Tennis nets first win of season
March 27, 2012
The Trinity Tigers tennis team won their first match of the season Tuesday afternoon beating the College of Notre Dame 7-2. Nataly Marcia, Lakie Meriwether, Audrey Wandji, Stefanie Merki and Jessica Stamp all won their singles matches. In doubles Rebecca Auleus and Lakie Meriwether won 8-6 and Bola Akinrimisi and Stefanie Merki won by default. The Tigers are in action again on Saturday as they travel to Randolph Macon College.
Posted: March 28th, 2012 under Tennis - No Comments.
2012 All-Independent Women’s Basketball Teams
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–
Tracy Renken, head coach at Trinity Washington University, was named the coach of the year. Renken led the Tigers to a 14-9 record, one of the best seasons in the history of the program.
The All-Independent Women’s Basketball teams were selected by the women’s basketball coaches from AD3I member schools.
Junior Guard Christa Burgess was selected to the first team. Junior guard Thamar Polynice, Freshman guard Shelby Swann and Senior forward Stefonie Kelly were all selected to the Honorable Mention Team.
Posted: March 12th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Tigers Shock Washington Adventist
The Trinity Tigers basketball team seeking revenge for their loss back in November came out ready to play and beat the Shock from Washington Adventist 59-51. The Tigers took the lead immediately and never looked back. The Tigers were up by 14 points during the first half and went into halftime with a comfortable 11 point lead.
A few minutes into the second half, the Tigers went up by 17 but the Shock slowly started to close the gap and with 4:30 left in the game the Tigers were only up by one. Two keys free throws by Thamar Polynice at the 2 minute mark gave the Tigers a 7-point lead but the turning point was a layup by Stefonie Kelly that gave the Tigers the momentum and a 9-point lead.
Senior forward Stefonie Kelly led the Tigers with a double-double, netting 20 points and 12 rebounds. Junior guard Christa Burgess also had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Junior guard Thamar Polynice followed with 11 points.
During halftime Coach Renken honored the Tigers two seniors; Stefonie Kelly and Bree Martin for their dedication and hard work over the last four years. This season, Stefonie averaged 5 rebounds per game and scored 228 points. She shot 46% from the floor and 67% from the free throw line. This season, Bree averaged 3 rebounds per game, scored 95 points and averaged 54% from the free throw line.
The Tigers ended their amazing season with a 14-9 record.
Posted: February 24th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Burgess receives Player of the Week Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Trinity Washington University junior guard Christa Burgess (Landover, Md.) has been named the Association of Division III Independents women’s basketball Player of the Week. Burgess very nearly averaged a triple-double on the week with 11.7 points, 8.3 steals, 7.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as the Tigers went 3-0 on the week. On Jan. 30 against Christendom, she tallied a double-double with 11 points and 12 steals and she capped the week with another double-double as she scored 12 points and nabbed 13 boards against Philadelphia Bible on Feb. 4. Her best game may have come in the middle of the week on Feb. 1 when she put up 12 points, eight steals, six rebounds and seven assists in a win over Penn State York. Burgess is currently leading the nation in steals per game.
Posted: February 16th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Tigers lose close one
The Trinity Tigers lost a tough game Wednesday night falling to Southern VA University 70-57. The Tigers were down 16 at halftime but fought back in the last ten minutes of the game but unfortunately ran out of time. The Tigers outshot the SVU in the second half by 3 points. Senior forward Stefonie Kelly had a season high 27 points and 14 rebounds, recording her first double double of the season. Junior guard Thamar Polynice followed with 15 points and 9 steals. The Tigers hit the road Friday to take on the Patriots from Valley Forge. The Tigers are now 13-8 on the season.
Posted: February 15th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Tigers Roll….
The Trinity Tigers posted their highest score ever Monday night beating Patrick Henry College 105-22. Senior forward Stefonie Kelly had a game high 24 points. Freshman guard Myesha Green had a season high 20 points. Junior guard Thamar Polynice and Junior guard Christa Burgess both contributed 17 points. The Tigers are now 13-7 on the season.
Posted: February 13th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Tigers win again….
The Trinity Tigers won again Saturday afternoon beating Philadelphia Bible 57-47. The Tigers were up by 5 at halftime shooting 43% from the floor. The Tigers never gave up their lead but Philadelphia Bible pulled within 4 points with 7 minutes remaining in the game. Junior guard Christa Burgess had a double double on the day with 12 points and 13 rebounds. She also contributed 5 steals. Sophomore forward Dominique Meriedy followed with 9 points. Freshman guard Shelby Swann, Junior forward Charity Blackwell and Senior forward Stefonie Kelly all contributed 8 points.
The Tigers are now 12-4 on the season. They hit the road Monday night to take on the Ravens from Rosemont College. Game time is 6:00 pm.
Posted: February 6th, 2012 under Basketball - 1 Comment.
Tigers Dominate PSU-York
February 1, 2012
The Trinity Tigers won big last night beating Penn State York 83-45. The Tigers got off to a slow start going into halftime only up by 6 points but came out on fire in the second half outscoring PSU-York by 32 points.
Senior forward Stefonie Kelly led the Tigers with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Junior guard Christa Burgess followed with 12 points and 8 steals. The Tigers are now 11-4 on the season. The Tigers are in action at home on Saturday as they take on the Crimson Eagles from Philadelphia Bible. Game time is 2:00 pm.
Posted: February 2nd, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Tigers Basketball
The Trinity Tigers won their 10th game of the season last night beating the Crusaders from Christendom College 71-56. They only had a 7 point lead at the half but opened that up in the second half outscoring the Crusaders. Freshman guard Shelby Swann led the Tigers with 19 points. Junior guard Charity Blackwell followed with 12 points. Junior guard Christa Burgess had a season high 12 steals. The Tigers are now 10-4 on the season. They are on the road again Wednesday night as they travel to Pennsylvania to take on Penn State York.
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Posted: January 31st, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
Three in a Row…
The Trinity Tigers posted an impressive victory Friday night beating the Patriots from Valley Forge College 61-52. The Tigers were up 8 at the half but slowly watched the Patriots erase that lead and at the 13 minute mark tied the game at 39. With 3 minutes left in the game Christa Burgess hit a key jumper giving the Tigers a 3 point lead. With 1:30 left Shelby Swann hit both of her free throws to secure the win for the Tigers.
Freshman guard Shelby Swann led the Tigers with 15 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Senior forward Bree Martin followed with 14 points. Junior guard Thamar Polynice had 9 assists and 4 steals. The Tigers are now 9-2. The Tigers hit the road Monday to take on the Seagulls from Salisbury University.
Posted: January 20th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.
