ESPN anchor Stuart Scott had a tremendous impact on each writer on The Carolinian sports staff By Brandon Boyer, Staff writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Stuart Scott, a longtime anchor for the worldwide leader in sports, ESPN, died on Sunday, Jan.4. As ESPN branched out and formed their second channel in 1993, ESPN2, they looked to offer a younger, “more hip” look at sports. On … Continue reading Sports section says farewell to Stuart Scott
Pedro Martinez, leads an esteemed Hall Of Fame class which could had been even more strong By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. In a week that saw both professional and collegiate football competing in exciting postseasons, as well as professional and collegiate basketball in the swings of their regular seasons, the most compelling story last week was the historical election of four … Continue reading How legendary MLB HOF can be improved
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. UNCG’s spring sports should provide us with a bunch of entertainment this semester. The softball team with a mixture of returning players and a veteran-heavy roster will look to continue their strong output of softball teams in recent years. The baseball team will look to bounce back and improve after a disappointing 21-28 record last year. … Continue reading UNCG spring sports preview
Ashely Munench will look to build off her strong season in her first semester at UNCG By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. The volleyball team’s impressive 2014 campaign was one of the brightest spots for a UNCG Athletics Program last semester which at times struggled mightily. Finishing with a 20-11 record and an appearance in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Semi-Finals, the team … Continue reading SoCon’s Freshman of Year, Muench reflects on season
By Matthew Johnson, Sports editor I had a nice holiday break. I ran some, I read some, I wrote some, I rested some. And as I rested, I watched more sports than I had done in quite awhile, and I loved it. Prior to the break, I wrote how I will miss the UNCG campus as I departed in the second week of December. Now, … Continue reading Five lessons I learned in December
Kelsi Peters and the Women’s soccer team had a succesful first season under new coach Michael Coll By Daniel Johnson, Staff writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. As the semester concludes within the coming week, we look back at the athletic seasons for the Spartans who played from the dog days of a humid August afternoon to the cool autumn nights of November. Men and women’s … Continue reading Semester in review: UNCG fall athletics
Jarae Savage and the Women’s team participated in the Navy Tournament over the weekend By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. The UNCG Women’s basketball team traveled to Annapolis, Maryland to take part in the Navy Classic tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend. In two matches, the Blue and Gold fought hard but were defeated in their two games over the weekend. Coming off … Continue reading Women’s Basketball 0-2 in Navy tournament
By Brandon Boyer , Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. The UNCG Men’s basketball team was on the road this week, but it was not simply a trip to some no name, Division-II or Division-III school. On Black Friday, the Spartans traveled to face against the hallowed Indiana University Hoosiers and Assembly Hall in a game where UNCG faced off against one of the nation’s … Continue reading Men’s Basketball shoots lights-out vs Hoosiers in defeat
John Calipari’s Kentucky squad looks historically good early this college basketball season By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Dec 3, 2014. This week of final exams has my head thinking in both thoughts of celebration and envy. Jubilation of the mind occurs as I review the strange and beautiful semester. After thinning hair and far too many sleepless nights, the end of classes for the … Continue reading Five lessons I learned in November
Women’s Basketball huddles together in their match against USC Upstate last Thursday By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer The UNCG Women’s basketball team came up just short in a battle of the Spartans this week, falling to the USC Upstate Spartans by the score of 69-60 at the Fleming Gymnasium for the team’s home opener. Jarae Savage came out flying and set a career-high in scoring … Continue reading Women’s Basketball falls to USC Upstate
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