News - 2015

AVCA: MARSHALL, Texas (11/17/15) - It is the second time in three years that the East Texas Baptist University volleyball team has received AVCA awards both regionally and nationally. Mallory Sanders and Adaeze Elonu were voted AVCA All-American honorable mention and All-Region in a five-day span. ETBU has now had three AVCA All-American honorable mention selections in three years as Kolby Sharp was an All-American in 2013.

BASKETBALL (W): SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (11/17/15) - A gritty effort the East Texas Baptist University women's basketball team led to a 70-62 win over the Centenary College in the first road game of the season. Post players Taylee Alexander and Lauren Lee combined for 35 of ETBU's 70 points to lead the team.

ASC FOOTBALL: MARSHALL, Texas (11/20/15) - It was a championship year for the East Texas Baptist University football team and now they are receiving individual awards for that team accomplishment. ETBU has 18 players that earned an American Southwest Conference award as five were named to the first team. Head coach Joshua Eargle was then awarded the "Coach of the Year" and Bryce Hale was named to the Outstanding Sportsmen "Team of the Year."

MARSHALL, Texas (11/11/15) - East Texas Baptist University paid tribute on Veterans Day to honor all who have served our country.  ETBU President Dr. Blair Blackburn led this special Chapel service.
  

FOOTBALL: BELTON, Texas (11/14/15) - Finishing up the 2015 regular season with seven wins, the #23 East Texas Baptist University football team didn't have enough offensive fire power to keep up with #13 Mary Hardin-Baylor (9-1/4-1) as they received their first American Southwest Conference loss of the year, 67-20. ETBU finishes ASC play as tri-champions with UMHB and Hardin-Simmons University and is their second overall championship in the history of the program.