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BJU Bruins defeat PCC Eagles amidst campus-wide power outage

Daniel Matesevac and William Klapperich October 3, 2024

A hurricane can’t shut down a Waffle House. It also can’t shut down a rivalry. Despite a loss of power due to Hurricane Helene, the Bob Jones University Bruins defeated the Pensacola Christian College...

Bruins outfielder Riley Ramsey slides into base during the game against Truett McConnell University. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock

Bruins Baseball team falls to Truett McConnell Bears 

Jonathan Millar March 6, 2023

With a crowd of about 125 watching, the Bob Jones University Bruins baseball team took on the Truett McConnell University Bears Feb. 28 at Conestee Park, but came up short, losing 11-4.   Reid Giggleman,...

Katelyn Landkrohn and Caitlyn Benson played on the inaugural Bruins beach volleyball team last spring. Photo: Bradley Allweil

Bruins beach volleyball team’s second season faces gritty start

Nathaniel Hendry March 3, 2023

The Bruins women’s beach volleyball team is set to build on more than sand as it enters its second season by learning from preseason games against more established NCAA Division I and II programs. Waves...

Numerous Bruins athletes set personal records during the indoor track and field competitions that took place from Dec.-Feb.
Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock

Inaugural indoor track season keeps Bruins on their feet

Armando Morales February 13, 2023

Last semester showcased one of the greatest seasons in the history of Bob Jones University athletics, with the Bruins teams winning five national championships. Seeking to build on its success, the...

The teams will meet for a rematch on Feb. 4 in Pensacola, Florida. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

Both Bruins teams come close to beating Pensacola Christian College at Jan. 28 games 

Collegian Staff February 2, 2023

The Bruins men’s and women’s basketball teams took on the Eagles, their friendly rivals from Pensacola Christian College, on Jan. 28. but narrowly lost in both games. The Bruins-Eagles games, consistently...

Defender Dallas Albert, a freshman business administration major, had one assist during BJU's regular
season game aginast Pensecola Christian College on Nov. 5. Photo: Merissa Ellerbrock

Bruins dominate NCCAA nationals

Jared Banks December 9, 2022

The Bruins Fall sports teams finished their seasons with four National Championship titles and many individual player awards. Competing in almost 100 combined soccer matches, cross-country meets, golf...

Josiah Swaffer, a junior business adminstration major, competed at the NCCAA South Region Championship. BJU won the tournament,
qualifying the Bruins for the NCCAA National Championship.
Photo: Mackenzie Howell

Men’s golf team places third at NCCAA nationals

Collegian Staff November 1, 2022

The Bob Jones University men’s golf team qualified for nationals for the third time in the program’s history, following previous qualifications in 2017 and 2021.  They placed third, their best placing...

The single goal for the Bruins came as an "own goal" following a corner kick. Photo: BJU Marketing

Bruin’s Men’s Soccer Team Defeats Friendly Rival PCC

Eylan Martinez October 4, 2022

Bob Jones University men’s soccer team beat Pensacola Christian College in a 1-0 win during the match on Oct 1 at 7 p.m. The game began right on time as the stadium rapidly filled with supporters, mainly...

The new Bruins underwater rugby coach Besto Val founded the American underwater rugby professional league 35 years ago and to this day remains the only player involved. Photo: Keyla Alvarado and Arianna Rayder

Bruins launch three new sports teams

Micah Brink April 4, 2022

Bob Jones University proudly announced three new sports coming to the Bruins lineup this upcoming academic year: frisbee golf, curling and underwater rugby. After accumulating nearly 36 years of parking...

To the dismay of the more than 500 students who showed up to cheer for their beloved chancellor, Jones' signing ceremony was cut short due to an unidentified student in Bruins gear racing through the crowd with a crocodile on his heels. Photos: Jordyn Britton

Bob Jones III to star on 2022 Bruins men’s basketball team

Jared Banks April 4, 2022

Bob Jones III, chancellor of Bob Jones University, announced his intent to join the Bruins men’s basketball team as a walk-on for the 2022-2023 season after the Bruins placed fifth in the NCCAA DII National...

Beach volleyball players use hand signs and other nonverbal signals to communicate with each other.
Photo: Keyla Alvarado

New Bruins beach volleyball team launches into first season

Micah Brink March 7, 2022

The Bruins beach volleyball team begins their inaugural season this spring. Led by Coach Vickie Denny, the team began their regular season last Friday by facing Spartanburg Methodist College in Cleveland,...

Despite adding a new sport this semester, BJU will field the same number of sports as last semester due to a shortage of players for the women's golf team.
Photos: Bradley Allweil

Bruins strengthen program to prepare for spring sports

Jared Banks February 7, 2022

IBruins baseball begins its second season Tuesday against St. Andrews University in North Carolina. The Bruins play their opening home games against Milligan University Feb. 11-12. The Bruins face a difficult...

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