Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Getting a shot over 7 foot 8 inch Yasutaka Okaya- ma of the Japan National team was next to impossi- ble for Bob Ford. The Japan National team won by a free-throw, 79-78. Japan’s Okayama dwarfs Lipscomb’s big men. Time for sightseeing was made between games and practice, as well as a little souvenir shopping in Tokyo. NAIA Championship ya

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de We learned to say thank you, ‘arigatoh’, and youre welcome, ‘dohitashimashite’ The Dream, cont. not only captured the na- tional championship, but for the second time in NAIA history, also captured the tournament’s Sportsman- ship Award. As the season drew to a close, Coach Don Meyer cleaned his bench and the final Lipscomb points of the championship season be- longed to reserve Greg Glenn, who completed a three-point play with 12 seconds remaining. Meyer called it an appro- priate finish to a team effort. “Here is a guy (Glenn) who went from being a stu- dent coach to a player, just so we would have enough players in uniform, and this team was as excited with his points as anyone else’s points tonight,’’ Meyer said. “That's the kind of guys we have. They deserved this.”’ The Bisons didn’t just de- serve the championship. They earned it. This article was written for the Lipscomb News by Jonathan Sea- mon, Assistant Athletic Director. Some quotes and other information were collected by Nashville sports- writers from the Nashville Banner and the Tennessean, notably Mark McGee and Ted Power. fi 1 Waiting to relieve teammates, Chris Martello and Anthony Jones sit in front of the scorer’s table during the championship game. Tom Kelsey after returning with the Bisons from the World Sports’ Fair in Japan 2 O NAIA Championship And Then, There Was Japan Besides winning the national title, the NAIA champs were invited to rep- resent the United States in the World Sports’ Fair in Japan. ‘A lot of people work to raise mon- ey to make a trip like this, and we are getting to go because of the offer ex- tended fr om Japan,’’ said Coach Don Meyer. The main reason for the touma- ment was to promote basketball in Ja- pan and educate their people on the sport. “They have a volleyball team in Ja- pan which is sponsored by Fuji Film. They are the teen idols of Japan,” said Tom Kelsey. “Our game was played the same time their game was being played, so we were both going to the buses at the same time. They hadn‘t made it to their bus yet, so there was a huge crowd between the outside of the gym to our bus. We just tried to weave our way through the crowd, but the kids were swarming us.” The Bisons first played a Japan Se- lection team which is more like a ju- nior varsity of the Japan National Team. By half time the Bisons had taken hold of a 45-19 domination and went on to win 82-50. One of the major factors in the tour- nament involved getting aquainted with international rules, such as a thirty-second shot clock, a 3-point shot, and the allowance of six person- al fouls. “The play in internationl ball is a lot more physical. The refs seldom make over-the-back calls. You can go for a rebound and jump on people's backs, and they won't call a foul,’’ Kelsey said after the game with the anee Selection team. The Bisons didn’t have the same kind of game with the Japan National team. Lipscomb was up by 10 at the half after not playing too well. Free throws and 7 foot 8 inch Yasutaka Okayama led to the Bisons defeat, 79- 78. The Bisons went on to beat the Swedish National Team by one. Compiled from Babbler articles

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Rain dampened another big event, but it could not drown the spirit of those who came to see old friends and remember old times during Homecoming . fnot snow, then rain should plague Homecom- ing activities, or any Lips- comb big event for that matter. Just after battling the rain during Inauguration, Lips- comb had to contend with another day of downpours during Homecoming. This was the second year for Homecoming to be held during the fall quarter, since snow had plagued the occasion in the year before, keeping alumni safe and warm in their hometowns. However, the rain seemed to bring almost the same ef- fect this Homecoming, even though the temperatures were unseasonably warm. Members of the queen’s court wait beside the bleachers before their pro- cessional and introduction. 2 Homecoming ‘86 Despite the rain, many parents, alumni, and stu- dents did attend the festivi- ties which included a vari- ety of performances, reunions, and presenta- tions. Class and departmental reunions began at 8 o'clock. Then, after a spe- cial chapel service, the Da- vid Lipscomb College A Cappella Singers, Chorale, and Freshman Chorus per- formed in the Willard Col- lins Alumni Auditorium. Early that afternoon in McQuiddy Gym, Lips- comb’s Concert Band and director Steve Rhodes fur- ther entertained the Home- coming crowd. Homecoming Queen Kaye Hendrix receives a “‘token of appreciation’ from Chris Martello, who represented the Bison basketball team. Dr. Eddie Thompson, master of ceremonies, in- troduced the President’s Ten, who are appointed to lead their class in bringing in donations for the school. This year’s Ten were Teb Batey, Jeff Binkley, Cayce Chumley, Beth Claxton, Jenni Dixon, Leslie Pender- grass, Jimmy McCollum, Ty Osman, Allison Woodson, and Greer Yeldell. Thomp- son also presented the Alumnus of the Year, Jerry Reynolds, and the 1986 Representatives of the De- cades. These representa- tives included alumni of the 1910’s and 1920's. The Coronation Pageant began as the queen’s court were introduced. These were Luciann Acuff, Jeff Binkley, May Jones, Chad Boyd, Vonda Taylor, Jeff Dale, Harolyn Brasher, and Bryan Underwood, At-Large attendants and escorts; Lisa Caldwell, Brian Hall, Jenni Dixon, Stan Ferqu- son, Vivian Richardson, and Greer Yeldell, Senior atten- dants and escorts; Kelly Pauley and Rush Holladay, Junior attendant and es- cort; Kim Anderson and Derek Crownover, Sopho- more attendant and escort; and Jodie Bembry and Blake Parker, Freshman at- tendant and escort. Contin- ued ...