http://lionathletics.com en-us en-us http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120726zua77c Our number three moment of the 2011-12 A&M-Commerce athletic season seems miniscule compared to a pair of other numbers relating to it – 1,000 and 200. But both of those represent amazing career achievements by men’s basketball’s Brad Hambrick, who solidified his status among the Lion all-time greats. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120726zua77c 2012-07-26T04:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120628cfgqji Our list of the top-15 moments of the 2011-12 A&M-Commerce athletic season includes a handful of memorable games and performances, but no other selection gripped the attention of Lion fans for an entire week as did Moment #11. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120628cfgqji 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120406ydos6t A&M-Commerce closed out the 2011-12 season with an overall record of 10-17, including a 5-13 mark in the Lone Star Conference. The Lions finished eighth in the LSC, advancing to their seventh-straight conference tournament and led top-seeded Midwestern State by seven at halftime of the quarterfinals before falling to the Mustangs at the Allen Event Center. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120406ydos6t 2012-04-06T04:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120301txzjvr For the first half of its Lone Star Conference quarterfinal, A&M-Commerce had fifth-ranked Midwestern State right where they wanted them, facing a seven-point deficit at the half. But hot shooting by the Mustangs in the second half proved to be too much as the Lions’ upset bid comes up short with a 64-52 defeat at the Allen Event Center. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120301txzjvr 2012-02-29T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228ie9290 A&M-Commerce seniors Brad Hambrick and Desmond King and junior Andrew Davis received Lone Star Conference postseason accolades, announced by league officials at the Lone Star Conference Championships banquet in Allen. Davis highlights the Lion accolades, being named Academic Player of the Year, with Hambrick and King both earning All-Conference honors. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228ie9290 2012-02-28T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228wiiemx A&M-Commerce extends its 2011-12 season as the Lions head to Allen for the 2012 Lone Star Conference Championships. The eighth-seeded Lions will face top-seeded Midwestern State in the quarterfinals, tipping at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen Special Events Center. Tickets for the event are $15 for adults and $10 for students and fans wishing to watch the Lions Wednesday evening need to purchase tickets for Session Two. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228wiiemx 2012-02-28T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202277ruwpa Sophomore forward Devondrick Walker has been named the Lone Star Conference's Co-Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by the league office. It is the first weekly honor of Walker's career as he shares the award with Tarelton State's Fabian Wilson. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202277ruwpa 2012-02-27T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202266dts5e In a game already buzzing with playoff excitement, A&M-Commerce roared out to a huge lead on Angelo State, then had to fight off a late Ram charge before prevailing 83-78 on Senior Night at the Field House. A&M-Commerce secures the eighth and final seed in the 2012 Lone Star Conference Championship next week at the Allen Events Center with the win. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202266dts5e 2012-02-25T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120224hdfw9c Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Desmond King and junior forward Andrew Davis are among the 15 players named Capital One Division II Academic All-Americans for men's basketball, announced by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America. King was named a first team Academic All-American, with Davis picking up third-team honors. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120224hdfw9c 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222bijngl Thanks to a late 12-0 run and a nailbiting finish, A&M-Commerce’s postseason hopes remain alive after the Lions rally to upend Abilene Christian 75-72 at Moody Coliseum. The Lions win their second-consecutive Lone Star Conference road game and improve to 9-16 on the year with a 4-13 mark in Lone Star Conference play, moving into a three-way tie for eighth-place with the Wildcats and Angelo State. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222bijngl 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120220qzvueu The 2011-12 regular season heads into its final week with A&M-Commerce fighting for its postseason life. The Lions take direct aim on the two teams ahead of them in the Lone Star Conference standings, beginning with a 7:30 p.m. showdown with Abilene Christian on Wednesday at 7:30 at Moody Coliseum. A&M-Commerce then returns to the Field House for the final home game of the season, facing Angelo State Saturday at 8 p.m. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120220qzvueu 2012-02-21T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120218zd61iq Trailing by four with less than a minute to play, A&M-Commerce rallied back to force overtime at Greyhound Arena, then wore down the host Greyhounds in the extra stanza to claim a much-needed 67-62 victory. The Lions snap a four-game losing skid while keeping their Lone Star Conference Championship postseason hopes alive in the process. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120218zd61iq 2012-02-18T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120216b5eicx A&M-Commerce’s postseason chances took another hit Wednesday evening as an early 16-0 run by West Texas A&M gave the Buffs a lead they would never relinquish as the Lions drop their fourth-straight game 70-60 at the Field House. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120216b5eicx 2012-02-15T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120214t38v5x A&M-Commerce faces a crucial week as the 2011-12 season nears the finish line. The Lions, who begin the week one game out of eighth-place in the Lone Star Conference standings, host third-place West Texas A&M at the Field House Wednesday at 8 p.m. A&M-Commerce then makes the daunting trip west, facing sixth-place Eastern New Mexico on Saturday, February 18, tipping at 5 p.m. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120214t38v5x 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120207xbsr6y A&M-Commerce struggled to find its groove all night as it fell behind early to Texas A&M-Kingsville and never recovered, dropping its third-straight game 76-65 at the Field House. The Lions dropped to 7-15 on the year and 2-12 in Lone Star Conference play. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120207xbsr6y 2012-02-06T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120204wy7r6u When the dust settled after 40 minutes of play, nothing had been decided between A&M-Commerce and A&M-Kingsville at Hampton Inn Court. Neither had it after 45 minutes of play. Or 50 minutes of play. But the Lions, who had battled back a handful of times on the afternoon ran out of gas at the end, dropping a 104-94 triple overtime thriller to the Javelinas. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120204wy7r6u 2012-02-04T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202023clygv Texas A&M University-Commerce senior forward Desmond King and junior forward Andrew Davis have both been named to the Capital One Academic All-District VI first team for men's basketball, announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A&M-Commerce was the only school to have two players on the team and the only school from the Lone Star Conference to be represented. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202023clygv 2012-02-02T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120202rztcve Despite four players scoring in double figures, including 22 from Brad Hambrick and a career-best 19 from Devondrick Walker, a late second half run by Incarnate Word turned the tide as the Cardinals drop the Lions in an 89-85 heartbreaker at the Field House. The Lions fall to 7-13 overall on the season and 2-10 in Lone Star Conference play. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120202rztcve 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120131y6burc A&M-Commerce looks to build on its winning streak with three games against the southern duo of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions host Incarnate Word at the Field House Wednesday, February 1, tipping at 8 p.m. A&M-Commerce then faces A&M-Kingsville in a home-and-home series, beginning Saturday, February 4 at 3 p.m. in Kingsville before welcoming the Javelinas to the Field House for an 8 p.m. tip on Monday, February 6. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120131y6burc 2012-01-31T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120129n2dcf7 Three Lions scored in double figures, led by 20 points from Brad Hambrick and a career-high 17 from Devondrick Walker, as A&M-Commerce pulled away in the second half to topple third-place Cameron 76-69 at the Field House. The Lions end a five-game skid, improving to 7-12 on the year and 2-9 in Lone Star Conference play. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120129n2dcf7 2012-01-28T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120125j24n8c Another sluggish start put A&M-Commerce in a huge hole early and the Lions were never able to recover against 10th-ranked Midwestern State, falling to the Mustangs 69-50 at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120125j24n8c 2012-01-25T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120124wqdldm A&M-Commerce commences on the second half of its 2011-12 Lone Star Conference schedule, continuing its grueling two-week stretch against the conference leaders. The Lions head to Wichita Falls for a Wednesday showdown against nationally-ranked Midwestern State at 8 p.m. A&M-Commerce then welcomes third-place Cameron to the Field House for an 8 p.m. tip on Saturday, January 28. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120124wqdldm 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120122qz2cm8 Three nights after pushing fifth-ranked Tarleton State to the edge at the Field House, little went right for A&M-Commerce in Stephenville as the Texans dominated the Lions from the opening whistle en route to a 78-53 rout at Wisdom Gym. A&M-Commerce drops its fourth-straight game, falling to 6-11 on the year and 1-8 in Lone Star Conference play. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120122qz2cm8 2012-01-21T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201194ji83w In front of its largest crowd of the season, A&M-Commerce had upset on its mind, hosting fifth-ranked and Lone Star Conference-leading Tarleton State at the Field House. But a late run following a sluggish second half came up just short as the Lions fall to the Texans 73-69. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201194ji83w 2012-01-18T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120117u72o7i A&M-Commerce faces a stiff challenge this week, embarking on a home-and-home series with Lone Star Conference-leading Tarleton State. The Lions and Texans square off at the Field House on Wednesday, January 18, beginning at 8 p.m. The series then shifts to Wisdon Gym in Stephenville for a 7 p.m. tip-off on Saturday, January 21. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120117u72o7i 2012-01-17T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120115firtqe For the second-straight game, A&M-Commerce serves as the first Lone Star Conference victory for its opponent. A 41-9 Angelo State run, spanning over 15 minutes, did in the Lions as A&M-Commerce falls 87-67 at the Junell Center Saturday night. The Lions have now dropped back-to-back Lone Star Conference games, sitting at 1-6 in LSC play and fighting to remain among the top-eight. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120115firtqe 2012-01-14T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/2012011257uwvd Senior forward Desmond King notched a career-high 34 points as A&M-Commerce rallied from a late deficit to take Abilene Christian to overtime, but the Wildcats dominated the extra stanza, handing the Lions a 92-79 defeat at the Field House. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/2012011257uwvd 2012-01-11T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120110kg7wj8 A&M-Commerce looks to build on its first conference victory with a pair of Lone Star Conference games this week. The Lions host Abilene Christian Wednesday, January 11 at the Field House, tipping at 8 p.m. The Lions then head to San Angelo for a meeting with Angelo State on Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120110kg7wj8 2012-01-10T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120108mg50yv Paced by 21 points from both Desmond King and Preston Whitley, A&M-Commerce used a late 12-4 run in the waning minutes of the game to pull away from Eastern New Mexico 88-77 at the Field House to notch its first Lone Star Conference victory of the season. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120108mg50yv 2012-01-07T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120105sq3a0x Brad Hambrick tied a career-high with 25 points and the Lions pounced out to an early first half lead, but a second half rally from West Texas A&M proved to be the difference as the Buffaloes hand the Lions a 77-72 setback at the First United Bank Center. A&M-Commerce falls to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in Lone Star Conference play, snapping its three-game winning streak. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120105sq3a0x 2012-01-04T05:00:00Z