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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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madison wyker, Sports

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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matthew johnson, Sports, terrence hinds

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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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

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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2014-2015 NBA Preview, return of Hornets

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 October 28 will mark the beginning of the 2014-2015 NBA season. With the distinct amount of plots across the NBA landscape, this year is set to be one of the most intriguing seasons in years. The amount of story lines going into this season will make your head spin. Two of the main issues … Continue reading 2014-2015 NBA Preview, return of Hornets

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Golf’s Coalson and Jenkins two of SoCon’s best

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 As Men’s Golf plunges into the autumn leg of their schedule, they will be led by two of the Southern Conference’s best. Junior Taylor Coalson, rapidly took his place as one of the best golfers on the Spartans’ team as he was named as the SoCon Co-Freshman of the Year and to the SoCon … Continue reading Golf’s Coalson and Jenkins two of SoCon’s best

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daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

Spartans tame Terriers in five sets

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Since the Spartans started their Conference schedule three weeks ago, the team has gone 3-3 coming into Saturday night’s match against the Wofford Terriers. Two of the three losses came against the two top teams in the Southern Conference, Furman and Samford. Spartans coach, Corey Carlin, talked about his team’s response to Conference play. … Continue reading Spartans tame Terriers in five sets

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madison wyker, Sports

Men’s Soccer earns first win of season

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 UNCG Men’s soccer officially opened up Southern Conference play last week, by drawing against Furman on the last day of September and finally cracking open the wins column by defeating Wofford in overtime this past weekend. The Spartans were on the road to begin the week to face off against Furman to begin SoCon … Continue reading Men’s Soccer earns first win of season

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