Skip to Main Content
Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

All content by Matthew Watkins
Matt Watkins. Photo by Frankie Sanchez.

Goodbye WTAMU

Matthew Watkins December 3, 2013

Back in Jan. 2011, I transferred from Alcorn State University here to West Texas A&M and it was the best thing that could have happened for me. While at ASU, I became the sports editor of the...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT Buffs advance by defeating ODU

Matthew Watkins December 3, 2013

The No. 19 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Columbus, OH on Nov. 30 to take on the No. 7 Ohio Dominican Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. The Buffs held...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs Defeat Indianapolis in D-II First Round

Matthew Watkins November 25, 2013

The No. 19 WTAMU Buffaloes traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to play the No. 10 Indianapolis Greyhounds at Key Stadium on Nov. 23 in the First Round of the 2013 NCAA Division II playoffs. The Buffs...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs defeat MSU

Matthew Watkins November 19, 2013

The No.25 WTAMU Buffalo football team closed out their regular season by traveling to Wichita Falls to play the No. 24 Midwestern State Mustangs as part of the inaugural year of the Highway 287 Challenge...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT Seniors shine

Matthew Watkins November 12, 2013

The No. 21 WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the West Georgia Wolves on Nov. 9 for Senior Night from Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. WT bounced back after a disappointing loss to Eastern New Mexico last...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs will battle Mustangs

Matthew Watkins November 12, 2013

Nov. 16 will mark the inaugural game for the Highway 287 Challenge Cup between the No. 21 WTAMU Buffalo football team and the Mustangs of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Buffs...

Continue Reading
The Buffalo offense lines up against ENMU in first quarter action.

WT Buffs lose to ENMU

Matthew Watkins November 5, 2013

The No. 8 ranked WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico on Nov. 2 in the 2013 edition of the annual Wagon Wheel Game from Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. ENMU snapped a...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs outgun McMurry, 90-57

Matthew Watkins October 29, 2013

The No. 9 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Wilford Moore Stadium in Abilene, Texas on Oct. 26 to take on 2014 Lone Star Conference newcomer, the McMurry WarHawks, for the first time since Sept....

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs escape physical Angelo State Rams

Matthew Watkins October 22, 2013

The No. 17 WTAMU Buffalo football team looked to rebound from their loss in Stephenville as they hosted the Angelo State Rams at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19. The Buffs were able to rally...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Tarleton State rallies past Buffs, 31-27

Matthew Watkins October 15, 2013

The No. 4 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Stephenville, Texas on Oct. 12 to take on the undefeated No. 21 Tarleton State Texans in an important Lone Star Conference matchup. After building...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs dominate Central State

Matthew Watkins October 8, 2013

The No. 4 WTAMU Buffalo football team gained 663 total yards of offense in a 72-0 Homecoming win against the Marauders of Central State on Oct. 5 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon, Texas. Senior...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs rout Javelinas in Kingsville

Matthew Watkins October 1, 2013

The No. 4 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled down to Kingsville, Texas, for a matchup of 3-0 teams against the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas on Sept. 28 at Javelina Stadium. The Buffs got touchdowns...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Homecoming Game Preview

Matthew Watkins October 1, 2013

The No. 4 WTAMU Buffalo football team will host the Central State Marauders for Homecoming 2013 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon on Oct. 5. For those who may be wondering whom Central State...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs roll Lions in season home opener

Matthew Watkins September 24, 2013

The No. 4-ranked WTAMU Buffalo football team opened their home schedule against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Sept. 21 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon, Texas. The Buffs offense exploded...

Continue Reading
WTAMU faced Chadron State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo Courtesy of Tyler Anderson.

Buffs rally late to beat Chadron State

Matthew Watkins September 17, 2013

The No. 4 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Arlington, Texas to participate in the Lone Star Football Festival in a rematch with last season’s first round playoff opponent, the Chadron State...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

No. 3 Buffs blow out Mountaineers, 48-21

Matthew Watkins September 10, 2013

The No. 3 WTAMU Buffalo football team opened their season by traveling to Gunnison, Colorado, to take on the Western State Colorado University Mountaineers on Sept. 7. The Buffs emerged with a 48-21...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

No. 3 Buffs football ready for new season

Matthew Watkins September 3, 2013

The No. 3 preseason ranked WTAMU Buffalo football is ready to pick up right where they left off in 2012. The 2012 Buffs finished the season 12-3 overall with a 7-1 mark in the Lone Star Conference,...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Don Carthel Out as Buffs Head Coach

Matthew Watkins August 27, 2013

The preseason No. 3-ranked WTAMU Buffalo football team suffered a blow on Aug. 22 as Head Coach Don Carthel was relieved of his duties. The reason, as cited by WT Athletic Director Michael McBroom,...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WTAMU Lady Buffs lose conference lead

Matthew Watkins April 30, 2013

The number five nationally ranked WTAMU Lady Buff softball team traveled to Denton, Texas to battle the number eight ranked Texas Woman’s Pioneers in a three game series to determine the Lone Star...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WTAMU Softball drops three of five games

Matthew Watkins April 16, 2013

The WTAMU Lady Buff softball team traveled to San Antonio for a three-game series with conference foe Incarnate Word on April 12-13 before heading to Austin to take on the St. Edward’s Hilltoppers...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buff baseball earns split with no. 22 Rams

Matthew Watkins April 2, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team traveled to San Angelo to play an important four game series with the No. 22 ranked Angelo State Rams from March 28-30. The Buffs lost the first two games of the series...

Continue Reading

Buffs Baseball Drops Three of Four versus Texans

Matthew Watkins March 26, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team welcomed the Tarleton State Texans to Wilder Park in Canyon for what was scheduled as a pair of doubleheaders on March 22 and 23. The Texans would defeat the Buffs in...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs Split First Conference Series with Cameron

Matthew Watkins March 20, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team traveled to Lawton, Okla. to face the Cameron Aggies in both teams’ first Lone Star Conference series from Mar. 15-17. The Buffs took the first game and the finale,...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buff basketball season ends at LSC games

Matthew Watkins March 19, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team traveled to Allen, Texas on March 6 to participate in the Lone Star Conference Championships as the number seven seed. WT opened the tournament with an 65-50 win over...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs Baseball Dominant in Sweep of Cougars

Matthew Watkins February 27, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team hosted the Colorado Christian Cougars for a three game weekend series from Feb. 23-24 at Wilder Park in Canyon. The Buffs picked two run-rule victories as they swept...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs defeat Orediggers in double-header

Matthew Watkins February 19, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team continued their season hosting the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers for a four-game series from Feb. 16-17. After weather delays pushed the first game back, the Buffs...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs Basketball Continues Struggling

Matthew Watkins February 13, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team traveled to Lawton, Oklahoma on Feb. 9 to take on the Cameron Aggies. After taking a 33-30 lead into the half, the Buffs fell 62-73 after being outscored 29-43 in...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT Buff baseball starts season off strong

Matthew Watkins February 12, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team opened their season with a four game series against Colorado State-Pueblo from Feb. 8 to 10 at Wilder Park in Canyon. The Buffs managed to claim three wins against the...

Continue Reading
Senior Kennon Washington laying it up. Photo by Cale Bloska.

WTAMU Buffs beat Angelo State Rams

Matthew Watkins February 5, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team hosted the Angelo State Rams on Feb. 2 in Canyon. The Buffs took advantage of strong shooting and a number of Rams fouls to get an 82-67 win, marking the first time...

Continue Reading
Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Lady Buffs Softball Season Preview

Matthew Watkins January 29, 2013

The WTAMU Lady Buffs softball team is preparing to take the field for the 2013 season in which they hope to return to the glory of the 2011 team that captured the Lone Star Conference tournament championship....

Continue Reading
Senior Kennon Washington contests ENMU Shot. Photo by Matt Watkins.

Eastern New Mexico defeats Buffs, 71-57

Matthew Watkins January 29, 2013

The WTAMU Buffs basketball team played host to their biggest rivals, the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, on Jan. 26 at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. Poor shooting doomed the Buffs,...

Continue Reading

Buffs Outlast Lions to end Two-Game Skid

Matthew Watkins January 17, 2013

The WTAMU Buffalo Men’s basketball team hosted the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Jan. 16 at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. The Buffs defense had a strong performance holding the Lions nearly...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Buffs basketball rebounds after loss

Matthew Watkins December 4, 2012

The No. 18 WTAMU Buffalo basketball team traveled to San Angelo Texas to play their second Lone Star Conference game of the season against the Angelo State Rams on Dec. 1. After a one-point loss to Abilene...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Buffs basketball is 6-0 at season start

Matthew Watkins November 26, 2012

  The No. 20-ranked WTAMU Buffalo basketball team hosted the Missouri Southern Lions and the Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves on Nov. 23-24 for the 2012 Pak-A-Sak Thanksgiving Classic. The...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Football loses heartbreaker to MSU

Matthew Watkins November 6, 2012

The No. 12 WTAMU Buffalo football hosted the No. 10 Midwestern State Mustangs on Nov. 3 for the final home game of the season and Senior Night. The Mustangs pulled out a 52-48 victory in the last minute...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WT Volleyball Sweeps Dallas Baptist

Matthew Watkins November 1, 2012

The No. 11 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team took a break from Lone Star Conference play to host the Dallas Baptist Patriots on Oct. 31. The Lady Buffs swept the Patriots in convincing fashion to improve...

Continue Reading
World Series Preview

World Series Preview

Matthew Watkins October 25, 2012

The time every baseball fan has waited for is here. That time is the beginning of the World Series. A lot of sports fans that don’t particularly like baseball will watch the World Series. The Detroit...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WT defeats ENMU

Matthew Watkins October 23, 2012

The Prairie.The No. 17 WTAMU Buffalo football team ventured to Portales, New Mexico to take on the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in the annual Wagon Wheel Game on Oct. 20. The Buffs defeated ENMU 44-21...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

The Bronx Got Burned

Matthew Watkins October 20, 2012

In this year’s American League Championship Series the Detroit Tigers battled the New York Yankees. The Tigers came away with a four-game sweep in a series that most thought would go the full seven...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WT Volleyball Devastates ENMU

Matthew Watkins October 20, 2012

The No. 11 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team began a four-game home stand by welcoming the Zias of Eastern New Mexico University into “The Box” on Oct. 16. The Lady Buffs swept the match in dominant...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Volleyball gets swept

Matthew Watkins October 16, 2012

The No. 8-ranked WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to Abilene to play the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Oct. 13. The Lady Buffs got swept in straight sets for their second Lone Star Conference...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WT football shuts out ACU for Homecoming win

Matthew Watkins October 16, 2012

The No. 20 WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the Abilene Christian Wildcats for Homecoming on Oct. 13 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The Buffs blanked ACU 36-0, marking WT’s eighth consecutive Homecoming...

Continue Reading
All Four Division Series Going To Five Games

All Four Division Series Going To Five Games

Matthew Watkins October 13, 2012

Every sports league wants to have parody between its teams, especially in the playoffs. This year, that’s just what Major League Baseball has. All of the Division Series will end up playing all five...

Continue Reading
History Made in New Yankee Stadium, Controversy in the Capital

History Made in New Yankee Stadium, Controversy in the Capital

Matthew Watkins October 11, 2012

The New York Yankees are known for being THE Major League Baseball powerhouse. They have won 27 world championships, which is 10 more than the next team in any sport. However, Raul Ibanez did something...

Continue Reading
California Teams Are Down but Not Out

California Teams Are Down but Not Out

Matthew Watkins October 10, 2012

The Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants were both down 2-0 in their respective Divisional Series going into yesterday’s games. Both teams managed to pull out a close win to stave off elimination...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Volleyball now 7-1

Matthew Watkins October 9, 2012

The No. 7 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to San Antonio on Oct. 5 to take on the Incarnate Word Cardinals and to Kingsville on Oct. 6 to battle the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas. WT...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

MLB Division Series Get Underway

Matthew Watkins October 7, 2012

After the controversial start to the new playoff format in the wild card round, the Major League Baseball playoffs have the traditional Divisional Series round. The Detroit Tigers took a 1-0 series lead...

Continue Reading
MLB Division Series Get Underway

MLB Division Series Get Underway

Matthew Watkins October 7, 2012

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Inaugural MLB Wild Card Games Truly Wild

Matthew Watkins October 6, 2012

The new playoff format implemented by Major League Baseball before this season added single elimination “wild card game” to the postseason schedule, followed by the traditional best of five series,...

Continue Reading
Maroon Platoon charge the field with flags as the football players enter. Photo by Alex Montoya.

Football remains undefeated in LSC play

Matthew Watkins October 2, 2012

The No. 23 WTAMU football team hosted the Tarleton State Texans on Sept. 29 at Kimborough Memorial Stadium in Canyon. The Buffs’ offense erupted after the first quarter in a 41-21 defeat of the Texans. TSU...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WT Volleyball Wins Emotional Match vs. MSU

Matthew Watkins September 26, 2012

  On Sept. 25, the No. 5 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team hosted the Midwestern State Mustangs on a day in which the WT community mourned the loss of a fellow student. After a moment of silence...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Football wins big: Carthel is now all-time wins leader

Matthew Watkins September 17, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Arlington, Texas to play in the Lone Star Football Festival at Cowboys Stadium against the No. 14 ranked Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas. The Buffs exploded...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Volleyball wins championship

Matthew Watkins September 11, 2012

The No. 14 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team went to Denver, Colo. to participate in the Colorado Premiere Challenge on Sept. 7-8. The Lady Buffs defeated four teams - three of which were top 10-ranked...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

WTAMU soccer wins opener

Matthew Watkins September 4, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo men’s soccer team won its seventh season opener out of the last nine openers on August 30 by defeating the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm 3-0 at The Pitch in Canyon. The Buffs...

Continue Reading
The Prairie.

Buffs football loses season opener against Pueblo

Matthew Watkins September 4, 2012

  The No.24 WTAMU Buffalo football team traveled to Pueblo, Colo. on August 30 to take on the No. 6-ranked Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves. Despite gaining 546 total yards, the Buffs fell...

Continue Reading

WT baseball ties LSC series, clinches spot in tournament

Matthew Watkins May 1, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team wrapped up their regular season schedule with a four game series against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on April 27-29 in Canyon. WT split the series with ENMU, but were...

Continue Reading

WT Baseball drops first LSC series against UIW

Matthew Watkins April 24, 2012

The No. 30 ranked WTAMU Buffalo baseball team traveled to San Antonio for an important four-game series against the Incarnate Word Cardinals from April 20-22. The Buffs were tied with Angelo State for...

Continue Reading
Justin Kuks, Parker Wood and Cody Wright try to tag out the runner. Photo by Melissa Bauer-Herzog.

WT Buffs split fourth straight conference series

Matthew Watkins April 17, 2012

Web Editor's Note: To view more photos of Buffs Baseball, click here! The No. 22 WTAMU Buffalo baseball team hosted the No. 25 Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas for a four-game series from April 13-15....

Continue Reading

WTAMU instructor wins Athletic Trainer Award

Matthew Watkins April 17, 2012

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association recently announced the 2012 winners of the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers award. Among the winners was WTAMU’s Lorna Strong, the Sports and Exercise...

Continue Reading

Baseball ties series with ACU Wildcats

Matthew Watkins April 10, 2012

The No. 20 WTAMU Buffalo baseball team voyaged to Abilene to take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats on April 5-7 for a four-game series. The Buffs won both games of a doubleheader on April 6 to earn the...

Continue Reading

Buffs split weekend series with ASU

Matthew Watkins April 3, 2012

The No.22 WTAMU Buffalo baseball team hosted a four-game series from March 30 through April 1 against the Angelo State Rams. WT won the first and third games to earn a 2-2 split with ASU. The Buffs...

Continue Reading

Baseball team defeats Tarleton State, continues strong start in conference

Matthew Watkins March 27, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team played a four-game series against the Tarleton State Texans in Stephenville on March 23-25. The Buffs won three of four games to build a 7-1 start in the Lone Star Conference. WT...

Continue Reading

Buffs Sweep First Conference Series

Matthew Watkins March 20, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team hosted the Cameron Aggies for a four-game series on March 16-18 to open their Lone Star Conference schedule. The Buffs improved to 15-4 overall and 4-0 in the LSC with the...

Continue Reading
Travis Blalock works his way around the track in the 10,000 meter run. Photo by Matthew Watkins.

This Week in Photos: WT Track

Matthew Watkins March 6, 2012

Check out the photos we got of the recent Track meet! To read more about it, click here!

Continue Reading
Travis Blalock works his way around the track in the 10,000 meter run. Photo by Matt Watkins.

Track teams run away at WT Classic

Matthew Watkins March 6, 2012

The WTAMU Buffs and Lady Buffs track and fieldteams hosted the first annual West Texas A&M Classic on March 2-3. WT’s men and women combined for 23 top-five finishes over the weekend. Junior...

Continue Reading

Buffs Eliminated In Second Round of Conference Tourney

Matthew Watkins March 6, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team travelled to Allen, Texas on Feb. 29 to compete in the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament. The Buffs handled the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in round one 80-47,...

Continue Reading

Basketball team loses final game

Matthew Watkins February 28, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team closed out the regular season in Lawton, Okla. on Feb. 25 against the Cameron Aggies. The Buffs battled the entire game, but fell short 67-61. The Aggies took a narrow...

Continue Reading

Men basketball defeat No.5 Tarleton

Matthew Watkins February 21, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team welcomed the No. 5 ranked Tarleton State Texans to Canyon on Feb. 18. The Buffs prevailed in the important Lone Star Conference matchup 62-53. WT jumped out to an early...

Continue Reading
Jess Cooper steps up to the plate in one of Friday’s games against the Colorado School of Mines.

WTAMU baseball extends good start

Matthew Watkins February 21, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo baseball team played the Buffalo Triangular Classic at Wilder Park over Feb. 17-19. The Buffs’ 4-1 record at the Classic improves their overall record to 6-1. WT began with a double...

Continue Reading

WT Basketball pulls a win at ASU

Matthew Watkins February 14, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team travelled to San Angelo, Texas on Feb. 11 to take on the Angelo State Rams in Lone Star Conference action. The Buffs made a late comeback to claim a 61-56 victory over...

Continue Reading

WT Track Performs Well at UNM Collegiate Classic

Matthew Watkins February 6, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo and Lady Buffs track teams traveled to Albuquerque, N.M. to participate in the University of New Mexico Collegiate Classic on Feb. 3 and 4. WT grabbed a total of seven top 10 finishes...

Continue Reading
Lionel Foster brings the ball back to WTs zone. Photo by Melissa Bauer-Herzog.

Men’s basketball takes down Kingsville Javelinas

Matthew Watkins January 31, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team welcomed the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas to the First United Bank Center on Jan. 28. WT took advantage of a very slow start by TAMUK to pick up a 69-40 victory....

Continue Reading
Lionel Foster brings the ball back to WTs zone. Photo by Matthew Watkins.

Buffs lose tough game against Cardinals

Matthew Watkins January 27, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team hosted the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Jan. 26. The Buffs played sluggishly and never got their shot going in the 63-53 loss. WT is now 12-6 overall and 6-5 in Lone...

Continue Reading

WT Men’s Basketball loses game to ENMU

Matthew Watkins January 24, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team traveled to Portales, N.M. on Jan. 21 to take on the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds. Both teams traded blows until ENMU pulled out the 68-66 victory over WT. The Buffs...

Continue Reading

Buffs Basketball tops Javelinas

Matthew Watkins December 6, 2011

The WTAMU Buffalo basketball team traveled to Kingsville to take on the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas on Dec. 3. The Buffs’ 69-61 victory gives them a 6-1 overall record and a 2-0 start in the Lone...

Continue Reading

WTAMU Football team beats Central Missouri Mules

Matthew Watkins November 29, 2011

The WTAMU Buffalo football team closed out the season by traveling to Topeka, Kansas to take on the No. 23 Central Missouri Mules in the Lower Inc. Kanza Bowl. WT grabbed its second Kanza Bowl trophy in...

Continue Reading

WT Buffs shutout TAMUC Lions in season finale

Matthew Watkins November 15, 2011

The WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Nov. 12. WT’s seniors largely contributed to the 49-0 victory on their final game. The Buffs took advantage of two interceptions...

Continue Reading
The team won their sixth consectutive LSC Championship. Photo by Melissa Bauer-Herzog.

WTAMU volleyball team wins LSC Championship

Matthew Watkins November 15, 2011

The No. 13 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team won their sixth consecutive Lone Star Conference championship with three wins in The Box on Nov. 10-12. The Lady Buffs swept Texas A&M-Kingsville, Tarleton...

Continue Reading

WT Volleyball Team Clinch Sixth Conference Title

Matthew Watkins November 8, 2011

The No. 13 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to Denton to battle the Texas Women’s University Pioneers on Nov. 5. WT rallied to win the match 23-25, 21-25, 27-25, 25-22, and 15-9; the win gives...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs soccer Falls in Lone Star Conference

Matthew Watkins November 8, 2011

The WTAMU Lady Buff soccer team traveled to Abilene to participate in the Lone Star Conference championship tournament on Nov. 3 as the sixth seed. The Lady Buffs defeated Eastern New Mexico 1-0 in the...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs Beat Lions in Four Sets

Matthew Watkins November 4, 2011

The No. 13 WTAMU volleyball team traveled to Commerce to take on the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Nov. 3. WT defeated TAMUC in four sets by 25-18, 23-25, 25-20 and 25-22, improving to 29-2 overall and...

Continue Reading

No. 13 Lady Buffs Sweep Bulldogs

Matthew Watkins November 4, 2011

The No. 13 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to Weatherford, Okla. on Nov. 31 to battle former Lone Star Conference member Southwestern Oklahoma State University. WT defeated SWOSU 26-24, 25-22...

Continue Reading
Football: This Week in Photos

Football: This Week in Photos

Matthew Watkins November 1, 2011

Photos of the this week's Football game! [imagebrowser id=100]

Continue Reading
Lady Buffs Volleyball: This Week in Photos

Lady Buffs Volleyball: This Week in Photos

Matthew Watkins November 1, 2011

Check out these sweet pics of Lady Buffs Volleyball! To read more about the match, click here. [imagebrowser id=97]

Continue Reading
Photo by Matthew Watkins.

Lady Buffs come from behind to beat Angelo State

Matthew Watkins November 1, 2011

The No. 12 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team hosted the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Oct. 27 for Senior Night. WT swept ACU 25-16, 25-5 and 25-11, boosting their record to 26-2 overall and 16-1 in...

Continue Reading

No. 12 Lady Buffs Tame Mustangs

Matthew Watkins October 28, 2011

The No. 12 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to Wichita Falls on Oct. 25 to face the Midwestern State Mustangs. WT dropped MSU in straight sets 25-22, 25-10 and 25-12, improving their record to...

Continue Reading

Buffs beat Greyhounds for a Wagon Wheel victory

Matthew Watkins October 25, 2011

The No. 24 WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Oct. 22 in the twenty-fifth installment of the Wagon Wheel rivalry. WT grabbed its sixth-straight Wagon Wheel win, defeating...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs Get Tough Win at Lubbock Christian

Matthew Watkins October 23, 2011

The No. 14 ranked WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to Lubbock for a non-conference match against the NAIA power Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps on Oct. 20. WT prevailed in four sets, 25-19, 14-25,...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs Finish off Aggies in Three

Matthew Watkins October 20, 2011

The No. 14 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team hosted the Cameron Aggies in The Box on Oct. 18. WT defeated Cameron 25-20, 25-21 and 25-21 to extend their winning streak at home to 24 in a row. The Lady...

Continue Reading

Abilene Christian University Wildcats defeat Buffs

Matthew Watkins October 18, 2011

The No. 17 WTAMU football team traveled to Abilene on Oct. 15 to face off against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats for ACU’s Homecoming. The Wildcats overpowered the Buffs 28-18, dropping WT...

Continue Reading

Lady Buff volleyball gets sweep at A&M Kingsville

Matthew Watkins October 18, 2011

The No. 14 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team went on the road to take on the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelinas on Oct. 15. WT swept the match 25-16, 25-22 and 25-18, improving their record to...

Continue Reading
The teams get in position to start the game. Photo courtesy of Eternal Flame.

WTAMU wins seventh straight Homecoming game

Matthew Watkins October 11, 2011

The No.20 WTAMU Buffalo football team played the Angelo State Rams on Oct.8 for Homecoming. WT’s defense smothered ASU, and allowed the Buffs to pick up a 19-7 victory, the Buffs’ seventh consecutive...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs Sweep Lions in Thrilling Fashion

Matthew Watkins October 9, 2011

The No.14 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team hosted the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions on Oct. 6 at The Box. WT swept the match 25-16, 25-14 and 27-25, extending their home winning streak to 23...

Continue Reading

Lady Buff volleyball Sweeps Zias

Matthew Watkins October 5, 2011

The No.14 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team traveled down Highway 60 to match up against the Eastern New Mexico University Zias on Oct. 4 in Portales, N.M. WT rebounded after suffering their second loss...

Continue Reading

WTAMU volleyball wins three weekend games

Matthew Watkins October 4, 2011

The No.14 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team participated in the Pitt-State South Central Regional Crossover on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Pittsburg, Kan. The Lady Buffs won their first three matches, but fell...

Continue Reading

WT football wins shootout versus Central Washington

Matthew Watkins October 1, 2011

  The No. 20 WTAMU Buffalo football team hosted the Central Washington Wildcats on Oct. 29. WT outlasted CWU 49-35 after both teams traded touchdowns for most of the night. The Wildcats found...

Continue Reading
The Maroon Platoon celebrates a touchdown. Photo courtesy of Eternal Flame.

WTAMU football routs Incarnate Word Cardinals

Matthew Watkins September 27, 2011

The No.21 WTAMU Buffalo football team avoided a letdown game on Sept. 24 as they defeated the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals52-7 in Canyon. Sophomore quarterback Dustin Vaughn shined,...

Continue Reading

Lady Buffs beat Abilene Christian

Matthew Watkins September 27, 2011

The No.17-ranked WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team traveled to Abilene to take on the Abilene Christian University Wildcats on Sept. 22. WT swept the match 26-24, 25-20 and 25-16,  improving to 12-1 and...

Continue Reading

WT Volleyball Sweeps Mustangs

Matthew Watkins September 22, 2011

The No.17 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team rebounded after losing their NCAA-record conference winning streak. They picked up a sweep against the Midwestern State University Mustangs on Sept. 20, posting...

Continue Reading
Load More Stories