Mobile, Ala. - Mobile Tennis Center - 61st Annual NAIA Men's Tennis National Championships - Forging through a grueling second-round victory on Wednesday, the No. 6-ranked Vanguard Lions were one of eight teams to make it as far as the quarterfinals, but also one of four teams who were eliminated today. The Vanguard men's tennis team just did not have enough left in the tank to defeat No. 3-seeded Oklahoma Christian in the quarterfinal matchup. The Eagles notched their second shutout of the week as they caged the Lions 5-0 to end Vanguard's tournament run and the season.

Mobile, Ala. - Mobile Tennis Center - 32nd Annual NAIA Women's Tennis Championships - Capturing a well-deserved win in first round action, the 16th-seeded Vanguard Lions ran into a wall in the second round today at the 2012 NAIA Women's Tennis Championships in Mobile, Alabama. Taking on NAIA powerhouse Auburn Montgomery, winner of seven of the last eight national titles, the Lions lost 5-0 to the Defending NAIA Champion Warhawks.

Costa Mesa, Calif. - Vanguard University announced today the resignation of Ralph Grajeda from his position as head baseball coach at Vanguard.

Los Angeles, Calif. - 2012 Oxy Invitational - Occidental University - Competing the same day as Vanguard University's graduation, the Lions changed gears and headed to Los Angeles to compete at the Occidental Invitational. Freshman Cameron Barela and sophomore Kristine Grimes both rewrote Vanguard history with new personal bests and school record-breaking performances.

Costa Mesa, Calif. - Vanguard University athletic director Bob Wilson announced today the hiring of Nicolette Kirkland to take on the role of director of sports media and promotions within the VU department of athletics.

Mobile, Ala. - Mobile Tennis Center - 61st Annual NAIA Men's Tennis National Championships - Resting through a first-round bye yesterday, the sixth-ranked Vanguard Lions conserved their energy to defeat Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) in today's second-round encounter and advance to the quarterfinal round of the 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis Championships. Taking a 3-0 lead to begin the match, the Lions needed every ounce of energy to turn away upset-minded Lindsey Wilson, finally defeating the Blue Raiders 5-3 to end the Mid-South Conference Tournament Champion's season.

Mobile, Ala. - Mobile Tennis Center - 32nd Annual NAIA Women's Tennis Championships - The No. 15-ranked Vanguard Lions stepped up to the challenge today at the 2012 NAIA Women's Tennis Championships in Mobile, Alabama. Seeded 16th in the 24-team, single-elimination tournament, the Lions defeated 17th-seeded Xavier University of Louisiana for the second time this season. Playing some of their best tennis of the year, the Lions extended their season with a 6-3 victory over the Gold Nuggets to advance to the second round of play. For their efforts the Vanguard women will face top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery (Ala.) tomorrow in the second round.