Category: Sports

Campus Sports, Golf, Sports

UNCG women’s golf, Starmount Forest Country Club enjoy important partnership

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer Supposedly, the story is that Starmount Forest Country Club, located off Holden Road in Greensboro, was founded by Greensboro’s Benjamin family in response to anti-semitic views held by other country clubs across the city. Since the present location of Starmount was, at that point, outside of Greensboro city limits and not subject to any city ordinances, including blue laws, Starmount was … Continue reading UNCG women’s golf, Starmount Forest Country Club enjoy important partnership

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Baseball, Pro Sports, Sports

The Negro League After Jackie Robinson

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Prior to the 1995 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed 27 year old Japanese pitching superstar Hideo Nomo. Though Nomo was not the first Japanese player to play in the pros, (he was second, Masanori Murakami played for the San Francisco Giants from 1964-65) he quickly became the best that had played in the U.S. to that point. His instant … Continue reading The Negro League After Jackie Robinson

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Sports

Did You Know

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The 1950 NBA Draft was a turning moment for the sport. Chuck Cooper became the first African-American to be drafted, being selected in the second round by the Boston Celtics. Harold Hunter, drafted in the tenth round, became the first African American athlete to sign an NBA contract when he signed with the Washington Capitals. On Halloween night, Earl Lloyd, also … Continue reading Did You Know

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Campus Sports, featured, Men's Basketball, Sports

Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It was a night full of surprises for the Spartans as they defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 65-48. Isaiah Miller has become a threat for the Spartans as his dunks, and friendly play continues to light it up each night. Coming off the bench, he has been very productive for the Spartans, and Coach Miller has noticed his contributions to … Continue reading Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming

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Baseball, Campus Sports, Sports

Baseball Season Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Baseball season is right around the corner, folks. After a very successful season last year, the baseball team is looking to improve and perform even better this year. With a lot of new freshman, solid returning players and stable coaching, it should be a good team to watch and follow. UNCG is looking so good in fact that they have been … Continue reading Baseball Season Preview

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Pro Sports, Sports

North Carolina Sports Beat

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm finished the week with a record of 1-1. On Wednesday, the Swarm defeated the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (G-League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers) by a score of 118-102. The recent returnee Damien Wilkins led the Swarm in scoring with 20 points in a balanced team effort. On Friday, the Swarm were defeated by the Lakeland Magic (G-League … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat

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Campus Sports, Softball, Sports

Two Stars and A Wish for UNCG Softball

Douglas Burns Staff Writer UNCG Softball season opened up this past weekend, entering the year with high hopes and great potential. The team is the defending regular season SoCon (Southern Conference) champions. Prior to the start of the season, the Spartans were named the favorites in the SoCon (Southern Conference) and netted five players on the first and second All-SoCon preseason team. This opening weekend, … Continue reading Two Stars and A Wish for UNCG Softball

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Campus Sports, Softball, Sports

Five Placed on All-SoCon teams, Softball Ready to Start

Hope Maske Staff Writer UNCG’s Softball twitter account has been counting down the start of their 2018 season for thirty-four long days, which will finally begin on Friday. The team will start their season in South Carolina competing in the Kickin’ Chicken Classic at Coastal Carolina where they will face heavy hitters like Iowa State and the tournament host Coastal Carolina. After that, the team … Continue reading Five Placed on All-SoCon teams, Softball Ready to Start

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Campus Sports, Men's Tennis, Sports

UNCG Men’s Tennis: Freshman Ollie Palmer finding his place

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer It is somewhat fortuitous that freshman tennis player Ollie Palmer even goes to UNCG. Hailing from the United Kingdom as one of the nation’s top-ranked players in his class, UNCG flew under Palmer’s radar until just a few days before his big trip to America to visit a handful of schools interested in signing him. Already scheduled to visit UNC Charlotte, … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Tennis: Freshman Ollie Palmer finding his place

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Industry News, Pro Sports, Sports

Did You Know

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Bill Russell is turning 84 years young on Feb. 12. The Hall of Fame center and basketball pioneer was known for leading the Boston Celtics to 11 championships during his 13 year career and for his rivalry with contemporary Wilt Chamberlain. In 1965, Chamberlain became the first player to receive a $100,000 contract. In response, Boston decided to sign Russell to … Continue reading Did You Know

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