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Will Hovey One of the most exciting times of the sporting year is back in action as college basketball starts this month. Jerod Haase, the new head coach hire for the men’s basketball team, looks to turn the Spartans around and dominate the Southern Conference, while the long-standing women’s team coach Trina Patterson looks to do the same with her squad. Both teams have a … Continue reading UNCG 2026-2027 Basketball Season Preview
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Will Hovey For the past 10 years, the Carolinas’ only professional football team, the Panthers, has seen little to no success with just one winning season and two playoff appearances since 2016. However, this season looks different because of Bryce Young, who has finally flourished as an established quarterback, and the wide receiver tandem of Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Offensive Dominance The Panthers sit … Continue reading Keep Pounding: Bryce Young’s Carolina Panthers Change the Panthers’ Narrative
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Will Hovey Riding hot off a two-game winning streak, the UNCG women’s volleyball team looked to open conference play with a bang and did exactly that with a series sweep against the Western Carolina Catamounts. They took the first game on Friday with a score of 3 sets to 0 and the second game the following day with a score of 3 sets to 1. … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Volleyball Opens Conference Play with a Sweep
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Brittany Hilliard, Sports & Gaming Editor, and Josh Benjamin “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This opens Charles Dickens’ classic book, A Tale of Two Cities. Coincidentally, the line also encompasses the roller coaster ride that every sports fan knows well. Fans of the Carolina Hurricanes are no exception; however, on June 14, 2026, Hurricanes fans (who call themselves … Continue reading A Tale of Two Caniacs: Being Carolina Hurricanes Fans in 2026
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Brittany Hilliard, Sports & Gaming Editor The doors are open, the banners are unfurled, and the bleachers are calling. The 2026-2027 academic year is here and with it comes an exciting new season of sports at the University of North Carolina Greensboro! Every month, The Carolinian will bring you some of the latest happenings in the fast-paced world of Spartan athletics. Headlining this month’s edition of “UNCG Sports Roundup” is the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which have their seasons well underway. Their stories … Continue reading UNCG Sports Roundup and NFL 2026-2027
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Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer The Charlotte Hornets have had an incredible turnaround this season, propelling them to the ninth seed of the Eastern Conference, with a record of 44–38. The 25-win improvement from last season means that the Hornets had the opportunity to earn a spot in the NBA Playoffs through the SoFi Play-In Tournament. Due to their position in the standings, the Hornets were seeded against … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets Out of NBA Playoffs Contention
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer The Greensboro Swarm defeated the Stockton Kings 119–104 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA G League Finals to win its first ever championship. Road to the Finals The Charlotte Hornets affiliate swept its way through the post-season with a perfect 5–0 record. The Swarm cruised past the first round, blowing out the Maine Celtics 112–90 on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Carolina Core FC has now played four games in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season and has gained two points from its last two matches; a scoreless draw against Chicago Fire FC II and – most recently – a 1-1 stalemate against Inter Miami CF II. The results leave the Foxes without a win in the opening month of the season, … Continue reading Carolina Core FC Struggles to Start 2026 Season
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer After last week’s stalemate against Inter Miami CF, the Queen City bounced back and had its way with New York Red Bulls in a 6-1 offensive masterclass on Saturday, March 21. Charlotte FC saw five different goal scorers at Bank of America Stadium in a match that took the North Carolina side up to fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with eight points. Forward Wilfried Zaha was the … Continue reading Charlotte FC Destroys New York Red Bulls
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Two North Carolina professional soccer teams kicked off their seasons recently: Carolina Core FC and Charlotte FC. Carolina Core FC, located in High Point, NC, competes in the MLS NEXT Pro – the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. The Foxes faced off and lost 3-2 against Orlando City B in its home opener at Truist Point Stadium. Meanwhile, Charlotte FC plays at the highest … Continue reading Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte
