Andrew Salmon Sports Editor NC State’s College Football Playoff aspirations were completely extinguished in the past few weeks, thanks to a 41-7 whooping at the hands of the Clemson Tigers, followed by a crushing 41-31 defeat to the Syracuse Orange. However, a New Year’s Six bowl is still very much within reach of the Wolfpack if they manage to win out, and that potentially started … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Ten
Dillon Overby Staff Writer The Dodgers and the Red Sox just wrapped up a World Series that provided meaningful moments and a very exciting game. The Sox won in five games and provided an exciting 18 inning game in that one loss. The new format forced Boston and Los Angeles to play in back-to-back-to back-games. Imagine playing 36 innings- one of which is a grueling … Continue reading 2018 World Series Recap
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The UNCG Women’s Basketball team will begin regular season play on Wednesday, as they travel to Atlanta to square off against the Georgia State Panthers. That is the first stepping stone of what Head Coach Trina Patterson believes can be a very successful season for the Spartans. Non-conference road games against the power-five include opponents such as North Carolina and Seton … Continue reading 2018-2019 Women’s Basketball Preview
Chelsea McBay Staff Writers College basketball is a beloved pastime that has become a staple in American culture. The intense rivalries, legendary coaches and renowned NCAA Tournament are all a part of the fabric of life in America. However, in the past year or so, the drama surrounding college basketball has begun to tarnish its reputation. This whole mess originally started on Sept. 27, 2017, … Continue reading NCAA College Basketball In Trouble After Scandal
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Last Friday and Saturday showcased some of the best of college football that North Carolina has to offer. Appalachian State, UNC, Wake Forest, Duke, and NC State all had games over the weekend. App State had the most shocking loss, as they just made it into the top twenty-five rankings the previous week but lost 34-14 to the Georgia Southern Eagles. … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Nine
Monique Williams Staff Writer The UNCG men’s soccer team concluded the regular season Saturday night in a close game against Furman. The game was held at the UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m. Coming into this game, the soccer team has been trying to find their rhythm, especially after the inconsistency shown in their last five games. UNCG Men’s Soccer entered this game with a … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Regular Season Concludes Against Furman on Senior Night
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer In the Halloween spirit, football is quite possibly the most frightening sport known to man. Particularly at the collegiate and professional levels, physical freaks of nature run into one another with the force of a small-scale car crash constantly. The general dangers that constantly being hit with such force in live play frequently cause players to sustain injuries such as torn … Continue reading Nightmare on the Gridiron: Football’s First Serial Killer
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer With a new season comes a new set of preseason polls. Alexis Pitchford breaks down the Top Ten. Kansas With a 2017-18 record of 31-8 and a defeat to Villanova in the Final Four by 16, the Jayhawks somehow find themselves back at the top again. Maybe it’s the love that the polls have for Bill Self. There are several games … Continue reading Analyzing the USA Today Sports Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Editor’s Note: This was written on Sunday afternoon with the Boston Red Sox up 3-1 against the L.A. Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. I’ve spent the past couple weeks in Boston doing some soul searching. Basically, I’m trying to figure out the intricacies of my 22-year-old life. I have a plan and I’ll catch up with classes, but for now, … Continue reading A City of Resilience. A City of Champions.
Monique Williams Staff Writer Spartan Madness 2018 was in full effect on Thursday. Hundreds, nearly thousands, of UNCG students, athletes, supporters, alumni, and parents gathered at Fleming Gym to witness the excitement. To kick off the night, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced and participated in 10-12 minute scrimmages. After the scrimmages, players from both teams faced off in a three-point shooting contest. … Continue reading Spartan Madness: A Key Start to the 2019 Basketball Season
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