Former HBU pitcher Craig Ackerman was named as the new radio voice of the Houston Rockets. He makes the move 14 years after beginning his association with the club, beginning as an intern while at HBU.

The soccer playing field at Houston Baptist University has been named the Randy & Cheryl Sorrels Field in honor of the HBU alumni who made a generous contribution to the HBU soccer program.  The announcement was made by HBU President Robert B. Sloan Jr. and director of athletics Ron Cottrell.