ending Loss to Bethel in TSAC QuarterfinalsMCKENZIE, Tenn. (3/3) – Seventh-seeded Martin Methodist took to the court on the road, but was handed their final season loss by Bethel University on Wednesday night. The RedHawks fell 96-74 in the contest, as Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) was the high scorer for MMC with 19 points. Men’s Tennis: MMC Comes Out On Top With An 8-1 Victory Over Bethel.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/3) On the heels of their first win of the season, the MMC men's tennis team continued their winning ways with an 8-1 victory over conference foes Bethel on March 3 in Pulaski. Men’s Tennis: MMC Comes Out On Top With An 8-1 Victory Over Bethel.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/3) On the heels of their first win of the season, the MMC men's tennis team continued their winning ways with an 8-1 victory over conference foes Bethel on March 3 in Pulaski. Women’s Tennis: MMC Improves to 6-4 this season.PULASKI, Tenn. (3/3) MMC women's tennis started March on a good note, losing just two six over nine matches in a 9-0 victory over visiting Bethel University. Softball: RedHawks Succumb to No. 9 Trevecca NazarenePULASKI, Tenn. (3/2) – After a 4-3 weekend at the Shorter Invitational, MMC softball quickly returned home to host a 6-0 TNU squad. The No. 9 Trojans twice downed the RedHawks, sweeping the series with a first game 6-3 win, and a 8-2 second game victory. MMC falls to 10-7, 1-3 TranSouth with the losses, and will take a break from league play with a Spring Break trip to the University of Mobile Classic and the Gulf Coast Invitational during the upcoming weekends. Softball: Amber Kinsey Named TranSouth Player of the WeekHENDERSON, Tenn. (3/2) - Amber Kinsey of Martin Methodist College has been named the TranSouth Player of the Week, MMC’s second selection this season. Men’s Basketball: No. 5 MMC Honored By TranSouth; Clinches Regular Season ChampionshipNASHVILLE, Tenn. (2/28) -- The TranSouth Athletic Conference announced its 2011 men's basketball postseason awards Sunday, highlighted by Martin Methodist College's James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) being named the TranSouth Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. Just days after clinching their first TranSouth Regular Season Championship, MMC’s Andy Sharpe earned his first TranSouth Coach of the Year honor. Women’s Basketball: Young Named Newcomer of the Year; MMC to Face BethelNASHVILLE, Tenn.(2/28) -- The TranSouth Athletic Conference announced its 2011 women's basketball postseason awards Sunday, as Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) was named Newcomer of the Year. The RedHawks closed out their season on Saturday with a 55-68 loss to Trevecca-Nazarene University to finish 17-13 overall, 6-10 in the TSAC. Baseball: MMC Takes Series Over Indiana Southeast with Doubleheader SplitPULASKI, Tenn. (2/26) – In come from behind fashion, the RedHawks clinched the series over Indiana University-Southeast in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, 4-3. MMC dropped the second game, a 10-inning affair, by a 4-1 score. Mike Gizewski (Senior/Lake Worth, Fla.) collected three hits on the day, as Steven Dodson (Junior/Columbia, Tenn.) went the distance on the hill for the first game victory. Women’s Basketball: MMC Suffers Their Final Regular Season Game with a Loss to Trevecca-Nazarene 68-55.PULASKI, Tenn. (2/26) Playing in their final regular season game, the MMC women's basketball team was unable to keep up with Trevecca-Nazarene in the second half, falling to the Lady Trojans 68-55 in Nashville. Men’s Basketball: MMC Takes Conference Lead After Their Win Against Trevecca-Nazarene 91-76.PULASKI, Tenn, (2/26) The MMC men's basketball team wrapped up its most successful regular season in school history Saturday, knocking off conference rivals Trevecca-Nazarene 91-76 in Nashville. Softball: RedHawks Down No. 25 Mobile on Opening Day of Shorter InvitationalPULASKI, Tenn. (2/25) – A weekend opening loss to Tennessee Wesleyan College was turned around on Friday evening with a 4-1 defeat of No. 25 University of Mobile for MMC softball at the Shorter Invitational. The RedHawks faced a long day of travel and game delays, but improved to 8-4 on the season when the day was done, as Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.) put on a stunning performance in the circle. Baseball: MMC’s McMurtry Battles to Complete Game Win Over Indiana Southeast, 3-1PULASKI, Tenn. (2/25) – Right-hander Jerry McMurty (Senior/Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) showed the poise of an experienced ball player on Friday afternoon at Sam Davis Park, tossing a complete nine-inning 3-1 win over Indiana University Southeast. McMurtry, who was TSAC Pitcher of the Week just two weeks ago, patiently battled trouble innings to lead the RedHawks to a victory that improved them to 5-6 on the season. Men’s Basketball: Fifth-Ranked RedHawks Bitten by Bethel University at HomePULASKI, Tenn. (2/24) – No. 5 Martin Methodist, just one spot behind their highest-ever NAIA ranking, fell unexpectedly to Bethel University on Thursday night, their first loss at home this season. MMC, who still holds a 27-2, 13-2 TranSouth record, were down by the Wildcats, 69-81. Five men’s basketball seniors were honored prior to the game, including Tripp Howell (Dalton, Ga.), Nello Giordano (Brisbane, Australia), Chris Goodwin (Hendersonville, Tenn.), Chris Leggett (Meridian, Miss.), and manager Sean Turner (Columbia, Tenn.). Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Outlasted by No. 5 Wildcats on Senior NightPULASKI, Tenn. (2/24) – MMC once again exploded against a top-five team, leading No. 5 Bethel University at the half for the second time this season, but suffered a late-game scoring drought that led to a 50-56 loss. The RedHawks dropped to 17-11, 6-9 TranSouth, as seniors Cori Jones (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) and Jewell Kinlaw (Madison, Ala.) were honored after their final home game at Martin Methodist. Woman’s Tennis: RedHawks Drop a 4-5 Match to Savannah College of Art and Design.PULASKI, Tenn. (2/25) MMC women's tennis opened its 2011 season on February 19, dropping a 1-8 match to the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. Women’s Tennis: MMC’s Long Named Player of the WeekLEBANON, Tenn. (2/23) – Martin Methodist’s Mikaela Long was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week after winning her singles match over the weekend against the University of the South. Men’s Tennis: MMC’s Santos Named Player of the WeekLEBANON, Tenn. (2/23) – Martin Methodist’s Fabio Santos was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week after winning both his singles and doubles matches over the weekend against 14th-ranked Xavier University. Softball: MMC comes out strong in first game, but falls short in second game against Bethel UniversityPULASKI, Tenn. (2/22) The Martin Methodist College softball team took the first, but dropped the second of a conference doubleheader at Bethel Tuesday.
Softball: Assistant Coach Hector Lora Named as Pulaski Citizen of the WeekPULASKI, Tenn. (2/21) – Former baseball standout and current softball assistant coach Hector Lora has been named as Pulaski’s Citizen of the Week in the latest edition of the Pulaski Citizen. Lora was nominated by 10-year-old Jack Underwood who participates in Lora’s summer baseball camp. Tennis: RedHawks Suffer Losses in First CompetitionsPULASKI, Tenn. (2/21) – MMC women’s tennis took to the road for their first competition of the season, falling to NCAA Division III opponent University of the South, 1-8, while the No. 17 men also lost on the road to No. 14 Xavier University, 3-6. Softball: MMC Splits 2-2 as MMC Meltdown Tournament HostPULASKI, Tenn. (2/20) – Martin Methodist softball played host to five of the NAIA’s top squads over the weekend, coming out of competition with an overall 6-2 season record. The RedHawks split two contests on Friday, and two on Sunday, twice beating Campbellsville University. Baseball: RedHawks Split Four Game Series with St. FrancisPULASKI, Tenn. (2/19) – MMC baseball dropped their season-opening doubleheader on Friday afternoon, but bounced back with two wins on Saturday, all four games against University of St. Francis. Travis Garcia (Senior/Nolensville, Tenn.) hit an impressive .692 over the weekend with nine hits in 13 at-bats, and also went the distance for a 2-1 complete game win on the mound on Saturday. Men’s Basketball: No. 7 MMC Earns 13th TSAC Win, 97-87, Over CumberlandLEBANON, Tenn. (2/19) – Just two days after breaking a school-win record, the No. 7 RedHawks continued their victorious ways on the road with a 10 point win over CU, 97-87. MMC improved to 27-1, 12-1 in league play on Cumberland’s senior day, with five players in double-digits. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Narrowly Edged By Cumberland, 79-75LEBANON, Tenn. (2/19) – MMC took to the road over the weekend for more TranSouth action, falling just short of evening their league record with a loss to Cumberland University. CU overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the RedHawks 79-75, as MMC fell to 17-11 overall, 6-8 TSAC. Women’s Tennis: MMC Takes on Northeast Mississippi State Community College for First Home Game.PULASKI, Tenn. (2/19) MMC women's tennis opened its 2011 season on February 19, dropping a 1-8 match to the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. Men’s Tennis: RedHawks Ready to Take The Courts.PULASKI, Tenn. (2/18) After several bouts with severe weather hindered their practice schedule, the MMC men's tennis team was finally about to take the courts for its first match of the season – a 3-6 loss to Xavier University on February 18 on the campus of Tennessee State.
Men’s Basketball: No. 7 MMC Rolls with 84-73 Win Over BMCPULASKI, Tenn. (2/17) – The Toppers held MMC close for most of the game, but seventh-ranked MMC kept them in check for the win, their 26th of the season, their 10th straight. MMC used the win over Blue Mountain to break the previous-best record of 25 wins in both the 2007-08 and 2001-02 seasons.
Women’s Basketball: MMC Overpowers Blue Mountain, 98-51PULASKI, Tenn. (2/17) – Martin Methodist women’s basketball used a 98-51 on-slaught of Blue Mountain College to bounce back from two previous TranSouth losses, improving to 17-10, 6-7 in the TSAC. Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) led all scorers with 38 total points, just five shy of an NAIA season-high, while Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) balanced the offensive attack with 13 total assists. Softball: MMC Series Wins Highlighted by Katlin White No-Hitter Against Bryan CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (2/15) – Pitcher Katlin White (Sophomore/Alabaster, Ala.), current TranSouth Pitcher of the Week, threw her second collegiate no-hitter in a 6-0 win over Bryan College, as Chrissy Worth (Junior/Cornersville, Tenn.) went the distance in a 11-3 five inning victory in the second game. Softball: MMC Sweeps First TranSouth Weekly HonorsHENDERSON, Tenn. (2/15) - Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College's Chae Ellis and Katlin White have been named the TranSouth Athletic Conference's Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week respectively for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 13. Men’s Basketball: No. 7 RedHawks Find Redemption with Win Over Freed-HardemanPULASKI, Tenn. (2/14) – After falling to Freed-Hardeman on the road as their only conference loss this season, No. 7 MMC used a score to improve to 25-1, 11-1 TranSouth in a redemption win over the Lions. MMC was led in scoring by James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) with 19 points, and in rebounds by E.J. Kirby (Junior/Chicago, Ill.) with eight. Women’s Basketball: MMC Forces Overtime with No. 5 Freed-Hardeman, Falls in Final MinutesPULASKI, Tenn. (2/14) – Martin Methodist College used second half momentum to put No. 5 Freed-Hardeman against the wall, but could not outlast the Lion in the second half, dropping the game 66-74. MMC led at the half, and then forced FHU to come back in the final minutes of the second frame to cause the extra period. Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) led the RedHawk scoring with 16, and captured the double-double with 10 rebounds. Softball: RedHawks Debut 2011 with Sweep of Lambuth UniversityPULASKI, Tenn. (2/13) – MMC softball took to the diamond for the first time in 2011 in front of their home crowd, clinching two wins over Lambuth University on Sunday afternoon. MMC went to extras in the first contest, winning 2-1 in eight innings, but took care of business in the second game with a 10-2 five inning victory. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Defeat Lyon in a 103-80 Win.PULASKI, Tenn. (2/12) Already off to the best start in school history, the MMC men's basketball team improved to 24-1 with a 103-80 win at Lyon Saturday afternoon. Baseball: MMC Falls Twice to NCAA Division II Alabama-HuntsvilleHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (2/11) – The RedHawks dropped two games to the Chargers on Friday afternoon, falling by a 9-5 score in the first game. Matt Fiser (Senior/Kingston Springs, Tenn.) suffered the loss, while Matt Franklin (Junior/Goodlettsville, Tenn.) was 2-for- with two RBI. In the second decision, fell to 2-4 on the season with a 7-2 loss credited to Jerry McMurtry (Senior/Mt. Juliet, Tenn.). RedHawks Women's Soccer: New CoachRedHawks Director of Athletics, Jeff Bain announces the hiring of Tyson John as the new women's soccer coach. Coach John brings an impressive portfolio to the campus of Martin Methodist. Men’s Basketball: No. 8 RedHawks Continue Streak With 85-57 Defeat of CougarsMAYFIELD, Ky. (2/10) – Guard Chris Goodwin (Senior/Hendersonville, Tenn.) led the offensive charge for No. 8 MMC, scoring 15 points in a 85-57 win over Mid-Continent University. The RedHawks, who haven’t lost a game since January 20th, improved to 23-1, 9-1 in TranSouth play to maintain their first place standing in the conference. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Score Season Best 119-85 at Mid-ContinentMAYFIELD, Ky. (2/10) – In their highest-scoring win since the 2006-07 season, MMC women’s basketball earned their fifth TranSouth win on the road by a 119-85 decision over Mid-Continent University. Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) went nearly perfect from the floor, 7-8, and the free throw line, 13-14, for 27 total points, while Danielle Proudfit (Sophomore/Bradford, Tenn.) drained 12 pointed on a 4-5 long range effort, matching her season-high three’s made. Baseball: MMC’s Holden Killen and Jerry McMurtry Notch First Weekly AwardsJACKSON, Tenn. - Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College duo has received the first TranSouth Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week honors. Holden Killen is the player of the week, while Jerry McMurtry is the pitcher of the week for the week ending, Sunday, February 6, 2011. RedHawks Men’s Soccer: New Coach/Familiar FaceGerry Cleary switches roles and becomes the new men’s head soccer coach announces Director of Athletics, Jeff Bain. Baseball: MMC Opens with 2-1 Weekend Series at Emmanuel CollegeFRANKLIN Springs, Ga. – The 2011 Martin Methodist baseball team opened their spring campaign over the weekend, taking to the road for a weekend series with Emmanuel College. The RedHawks split in their first day of play, winning the first game 12-2, and dropping a 7-10 decision in the second game. MMC clinched the series with a 15-5 victory in the rubber match. Baseball: RedHawks Drop Single Game, 10-4, to North AlabamaPULASKI, Tenn. (2/8) -- Playing in just their fourth game of the 2011 season, Martin Methodist was unable to overcome an eighth inning offensive explosion, falling to North Alabama 10-4 in Florence Tuesday. Men’s Basketball: McCrory Earns TranSouth Weekly AwardNASHVILLE, Tenn. (2/7) – Ree McCrory of Martin Methodist College is the TranSouth Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 6, 2011. This is the first time a player from the first-place RedHawks has been selected this season. Men’s Basketball: No. 9 MMC Overcomes No. 14 Union University, 84-74PULASKI, Tenn. (2/5) – The No. 9 RedHawks handed the No. 14 Bulldogs their second conference loss of the season, holding on for an 84-74 score on Saturday afternoon. The win pushed MMC a game ahead of Union in TranSouth standings, as Union has only suffered losses to the RedHawks in league play this season. Ree McCrory (Junior/Columbus, Ga.) paced the MMC offense with 17 total points. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Succumb to No. 1 Union, 49-66PULASKI, Tenn. (2/5) – A potent offense from the top-ranked Lady Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon proved to be too much for MMC, as they dropped to 15-8, 4-5 TSAC in a 49-66 loss to Union. Both Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) and Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) scored 12 each in the contest, while Rachel Brown (Freshman/Jamestown, Tenn.) pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. Men's Tennis: MMC ranked 17th in Preseason Coaches’ Top 25LEBANON, Tenn. (2/2) - Martin Methodist is ranked 17th nationally while Cumberland University and Bethel University both received votes Tuesday in the preseason edition of the 2011 NAIA Men's Tennis Coaches' Top 25 Poll, announced by the national office. Women’s Basketball: MMC to Hold Open TryoutsPULASKI, Tenn. (2/2) -- The Martin Methodist College women’s basketball program will be hosting open tryouts on March 19, April 9, and April 16. The tryout will consist of scrimmaging, drill work, a basketball program overview and a campus tour. Men’s Basketball: No. 9 RedHawks Cruise Past Atlanta Christian, 98-82PULASKI, Tenn. (2/1) – No. 9 MMC scored 49 points in each half and saw six players reach double figures in scoring on their way to a 98-82 win over Atlanta Christian College. The RedHawks improved to 21-1 overall with the victory, as EJ Kirby (Junior/Houston, Texas) went 7-13 from the floor for a team-high 18 points. Softball: RedHawks Set to Open 2011 Season, Picked Third in TranSouthHENDERSON, Tenn. (2/1) -- Martin Methodist College softball, ranked 27th in the NAIA’s preseason poll and picked third in the TranSouth, has combined veteran returners and a host of new talent in preparation for the upcoming 2011 season. The RedHawks bring back an experienced pitching staff, after winning back-to-back TSAC Pitcher of the Year awards in 2009 and 2010, alongside five returning starters in the field. Head Coach Brandie Paul enters her 11th season at MMC, coming off a 2010 42-13 finish, her third consecutive 40-plus win season. Baseball: MMC Tabbed Fifth in TSAC Preseason PollJACKSON, Tenn. (2/1) -- MMC baseball looks to continue their rise back to the top in the TranSouth, coming off a third place finish in 2010, their best in recent years. The RedHawks went 24-28 overall, posting an 11-9 league mark, finishing just behind NAIA National Champion Cumberland University and Union University. This year, MMC is tied for TSAC fifth place pick with Freed-Hardeman University. Men’s Basketball: Late-Game Heroics Carry MMC to 93-90 Win Over TNUPULASKI, Tenn. (1/29) – In a highly competitive bout with TSAC rival Trevecca Nazarene, there were seven lead changes in the second half alone. The biggest of those changes came with 13 seconds left. In a last-chance effort, James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) drew an and-one shot that gave MMC a 91-90 lead. Derrick Davis (Junior/Tacoma, Washington) then drew a foul on a defensive rebound with three seconds left, and converted two free throws to seal a 93-90 win over TNU. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Drop Heartbreaker to Trevecca Nazarene, 69-70PULASKI, Tenn. (1/29) – MMC women’s basketball battled for 40 solid minutes against a hungry Trojans squad, and fell in the final seconds on their home court. Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) celebrated her 1,000th career point in the defeat, scoring a team-high 23 points. RedHawks Celebrates Christmas with the Growing TreePulaski, Tenn (1/4) - All of the RedHawk Cheerleaders spent the morning enjoying a fun and festive Christmas Party with the Growing Tree Nursery School four-year old students. The students had refreshments, played games, and received candy canes and a hug from their favorite mascot, Rowdy! The teachers said that it gives them a chance to get away from the classroom and to hang out with the people they look up to most, which is the MMC Student/Athletes. Men’s Basketball: Buzzer-Beater Lifts No. 8 MMC to 87-84 Win Over BethelMCKENZIE, Tenn. (1/27) – Martin Methodist men’s basketball out-scored the Wildcats 47-43 in the first half, but had their backs against the wall in the second frame. The decision came down to the wire, as both teams tangled with tie scores in the final minutes, and it was Chris Goodwin (Senior/Hendersonville, Tenn.) who emptied a three-pointer with a second left on the clock to put the game away. MMC improved to 19-1, 6-1 TranSouth with the win. Women’s Basketball: No. 8 Bethel Slips Past MMC, 86-78MCKENZIE, Tenn. (1/27) – The RedHawks women’s basketball team put the pressure on eighth-ranked Bethel University, but came up eight points short in the road test. The Wildcats won by an 86-78 score, despite MMC shooting a better 45.3 from the floor. Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) led with 21 points, while Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) scored 16 points in the first half alone, on her way to a 20-point performance. Men’s Basketball: Five Reach Double Figures En Route to 102-74 Defeat of OakwoodPULASKI, Tenn. (1/24) – No. 8 MMC men’s basketball downed the Ambassadors 102-74 as they continued with their 18-1 overall record. Five RedHawks entered double-digit scoring, led by Ree McCrory (Junior/Columbus, Ga.) with 21 points. James Justice (Junior/Memphis, Tenn.) dished out a season-high 12 assists, while Derrick Davis (Junior/Tacoma, Wash.) was the lone player to notch a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Women’s Basketball: Double-Doubles Highlight 88-44 Decision Over Oakwood UniversityPULASKI, Tenn. (1/24) – On a short break from conference action, the RedHawks improved to 14-5 overall with a 88-44 rout of Oakwood University. Three of the MMC squad posted double-doubles in the affair, including Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) with 25 points and 13 rebounds, Ashley Meeks (Junior/Smyrna, Tenn.) at 18 points and 13 boards, and Kyra Knight (Freshman/Nashville, Tenn.), who posted 16 points and team-high 14 rebounds. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 MMC Escapes Cumberland’s Second-Half Wrath, 75-73PULASKI, Tenn. (1/22) – Sixth-ranked Martin Methodist saved themselves from a Homecoming defeat on Saturday afternoon, pulling ahead in the final seconds for a 75-73 victory. The RedHawks held onto a 17-1 overall, 5-1 TranSouth record, led by a career-night from LaQuantis Stewart (Junior/Batesburg-Leesville, S.C.) who scored 23 points with three blocks. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Regroup On the Way to 70-63 Victory Over BulldogsPULASKI, Tenn. (1/22) -- In front of a packed Homecoming 2011 house, the women’s basketball team recovered from a mid-week loss with a 70-63 score over Cumberland University, improving to 13-5 overall, 4-2 TranSouth. Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) stepped with a season-high 28-point, 13-rebound effort, her fourth 20-plus performance this season. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 MMC Suffers First Blemish to Perfect Record in 94-85 Loss to FHUHENDERSON, Tenn. (1/20) – Suffering their first loss of the season, No. 6 RedHawks’ men’s basketball dropped a TranSouth contest to Freed-Hardeman University on the road by a 94-85 score. MMC fell to 16-1 on the season, 4-1 in TSAC play. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Suffer 95-51 TranSouth Loss to No. 4 Freed-HardemanHENDERSON, Tenn. (1/20) – Traveling to No. 4 Freed-Hardeman on a snowy winter night, MMC women’s basketball dropped just their fifth contest of the season, 95-51, their lowest scoring output of 2010-11. Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) was the lone RedHawk in double figures with 10 points, as Ellen Pointer (Freshman/Madison, Ala.) paced the rebounding effort with six boards. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 RedHawks Preserve Streak with 73-48 Rout of ToppersBLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. (1/17) – Keeping their 16-0, 4-0 TSAC record alive, No. 6 MMC brought down Blue Moutain College by a 73-48 score. Two 30-plus point halves for the RedHawks were enough to hold off BMC, who scored just 19 in the second frame. Women’s Basketball: MMC Surpasses Century Mark On the Road Over Blue Mountain, 107-92BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. (1/17) – For the fourth time this season, MMC women’s basketball rained over 100 points on their opponent, this time improving to 12-4, 3-1 TSAC with a 107-92 victory over Blue Mountain College. Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) fired off a career-high 39 points on her way to a double-double with a career-high 13 rebounds. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Fight Down to the Wire for 68-66 Defeat of Lyon CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (1/15) – In front of a thunderous home crowd, MMC men’s basketball continued their perfect streak to 15-0, 3-0 TSAC despite trailing for almost the entire contest to the Scots. The 68-66 win at home improved Andy Sharpe’s record to 35-10 in the Christian Life Center during his stint at MMC, dating back to the 2007-08 season. Women’s Basketball: MMC Battles to 94-84 Decision Over Lyon CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (1/15) – In a projected test of which team would exert their will or tempo, MMC emerged on top, moving to 11-4, 2-1 TSAC with the 94-84 victory. Lyon College entered the contest as the 7th best defense in the nation, giving up just 54 points per game, while Martin Methodist marks the 2nd best offense at 90.9 points a game. Point guard Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) unleashed with a career night, draining 26 points, and handing out nine helpers. Men’s Basketball: No. 6 MMC Flawless With 94-70 Rout of Mid-ContinentPULASKI, Tenn. (1/13) – Newly-minted at No. 6 in the latest NAIA poll, the RedHawks claimed a 94-70 defeat of TSAC opponent MCU on Thursday night. The win improved MMC to 14-0, 2-0 TranSouth, matching LSU-Shreveport’s 14-0 record. The two teams remain the only undefeated squads in the NAIA, as MMC surpassed its 13-0 best start in the 2007-08 season also under Andy Sharpe. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Shut Down Mid-Continent, 97-70 in Rebound TSAC WinPULASKI, Tenn. (1/13) – Martin Methodist women’s basketball earned their first TranSouth win under Jamy Bechler on their home court Thursday evening, downing MidContinent University by 27 points in a 97-70 victory. Both Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) and Jewell Kinlaw (Junior/Madison, Ala.) notched double-doubles, while point guard Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) turned in double-figure scoring. Men’s Basketball: Second-Half Comeback Highlights No. 11 MMC’s 73-62 Win Over No. 16 Union University in NAIA Game of the WeekJACKSON, Tenn. (1/8) – As league play gets underway around the NAIA, just two teams remain undefeated after Saturday’s competitions. Martin Methodist College, ranked 11th in the last NAIA poll, joins LSU-Shreveport as one of those two teams. MMC downed No. 16 Union in their first TranSouth test, coming from a halftime deficit, to capture the 73-62 score.
Women’s Basketball: RedHawks’ Upset Bid Falls Short at TSAC Opener to No. 1 Union, 73-87JACKSON, Tenn. (1/8) – After winning their previous three games by 90 or more points as the nation’s second best scoring offense, MMC women’s basketball was held to a season-low 73 points in a loss to top-ranked Union University on Saturday afternoon. The 73-87 defeat was handed to the RedHawks in their first TranSouth competition this season. The MMC RedHawks Sponsors 100 Santa BikesPULASKI, Tenn. (12/11) - This year, under the leadership of First United Methodist Church in Pulaski, 667 children received Christmas gifts at the 2010 Giles County Santa Train, according to Wayne Davis, Senior Pastor of FUMC. The Giles County Santa Train arrived in Pulaski on Saturday morning decked out with decorations, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and 667 Angel Tree presents, which included the RedHawk Bikes. Many local businesses set up Angel Trees so their customers could adopt angels and several churches made angels available to their congregations.
Men’s Basketball: NAIA Features TranSouth Contest as Game of the WeekKANSAS CITY, Mo. (1/7) – A Top-25 matchup is the highlight of this week’s TranSouth men’s basketball action, as 11th-ranked MMC travels to Jackson, Tennessee to face No. 16 Union University on the road this weekend. As the RedHawks boast a flawless 12-0 record so face, UU enters with a 12-3 mark and a TranSouth win under their belts after a Thursday bout with Bethel University in which they came away with the 89-78 victory. MMC Hires Intern Athletic TrainerPULASKI, Tenn. (1/4) - Martin Methodist College is proud to announce the addition to our Sports Medicine Department, Intern Athletic Trainer Whitney Thompson. Whitney is a recent graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance with concentration in Athletic Training. The MMC RedHawks Team Up with the Boys and Girls ClubPULASKI, Tenn. (11/5) - Fun and funds were the result of Martin Methodist College’s first-ever Home Run Derby, held Friday, Nov. 5th, at Magazine Road Park in Pulaski.
The event began as a community service initiative by Tina McGill’s First Year Experience class to fulfill a long discussed plan for a Home Run Derby fundraiser in Pulaski. The goal of the project was for students to apply learning techniques in class to “real-world” situations by planning and executing a major fundraising initiative. Women’s Basketball: Young Named First NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Player of the WeekKANSAS CITY, Mo. (1/4) -- Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) continues to rack up garner’s for her recent performances on the court, and has been named the first NAIA National Division I Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the 2010–11 season, the national office announced Tuesday. Young was selected based on her efforts from Dec. 27 – Jan. 2 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated groupings. Men’s Basketball: MMC Remains Unscathed With 83-77 Defeat of AUMMONTGOMERY, Ala. (1/3) – Using just eight total players on Monday night, the RedHawks downed AUM for the second time this season, this time by a score of 83-77 on the road. With the win, 11th-ranked MMC remains perfect with a 12-0 mark upon entering league competition. Women’s Basketball: Young Tabbed as TSAC Player of the WeekNASHVILLE, Tenn. (1/3) – For the second consecutive week, an MMC women’s basketball player has been honored by the league office in weekly awards. Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) has been named Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 2, 2012. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Cruise Past Huntingdon College, 102-67MONTGOMERY, Ala. (12/30) – In an effort to close out the 2010 year with a win, Martin Methodist women’s basketball compiled a 102-67 win over host-institution Huntingdon College at the Huntingdon College Classic. Both wins at the tournament included 100-plus scores for MMC, who currently ranks second in the NAIA in scoring per game with an average 91.83 points per contest. Women’s Basketball: Martin Methodist Upends Faulkner, 106-83, at Huntingdon College ClassicMONTGOMERY, Ala. (12/29) – Taking to the court for the first time in 12 days, the RedHawks made a commanding statement with a 106-83 victory over Faulkner University on Wednesday. MMC opened the Huntingdon College Classic with a win over previously 11-1 Faulkner, as the RedHawks were led by junior tandem Tyffani Fenwick (Junior/Fayetteville, N.C.) and Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) who combined for over half the team’s offense with 56 total points, and a total of 18 boards. Women’s Basketball: TSAC Weekly Nod Handed to FenwickNASHVILLE, Tenn. (12/20) - Tyffani Fenwick (Junior/Fayetteville, N.C.) was named TranSouth Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 19, 2010. The honor was the first weekly award for the RedHawks this season, as they have compiled a 7-3 record so far. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Claim 91-77 Win Over Auburn-MontgomeryPULASKI, Tenn. (12/17) – After a two week break from competition on the court, MMC closed their 2010 home schedule with a 91-77 victory over Auburn-Montgomery, improving to 7-3 overall. Tyffani Fenwick’s (Junior/Fayetteville, N.C.) double-double effort paved the way for the win, as she drained 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Softball: Paul Honored for 400 Win Milestone at NFCA ConventionSan Diego, Calif. (12/10) – MMC softball Head Coach Brandie Paul was honored on Friday at the National Fastpitch Coaches Associate Easton Victory Club Luncheon for reaching her 400 win mark last season. Paul’s 441-282 record has been compiled in her 13 years as a head coach, her first three spent at Jefferson Davis Community College before securing the head position at Martin Methodist in 2001. Women’s Soccer: RedHawks Notch Two All-American SelectionsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (12/6) – Despite suffering a second round loss in this year’s national tournament, MMC women’s soccer still earned the recognition of the NAIA All-America committee, when it announced the 2010 Women’s Soccer All-America teams on Monday afternoon. Midfielder Simone Souza (Senior/Sao Paulo, Brazil) and defender Yalu Borbolla (Sophomore/Mexico City, Mexico) were both selected to All-American first teams for their performances this season. Men’s Basketball: MMC Pegged No. 11 in First Edition of NAIA PollKansas City, Mo. (12/7) – In the first regular season edition of the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 poll, the RedHawks sky-rocketed from receiving votes to No. 11 after an 11-0 mark thus far. MMC represents the highest-ranked TranSouth team, as Union fell to No. 17 from No. 10 and Freed-Hardeman dropped out after the preseason rankings. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Split During Non-Conference Road Games This WeekATHENS, Tenn. (12/4) – After bringing home their 6th win of the season on Tuesday evening, 89-46 over Oakwood University, MMC women’s basketball dropped to 6-3 overall with an 83-100 loss to Tennessee Wesleyan College on Saturday afternoon. Softball: Katlin White Appears in NCFA’s Top Recruit MagazineSTARKVILLE, Miss. (12/3) -- After a standout season during her freshman campaign for the RedHawks, pitcher Katlin White (Sophomore/) was chosen to be featured in the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association publication, Top Recruit. The magazine is published, and sent out to young softball players around the country preparing for collegiate careers, including tips and articles on what to expect as a collegiate athlete and how to improve. Men's Basketball: Dec. 6 Game Postponed Until FebruaryPULASKI, Tenn. (12/2) -- Due to unforseen circumstances, the men's basketball game scheduled for Monday, December 6th vs. Atlanta Christian in the Christian Life Center has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date in February.
Men's Tennis: Santos Reaches ITA Semi-FinalsLEBANON, Tenn. - Martin Methodist's Vinicius Santos won three times and reached the semifinals before losing to eventual champion Yvon Haessig from Union College at the ITA Southeast Championships in Owensboro, Ky., on September 23-25. Women’s Soccer: RedHawks’ PostSeason Ends with 2-0 Loss to Baker University at NAIA Women’s Soccer National ChampionshipDECATUR, Ala. (11/30) – With detrimental weather and field conditions at Jack Allen Recreation Complex, the RedHawks fell 2-0 to unseeded Baker (Kan.) in the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship Second Round. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Continue Their Winning Streak with a Win at Oakwod 79-48.PULASKI,Tenn. (11/30) The MMC men’s basketball team continued its perfect start to the season Tuesday night, cruising to a 79-48 victory at Oakwood (Ala.). Women’s Basketball: MMC Tops AUM, 80-77, in Final MinutesMONTGOMERY, Ala. (11/23) – Martin Methodist College women’s basketball took to the hardwood on the road Tuesday night, slipping past Auburn University-Montgomery with just minutes to go in the contest. The 80-77 win improved MMC to 5-2 on the season, with Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) leading the charge on a 22-point performance. Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Pound Crusaders, 98-64, in Tenth Straight WinPULASKI, Tenn. (11/22) – MMC men’s basketball has yet to lose a contest this season, continuing their 10-game win streak with a 98-64 defeat of Tennessee Temple University on Monday night. The RedHawks boasted three players above the 20-point mark, while two marked double-doubles. Women’s Soccer: MMC Advances to NAIA Second Round with Overpowering Defeat of Cincinnati Christian, 8-0PULASKI, Tenn. (11/20) – The RedHawks extended their postseason run on Saturday afternoon, as they hosted the 2010 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Tournament Opening Round at the East Campus. MMC poured on the offense in an 8-0 win over Cincinnati Christian that proved to be the RedHawks’ largest margin of victory thus far. Nicole O’Donnell (Junior/Winnipeg, Canada) led the charge as she completed her first hat trick this season, while five other RedHawks netted goals. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Deliver Second Season Win Over Reinhardt University, 89-60PULASKI, Tenn. (11/18) – MMC women’s basketball began their season with an overtime win over Reinhardt University on the road. Just weeks later, the Eagles returned the trip to Pulaski, only to be turned away 89-60 by a definitive RedHawks squad. Improving to 4-2 in their pre-conference schedule, MMC was led in scoring by Vee Young (Junior/Pulaski, Tenn.) and Tyffani Fenwick (Junior/Fayetteville, N.C.) who scored 18 a piece. RedHawks Team with FUMC to Give BackPULASKI, Tenn. (8/28) - The Martin Methodist Women’s Basketball team joined with the First United Methodist Church in the distribution of the Second Harvest Food Bank. Coach Jamy Bechler, his staff, and his girls assisted on this Saturday morning distribution of approximately 15,000 pounds of food product to the needy families of Giles County.
Women’s Soccer: Seven-time TranSouth Champions Make Seventh Appearance at National TournamentPULASKI, Tenn. (11/15) – Head Coach Gerry Cleary and the 2010 women’s soccer team have compiled a 12-3-3 record overall so far, and have again earned their right to host the 2010 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Tournament Opening Round, scheduled for Saturday, November 20 at 12pm at MMC’s East Campus.
Men’s Basketball: RedHawks Top Two More in Bethel University ClassicMCKENZIE, Tenn. (11/13) – MMC men’s basketball continues to prevail early in the season, as they picked up two more wins on the road this weekend, participating in the Bethel University Classic in McKenzie, Tennessee. On Friday night, the RedHawks earned a 57-46 win over Calumet College of St. Joseph, then turned around and pounded William Woods, 90-68 on Saturday. Women’s Soccer: MMC Clinches Seventh Straight League Crown with 1-0 Win Over Lyon CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (11/12) – For seven consecutive season, Martin Methodist women’s soccer has won the regular season conference championship, and captured their seventh-straight TSAC tournament championship on Friday night with a 1-0 win over the Scots. Men’s Soccer: RedHawks Fall to Bethel University in TSAC FinalsMCKENZIE, Tenn. (11/12) – In a rematch of last year’s TranSouth Championship match, the RedHawks’ men’s soccer team came up short in a 5-0 loss to the Wildcats, closing the 2010 season for MMC. Men’s Soccer: Three TranSouth All-Conference Nods for the RedHawksBATESVILLE, Ark. (11/12) -- The TranSouth Men's Soccer All-Conference team was announced Friday and the undefeated, regular-season conference-champion Bethel University led the way with six players on the squad, while the RedHawks earned three spots. Women’s Soccer: RedHawks Land Six Selections to All-Conference First TeamBATESVILLE, Ark. (11/12) -- The TranSouth Women's Soccer All-Conference team was announced Friday and the undefeated, regular-season conference-champion Martin Methodist RedHawks led the way with six players, all first-team selections. Women’s Basketball: Six RedHawks in Double Digits in 104-72 Rout Over Bluefield CollegePULASKI, Tenn. (11/10) – In a rebound win after a tough tournament weekend, MMC redeemed themselves on their home court in a massive 104-72 victory over Bluefield College. The Rams were fresh off a competition with Division I Tennessee State on Tuesday night, but proved to be no match for the high-pressure, full court defensive RedHawks. Men’s Basketball: MMC Wins Seventh Straight in Home OpenerPULASKI, Tenn. (11/9) – RedHawks’ men’s basketball spent their first six games on the road, and earned their seventh win in as many games in front of their home crowd in the Christian Life Center on Tuesday night. A 79-66 defeat of Auburn University-Montgomery increased the unblemished MMC record to 7-0, as Ree McCrory (Junior/Columbus, Ga.) reached double-digits for the seventh consecutive game. Women’s Soccer: 2-1 Decision Over Union University Advances MMC to TSAC Final on FridayPULASKI, Tenn. (11/9) – After going undefeated in regular season league play, MMC earned a first round bye in the TranSouth Conference Championships, resulting in a semi-final matchup with Union University. The RedHawks used a 2-1 score to defeat the Bulldogs, and move on to the TSAC finals to be held on Friday, November 12 at 5pm on the East Campus against Lyon College. Men’s Soccer: MMC Avenges Regular Season Loss to Mid-Continent in TSAC Championships Semi-FinalsMAYFIELD, Ky. (11/9) – During the regular conference schedule, the MMC men’s soccer team suffered a 1-2 defeat to MCU, but this afternoon, the RedHawks redeemed themselves with a 2-1 victory over Mid-Continent to advance to the TranSouth Conference Championship on Friday. Volleyball: RedHawks Eliminated by Bethel, 1-3, in TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsHENDERSON, Tenn. (11/9) – MMC came up shy of advancing in this year’s TSAC Conference Championships, eliminated by a 1-3 (25-19, 24-26, 20-25, 22-25) loss to Bethel University on Tuesday afternoon. For the second time in the tournament, the RedHawks suffered a loss despite outhitting their opponents, this time .171 to .132. All-Conference First Team selection Ann-Katherin Kuehorn (Junior/Bamberg, Germany) led with 17 total kills and 12 digs. Volleyball: Paula Sioto Named TranSouth Freshman of the Year; Sioto and Kuehorn Earn TSAC HonorsHENDERSON, Tenn. (11/8) – Outside hitters Paula Sioto (Freshman/Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Ann-Katherin Kuehorn (Junior/Bamberg, Germany) have been constant leaders on the court for MMC all season long, and were recognized for their efforts during the opening day of the TranSouth Conference Championships. Volleyball: RedHawks Fall Short to Cumberland, Regroup With Win Over Mid-Continent at TSAC ChampionshipsHENDERSON, Tenn. (11/8) – MMC played the first match of the TranSouth Conference Championships early Monday morning, dropping the contest, 1-3 (21-25, 25-18, 23-25, 20-25), to Cumberland. But, after waiting all day to play in a do-or-die match, the RedHawks redeemed themselves with a 3-1 (25-19, 25-14, 23-25, 25-9) victory over Mid-Continent University. RedHawks Soccer Academy Goes to a New LevelRedHawks Soccer Academy goes to a new level
What started out three years ago, with Coach Gerry Cleary, as an idea to improve soccer awareness, education, and skills in Giles County has matured into a tremendous experience for all. Coach Cleary states, “The support of the Giles County soccer community has been everything that I had hoped for and more. We still have room to grow. I’m excited for what we have done and what we can still do.”
Men’s Basketball: MMC Continues Early Season Success at Brewton-Parker ClassicMOUNT VERNON, Ga. (11/7) – Martin Methodist men’s basketball have begun their 2010-11 season with a big statement, working to a 6-0 start. Over the weekend at the Brewton-Parker Classic, the RedHawks downed host school Brewton-Parker College, 85-66, and then upset No. 7 Southern Polytechnic State University by a 75-66 score. Softball: Four Softball Players Participate in 2010 Miss Martin PageantPULASKI, Tenn. (11/8) – Besides competing in fall season competition and attending fall semester classes, four members of the MMC softball team took time out to participate in the Miss Martin Beauty Pageant held on campus last Wednesday. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Edged Twice During Tough Tournament WeekendPULASKI, Tenn. (11/7) – After a commanding win during their home opener Thursday, MMC women’s basketball immediately took their 2-0 record on the road and battled through two difficult contests at University of Mobile. The RedHawks faced host school Mobile on Friday night and fell, 76-84 , then facing Spring Hill in a heartbreaking 94-95 loss at the buzzer on Saturday. Men’s Soccer: RedHawks Rout Freed-Hardeman, 3-0, to Advance in TranSouth ChampionshipHENDERSON, Tenn. (11/6) – Men’s soccer kept their hopes of continuing in the postseason alive with a 3-0 victory over FHU on Saturday night. With the win, the RedHawks will move on to the TSAC semi-finals to be played Tuesday, November 9th at second-seeded Mid-Continent University.
Men’s Soccer: RedHawks Prepare for TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsMen’s Soccer: RedHawks Prepare for TranSouth Conference ChampionshipsPULASKI, Tenn. (11/5) – The men’s soccer team looks to repeat last year’s postseason success as they begin the TranSouth Conference Championship this weekend. MMC’s trek kicks off at 7pm on Saturday evening in Henderson, Tennessee, as the RedHawks face third-seeded Freed-Hardeman.
Women’s Golf: RedHawk Classic Proves to Best Fall ShowingPULASKI, Tenn. (11/5) – The MMC women’s golf team played their best fall tournament while playing host to three other school in the four-team field at the RedHawk Classic in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. With Bethel University and Cumberland University the top finishers, MMC came in third place in front of Lambuth University. Teri-Beth Thompson (Sophomore/Waynesboro, Tenn.) earned a 10th place spot with a 175 on across the two days, 88 on day one and shooting an 87 on the second day. Men’s Golf: MMC Closes Out Fall Season with RedHawk ClassicPULASKI, Tenn. (11/5) – The Martin Methodist men’s golf team rounded out a busy fall season by hosting the RedHawk Classic in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The tournament was a five-team field that included all TranSouth institutions, with MMC finishing fourth behind top team Union University, Cumberland University, and Trevecca-Nazarene. Bethel College finalized the results in fifth place behind the RedHawks. Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Use 99-66 Rout of Tennessee Temple to Kick Off Long WeekendPULASKI, Tenn. (11/4) – As the MMC women’s basketball improved to 2-0 in their young season, they downed Tennessee Temple University, 99-66, in their home opener in the Christian Life Center. Micah Anderson (Junior/Hohenwald, Tenn.) was the high scorer with 21 total points in a game that featured four RedHawks in double-digits, while Jessy Christopher (Sophomore/Lebanon, Tenn.) paced the offense with nine total assists in the first half alone. Bowling: RedHawks Compete in First Season TournamentThe first tournament of the Martin Methodist College RedHawks bowling season brought out promising and encouraging results, as the A-Team on the men’s side showed their ability to score with some of the best teams in the nation. The RedHawk women did not find as much success, however, they will surely progress throughout the season. Women’s Golf: MMC Places Third in Fall Tournament.PULASKI, Tenn. (11/2) The MMC women’s golf team played their best fall tournament while playing host to three other schools in the four-team field at the RedHawk Classic in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. With Bethel University and Cumberland University the top finishers, MMC came in third place in front of Lambuth University. Women’s Soccer: Schwarz Collects TranSouth Defensive AwardBATESVILLE, Ark. (11/1) -- Martin Methodist's Hanit Schwarz (Junior/Beer-Sheva, Israel) was named TranSouth Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 31st, her second career weekly award and first this season. The award is MMC’s fifth overall weekly recognition this season. Women’s Golf: MMC Struggles During Trevecca Nationwide Invitational.PULASKI, Tenn. (10/12) The MMC women's golf team got off to a slow start and was unable to recover at the 2010 Trevecca Nationwide Invitational at the Old Hickory Golf Club in Old Hickory, Tenn. Men’s Golf: MMC Gets Fifth at Union University Invitational.PULASKI, Tenn. The MMC men's golf team was unable to get traction early and fell behind late, finishing fifth at the Union Unversity one-day invitational tournament at the Jackson National Golf Course. Men’s Soccer: MMC Falls Short in a 2-1 Loss Against the Cougars.PULASKI, Tenn. (9/18) Two first-half goals were too much to overcome as the No. 8 MMC men's soccer team suffered a 2-1 road loss to Mid-Continent in its conference opener Saturday. Men’s Soccer: RedHawks Draw with Lambuth University.PULASKI, Tenn. (9/8) 110 minutes of action was not enough to decide a winner as the MMC men's soccer team (2-0-2) and Lambuth played to a 0-0 draw in Jackson, Tenn. Sunday. |