Category: Men’s Soccer

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UNCG Soccer: Center back Damon Youmans has big plans for the future

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer Sophomore center back Damon Youmans, hailing from Charlotte, did not always think he would be a starter on a Division I soccer team. When he was young, his favorite sport was basketball, but that all changed when he moved to North Carolina and was introduced to soccer. Still, it did not get real for him until a wakeup call in his … Continue reading UNCG Soccer: Center back Damon Youmans has big plans for the future

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Men’s Soccer Loses in the Finals of the SoCon Tournament

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Men’s soccer ventured into the Southern Conference playoff bracket last weekend. The men had a overall season record of 10-7-3 and 6-3-1 in the SoCon games. The previous weekend the UNCG women’s team won their playoff bracket and captured the Southern Conference for the women. On Friday, the Spartans took on the No. 3 seed Furman Paladins. The game was held … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Loses in the Finals of the SoCon Tournament

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Homecoming Wrap-up and Senior Goodbyes

Hope Maske Staff Writer This weekend resulted in a solid three game stretch for the men’s and women’s soccer teams starting with the women winning a great contest against the Mercer bears on Friday night. Redshirt freshman Kaley Tucker scoring the lone goal, a great strike that curved just enough. The men played in their homecoming game also against the Mercer Bears on Saturday night. … Continue reading Homecoming Wrap-up and Senior Goodbyes

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Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The UNCG men’s and women’s soccer team both competed against in-conference opponents this past weekend here in Greensboro. While the men suffered a 2-1 loss to ETSU, the women grinded out a tough 1-0 win over VMI. It was a battle of two of the best defenses in the Southern Conference with ETSU and UNCG. They only allowed 16 shots … Continue reading Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer

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Overtime Kings, UNCG overcomes App

Hope Maske Staff Writer 94 minutes and 40 seconds. 11 corners. Five shots. One goal. Simple as it sounds, the contest between UNC-Greensboro and Appalachian State University was anything but. The match was set at the perfect time; the sun slowly drifting beneath the trees lining Aycock and a brisk breeze moving through the crowd. While there seemed to be a level of excitement in … Continue reading Overtime Kings, UNCG overcomes App

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Spartan Soccer Weekend Review

  Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Both the men and women teams played this weekend. The men played Saturday night at Spartan Soccer Stadium against in-state opponent University of North Carolina-Asheville. The women played Sunday afternoon at the stadium against William & Mary. The men have been struggling thus far this season, entering the match with a 0-5-1 overall record with only two goals scored. However, … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Weekend Review

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Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Spartan soccer took on Presbyterian last Saturday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The team ended up falling to the Blue Hose 1-0 in what was a hard-fought effort. Despite the many opportunities they had, the men ultimately couldn’t capitalize on them. The team is currently 0-4-1 on the season. Their 3 other losses came against High Point University, Coastal Carolina University … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian

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Encouraging Words for an Exciting Team

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Spartan men’s soccer midfielder Leeroy Maguraushe has a lot of confidence in his team, despite starting the season with two tough losses in close matches. When asked about his team in terms of their effort and play, Maguraushe had nothing but positive things to say. “We got a lot of good players, we got a lot of talent, we just … Continue reading Encouraging Words for an Exciting Team

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The Milligan Perspective

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Jon Milligan looks forward to making an impact for the Spartans this year. Entering his Junior year at UNCG, the goalie is anticipating a prolific season for himself. He looks to redefine his skills and help the Spartans take that number one spot in the SoCon standings. Asked about his views on the team and how he views himself as … Continue reading The Milligan Perspective

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UNCG Soccer Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer UNCG Spartan soccer is in their beginning stages of the season. Last season the women went 7-11-2 and 4-4-1 in Southern Conference play as the men went 11-7-2 and 6-4-0 in SoCon matchups. The men lost six departing seniors after the end of the 2016-2017 season, Logan Rohde (goalkeeper), Ricky Chavez (midfielder), Damien Thomas (midfielder), Rouven Wahlfeldt (midfielder), Quin Lema (midfielder/defender) … Continue reading UNCG Soccer Preview

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