Category: Sports

Sports, Upcoming Events

Club Football Discusses Upcoming Season and Future Goals

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Back in 2013, the UNC Charlotte 49ers played their first football game in the university’s 67 year history. With the university obtaining a football team, only three schools in the UNC school system is now without an university team: UNC Wilmington, UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro. The three universities and High Point University are the only four schools in North Carolina … Continue reading Club Football Discusses Upcoming Season and Future Goals

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Men's Soccer, Sports

Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Spartan soccer took on Presbyterian last Saturday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The team ended up falling to the Blue Hose 1-0 in what was a hard-fought effort. Despite the many opportunities they had, the men ultimately couldn’t capitalize on them. The team is currently 0-4-1 on the season. Their 3 other losses came against High Point University, Coastal Carolina University … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian

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Industry News, Sports

The Big Business of eSports

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer In the back corner of the cafeteria at Four Seasons Mall, there used to be an arcade. Back in the ‘90s, every Saturday at lunchtime it was packed with kids waiting to play Mortal Kombat.  The world is changing, and so is gaming. And today, we now have eSports, and it is very serious business. Electronic Sports have grown from local … Continue reading The Big Business of eSports

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Industry News, Sports

UNCG students embrace the start of the NFL season

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer After a long and boring offseason, the 2017 NFL season finally begins this weekend. The first game of the year, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots, kicked off on Thursday night. UNCG students, clad in their favorite jerseys and gear, gathered in droves at their favorite bars and restaurants to see the two … Continue reading UNCG students embrace the start of the NFL season

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Sports, Upcoming Events

Roughin it with UNCG Rugby

Alyia Hicks Staff Writer It’s the 40th anniversary of the men’s rugby club team! Established in 1977 the club team was created here on UNCG’s campus for rugby lovers: rookies and experienced players alike are welcome to join. The team competes against other colleges’ and universities’ club teams. Appalachian State University was the first matchup of the season on Friday. Contrary to popular belief rugby … Continue reading Roughin it with UNCG Rugby

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Sports, Volleyball

A Landslide Victory for the Spartans

Andrew James Staff Writer The Fleming Gymnasium was busy with the sounds of volleyballs hitting the floor and cheering fans this weekend. UNCG was hosting the annual Spartans-Aggies Invitational—a tournament they won in both 2015 and 2016, back to back. To start off the tournament, the Spartans took down Presbyterian in a 3-1 match. They got an extra lift from a pair of freshmen, Maria … Continue reading A Landslide Victory for the Spartans

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Men's Soccer, Sports

Encouraging Words for an Exciting Team

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Spartan men’s soccer midfielder Leeroy Maguraushe has a lot of confidence in his team, despite starting the season with two tough losses in close matches. When asked about his team in terms of their effort and play, Maguraushe had nothing but positive things to say. “We got a lot of good players, we got a lot of talent, we just … Continue reading Encouraging Words for an Exciting Team

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Industry News, Sports

The Hardest Working Person in Sports: The Refs

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When we think about all the work different people have to do for a game to happen, it almost seems like a small miracle. General manager and team presidents have to put a team together out of whatever their owner gives them. Coaches on the team have to organize practices to better develop said players. Doctors, physicians and trainers have to … Continue reading The Hardest Working Person in Sports: The Refs

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Industry News, Sports

Fantasy Football for Spartans

Antre Stephenson Staff Writer The NFL (National Football League) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL was founded Aug. 20, 1920. It consists of four preseason games, 17 regular season games and one bye week for every team (a team does not play one week). … Continue reading Fantasy Football for Spartans

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