Location: Canyon, Texas, 79016 Founded: 1910 Enrollment: 7,400 Nickname: Buffaloes, Lady Buffs Colors: Maroon, White President: Dr. Patrick O'Brien Director of Athletics: Michael McBroom Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Dave Rausch Senior Woman Administrator: Holly Troth Sports Information Director: Kent Johnson Athletics Telephone: 806-651-4400
Jul 16, 2008 Lady Buffs Recognized for Academic Success By WBCA
The West Texas A&M University women's basketball team has been named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The award, given in NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior/Community College, recognizes teams that carry the highest grade point averages (GPA) for the entire season.
Jul 9, 2008 Peterson, Kendrick Named to NGCA All-Scholar Team
West Texas A&M University women's golf team members Mollie Peterson and Christal Kendrick were selected as National Golf Coaches Association 2007-2008 All-American Scholars, as announced by the NGCA.
Jul 7, 2008 Sarah Butler Carthel Selected for LSC 2008 Hall of Honor
Former West Texas A&M Volleyball standout Sarah Butler Carthel has been selected as a 2008 inductee into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor, league officials announced on Monday.
Jul 3, 2008 KAMR-TV To Televise West Texas A&M Football
West Texas A&M University Director of Athletics Michael McBroom has announced that the University has reached an agreement with KAMR-TV to televise all available WTAMU away football games for the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Jul 2, 2008 Brister, Cooper named as Inaugural Fred Jacoby Academic Athletes of the Year
West Texas A&M hoops standouts Tyler Cooper and Emily Brister were chosen as the 2008 Lone Star Conference Fred Jacoby Academic Athletes of the Year. The awards were announced Wednesday following a vote of the league's sports information directors.
Jun 23, 2008 Former Buff Anthony Armstrong Leads Dallas Desperados Into Playoffs
Former West Texas A&M University wide receiver Anthony Armstrong will lead the Dallas Desperados into the first round of the Arena Football League (AFL) playoffs Friday night against the New York Dragons.
Jun 18, 2008 WTAMU'S Wright Signs Deal With New York State League
Former West Texas A&M University catcher Kent Wright has signed a contract to play in the New York State League during its upcoming 2008 season.
Jun 18, 2008 Emily Brister tabbed LSC Female Athlete of Year
Lady Buff basketball guard Emily Brister was selected as the 2008 Lone Star Conference Female Athlete of the Year. The award was announced Wednesday following a vote of the league's sports information directors.
Jun 18, 2008 Blaskowski, Two Lady Buffs Participate in NCAA YES Clinic
West Texas A&M University softball coach Kevin Blaskowski as well as players Breanna Adams and Erin Hartigan recently participated as clinicians in a pair of YES clinics sponsored by the NCAA. The clinics were held on May 31-June 1 in Oklahoma City in conjunction with the Women's College World Series.
Jun 12, 2008 West Texas A&M Announces Men's Basketball Signees
West Texas A&M University men's basketball coach Rick Cooper has announced the signing of five student-athletes to national letters-of-intent to attend WTAMU and play for the Buffs during the 2008-09 season.