by Matthew Simmons | Feb 28, 2023 | Sports & Rec
Messiah sports are rooted in tradition. Many programs have developed a winning culture and have experienced widespread success. One team trying to establish that for themselves is the newly formed club golf team. The team was founded in the fall of 2021 by Nick...
by Arkese Claiborne | Feb 26, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec
Let’s face it: NBA All-Star Weekend just isn’t what it used to be. Fans, coaches and ratings definitely agree, as this year’s All-Star game was the least-watched in recent history, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said it was the worst game he’s ever been a part...
by Arkese Claiborne | Feb 19, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec
Only three players in NBA history have won back-to-back-to-back MVPs: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. This season, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic has made a great argument to add himself to that list. This year, Jokic is averaging 24.7 points, 11.5...
by Jon Wenger | Feb 15, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec
They blew it. The Super Bowl was right there for the taking. The Eagles led by ten points at halftime. The offense was cruising, and Patrick Mahomes was ailing on the sidelines. It was right freaking there. And they blew it. You can complain all you want about the...
by Matthew Simmons | Feb 13, 2023 | Sports & Rec
Soccer is the premiere sport at Messiah, and for good reason. The men’s team has won 11 national championships and boasts some of the best athletes on campus. The women’s team has had similar success, winning the national championship six times. These programs draw...
by Arkese Claiborne | Feb 13, 2023 | News, Opinions, Sports & Rec
The NBA trade deadline: where teams go to keep their championship hopes alive or start the rebuilding process. This year, the trade deadline was one of the craziest and most eventful deadlines in recent years. 63% of teams (19 out of 30) made at least one trade this...