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39 'Roos Named to SCAC Spring Academic Honor Roll
39 'Roos Named to SCAC Spring Academic Honor Roll

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - 39 members of the Austin College men's and women's basketball and swimming and diving teams have earned Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition, the league office has announced.

39 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter Academic Honor Roll
39 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter Academic Honor Roll

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - 39 members of the Austin College men's and women's basketball and swimming and diving teams have earned Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition, the league office has announced.

'Roo Soccer Complex Getting Lights, Named for Dr. Jack Pierce
'Roo Soccer Complex Getting Lights, Named for Dr. Jack Pierce

Dr. Jack Pierce, longtime Austin College biology faculty member and health sciences advisor, was a faithful supporter of Austin College athletes. With his sudden death last fall, athletes lost one of their most devoted enthusiasts.

Huddle Up with the Coaches in Houston on May 24!
Huddle Up with the Coaches in Houston on May 24!

Join the Austin College coaches, along with alumni and friends, as we huddle up for a night out with the coaches at the Ginger Man in Dallas on May 17!

Final Call for Hall of Honor Nominations!
Final Call for Hall of Honor Nominations!

Austin College and the Alumni A-Association are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Athletics Hall of Honor and Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement in Coaching!

Austin College Tabs Lawrence as Water Polo Coach
Austin College Tabs Lawrence as Water Polo Coach

SHERMAN, Texas – After announcing the addition of men’s and women’s water polo as a varsity sport beginning in 2018-19, Austin College has found its head coach in Mark Lawrence.

Austin College Honors Student-Athletes at Athletics Convocation
Austin College Honors Student-Athletes at Athletics Convocation

SHERMAN, Texas — The Austin College coaches and team members honored more than 50 student-athletes, including the Austin College male and female athletes of the year, in its annual Athletics Convocation on Thursday night in Sid Richardson Gymnasium on the Austin College campus.

Austin College Mourns the Loss of Jim Norman
Austin College Mourns the Loss of Jim Norman

SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College community is mourning the loss of former baseball and football coach Jim Norman, who passed away April 23 in Cedar Hill at the age of 81.

Austin College Alumni Soccer Event Canceled
Austin College Alumni Soccer Event Canceled

Due to expected inclement weather, Saturday's Austin College soccer alumni event has been canceled. The decision was made after forecasts called for heavy rainfall and a strong possibility of thunderstorms late Friday and into early Saturday morning, which would render the Austin College soccer field unplayable.

Celebrate D3 Week with a Retro 'Roo Jersey!
Celebrate D3 Week with a Retro 'Roo Jersey!

Tonight in Sid Richardson Gym, the Student Athlete Advisory Council and athletics director David Norman will be handing out retro Austin College athletics jerseys from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in celebration of National D3 Week and National Student-Athlete Day!

Austin College Athletics Launches Official Online Store
Austin College Athletics Launches Official Online Store

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College athletics department is thrilled to announce the launch of its official online store, acroosstore.com, in a partnership with Advanced-Online, a Follett Company.

'Roo Athletics Announces Hall of Honor Class of 2017
'Roo Athletics Announces Hall of Honor Class of 2017

SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College athletics department, in conjunction with the Athletics A-Board, has announced this year’s nine inductees into the Kangaroo Athletics Hall of Honor, as well as this year’s Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement in Coaching recipient.

'Roo Men's and Women's Tennis Cracks ITA Regional Rankings
'Roo Men's and Women's Tennis Cracks ITA Regional Rankings

The Austin College men's and women's tennis teams have each been putting together outstanding seasons, and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association has taken notice. The women have entered the West Region rankings at No. 17, while the men are No. 19 in the region.

'Roo Soccer Alumni Event Set for April 22
'Roo Soccer Alumni Event Set for April 22

Austin College head men's soccer coach Mark Hudson and head women's soccer coach David Sheridan have announced that this year's annual alumni soccer event will take place on Saturday, April 22, in Sherman.

Huddle Up With the Coaches on March 23!
Huddle Up With the Coaches on March 23!

Join the Austin College coaches, along with alumni and friends, as we huddle up at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Plano on March 23!

Austin College to Add Men's and Women's Water Polo
Austin College to Add Men's and Women's Water Polo

SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College athletics department will add two new teams next year, with the addition of men’s and women’s water polo to Kangaroo athletics.