Andrew Salmon Staff Writer There are 351 schools playing basketball at the Division I level. In March, 68 of those teams were chosen as the best in the NCAA and invited to compete in the NCAA Tournament. This Easter weekend,… Read More ›
Men’s Basketball
Five Things I Learned in March
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor We are now marching out of the spring and into the month of April, marking the final month of the semester. With the arrival of April showers and pollen which will make breathing out of the… Read More ›
Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer When it comes to UNCG basketball, it is all about defense. It is a cornerstone of head coach Wes Miller’s philosophy, and it shows both on the court and on the statline. UNCG was sixth in… Read More ›
NCAA Brackets: Joy in the Chaos
Antre Stephenson Staff Writer This NCAA tournament has been by far the craziest tournament seen many in years. For starters, a No. 16 seed team has never beaten a No. 1 seeded team in the NCAA tournament era. That is… Read More ›
How the NCAA is Perceived on Campus
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It is the season of March Madness and with that comes a lot of enjoyment for fans around the state for teams such as Duke and UNC Chapel Hill. In the case of smaller schools,… Read More ›
Spartans celebrate on Selection Sunday, will face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer UNCG punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament last week, but now the Spartans officially know where they will be dancing. They will be the 13 seed in the West Region, taking on 2017 national runner… Read More ›
UNCG Wins SoCon, Advances to NCAA Tournament
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer ASHEVILLE N.C. – Four years ago, in 2014, when UNCG’s now-accomplished class of seniors were just freshmen, UNCG went 11-22. Losses included a 23-point home defeat vs the Tar Heels, and season sweeps at the hands… Read More ›
Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It was a night full of surprises for the Spartans as they defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 65-48. Isaiah Miller has become a threat for the Spartans as his dunks, and friendly play continues to… Read More ›
UNCG Basketball Pick up Strong Wins this Past Weekend
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Both the Men’s and Women’s UNCG Basketball teams were in action over the weekend, and both teams came away with victories. It started in Cullowhee, North Carolina, with the women’s team routing Western Carolina 88-67. The… Read More ›
Five Things I Learned in January
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Welcome to 2018 everyone! Granted as of Wednesday we are 31 days into the month, and this greeting would have been better made on New Year’s Day but, it is better late than never. And the… Read More ›