Tracking the progress of Transylvania’s new esports program
A larger than expected number of candidates applied for the esport coaching position and interviews with the most qualified candidates are expected to begin later this month.
News from Transy
NCAA cancels DIII winter championships; Pioneers to continue in conference play
While Transylvania’s winter sports teams will not compete in NCAA DIII championships in 2021, regular season and conference championships are scheduled to continue.
Transylvania begins distribution of federal COVID relief funds to students
This recently available funding from the U.S. Department of Education is allocated through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Kentucky Humanities podcast features interview with Transylvania’s Brien Lewis
Transylvania University’s Brien Lewis recently joined Bill Goodman, host of the Think Humanities podcast, to discuss Lewis’ plans for Kentucky’s first university.
Miracle at the Mount: Transy sinks buzzer-beater with 0.9 seconds remaining to complete last-minute comeback for Pioneers
In a season unlike any in memory, the Transylvania men’s basketball team is racking up plenty of memory-making moments. Thursday’s buzzer-beating game winning shot against Mount St. Joseph University is going viral online. With 0.9 seconds remaining in regulation, Lucas Gentry caught a deflected 75-foot inbound pass from Aiden Pashley and hit a desperation jumper at the buzzer to give the basketball team an unfathomable 63-62 win over the home team. Gentry’s miraculous buzzer-beater capped off a furious run of 12 points in the final 57 seconds of the game for the Pioneers, who trailed 60-51 going into the final minute of the game. Transylvania improved to 2-1 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play while the Lions fell to 0-5 overall on the season. Get the full game update on TransySports.com.