Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard became the first player since Kevin Love in 2010 to score 30 points and grab 30 rebounds in a single game, leading Charlotte to a victory over the Nets. However, because he received a technique foul for his 16th of the season, this led to an automatic one game suspension. As he sat on the bench, … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When being recruited out of high school in 1983, future Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was a highly touted recruit, drawing interest from teams around the country, including Jimmy Johnson and the University of Miami. Aikman liked head coach Barry Switzer and chose to attend the University of Oklahoma. During his freshman year, Aikman suffered a broken ankle against … Continue reading Did You Know?
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer When it comes to UNCG basketball, it is all about defense. It is a cornerstone of head coach Wes Miller’s philosophy, and it shows both on the court and on the statline. UNCG was sixth in the country in scoring defense this year, and the Spartans won their first SoCon Championship since 2001. The centerpiece of that defense is James Dickey, … Continue reading Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The weekend saw a lot of surprises as the Spartan baseball team capped off a 2-1 series victory against the VMI Cadets. Bad weather on Saturday forced the teams to play a double header on Friday before closing out the series on Sunday. The series would be the first on the Spartans’ SoCon schedule. UNCG defeated VMI in the first … Continue reading UNCG Goes 2-1 in Weekend Series Against VMI
Sports Staff When you stand at the intersection of a fork in the road, there are two directions that can be taken. There is double the amount at the intersection of a crossroad. And if binge watching Rick and Morty have taught us anything, it is that there are a billion different lives we could have lived if we decided to to go left instead … Continue reading What If…?
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer The Major League Baseball season starts March 29, and very soon we’ll kick off six months of peanuts and cracker jacks. From trade moves, to scheduling and coaching changes, all of the teams are about ready to throw the first pitch of the season. Spring training has been fun to watch thus far, but all the excitement truly stems from Opening … Continue reading MLB Season Preview
Antre Stephenson Staff Writer This NCAA tournament has been by far the craziest tournament seen many in years. For starters, a No. 16 seed team has never beaten a No. 1 seeded team in the NCAA tournament era. That is until the Virginia Cavaliers lost to the University of Maryland Baltimore in an unprecedented upset, 74-54. As far as right here on campus, the UNCG … Continue reading NCAA Brackets: Joy in the Chaos
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Tiger Woods may have finally found his golf game, and that is very big news for the entire golfing community. With Woods in contention, last week’s Valspar Championship had the most viewers of any golf broadcast, outside of the majors, in the past five years. Sunday’s round at the Valspar drew higher ratings than the final rounds of last years British … Continue reading After Valspar and the Arnold Palmer Invitation, has the Roar Returned?
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer This weekend saw the softball team hosted the Spartan Classic tournament at the UNCG Spartan Softball Stadium. Friday kicked off with a doubleheader against Canisius, with the first game starting at 3 p.m. and the second beginning at 5 p.m. The following day, two more games were played, against Canisius at 1:30 p.m and Towson at 4 p.m. The final game … Continue reading Softball Team Dominates the Spartan Classic
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers continue to re-adjust their roster by signing former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Dontari Poe to a three year, $27 million deal. On the offensive side of the football, the Panthers added to their wide receiver core by signing former Minnesota Vikings Jarius Wright to join newcomer Torrey Smith as targets for Cam Newton. Cornerback … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
