Category: Sports

Softball, Sports

Softball Standout Mackenzie Winslow Presented Spartan of Promise Award

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer This past month, senior softball player Mackenzie Winslow was named a Spartan of Promise, a prestigious award that annually recognizes 10 seniors for outstanding academic achievement and service accomplishments. “It’s an award that shows that I’ve had an impact at UNCG with the things I care about,” Winslow said in an interview with The Carolinian. “I care about service. I care … Continue reading Softball Standout Mackenzie Winslow Presented Spartan of Promise Award

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Industry News, Sports

Five Things I Learned in October

  Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Goodbye decorative witches, spider and bats and hello to decorative Santas, candy canes and trees. Yes, the beginning of the month of November marks the beginning of the two month Holiday season that will continue until 2018. And I’m sure you will find at least two or three turkeys and cornucopias sprinkled in there just as a reminder that Thanksgiving … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in October

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Pro Sports, Sports

2017 World Series Has Major Potential

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Fall has finally arrived here in Greensboro, but for the opening game of the World Series, temperatures were in the mid ’90s when the first pitch was thrown in Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles. The 113th World Series is now underway, yet for many here in the Triad, it doesn’t have the same meaning as it did years ago. In recent … Continue reading 2017 World Series Has Major Potential

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Men's Soccer, Sports, Woman's Soccer

Homecoming Wrap-up and Senior Goodbyes

Hope Maske Staff Writer This weekend resulted in a solid three game stretch for the men’s and women’s soccer teams starting with the women winning a great contest against the Mercer bears on Friday night. Redshirt freshman Kaley Tucker scoring the lone goal, a great strike that curved just enough. The men played in their homecoming game also against the Mercer Bears on Saturday night. … Continue reading Homecoming Wrap-up and Senior Goodbyes

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Industry News, Sports

Looking Back at Curses in Sports

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Curses pop up here and there in our society. One place they tend to make an appearance is in sports. Some of the most famous examples of sports curses are the curse of Rocky Colavito, the curse of Bobby Layne, the Madden curse, the curse of the Bambino and the Billy Goat curse. There are many famous curses within Major League … Continue reading Looking Back at Curses in Sports

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Industry News, Sports

Ghost and Ghouls in Sports Films: A Little Funny, A Little Disturbing

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When the world of cinema combines with the world of high level competition, it can produce some of heartwarming, beautiful pieces of work that cross the barrier of art and athletics. An unknown street fighter from Philadelphia became so loved, it led to a cinematic universe that would make Marvel blush. Bill Murray on a golf course, because what else does … Continue reading Ghost and Ghouls in Sports Films: A Little Funny, A Little Disturbing

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Golf, Sports

UNCG Men’s Golf Looks To Finish Strong On Home Turf

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The men’s golf team returned home last week from a trip to Duluth, Georgia, after finishing tied for ninth in the Autotrader Collegiate, hosted by Georgia State University. They now set their sights on the last match before a three month respite at their home course in the UNCG Grandover Collegiate on Oct. 28-29. In a sit down with interview with … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Golf Looks To Finish Strong On Home Turf

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Men's Basketball, Sports, Woman's Basketball

Spartan Madness Kicks Off Basketball Season

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer If you did not come out to Spartan Madness on Thursday, you missed out on a whole lot of school spirit. Anticipated with much fanfare, Spartan Madness 2017 delivered and then some. Students were lined up outside Fleming Gym well over three hours before the doors were set to open, and for good reason. Packed to capacity, Fleming was rocking all … Continue reading Spartan Madness Kicks Off Basketball Season

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Men's Soccer, Sports, Woman's Soccer

Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The UNCG men’s and women’s soccer team both competed against in-conference opponents this past weekend here in Greensboro. While the men suffered a 2-1 loss to ETSU, the women grinded out a tough 1-0 win over VMI. It was a battle of two of the best defenses in the Southern Conference with ETSU and UNCG. They only allowed 16 shots … Continue reading Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer

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