2017-18 Kangaroo News

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Legends Weekend is Almost Here!
Legends Weekend is Almost Here!

Legends Weekend is quickly approaching, with Austin College's annual athletics alumni event taking place August 3-5!

Jamerson Named Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jamerson Named Assistant Athletic Trainer

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College has named Hayley Jamerson its new assistant athletic trainer, and Ryan Roenigk has been named the athletics department's new head athletic trainer, athletics director David Norman has announced.

Villarreal, Thomason Named Kedric Couch Alumni Coaches of the Year
Villarreal, Thomason Named Kedric Couch Alumni Coaches of the Year

SHERMAN, Texas – Gilbert Villarreal and Polly Thomason have been named the 2018 winners of Austin College’s Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year Award, athletics director David Norman has announced.

'Roo Men's and Women's Swimming Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
'Roo Men's and Women's Swimming Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College men's and women's swimming and diving teams have been named Scholar All-America teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America, the organization has announced.

59 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter and Spring Academic Honor Rolls
59 'Roos Named to SCAC Winter and Spring Academic Honor Rolls

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference announced its winter and spring Academic Honor Rolls, and 59 members of Austin College athletics teams were among those to earn the distinction.

Make Impact on Austin College Student-Athletes: Join Push for 250 Donors
Make Impact on Austin College Student-Athletes: Join Push for 250 Donors

Austin College Athletics staff and administrators have challenged ?Roo Nation to reach a goal of 250 donors and $200,000 raised before the current academic year closes on June 30, 2018.

Huddle Up With the Coaches in Dallas!
Huddle Up With the Coaches in Dallas!

On Thursday, May 17 members of the Austin College athletics staff will be huddling up with 'Roo alumni and friends at the Ginger Man for a night of fun and fellowship.

'Roo Student-Athletes Earn Awards at Athletics Convocation
'Roo Student-Athletes Earn Awards 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.

'Roo Tennis Set for SCAC Championship
'Roo Tennis Set for SCAC Championship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Austin College men's and women's tennis teams will get underway at the 2018 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Colorado College on Friday afternoon, with both teams entering the tournament as the No. 3-seed.

'Roo Soccer Alumni Event Canceled Due to Expected Inclement Weather
'Roo Soccer Alumni Event Canceled Due to Expected Inclement Weather

SHERMAN, Texas - With inclement weather expected throughout the day on Saturday, Austin College head soccer coaches David Sheridan and Mark Hudson have canceled the Kangaroo soccer alumni game originally planned for Saturday afternoon.

Soccer Alumni Day Set for April 21
Soccer Alumni Day Set for April 21

Austin College head men's and women's soccer coaches Mark Hudson and David Sheridan will be hosting the annual 'Roo soccer alumni day on Saturday, April 21.

'Roo Water Polo Makes History with First Ever Competition
'Roo Water Polo Makes History with First Ever Competition

SHERMAN, Texas - In early March, the Austin College men's and women's water polo teams made history by competing for the first time in program history in a series of club matches on the campus of Rice University.

Call for Hall of Honor and Coach Joe Spencer Award Nominations!
Call for Hall of Honor and Coach Joe Spencer Award Nominations!

Austin College and the Alumni A-Association are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Athletics Hall of Honor and Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement in Coaching!

Call for Nominations for the 2018 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year Award!
Call for Nominations for the 2018 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year Award!

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year Award! The award is bestowed annually by Austin College to a distinguished alumnus who has excelled in the field of coaching at the high school, college, or professional level during the last academic year.

University of St. Thomas Set to Join SCAC in 2019-20
University of St. Thomas Set to Join SCAC in 2019-20

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – In an announcement made today at league headquarters, the University of St. Thomas (Houston, Texas) has accepted membership into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), becoming the 10th member of the NCAA Division III league.

'Roo Swimming and Diving Headed to SCAC Championship Meet
'Roo Swimming and Diving Headed to SCAC Championship Meet

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College men's and women's swimming and diving teams have been off since January 20, but tomorrow both programs will be getting back into the pool to open up the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Meet at the Lewisville Eastside Aquatic Center.