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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

UNCG will try to earn the number three seed against the Citadel this weekend. By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 After a disappointing finale to Homecoming weekend with a loss to Furman, the Spartans came out the weekend with three conference matchups against Wofford, Mercer, and Chattanooga. With the battle for the 3 seed on the line, the Spartans swept through … Continue reading Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

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matthew johnson, Sports

Five lessons I learned in October

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 Now that we have completed what I believe is the best month in American sports, I have been truly prepared for the greatest, upcoming feature of this month. Last month’s Game 7’s, returns of former MVPs (Lebron James,  Kobe Bryant), and historical performances are so insignificant compared to what is happening on November 20. … Continue reading Five lessons I learned in October

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quinn hunter, Sports

Spartans crown Homecoming with victory

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 On a frigid early November night, UNCG saw eight of their senior players kick-off for their final regular season home game in the Spartan’s homecoming match against Virginia Military Institute. With over one thousand in attendance, braving the first cold snap of the school year, the Spartans defeated the visiting Keydets by a final … Continue reading Spartans crown Homecoming with victory

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UNCG falls to ETSU in SoCon Tournament, season over

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 The UNCG Women’s Soccer team went down in heartbreaking fashion against East Tennessee State University in the Southern Conference quarterfinals this past Sunday. The team lost in overtime 3-2 after ETSU senior Hannah Short scored the game-winning goal off of a header after she received a cross from her teammate Sarah Zadrazil. It was … Continue reading UNCG falls to ETSU in SoCon Tournament, season over

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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

Volleyball splits during Homecoming weekend

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 Heading into Homecoming weekend, the Spartans’ volleyball team had won three straight games, which most notability included a victory against Southern Conference leader at the time, Samford. This weekend saw UNCG face off against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Furman Paladins. Each team had defeated the Spartans earlier this month so vengeance was … Continue reading Volleyball splits during Homecoming weekend

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Spartan Madness heralds basketball year

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 With the basketball season fast approaching from the horizon, UNCG put together an event akin to what UNC -Chapel Hill or the University of Kentucky would put on to get fans and students excited for the upcoming season. In its first year of existence, this hype event/pep rally in Fleming Gymnasium was known as … Continue reading Spartan Madness heralds basketball year

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daniel johnson, Sports

Volleyball impresses in weekend matches

By Daniel Johnson, Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The Spartan Volleyball team ended their three-week homestead with a disappointing defeat against Western Carolina last Tuesday. Though it had been the team’s first defeat in more than two weeks, the lost compounded with the fact that the Spartans had to travel on the road to face the Chattanooga Moccasins and the number one seeded Samford … Continue reading Volleyball impresses in weekend matches

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Arguing with the Editor: Analyzing whether or not the NBA should have a salary cap

NBA salary cap brings justice to league By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The NBA possesses some of the largest stars in the sporting world. Players such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul are know by the average person just as much for their prowess on the court as their commercials. On the open and free market, players … Continue reading Arguing with the Editor: Analyzing whether or not the NBA should have a salary cap

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Women’s Soccer ends season with weekend split

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The Women’s Soccer team finished off their regular season this past weekend with two home matches Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Each game provided a look at the Spartans in their best moments as well as the team’s worst. On Friday, against last year’s Southern Conference champions and currently the conference’s second ranked team, … Continue reading Women’s Soccer ends season with weekend split

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madison wyker, Sports

Men’s Soccer splits in weekend’s results

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Men’s Soccer had an up-and-down performance this week, as they faced off against two of the Southern Conference’s newest members in Virginia Military Institute and Mercer. In a game that was originally scheduled to be hosted by VMI, but had to be moved due to inclement weather and poor field conditions, the Spartans made … Continue reading Men’s Soccer splits in weekend’s results

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