The Boulevard is still Belmont’s after the Bruins aced Lipscomb University 5-2 Friday night. Only the second faceoff on the spring schedule, men’s tennis is still getting into the swing of things for the season but was able to bring home another win after triumphing over Lee University on Jan. 22. After losing the doubles point to the Bisons, the Bruins began play on the shaky side, but Belmont’s redemption was in sight when it came to the singles matches. “They have a really

As Belmont enters its spring semester, some student-athletes look forward to their seasons while some reflect on the successes of the fall. Through the struggle and stress of the student-athlete lifestyle, Belmont’s cross-country, soccer and volleyball players followed through in the university’s final Ohio Valley Conference season. Belmont Athletics collectively gained one glorious conference win, two second-place finishes and two tournament appearances from the five teams c

Mixed results befell Belmont women’s tennis as they hosted an inaugural home tournament on the newly opened Crockett Center rooftop courts this weekend. Invitations were extended to the University of North Alabama Lions and the Murray State University Racers, as well as the Lipscomb University Bisons — who were up first to face the Bruins on Friday. Ultimately, the Bruins made their mark on the home courts, banking more wins than losses as a team with 6-4 in doubles and 10-9

Trading summer driving ranges and training gear for competition courses and the Bruin uniform, men’s and women’s golf and tennis look to fire into their fall seasons starting this week. After ending last season as runner-ups in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship tournament, men’s golf kicked off its season on Sept. 13 at the Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational in Huntington, West Virginia. Head coach Scott Flynn is optimistic about this season and is hoping to build on la

With the opening of the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence, Belmont University is making a statement to recruits — come play here. The facility, which houses a state-of-the-art weight room, brand-new locker rooms and two full-size basketball courts, is the new headquarters for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and tennis, and it’s space that Belmont Athletics has been desperately needing. “It’s unbelievable to have a space that is dedicated to our players,” said B

On this week’s edition of Bruin Blitz, track runner Hannah Wittman shatters a conference record, the women’s golf team competes in the OVC Championship and several other teams at Belmont prepare for postseason action. #Belmontgolf #BelmontAthletics #Belmontbaseball #tennis #HannahWittman #BelmontSoftball

On this week’s edition of Bruin Blitz, men’s golf wins their first tournament of the season, baseball owns the boulevard and a track and field freshman sets a new personal best in the hammer throw. Not included in this episode: Men’s tennis picked up their fourth win in five matches after a 7-0 sweep at Tennessee State. #hammerthrow #Ashtonvanhorne #TrackandField #BelmontAthletics #tennis #TylerVaughn #baseball #golf #tournamentwin

On this edition of Bruin Blitz, records fall for men’s track and field. Plus, the baseball and softball teams break out the brooms for conference play. #TrackandField #BelmontAthletics #softball #tennis #baseball #recordsbroken

On this edition of Bruin Blitz, long-time athletic director Mike Strickland announced his retirement from the university and baseball, softball and track and field were all in action this week. Also, a track and field athlete sets a school record and a men’s basketball player is named an honorable mention to the Associated Press All-American team. #BruinBlitz #MikeStrickland #TrackandField #BelmontAthletics #softball #tennis #allamerican #baseball

The sports department of the Vision is on the road this week with the basketball teams so this week’s edition of Bruin Blitz is coming to you in written form. Due to Spring Break, we’ll be bringing you two weeks worth of sports coverage this week so let’s get started. Leading off with hoops, both teams wrapped up their conference tournaments March 4 and 5. The women dominated SIUE in the semifinals 92-68 and blew out Eastern Kentucky 95-63 to capture their second NCAA automat

The Belmont Vision is on the road this week at the Southeastern Journalism Conference so we will be bringing you Bruin Blitz in written form. Leading off with basketball, the men’s and women’s teams traveled to Morehead State on Saturday for a doubleheader. The men were up first and led by as many as 13 points in the second half, but fell short and lost 78-77. Senior Craig Bradshaw led all scorers with 28 points. The women were up next and were able to come away with a comfor

Brian Baker won his first singles match in the U.S. Open Wednesday. The Nashville native and former Belmont men’s tennis assistant coach defeated Jan Hajek Wednesday afternoon in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-2. The match took approximately two hours. He won 24 out of 29 points at the net, and won his first match at the U.S. Open since 2005. It was Baker’s first match at the U.S. Open since his recent resurgence in professional tennis. “It means everything,” Baker told repor