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WBU Baseball Announces Skill Camp Date
WBU Baseball Announces Skill Camp Date

May 14, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/14/23) – The Williams Baptist University baseball team has announced that it will be hosting a one-day baseball skill camp for children grades first through twelfth on May 31.

Lady Eagles Basketball to Host Two-Day Kids Camp
Lady Eagles Basketball to Host Two-Day Kids Camp

May 13, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/13/23) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team has announced that it will be hosting a two-day children’s basketball camp on May 13th and 14th.

Cooley Named WBU Wrestling Head Coach
Cooley Named WBU Wrestling Head Coach

May 08, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/8/23) – The Williams Baptist University athletic department has announced that WBU alum Erik Cooley will take over as the school’s fourth head wrestling coach.

WBU Comes Up Short Against Cottey in AMC Championship Game
WBU Comes Up Short Against Cottey in AMC Championship Game

May 04, 2024

COLUMBIA, Mo. (5/4/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team fell to Cottey College 3-2 Saturday afternoon in the American Midwest Conference Softball Tournament Championship game at Antimi Softball Complex on the campus of Columbia College.

Lady Eagles Sweep Day Four of AMC Tournament, Advance to Championship Round
Lady Eagles Sweep Day Four of AMC Tournament, Advance to Championship Round

May 03, 2024

COLUMBIA, Mo. (5/3/23) – The Williams Baptist University softball team won two games on day four of the American Midwest Conference tournament against William Woods and Central Baptist by the final scores of 7-0 and 5-3 to move on to the championship round.

Clark, Marlow Take Gold Medal Honors at AMC Outdoor Championships
Clark, Marlow Take Gold Medal Honors at AMC Outdoor Championships

May 03, 2024

CREVE COEUR, Mo. (5/3/23) – The Williams Baptist men’s and women’s outdoor track and field squads competed at the American Midwest Conference Championships hosted by Missouri Baptist this week.

Eagles Finish Third in AMC Tournament Following Loss to Mustangs
Eagles Finish Third in AMC Tournament Following Loss to Mustangs

May 02, 2024

O’FALLON, Mo. (5/2/23) – The Williams Baptist University baseball team saw its 2024 campaign come to a close following an 11-3 loss to three-seed Central Baptist in the American Midwest Conference Tournament.

Jeffries Blanks Cougars, Eagles Advance to Day Three of AMC Tournament
Jeffries Blanks Cougars, Eagles Advance to Day Three of AMC Tournament

May 01, 2024

O’FALLON, Mo. (5/1/23) – Parker Jeffries tossed a complete game shutout in the day two nightcap of the American Midwest Conference Tournament to power the Williams Baptist University baseball team to a 2-0 win over Columbia.

Lady Eagles Knock-Off Top Seeded Spartans in AMC Tournament
Lady Eagles Knock-Off Top Seeded Spartans in AMC Tournament

May 01, 2024

COLUMBIA, Ark. (5/1/24) - Madison Knight had two RBIs, while Natalia Watkins and Madyson Shoebottom had three hits each as the Williams Baptist Lady Eagles knocked off the No. 1 seeded Missouri Baptist Spartans in the American Midwest Conference Softball Tournament Wednesday afternoon on the campus of Columbia College. 

Abanathy Sets All-Time Win Mark as Eagles Advance in AMC Tournament
Abanathy Sets All-Time Win Mark as Eagles Advance in AMC Tournament

May 01, 2024

O’FALLON, Mo. (5/1/23) – In an elimination game in the American Midwest Conference Baseball Tournament, the fifth-seeded Williams Baptist University Eagles downed sixth-seeded Hannibal-LaGrange by the final score of 9-6.

Lady Eagles Drop Opener; Rebound Against Stephens in AMC Tournament
Lady Eagles Drop Opener; Rebound Against Stephens in AMC Tournament

April 30, 2024

COLUMBIA, Ark. (4/30/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team lost its opening round American Midwest Conference Tournament matchup to No. 6 William Woods 4-1 in 11 innings, but rebounded to defeat No. 7 Stephens 3-2 in the second game of the day to advance to the second day of the tournament.

Eagles Fall to Spartans in AMC Tournament
Eagles Fall to Spartans in AMC Tournament

April 30, 2024

O’FALLON, Mo. (4/30/23) – The Williams Baptist University baseball team fell in the quarterfinal round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament to Missouri Baptist by the final score of 12-2.

WBU Men’s Golf Competes at AMC Championship
WBU Men’s Golf Competes at AMC Championship

April 30, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (4/30/24) - The Williams Baptist men’s golf team concluded competition in the American Midwest Conference golf championship at Jefferson City Country Club Tuesday afternoon. 

Willingham's Gem Powers Eagles to AMC Opening Round Win
Willingham's Gem Powers Eagles to AMC Opening Round Win

April 30, 2024

O’FALLON, Mo. (4/30/23) – Powered by a herculean effort by senior Noah Willingham, the Williams Baptist University baseball team took a victory in the opening round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament over William Woods by the final score of 6-3.

Shoebottom, Caldwell Take Home Honors at AMC Banquet
Shoebottom, Caldwell Take Home Honors at AMC Banquet

April 30, 2024

Sophomore shortstop Madyson Shoebottom was named the American Midwest Conference Player of the Year and pitcher Emberlin Caldwell was named the league’s Freshman of the Year in an awards ceremony held Monday night in Columbia, Mo., on the eve of the AMC Championship tournament. 

Eleven WBU Baseball Athletes Honored at AMC Baseball Banquet
Eleven WBU Baseball Athletes Honored at AMC Baseball Banquet

April 30, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/30/24) - The American Midwest Conference handed out its annual postseason awards Monday night with 11 different Williams Baptist University baseball players earning recognition for their efforts this season.