basketball
November 20, 2025
A new season and a new team
The Goshen College women’s basketball team has several new additions this year, including three first-year athletes and a new assistant coach. The year has not started off as well as the team had hoped, with only one win of the seven games they’ve had, but they are confident things will start looking up. “We’ve been starting off a little rough,” said the new assistant coach, Teana Lewis. “But how the team is developing has been tremendous since day one.” Part of the reason for this rocky start is last year’s loss of seniors. “Last year, we had 10 seniors. So...
November 13, 2025
Men’s basketball tips off the season
The Goshen College men’s basketball team have played four games so far in the 2025-26 campaign. The Maple Leafs currently have two wins and two losses, with both wins played at home. This represents their best start to a season since 2021-22. Dwight Gingerich, athletic director, also serves as the coach for the team. Gingerich noted the determination of his team during preparations for the season. He said, “I didn’t have a chance to really see them play live or in person until open gym. I was really impressed with the pre-season and how hard the guys worked.” Alongside Gingerich,...
February 20, 2025
Roundballers advance to tournament
With a record of 5-12 in Crossroads League play and 11-15 overall, the Goshen College women’s basketball team has secured a spot in the conference playoff tournament, with two games left in the regular season. On the court, they are led by the ‘big three,’ seniors Ava Lickliter and Syanne Mohamed alongside fifth-year Zion Neat. The Maple Leafs sit in eighth place in the conference. Neat is currently in the Transition to Teaching program after receiving her bachelors in social work in April. She is a shooting guard and small forward. She says that the confidence has been high within...
February 6, 2025
Globe coverage is a slam dunk
There’s a lot more to broadcasting than just the voices you hear on the radio. Each broadcast is imbued with preparation and behind-the-scenes work. The on-air radio personnel during game action consist of three roles: the play-by-play commentator, senior Collin Echols; the color commentator, sophomore Jayden Yost; and junior Liliana Herrera, who conducts sideline interviews. All three are broadcasting majors. Another Globe staff member runs the board back in Newcomer. The play-by-play commentator’s job is to “paint the picture for a listener,” Echols said. “I want you to be able to close your eyes and say, well, okay. If the...
January 23, 2025
Neat, Mohamed join 1,000-point-club
Goshen College women’s basketball players Syanne Mohamed and Zion Neat have both reached the milestone of 1,000 career points at GC, marking a significant achievement for the program and solidifying their places in school history. For Mohamed, a senior center, hitting 1,000 points was a goal. “To be honest, it feels amazing to be the 19th women’s basketball player to join the 1,000-point club,” Mohamed said, “I am super grateful that I was able to accomplish this throughout my four years at Goshen College.” Mohamed’s journey to this achievement has been unique. She originally pursued a career as a professional...
November 9, 2023
A new season begins for women’s basketball
On Oct. 27, the women’s basketball team kicked off the season at the Cougar Classic hosted by the University of Saint Francis. They played Concordia and Cornerstone, with both games ending in losses. The next weekend, the Leafs’ first home game against Judson University resulted in a commanding win. Led by Syanne Mohamed’s 19-point and 12-rebound double-double, the Leafs bested the Eagles 82-56. They followed up with a 63-60 thriller win against Trinity Christian College on Monday. Zion Neat, a senior guard, hit a crucial three-pointer late in the game to bring the Maple Leafs within one point. Soon after,...
November 2, 2023
New faces on men’s basketball
The men’s basketball team opened their season in Winona Lake, Indiana, at the Lancer Tipoff Classic against Madonna University. They fell to the Crusaders 81-61, with sophomore Karson Jenkins leading the team with 22 points and 6 rebounds. The following day they played Kentucky Christian University, where they lost 77-76. The team was marshaled by Judah Simfukwe, a returning sophomore, who scored a career-high 27 points. Jenkins picked up 14 points and 4 rebounds, and freshman Kevin Cota led with 7 boards. The Maple Leafs were ahead of KCU 37-33 going to the half. In the second half, the Leafs...