https://hpusports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Howard Payne University Athleticsen-us60https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/27/general-hpu-athletics-extends-nike-partnership-adds-game-one.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/27/general-hpu-athletics-extends-nike-partnership-adds-game-one.aspxGeneral

BROWNWOOD, Texas — Howard Payne University Athletics has announced a new multi-year partnership with Game One and Nike, making the companies the official apparel and equipment providers for Yellow Jacket Athletics.]]>Game OneWed, 27 May 2026 07:29:00 CST159715https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/12/athletics-hall-of-fame-hpu-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-plans-nominations-now-open.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/12/athletics-hall-of-fame-hpu-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-plans-nominations-now-open.aspxAthletics Hall of Fame

Howard Payne University Athletics is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Hall of Fame class. Alumni, fans, and supporters are invited to help recognize the outstanding individuals who have shaped the legacy of HPU Athletics. Those interested in submitting a candidate for consideration can do so by completing this nomination form by July 31, 2026.]]>Athletics HOF AnnouncementTue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 CST249710https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-golf-howard-payne-secures-podium-finish-at-conference-tournament.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-golf-howard-payne-secures-podium-finish-at-conference-tournament.aspxMen's Golf

The Howard Payne University men's golf team wrapped up its season with a third-place finish at the ASC Men's Golf Championship, held at White Bluff Golf Resort and hosted by University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.]]>Mens GolfMon, 4 May 2026 08:00:00 CST269705https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-flag-football-howard-payne-university-athletics-names-sam-singleton-inaugural-head-flag-football-coach.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-flag-football-howard-payne-university-athletics-names-sam-singleton-inaugural-head-flag-football-coach.aspxWomen's Flag Football

BROWNWOOD, Texas — Howard Payne University Athletics has announced the hiring of Samuel Singleton Jr. as the inaugural head coach of the new women's flag football program, signaling an exciting new chapter for Yellow Jacket Athletics.]]>Flag CoachFri, 1 May 2026 16:29:00 CST309702https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-yellow-jackets-ready-to-buzz-through-the-bracket.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-yellow-jackets-ready-to-buzz-through-the-bracket.aspxSoftball

The road to an American Southwest Conference title is set, and the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets are ready to make their run from the four spot.]]>SoftballThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:43:00 CST89699https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/27/baseball-heads-to-marshall-for-asc-championship-showdown.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/27/baseball-heads-to-marshall-for-asc-championship-showdown.aspxBaseball

The road to an ASC title is set.]]>Baseball BracketMon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 CST99698https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/27/2026-asc-mens-tennis-championship-bracket-announced.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/27/2026-asc-mens-tennis-championship-bracket-announced.aspxMen's Tennis

Howard Payne men's tennis is set for postseason play as the Yellow Jackets enter the 2026 ASC Men's Tennis Championship as the No. 4 seed. HPU will face top-seeded Mary Hardin-Baylor on Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Belton, Texas.]]>Tennis Bracket MensMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 CST69697https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-yellow-jackets-split-senior-day-doubleheader-close-regular-season-strong.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-yellow-jackets-split-senior-day-doubleheader-close-regular-season-strong.aspxSoftball

The Howard Payne softball team wrapped up its 2026 regular season on Saturday with a split against Mary Hardin-Baylor at Lady Jacket Field, highlighted by a senior day victory in Brownwood.]]>SeniorsSun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST89696https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/yellow-jackets-split-friday-doubleheader-with-umhb.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/yellow-jackets-split-friday-doubleheader-with-umhb.aspxSoftball

The Howard Payne softball team split a doubleheader with Mary Hardin-Baylor on Friday at Lady Jacket Field, opening the final regular season series on a strong note in Brownwood.]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CST89695https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-lady-jackets-honor-seniors-in-saturday-showcase.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-lady-jackets-honor-seniors-in-saturday-showcase.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball closes out the regular season at home this weekend with a four-game series against Mary Hardin-Baylor at Lady Jackets Field. The series begins Friday, April 24 with a doubleheader scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., followed by another doubleheader on Saturday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.]]>Softball Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:00 CST89691