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

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer  It was an exciting weekend in Fleming Gymnasium, as the campus was treated to a volleyball doubleheader, including a Senior Night victory over Furman. Ultimately, the volleyball team closed their regular season with back-to-back victories and head into the SoCon Tournament with great momentum. The Spartans’ first victims were the Wofford Terriers, whom they defeated Friday night 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 22-25, … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back

Monique Williams Staff Writers  The UNCG men’s basketball team officially returned to action against North Carolina A&T last Tuesday evening at Corbett Sports Center. The Spartans got off to a solid start to begin the game. They shot a solid 48 percent from the field in the first half, while also out rebounding A&T 21-15. Despite those efforts, UNCG was down 39-38 at the end … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball Begins 2018-19 Campaign

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Alexis Pitchford is the starting point guard for the UNCG Women’s Basketball Team. She is, without a doubt, a leader. Leadership can be shown in multiple different ways. Either in the spotlight, or behind the scenes. A leader can be vocal, or can rather set an example. Some leaders are a combination of both. But how do leaders become … Continue reading Are Leaders Born Or Made?

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