BELTON — After just over eight years spent as the Director of Athletics at Howard Payne University, Dr. Hunter Sims is heading to Belton.
Women’s Sports
Cruising on the basepaths: Behind aggressive baserunning, UMHB Softball amongst the nation’s best in stealing bases
This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the success of UMHB’s baserunning in baseball and softball this spring. The series originated from our conversations with head baseball coach Mike Stawski and head softball coach Melissa Mojica, as UMHB is currently one of three D-III institutions whose baseball and softball teams each rank in the Top 15 nationally in stolen bases per game. Part 2 featuring Cru Baseball and Mike Stawski will be published on April 8.
Doubleheader sweep! UMHB Softball shuts out LeTourneau in Game 1, Wins Game 2 on Iverson’s walk-off sac fly
File photo by Luke Zayas/True To The Cru BELTON — There was no shortage of excitement at Dee Dillon Field on Saturday afternoon, and that went all the way to the final play of the ASC doubleheader between UMHB and LeTourneau. With one out and the bases loaded in a game tied at 6-6, Jordan […]
Pitching powers UMHB Softball’s home win streak to 19 with doubleheader sweep of McMurry
Facing a McMurry lineup that had hit above .300 in each of its previous six contests, The Cru shut the Warhawks down at the plate, leading wire-to-wire in a doubleheader sweep at home. McMurry hit just .111 in the twinbill, as UMHB won by scores of 3-0 and 8-1.
ASC makes it official: McMurry and Schreiner to join the ASC in 2026-27
The American Southwest Conference has found stable footing after years of uncertainty and questions surrounding the future of the league’s four remaining institutions in Division III.
Polleschultz breaks career stolen base record, UMHB improves to 10-2 in sweep of Carnegie Mellon
BELTON – In the bottom of the 6th inning on Thursday night, Lindsey Polleschultz made a break for second base. With two outs, and The Cru leading Carnegie Mellon 5-0, the senior shortstop safely reached the bag, putting herself in scoring position for the third time in the contest, adding to an already-impressive 3-for-4 day at the plate.
From rivals to teammates: UMHB women’s basketball’s Katelen Brooks and Adyson James lead Cru into ASC Tournament
When Adyson James was getting ready for her visit to Mary Hardin-Baylor last spring, she made sure to take a quick look at the women’s basketball roster as part of her preparation. And as she went down the list, one name in particular stuck out, more so because of the Corpus Christi hometown than anything else.
UMHB Softball scores 6 over final two innings, Defeats Southwestern on the road
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Since 2017, UMHB and Southwestern have met at least twice in every season except 2023. And on five occasions within that span, The Cru has won the season series.
“They played for the seniors today”: UMHB women’s basketball dominates Howard Payne in 71-44 win
BELTON — Coming off a statement 15-point win over rival Hardin-Simmons, and having already locked up the No. 3 seed in the American Southwest Conference tournament, Saturday’s regular season finale against Howard Payne was ripe with opportunity for a letdown.
Defensive effort paves the way to UMHB women’s basketball’s 75-60 win over Hardin-Simmons
BELTON — There was a point on Thursday night where UMHB simply held the lead against Hardin-Simmons. Then came a point when The Cru completely took over.