http://lionathletics.com en-us en-us http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120323fkoe3r The Lions had a rough start early in the season, but after a tough loss to West Texas (Jan. 4th), the Lion’s freshmen came together under the wing of sophomore forward Breanna Harris and sophomore guard Danielle Dixon, who led the Lions statistically all season. Harris dominated for the Lions with ten double-doubles, while notching 221 rebounds. Harris fell 8 points short of being the leading scorer to Danielle Dixon. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120323fkoe3r 2012-03-23T04:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120225wt4fyw COMMERCE, Texas – In a final effort to walk off the Field House Court as winners, the Lions would come out victorious off a big last minute three pointer by Danielle Dixon in the closing seconds of the final game of the season. The Lions would end their seemingly endless season of bad luck with a strong win over Angelo State, 64-61. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120225wt4fyw 2012-02-25T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222hbatw9 The Lions will be looking for a strong end to a tough season, beginning with the Wildcats of Abilene Christian who are currently on a three game winning streak. The Lions ended their last game against Abilene Christian with a dominating second half, but their slow first period landed them a loss, 77-65. Angelo State will be looking to end their 5 game tail spin against the Lions on February 25th. The Lions will have a massive home court advantage as the fans honor Apreia Booker and celebrate John McClendon Night. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222hbatw9 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222vg7p9n Another sluggish first half for the Lions cost them their final road game of the season. Danielle Dixon was a bright spot falling just one rebound short of a double-double in a tough 93-55 loss. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120222vg7p9n 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120218urj0wy PORTALES, New Mexico – After falling into an early first half hole, the Lions fought the Zias down to the wire dropping another road game, 58-53. The Lions will have their final road game at the Moody Coliseum against the Wildcats of Abilene Christian. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120218urj0wy 2012-02-18T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120215g08880 COMMERCE, Texas – The Lions suffer another loss to the Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M, after a big second half meltdown, 78-61. Breanna Harris kept the Lions in the game after a strong first half, but the Lady Buffs had a big 45 point second half performance shutting the Lions offense down. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120215g08880 2012-02-15T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202142etj8k The Lions will be looking for some redemption against a West Texas team that is firing on all cylinders. The Lady Buffs dominated in their opening game against the Lions handing A&M-Commerce a hefty 110-37 loss. The Lions lost their longest winning streak against any Lone Star Conference opponent when Eastern New Mexico dropped the Lions earlier this season, 69-52. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201202142etj8k 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120211wystin COMMERCE, Texas – The Lions have now extended their streak to 42 consecutive Lone Star Conference losses with the defeat from Texas Woman’s, 63-49. The Lions were plagued again by a slow first half being outscored 30-22. Unfortunately, the Lion surge fizzled away midway through the second half when the Lions lost momentum. The Lions will face their toughest adversary with the Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M, who handed the Lions a tough, 110-37 loss earlier this season in Canyon, Texas. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120211wystin 2012-02-11T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120210mkwcxm The Pioneers will be making the short trip from Denton, Texas to the Field House on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. The Lions will be hosting a Pink Zone game in honor of breast cancer. This will not be a double header with the Men’s basketball team. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120210mkwcxm 2012-02-10T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120206m5ouw3 COMMERCE, Texas – The Lions watched their quest for the Lone Star Conference Championship drift away as they dropped a big home game to the Javelinas. The Lions had a monster second half against Kingsville when they played them on February 4th pushing them to brink, but the Lions fell in the closing second of the game, 75-72. The Lions will be back in action at the Field House on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 PM against the Pioneers of Texas Woman’s. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120206m5ouw3 2012-02-06T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120204p0twf2 The Javelinas felt the pressure of the Lion offense as they chipped away their lead in the closing minutes of the game. The Javelinas would hold on and slightly edge out the Lions 75-72. The Lions will get their rematch on a big stage against the Javelinas on Monday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. on Fox Sports Southwest. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120204p0twf2 2012-02-04T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120201kqb4wk Sophomore Forward Danielle Dixon had a huge night for the Lions knocking down 20 points, but after four first half lead changes, the Lions could not outlast the Cardinals second half surge falling 65-47. The Lions now fall to 1-18 overall and 0-13 in the conference watching their chances for the LSC Conference Championship Tournament quickly drifting away. The Lions will get back-to-back opportunities when they take their longest trip of the season too A&M-Kingsville who is currently sitting at 4-14, and 3-10 in the LSC. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120201kqb4wk 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120130bh4fdz The Lions will be hosting the Cardinals at the Field House this coming Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 PM in another Lions double header. The Lions already suffered a loss from Incarnate Word earlier this season (79-49), but the Lions younger players are coming around and looking to pull off a big win over the Cardinals. The Lions will then make their longest road trip of the season down to Kingsville, Texas where they will meet the Javelinas. These two teams have not met this season, but A&M-Kingsville has hit a bit of a hot streak going into the series posting a 2-1 record in their last 3 games. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120130bh4fdz 2012-01-30T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120129nlre23 The Cameron Aggies survived the massive second half surge by the Lions off another huge Breanna Harris double-double. The Lions fell 63-51, but not before they gave the Aggies a huge second half hurdle. The Lions will stay at the Field House to host the Cardinals of Incarnate Word on February 1st at 6:00 PM. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120129nlre23 2012-01-29T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120125wpbymj The Lions fought all the way to the end and dropped a nail biter to number two in the conference Midwestern State, 74-58. Breanna Harris had another big night for the Lions knocking down 14 points and snatching 9 rebounds, only falling one rebound short of her eighth double-double of the season. The Lions will return home to host Cameron on Saturday, January 28th for their final meeting of the season at 6:00 PM. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120125wpbymj 2012-01-25T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120124hw5yet The Lions will first meet with the Mustangs of Midwestern State at the D.L Ligon Coliseum, where the Mustangs have proved to be a tough team to beat since they are 8-1 at home this season. The Mustangs have already handed the Lions a tough loss earlier this season, 81-44. The Cameron Aggies will be just a big wall too climb as well, posting an 12-4 record, and coming off a narrow loss to the Mustangs 65-58. The Aggies defeated the Lions once this season 68-52 after a back and forth battle all evening back on December 3rd. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120124hw5yet 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120121pyhfay STEPHENVILLE, Texas – The Lions got their final shot of the season at redemption against the conference leaders Tarleton State but unfortunately couldn’t handle the TexAnn offense. Tarleton State had a convincing 89-61 win over the Lions Wednesday evening, and the Adamson sisters ensured another win for the TexAnns this evening. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120121pyhfay 2012-01-21T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120119xlln1x Commerce, Texas – The Lions got their chance for an upset against the Conference leading TexAnns of Tarleton State, but unfortunately, the TexAnns were not having an upset of any kind this evening. Another notorious slow start doomed the Lions as they fell back 9-0 in the first 2 minutes of the game. This is the first game this season that the Lions did not take the lead at any point in the contest. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120119xlln1x 2012-01-19T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201170zgycb The Lions will be facing their biggest hurdle of the season in Tarleton State who is currently undefeated in conference play (8-0). A&M-Commerce will first host the LSC leading Tarleton State TexAnns at the Field House, and then make the journey to Stephenville to meet the TexAnns at Wisdom Gymnasium in back-to-back games. The Lions will be looking to break the TexAnns nine game winning streak. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201170zgycb 2012-01-17T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201146l3yfz Another slow start proves to be too much for the Lions to overcome. The Lions fell behind early and unfortunately could not dig themselves out of the hole before time ran out. Breanna Harris fueled a strong second half comeback, but it fell just short, giving the Rambelles a 61-50 victory. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201146l3yfz 2012-01-14T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120112vkv93i The Lions got off to a slow start in the first period of the game which was just too much to overcome after a close second half battle. The Lions second half rush pushed the Wildcats to the brink but the Lions 29 fouls proved to be just too much to overcome. A&M-Commerce now falls to 1-12 overall and, 0-7 in the LSC. Abilene Christian also moves their current winning streak over the Lions to 3 games. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120112vkv93i 2012-01-12T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201119gtqdj The Lions are looking to shake off a pair of conference losses, and get back into the conference race by hosting the Wildcats of Abilene Christian on Wednesday, January 11th 6:00 PM, and then making the long trek to San Angelo, Texas to take on the Rambelles on Saturday, January 14th at 5:30 PM. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201119gtqdj 2012-01-11T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201075eizxd A&M-Commerce and Eastern New Mexico battled through the first half, combining for 10 ties and 10 lead changes. But an early second-half run by the Zias helped Eastern New Mexico pull away, handing A&M-Commerce a 69-52 loss at the Field House. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201201075eizxd 2012-01-07T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120104gwml2s A&M-Commerce returns to action after a two-week break, entering the bulk of its Lone Star Conference schedule. The Lions head to Canyon, Texas, for a showdown with West Texas A&M Wednesday, January 4 at 6 p.m. A&M-Commerce then returns to the Field House, hosting Eastern New Mexico on Saturday, January 7 at 6 p.m. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120104gwml2s 2012-01-04T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120104m74iu5 Few things went right for A&M-Commerce in its first game of 2012 as the Lions never found their groove in a 110-37 loss to West Texas A&M at the First United Bank Center. The Lions drop to 1-10 on the season and 0-5 in Lone Star Conference play while the Lady Buffs improve to 8-4 overall and 6-0 in LSC action. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120104m74iu5 2012-01-04T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111229em4vl2 Trailing big in the second half against Newman, A&M-Commerce made a furious late rally, pulling to within eight at 66-58 with just under four minutes to play. But the Lions couldn't cut the deficit any more, falling to the Jets 73-59 at the Field House. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111229em4vl2 2011-12-29T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111228ggcv4m A&M-Commerce returns from its 12-day Christmas break, returning to the Field House for a non-conference game against Newman Thursday, December 29 at 5:30. The game against the Jets marks the Lions’ final non-conference game of the 2011-12 season. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111228ggcv4m 2011-12-28T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111217vvov19 A&M-Commerce looked good early against Texas A&M International Saturday afternoon, but a Dustdevil surge in the second half proved to be too much for the Lions to handle as A&M-Commerce falls to A&M International 78-67 at Mountain View College in Dallas. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111217vvov19 2011-12-17T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111215b5v57e The Lions had their hands full these last two games facing off against a seasoned Incarnate Word team and the reigning champions Texas Woman’s University. The Lions had a tough game against Incarnate Word falling, 79-49. Breanna Harris and Danielle Dixon kept the Lions in the game generating more than half the team points (25). The Lions would then go to Denton, Texas to face an even tougher Texas Woman’s team and holding their own all evening. The Lions would give the Pioneers a run for their money pulling within 2 points with 8 minutes left in the game. Breanna Harris would highlight this night as well pulling in 17 rebounds and scoring 14 points for her third double-double with the Lions. A&M-Commerce would ultimately drop the game 72-58. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20111215b5v57e 2011-12-15T05:00:00Z http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201112133hqcpz A&M-Commerce had reigning Lone Star Conference tournament champion Texas Woman’s on the ropes, trailing 51-49 with 12 minutes remaining in the game. But the Pioneers hit some clutch shots down the stretch, pulling away over the final eight minutes to defeat the Lions 72-58 at Kitty Magee Arena. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://lionathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201112133hqcpz 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z