The Prairie News

Lady Buffs complete sweep of UTPB

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie • March 31, 2018

West Texas A&M pitcher Kilee Halbert became the program’s all-time career leader in wins as the Lady Buffs swept UTPB in a twin-bill on Friday. Halbert, who improved to 14-4 on the season, surpassed...

Chavlovich sets new LSC scoring record during south central regional tournament

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • March 20, 2018

During the south central regional tournament, history was made as the West Texas A&M Buffaloes earned their first trip to the elite eight tournament in 20 years. WT this season also broke the record...

Buffs toughen past Falcons for first Elite Eight berth in 20 years

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • March 13, 2018

For the third consecutive time this season, the 11th-ranked West Texas A&M (31-3) Buffs topped 19th-ranked Texas-Permian Basin, this time, for the south central regional title. In front of...

LCU edge out Lady Buffs in regional final

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie • March 12, 2018

Fans would call Monday night a ‘celebration of West Texas basketball.’ For the Lady Buffs, it would not be so much of a celebration at the Rip Griffin Center. Despite facing a seven-point deficit...

Buffs run from Lions, earn second straight last 16 appearance

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • March 12, 2018

For the second consecutive year, West Texas A&M (30-3) defeated Texas A&M Commerce (22-9) in the south central regional tournament, to eventually earn a trip into the sweet 16. The 11th-ranked...

Buffs pull away from Mines in opening game of NCAA tourney

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • March 11, 2018

West Texas A&M (29-3) played their first south central regional tournament game against Colorado School of Mines (22-9), the team who took them out of last year’s tournament. The Buffaloes, this...

Under Review – March 5, 2018

Allie Smith, Sports Editor • March 7, 2018

Men’s Basketball The Lone Star Conference Championship tournament happened this weekend and No. 13 WT brought home the hardware. On the men’s side, the weekend started on Friday with an 86-70...

‘Sustaining excellence’ expectation as Lady Buffs approach post season

Allie Smith, Sports Editor • February 14, 2018

With four games remaining before the post season, the WTAMU Women’s Basketball team is running off the momentum of a five-win streak. This season has seen some ups and downs for the Lady Buffs, but...

Buff baseball confident about new season with balanced roster

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • February 14, 2018

The back-to-back Lone Star Conference Tournament Champions are back in action. Action for West Texas A&M began away from the comforts of home, in Pueblo, Colorado this past weekend. The Buffs came...

Lady Buffs keep same expectations, goals with new coach

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie • February 14, 2018

Despite having a different coach in the third base box, the West Texas A&M softball team will stay the course with having the same approach of games, philosophy and goals as the 2018 season is here. For...

Hughes signs quantity and quality with big recruiting class

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • February 7, 2018

In his first full off-season, head football coach Hunter Hughes has brought in a class of 63 total commits. With 57 of which being incoming freshman, while also bringing in six transfers to the class. Last...

Under Review – Feb. 05, 2018

Allie Smith, Sports Editor • February 7, 2018

Women’s Basketball The No. 25 Lady Buffs scored 17 points before they were even contested by Permian Basin last Tuesday in Canyon, setting the tone for their 72-36 win. Statistically, sophomore Lexy...