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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

Weekend tennis sees women rise, men fall

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Coming into Saturday’s competition against Wofford, the Women’s Tennis team had gone a perfect 3-0 when hosting matches. Despite this, the team’s 1-6 road record, (including a loss in their only in-conference match versus Chattanooga on March 8) had put the team second to last in the Southern Conference standings. Both the Men’s and Women’s tennis … Continue reading Weekend tennis sees women rise, men fall

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daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

The 2014-15 Women’s Basketball year, a season to forget

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Two years ago, the Spartans Women’s Basketball team won only eight games. Last year, the team won seven. This season, the team continued their downward pattern and went 6-24 for the season. To add insult to an already aggravated injury, the team went an abysmal 1-13 against their Southern Conference opponents and lost by thirty-four points … Continue reading The 2014-15 Women’s Basketball year, a season to forget

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daniel johnson, Sports

NCAA Tournament March Madness Preview

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 I always said that February and the first half of March is the worst time of the year for sport fans. After the Super Bowl concludes the NFL season, the month is dominated by basketball. And as a fan of the sport, I enjoy usually the first week of this.  Football is still in … Continue reading NCAA Tournament March Madness Preview

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MJ’s Secret Stuff wins intramural competitive league

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Intramural basketball is a big deal. Okay, in the grand scheme of things, it is not the biggest deal in the world, but some do take it seriously. It is harder than you might think to put together a team, and it is even more difficult for everyone to be on the same page, and playing … Continue reading MJ’s Secret Stuff wins intramural competitive league

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Men’s Basketball season ends in SoCon Tournament

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 “First and foremost, I am really proud of my bunch,” said Men’s Basketball Head Coach Wes Miller after a disheartening loss to eventual conference champion Wofford. In a season where there was very little fanfare, poor performances, and injuries galore, Coach Miller should be proud of his squad. This was the final season that sharpshooter and … Continue reading Men’s Basketball season ends in SoCon Tournament

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daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

Women’s Basketball splits final regular season games

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Last week, the Women’s Basketball achieved its first in-conference win. In a final send off to two seniors, in two games last Monday and Friday, each ended with the victorious team winning by six points. In both contest, each a conference meeting, Wendy Palmer’s squad showed a type of energy necessary to compete in this week’s … Continue reading Women’s Basketball splits final regular season games

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madison wyker, Sports

Men’s Basketball beats Samford, falls to Chattanooga

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The Men’s Basketball team closed out a largely unremarkable season with a win and a loss at The Greensboro Coliseum against the visiting Samford Bulldogs and Chattanooga Mocs last week. The final win of the regular season came against the visiting Samford Bulldogs, 81-67 on Thursday, and completed back-to-back games in which the Spartans scored more … Continue reading Men’s Basketball beats Samford, falls to Chattanooga

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daniel johnson, Sports

Court Storming should continue; blame school’s security

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 With every collegiate basketball season, you can expect four recurring elements to happen:  Freshmen throughout the nation will be more hyped and built up than Flavor Flav from Public Enemy in their first season, an older and louder Dick Vitale, losing your NCAA Bracket by the second week of the tournament, and a storming of the … Continue reading Court Storming should continue; blame school’s security

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matthew johnson, Sports

Five Lessons I learned in February

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 My 21st birthday two weeks ago provided me a chance to contemplate thoughts abounding from family, friends, the future, and work. Deeply appreciative for all which has happened to me in all my years on the planet, both the uplifting joy and soul-crushing sorrow, I especially reflected on one of the largest influences on my life, … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in February

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Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The 2060 fans who watched the Men’s Basketball team this past Sunday ecstatically exited the Greensboro Coliseum as UNCG defeated Furman in a Sunday matinee blowout. The Spartans shocked many not simply by beating the Paladins, but that the final result was a score of 84-49. In their overwhelming success the team won their first game since … Continue reading Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman

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