President's Message
This issue of The Pillars celebrates the successes, achievements and ongoing growth of HCU's diverse athletic programs at HCU. In just a short time, I have witnessed…
The Pillars Magazine: Fall 2025 Edition
Huskies Shock Southland Conference
From the outside looking in, expectations for the HCU baseball program in Head Coach Clay VanderLaan鈥檚 first season at the helm were low. The Huskies were picked…
Giving and Game
Jalyx Hunt Leads by Example Philadelphia Eagle, and former HCU Husky, outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt鈥檚 story of becoming the first-ever player taken in the National Football League…
Hearts in the Game: How HCU Athletes are Writing Their Own Victory Stories
There鈥檚 something beautiful about watching college football players discover that sometimes the toughest opponent isn鈥檛 on the field鈥攊t鈥檚 invasive bamboo in an elderly woman鈥檚 backyard. Steve Moniaci,…
Q & A with Steve Moniaci
Sports Highlights. Michael Taylor sits down for a one-on-one interview with HCU Athletics Director Steve Moniaci for a recap of the 2024 season. As Athletics Director, what…
Embracing the Portal
It鈥檚 a new world in college sports. After years of debate and lobbying, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made two drastic changes in player empowerment and…
Defying the Odds
Doty Leads HCU from Underdogs to Southland Showdown It was July 11, and I found myself back in Sharp Gymnasium for my third season as a manager…
HCU Huskies Sports Round Up
The 2024-25 athletic seasons at Houston Christian University were defined by both achievement and growth across several programs, none more compelling than the Huskies鈥� resurgent baseball team.…
Alexia Jones: Leading On and Off the Court
Imagine having dominated collegiate volleyball, launched two successful businesses, mentored young athletes, completed a rigorous academic program, prepared for nursing school and held leadership positions in multiple…
The Road to Big Red
The Huskies football team had the unique opportunity to travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on the storied Nebraska Cornhuskers in the iconic Memorial Stadium. More than…
President's Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2025 Executing Strategies for Growth and Impact Rooted in our steadfast commitment to excellence in Christian education, Houston Christian University has continued to thrive鈥攁dvancing academic…
Family, Faith, and a Fresh Start
Houston Christian University鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Basketball Program has a new leader at the helm, with deep roots, a clear vision and a story that students and fans can…
Beyond the Orange and Blue: Huskies Go Pro
Houston Christian University has built a proud tradition of developing athletes who go on to excel at the professional level across sports and around the globe. From…
A Culture of Champions: Scoring Goals the HCU Way
The phrase 鈥渕ore than an athlete鈥� has grown beyond sports and become a broader cultural message. Even if you鈥檙e not into sports, it reminds us all that…
Return to Roots: Colin Montgomerie Reconnects with HCU
In a night filled with laughter, memories and heartfelt admiration, legendary golfer Colin Montgomerie returned to his alma mater, Houston Christian University (formerly HBU), not as a…
Next Play: From Student-Athlete to Corporate Success
Anthony Hill remembers the moment everything changed鈥攖he turning point that transformed him from a defensive liability to an essential starter on the HCU Husky Basketball team. During…
Huskies Exude Excellence On and Off the Field
The Huskies excelled on the field, court and classroom in 2024-25, reaching a cumulative 3.0 grade point average from all HCU student-athletes for the first time since…
Heart for Healing: Bob Marley's Mission of Service
When Bob Marley stepped into the athletic training room as an injured college basketball player decades ago, he had absolutely no idea he was walking into his…