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UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 The Blue and Gold Men’s and Women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional last Friday afternoon in their second to last race of the season. In their meet before next week NCAA Championships, the women’s team complete in the 6,000-meter race and finished in 30 place overall. The schools, William & … Continue reading UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions

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daniel johnson, Sports

The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams

Tim Duncan, on the right, is likely to end his career contending with the well organized Spurs By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 Last Friday, in their first of three matchups this year, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 93-80. The game saw two of the decade’s greatest players; Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant play their 78th matchup head-to-head. … Continue reading The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams

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Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

Austin Miller alludes two Mercer defenders over the weekend in Men’s Soccer final game of the year By Brandon Boyer, Staff writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 On the coldest night of the season, the Spartans had a chance to upset the best team in the conference. Mercer, the team that won the regular season and was packed to the gills with the Coach of the … Continue reading Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

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Francois’s goal puts UNCG in next round

Lukas Zarges dribbles past an ETSU defender. By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Nov.12,2014 It might just happen. After such a disappointing regular season, a year which began with a win less September, UNCG still has a chance to make it to the NCAA Tournament. This thought sunk in my head as junior forward Jacques Francois’ golden goal slid into the net and UNCG moved on … Continue reading Francois’s goal puts UNCG in next round

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daniel johnson, Sports

2014 MLB end of year awards

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 With the Major League Baseball season over, awards for the past season began to be announced last week. Though not as traditional, below are my awards for the 2014 season. But my awards are somewhat unorthodox compared to the archaic Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards. These awards, according to my perspective, will both … Continue reading 2014 MLB end of year awards

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SEC dominates, but should not have four teams in the playoff

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014. The best football on the collegiate level is played in the Southeastern Conference. This is not an opinion, this is a fact. The conference yearly produces the most NFL players, provides the most competitive games week in and week out, and also have  won the most national championships in the past decade. Since 2006, beginnng … Continue reading SEC dominates, but should not have four teams in the playoff

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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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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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