Texas Lutheran University News

TLU Volleyball wins, then eliminated at ASC Tournament

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:45

The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs (20-10) ended their 2009 season with a three-game loss in the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament semifinal match against University of Texas-Dallas.

The Bulldogs opened the tournament Friday afternoon with a three-game win over Mississippi College.

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(Photo of Jessica Stetler by Drew Engelke)

Louisiana College tough Homecoming matchup for TLU Bulldogs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:36

Texas Lutheran plays host to Louisiana College for the TLU Homecoming game at 2 p.m. Saturday in Seguin’s Matador Stadium.

Saturday’s contest also is the final home game for 12 Bulldog seniors: Ben Cooper, John Jackson, Brandon McCoy, Joseph Mendoza, James Moore, Jonathon Randle, Shawn Small, Anthony Smith, Steve Thrash, Frank Vera, James Villarreal, and Eric Walker.

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Texas Lutheran Scholar Commemorates 20th anniversary of German Reunification

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:48

On Monday, Nov. 9, Texas Lutheran University and Dr. William Russell, Scholar in Residence in the department of theology, philosophy and classical languages at TLU, will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. Russell’s lecture and a roundtable discussion, both free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Timmerman Room of Hein Dining Hall on the TLU campus.

TLU's Jahns named ASC Offensive Player of the Week

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:43

Texas Lutheran senior middle blocker Jamie Jahns (Spring/Klein Collins) has been named the American Southwest Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week.

(Photo of Jamie Jahns by Drew Engelke)

TLU to induct five into Hall of Fame, three into Wall

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:58:45

Texas Lutheran Bulldog greats Richard Miller (football), Lili Torres-Ramirez (women’s tennis), Aaron Merhoff (baseball), Craig Saunders (men’s basketball) and Madeline Klasing Williams (women’s volleyball) will be inducted into the Texas Lutheran Athletics Hall of Fame during TLU Homecoming ceremonies this weekend.

TLU also will recognize its Athletics Leadership Wall of Honor Class of 2009. This year’s inductees are the Honorable Edmund Kuempel and Ken and Linda Voges.

(Pictured from top to bottom, left to right, are: Maddie Klasing Williams, Aaron Merhoff, Richard Miller, Craig Saunders, Lili Torres-Ramirez, Ken and Linda Voges, and Edmund Kuempel.)

TLU Leadership Dinner to honor Southwest Airlines' Kelleher and Barrett

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:10:09

Tickets are still available for one of the liveliest fundraisers of the season. Southwest Airlines’ founder and chairman emeritus Herb D. Kelleher and president emeritus Colleen Barrett will bring their keen sense of business – and humor – to the 9th annual Texas Lutheran University Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Nov. 17 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio.

Apply now to start TLU's Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program in January 2010

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:07:46

If you have thought about becoming a teacher and you have an undergraduate degree, Texas Lutheran University’s Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program can help you meet this goal. The program is designed for adults in transition who hold bachelor’s degrees in a field other than education. Participants can match their academic background with one of 20 areas of certification.

TLU Volleyball 1-1 at Southwestern Halloween Tournament

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:14:27

The Texas Lutheran women's volleyball team posted a 1-1 record at the Southwestern Halloween Tournament on Saturday with a win over Austin College and a loss to host Southwestern.

(Photo of Amanda Curry setting Jamie Jahns (9), by Drew Engelke)

Bulldog Women's CC 4th at ASC Championships

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:23:24

The Texas Lutheran women’s cross country team finished fourth in the team standings at the 2009 American Southwest Conference Women’s Cross Country Championships.

(Photo of Chelsea Johnson by Drew Engelke)

TLU women's soccer posts 2-0 loss in season finale

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:03:10

American Southwest Conference regular season champion Hardin-Simmons fended off a challenge by Texas Lutheran in posting a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs on Saturday.

(Photo of Marlena Ashby by Patrick Zarate)

TLU men's soccer takes 1-0 loss at HSU

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:37:52

Cody McGrath’s goal in the 72nd minute lifted the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys to a 1-0 American Southwest Conference victory over Texas Lutheran on Saturday.

(Photo of Trey Tesno by Tim Clark)

TLU falls to 0-8 with loss at Hardin-Simmons

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:33:53

Texas Lutheran freshman quarterback Rocky Huff tossed a career-best three touchdowns, but the performance was not enough to prevent the Bulldogs from dropping to 0-8 after a 38-22 loss to Hardin-Simmons on Saturday.

(Bulldogs celebrate Billy Hardee TD in third quarter. - photo by Tim Clark)

Live Video/Audio for TLU Football today from Abilene

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:38:15

Texas Lutheran is in Abilene, Texas for a 2 p.m. kickoff today (Saturday) against Hardin-Simmons University. Seguin radio station KWED 1580 AM will have the radio call, starting at 1:30 p.m. KWED’s audio can also be found at www.seguintoday.com. The KWED audio is paired with the TLU live video webcast.

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LIVE VIDEO
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Martinez goal gives TLU win in double overtime

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:55:05

Pedro Martinez scored on a free kick with 25 seconds remaining in double overtime to give the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs a 3-2 conference victory Friday over McMurry.

(Photo of Pedro Martinez by Tim Clark)

TLU women's soccer rolls to 6-0 win at McMurry

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:51:01

The Texas Lutheran women’s soccer team scored six goals in the first 50 minutes of action and rolled to a 6-0 win over McMurry on Friday.

(Photo of Kaysie Boomhower by Andrew Femath)

Texas Lutheran University Krost Symposium to address Income Inequality

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:43:00

Texas Lutheran University’s 30th annual Krost Symposium, which is free and open to the public, will feature presentations and discussion about the issue of working class poverty in the United States. The symposium, “Two Americas – Income Inequality,” will be held Nov. 18-19 in Jackson Auditorium on the TLU campus.

Jahns leads TLU to 3-game win over CTX

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:16

Playing in her final collegiate match on Susan Duke Court in Tostengard Activity Center, Texas Lutheran senior middle blocker Jamie Jahns produced the third-best, single-match attack percentage in school history.

(Photo of Jamie Jahns by Drew Engelke)

TLU Dramatic Media Presents 'The Rimers of Eldritch'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00

Texas Lutheran University’s Dramatic Media department presents “The Rimers of Eldritch,” an award winning play by Lanford Wilson, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Jackson Auditorium. Performances will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday Oct. 30 at Sunday, Nov. 1, and at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday Oct. 31. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and non-TLU students. Admission is free with a TLU ID.

Live video/stats for TLU-CTX volleyball match tonight

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:44:13

Live video and live stats will be available for tonight's American Southwest Conference volleyball match-up between Texas Lutheran and Concordia Texas. TLU (18-7 overall, 13-4 ASC West) can clinch the No. 2 seed from the ASC West with a win tonight over the Tornados.

Tonight's match is also the final home match for TLU seniors Amanda Curry and Jamie Jahns.

Live Video
Live Stats

(Photo of Amanda Curry and Jamie Jahns (9) by Drew Engelke)

TLU's Chris Kyle ties ASC record for single-game sacks

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:56:03

Texas Lutheran freshman defensive end Chris Kyle tied the American Southwest Conference single-game record for sacks with four Saturday in TLU’s 36-23 loss to McMurry.

(Photo of Chris Kyle by Drew Engelke)