Lee University

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Awards Achten, Lady Flames

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In a banquet this past weekend, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored Jamie Achten and the Lee Lady Flames soccer team for their outstanding season this past fall.

Balough is All-American, Coscorrosa and Ringle Honorable Mention

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lady Flames senior pitcher Brittany Balough has been named a Second Team NAIA All-American, following an outstanding 2012 season. Jennifer Ringle and Ana Coscorrosa were also recognized as Honorable Mention NAIA All-Americans.

Shelton Named All-American, Almeida Honorable Mention

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee sophomore women’s golfer Courtney Shelton has been recognized once again, earning NAIA All-American honors, with fellow sophomore Geandra Almeida named to the Honorable Mention All-American list.

NAIA Names Tennis Scholar-Athletes

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released the 2012 tennis Scholar-Athletes, honoring four Lee tennis players with the national academic award.

Softball Season Ends with 7-2 Defeat

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GULF SHORES, Ala. - The season for the Lee women came to an unusual ending in the final round of pool play at the 2012 NAIA National Softball Championships against Central Baptist (Ark.) on Saturday afternoon.

Lady Flames Finish 11th at NAIA Championships

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Lee University Lady Flames Golf team completed play, Friday, at the NAIA Women’s National Golf Championships, turning in a team score of 318 in the final round, finishing 11th overall at the Link Hills Golf and Country Club..

Softball Moves to 2-0 in National Pool Play

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee exploded for five runs in the first innng and then placed the ball in the hands of senior hurler Brittany Balough who completely dominated Morningside (Iowa) in the second round of pool play in the NAIA National Softball Championships.

Watts Leads Lee to Victory

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GULF SHORES, Ala. - Behind a complete game shutout from freshman Jessa Watts, the Lee University Lady Flames softball team passed their first test in NAIA National Tournament Pool Play, Thursday, defeating No.22 Reinhardt University (Ga.), 2-0.

Lady Flames Climb to No.9 at NAIA Championships

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Lee University Lady Flames Golf team continued play at the NAIA Women’s National Golf Championships, Thursday, climbing from 13th to the No.9 spot, matching their score from the previous day with a 314.

Softball Opens Nationals Against Reinhardt

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee is one of 32 teams taking part in the 2012 NAIA Softball National Championship which begins on Thursday at the Gulf Shores (Ala.) Sportsplex. The Lady Flames (46-10) will open pool play against former SSAC rival Reinhardt College (34-11) at 11:30 a.m.

Women's Golf 13th After Round Two

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - The Lee women will be seeking to make a strong move toward the top of the leader board when they begin play in the third round of the NAIA Women's National Golf Championships on Thursday at the Link Hill Country Club.

Lady Flames Open with 310

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Lee's golf team fired a team score of 310 in the opening round of the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships being played at the par 72 Link Hills Country Club.

Lanter Received NAIA Honor

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Clair Lanter a soccer student-athlete and political science major at Lee University, is the female winner of the Duer award. She was nominated by the Southern States Athletic Conference.

Fortune Takes Soccer Talent to Charlotte

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Talented Lady Flame is a part of the top amateur league for women in the United States.

Lady Flames Headed for NAIA Tournament

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NAIA has officially released the field of 32 teams for the 2012 Softball National Championship, with the Lee University Lady Flames selected for an at-large berth and a return trip to the tournament.

Achten, Lawson Winners of Conn Award

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jamie Achten and Jeremy Lawson are the 2012 winners of the Dr. Charles Paul Conn Awards

It's Tennis for Maclain Yowarsky

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maclain Yowarsky was a standout basketball player for Polk County High School this past winter and the No. 1 player on the Walker Valley High tennis team this spring. On Friday, Yowarsky turned her attention completely towards college tennis.

Johnson Brings Rich Tradition to Lee Tennis

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor Johnson will be accompanied by a rich tennis tradition when she enrolls at Lee University in August. Her father, Phillip, was an All-American at the University of Georgia and a former professional tennis player.

Tom Maupin's Team Wins Butler

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On a day near perfect for golf, the team of Tom Maupin, Al Miller, Jeff Davis and Jerry Burrell combined to fired an 18-under par 54, and then claimed a scorecard playoff from Greg Rush, Cy Harris, Ron Wilson and Vince Stone, who also can in with a 54.

Lee Ladies Eliminated from SSAC Tourney

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Lee University Lady Flames softball team was eliminated from the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Tournament, Friday, dropping an 8-0 decision to Shorter University.

Lady Flames Drop First Round Matchup

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Lee University Lady Flames softball team allowed five unearned runs in the first inning and struggled to mount a comeback, falling to Belhaven University (Miss.), 7-1, in the first round of the SSAC Tournament.

Ringle Headlines SSAC Softball Awards

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee shortstop Jennifer Ringle has been named SSAC Newcomer of the Year, and is joined by three other Lady Flames on the All-Conference Team. Ringle has earned a .420 batting average in 2012, hitting out of the leadoff spot in her first season at Lee.

Lady Flames Carry Momentum into SSAC Tournament

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following a week where the Lady Flames went 5-1 and earned the SSAC East Division championship, the Lee softball team is primed and ready for the SSAC Tournament and a run at the 2012 NAIA National Tournament.

Coscorrosa Honored by SSAC

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fresh off the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) East Division championship, Lee Lady Flames sophomore Ana Coscorrosa has earned conference player of the week honors, the third award for a Lee softball player in 2012.

SSAC Medalist Shelton Earns Conference Honor

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For third time this season, Courtney Shelton has been named the SSAC Women’s Golfer of the Week, following medalist honors at the SSAC Tournament, Tuesday.