Will McGarty Staff Writer Last weekend, The Spartan Softball team hosted a three game series against the Eastern Tennessee State Buccaneers. The teams played a pair of matches Saturday and would finish the series Sunday afternoon here at the Spartan’s Stadium. The team fared well Saturday, winning back to back games by a score of 11-7 and then 10-1, but later would … Continue reading This week in Softball
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer 5:30 a.m. wakeup for practice. The third night in the library past midnight this week. More material missed in class. One more cup of coffee to stay awake during that post-practice 9:30 class. Another hour spent in a compliance meeting. Painful rehab in the athletic training room. Second workout of the day. These, among others, are all the downsides … Continue reading Life as a student athlete
Andrew James Staff Writer For those avid football fans awaiting your annual September relapse, your appetizer is almost under way—the 2016 NFL draft. Here are five things you want to know going into Friday, other than the obvious questions about what kind of shameless humans are actually watching all the way through round seven on NFL network. How will Jared Goff handle the … Continue reading 5 Things to know going into the NFL draft
Michael Fields Staff Writer The men’s baseball team had a big home series against conference foe East Tennessee State University. UNCG was trying to stay atop of the SoCon standings and continue to excel in conference play. With a weekend home series against conference rivals East Tennessee State University, the blue and gold swept their visitors to stay firmly on top of the … Continue reading Successful sweep for UNCG Baseball
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor With the death of musician and cultural icon Prince, it is typical to look back on his illustrious career and all his accomplishments. In the world of both music and films, Prince has definitely left his mark on the world. However, in the world of sports, the Minnesota-born superstar left fans with a breathtaking halftime performance in Super Bowl XLI. … Continue reading 5 Best Super Bowl Halftime Performances
Andrew James Staff Writer UNCG alumnus Eric Cuthrell once put up one of the greatest stat lines in basketball history. It was in the Spanish LEB league — where NBA guard Jose Calderon used to play. He scored 31 points, had 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 blocks in just 20 minutes of playing time — all against his former team, Casajur Cordoba. … Continue reading Player highlight: Eric Cuthrell
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer “We’re really excited to just be out here and for what’s to come,” said Matt Knott, head of the lacrosse club. Knott restarted the club a couple of years ago when he transferred to UNCG as a sophomore. Kitted out in a smart UNCG Lacrosse shirt, Knott explained how the club came to be, where it is currently and … Continue reading Club Lacrosse: Building a program and being excited
Michael Fields Staff Writer Less than a year old, the club football team played their first scrimmage two Saturdays ago against Longwood University’s club team. The team opened up their career with a 35-28 overtime victory. Barely a year old and only a month out from acquiring pads and helmets, the UNCG Club Football team has made tremendous strides in a small period … Continue reading Club Football head coach reflects on his young team
Matthew Johnson Guest Writer Kobe Bryant was the last of my three childhood sport heroes to retire from his game. Playing the final game in one of the most decorated careers in league history last Wednesday, April 13, my athletic heroes and Bryant’s retirement ceremoniously ended my childhood more poignantly than any graduation or successful driving license test ever could. And similarly … Continue reading Always genuine and only affectionate to winning, a reflection of Kobe Bryant
Will McMarty Staff Writer Tennis at UNCG opened up last Wednesday, April 13, with the Men’s Tennis Senior Day against UNC Charlotte. James Flynn, Daniel Mack and Gaston Murray played their final home games of their Spartan careers. However, Murray was the only one to take his final match against Sam Rice (6-2, 6-2). Despite the losses, the blue and gold took four … Continue reading Men’s Tennis hits their stride as Women’s Tennis stumbles
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