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UNCG Volleyball Wins the Battle of North Carolina 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer This past weekend saw UNCG Volleyball conclude non-conference play by hosting the Battle of North Carolina, which featured matchups against crosstown rivals NC A&T and UNC Asheville. The Spartans took down the Aggies in an emphatic sweep in Fleming Gym and were able to secure a difficult win over the Asheville Bulldogs to win both games before heading into Southern Conference … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Wins the Battle of North Carolina 

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The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The summer has been full of unforgettable sporting moments both here and around Greensboro, North Carolina. From the two perfect games thrown by the Greensboro Grasshoppers in MiLB, to Charlotte FC’s current nine-game winning streak in MLS, to Atlanta’s hosting of England’s renowned football league, the Premier League. The Carolinian has had the opportunity to cover it all and more as … Continue reading The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

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Greensboro Grasshoppers Top of South Atlantic League, what is MiLB? 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Grasshoppers, High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, hosted and defeated the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, winning four out of six games in the series. The results bring Greensboro’s record to 11-4, the joint-best record in the South Atlantic League of MiLB.   MiLB stands for Minor League Baseball, which consists of several leagues and divisions for farm teams and player development. … Continue reading Greensboro Grasshoppers Top of South Atlantic League, what is MiLB? 

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Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Grasshoppers were on the road this week, visiting local Triad rivals the Winston-Salem Dash. The Grasshoppers displayed a dominant showing in the series, winning five out of six games.   Tuesday – Grasshoppers 4, Dash 3  The first match of the series featured the Grasshoppers turning the game around with late-inning drama. In the top of the ninth, Greensboro was … Continue reading Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

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UNCG Softball Holds onto Gritty Win Against NC State 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (Image from UNCG Softball) UNCG Softball came off a weekend series sweep versus Wofford and faced a week with challenging opposition – a midweek clash against NC State and a weekend SoCon series against Furman.  First up for the Spartans was NC State’s Wolfpack. NC State came out and got on the board quickly through Taylor Ensley and Payden Bordeau. … Continue reading UNCG Softball Holds onto Gritty Win Against NC State 

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UNCG Softball Bounces Back from Mid-Week Loss to Sweep Wofford 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Softball played four games this week which saw the Spartans rebound from a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels to sweep a weekend series over Wofford in SoCon play.   The first match of this past week saw the Spartans taking on the Tar Heels at home. The match was incredibly tight through the first six innings with a 7-5 … Continue reading UNCG Softball Bounces Back from Mid-Week Loss to Sweep Wofford 

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UNCG Bows Out of March Madness after Facing No. 1 USC 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  22 MARCH 2025 – UNCG Women’s Basketball’s campaign comes to an end in the first round of March Madness after facing No. 1 University of Southern California. UNCG Alumni organized a watch party at Kickback Jack’s on Battleground so that former and current Spartans could watch on as UNCG attempted to add to its historic season in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading UNCG Bows Out of March Madness after Facing No. 1 USC 

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Southern Conference Champions and March Madness 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  GREENSBORO, NC – UNCG Women’s Basketball entered the Southern Conference Championships as the first seed with a 13-1 record in conference play. On their way to the final, the Spartans faced Western Carolina and Wofford. UNCG won the SOCON Championship after overtime against the Chattanooga Mocs 64-57. UNCG received an automatic berth into the NCAA March Madness tournament with this result … Continue reading Southern Conference Champions and March Madness 

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UNCG Falls to SOCON Leaders Chattanooga and Finishes with No. 2 Seed 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Southern Conference regular season has come to an end and sees UNCG men’s basketball finish in second place. The Spartans had their work cut out for them in the final week of games, having to face SOCON leader Chattanooga on Thursday, Feb. 27, and third place Samford the following Saturday.   The stage was set last Thursday at First Horizon Coliseum … Continue reading UNCG Falls to SOCON Leaders Chattanooga and Finishes with No. 2 Seed 

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UNCG Women’s Basketball Clinches Regular Season Title 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Women’s Basketball won its final home game of the season against Western Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 22. UNCG was 13-0 at home and leading the SOCON standings coming into this game. A win on the day saw UNCG reach an unsurmountable record of 11-1 and clinch the SOCON regular-season title. It was also the final home game of the regular … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball Clinches Regular Season Title 

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