UNCG Women’s Basketball: The Relentless Spartans

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer It’s no secret that the Spartans have struggled since the Winter Break. They have accumulated four consecutive losses since December 29.   Before starting their three-game road trip, the Spartans suffered a loss at home against Coastal Carolina. They fell 78-71 in overtime. The Spartans converted on offense late in the fourth quarter, but Coastal Carolina was also able to convert, forcing … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: The Relentless Spartans

Here Come the Tigers: Where Clemson Ranks Amongst the Best

Brayden StampsStaff Writer         As we all know, Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers just romped over Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, defeating the favored Tide by a score of 44-16. With the victory, Clemson has now tied the score at 2-2 versus Alabama in the last four seasons and have clearly established themselves as a modern … Continue reading Here Come the Tigers: Where Clemson Ranks Amongst the Best

UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Carry Torrid Start Through Winter Break

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Head Coach Wes Miller has led his Spartans to an outstanding start to the 2018-19 season, pushing through winter break and now the new semester with a blazing 17-3 (6-1 in conference play) record. The Spartans went 8-2 over a winter break that included a trip to Lexington to take on the Kentucky Wildcats and a matchup with previously ranked Furman. Sitting … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Carry Torrid Start Through Winter Break

In-State College Football Recap: Week Eleven

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer  What an exciting week of college football for our hometown teams. There were two high-tension in-state matchups this week, with the first one being N.C. State vs. UNC. The second of the duo was Wake Forest versus Duke. Appalachian State played last week as well, at home against the opposing Troy University Trojans. The UNC game was full of craziness. UNC quarterback … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Eleven

UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Go 3-0 Over Thanksgiving

Andrew SalmonSports Editor The UNCG men’s basketball team continued their hot start to the 2018-19 season in the past week, first dispatching Prairie View A&M with 74-66 at the Coliseum last Monday, then heading to the Delmarva Peninsula to take on Delaware and Louisiana Tech in the Delaware Invitational over Thanksgiving weekend. The Spartans won 84-65 and 80-73, respectively, and now move to 6-1, the … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Go 3-0 Over Thanksgiving

UNCG Women’s Basketball vs UNCP

Douglas BurnsStaff Writer  GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG women’s basketball maintained their three-game winning streak at home in spectacular fashion by beating UNC Pembroke 72 – 32 on Sunday afternoon. This brings UNCG’s streak to a four-game streak winning at home. The game tipped off at 2pm on Sunday, with a fairly scarce yet energetic crowd looking for a Spartan win. Whilst there were 197 people … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball vs UNCP

What Sports Moment Are You Most Thankful For?

Sports Staff With the passing of Thanksgiving, the sports staff gives their thoughts on a sports moment they’re thankful for. Andrew: Without a doubt, it’s UNCG Men’s Basketball winning the SoCon Tournament in Asheville earlier this year. I was lucky enough to be there and cover it for The Carolinian; it was the most fun I’ve ever had watching basketball. Monique: I know this occurred … Continue reading What Sports Moment Are You Most Thankful For?

What Happened to Carmelo Anthony?

Brayden StampsStaff Writer  Following his brief and forgettable ten-game stint as a member of the Houston Rockets, Carmelo Anthony’s NBA stock is at an all-time low. Combine this recent news with his infamous failure as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s “OK3” with Paul George and Russell Westbrook, and it is easy to see why the player whose fans affectionately call “Melo” has fallen … Continue reading What Happened to Carmelo Anthony?

UNCG Women’s Soccer Wins SoCon, Falls to South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer  2018 was a marvelous year for UNCG Soccer. Women’s Soccer specifically shined in the SoCon Tournament, notching victories firstly against VMI and then against East Tennessee State. Coming into the conference tournament as the second seed, the Spartans were able to overtake ETSU by a crushing victory of 5-1 to continue on to the SoCon championship game against the Furman Paladins. … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Wins SoCon, Falls to South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Men’s Soccer: Spartans Make SoCon Tournament Run, Falls to Furman in Finals

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer  The UNCG men’s soccer team’s run through the SoCon Tournament fell one win short of a championship on Sunday at Summers-Taylor Stadium in Johnson City, TN. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for the Spartans as they attempted to bring home a seventh conference tournament title. The tournament kicked off this past Wednesday at different sites across the Southeast, and … Continue reading Men’s Soccer: Spartans Make SoCon Tournament Run, Falls to Furman in Finals