By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 On a rain-soaked evening in Greensboro, the Spartans lost 0-1 to visiting James Madison University Dukes to extend the team’s losing streak to three games. Nearly 500 dedicated Spartan fans were in attendance for the lackluster encounter last Friday evening. James Madison scored the lone goal of the night off an absolute screamer which … Continue reading Dukes extends Men’s Soccer poor start
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 This past weekend saw UNCG’s Volleyball team enter their second tournament of the year as the Spartans competed in the Liberty Flames Invitational this past weekend. Similar to the Charlotte Invitational two weeks ago, the Blue and Gold won two out of the three games in the tournament, falling only to the host team. … Continue reading Volleyball impresses at Liberty Invitational
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Team USA has dominated the 2014 FIBA World Basketball Championship early with their average margin of victory being close to 32 points per game. Team USA’s roster is filled with some of the best players in the NBA so it is not surprising that the team has dominated the tournament. Each time the United … Continue reading NBA stars should maintain international status
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 1262 fans piled in to UNCG Soccer Stadium last Friday evening as the UNCG’s men’s soccer team opened their 2014 campaign officially. In the first game of the season, the Spartans fell to the Fighting Camels of Campbell University 0-1. The game was the second half of a doubleheader with the women’s soccer team, … Continue reading Men’s Soccer loses opener vs Campbell
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 In thrilling fashion, Coach Michael Coll’s UNCG Women’s soccer team earned their first home win of the season over Army Friday evening to finish the first week of the season at a 500. record of 2-2. The Spartans controlled the flow and tempo of the game in the first half by having the advantage … Continue reading Women’s Soccer wins thriller vs Army
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Corey Carlin began his tenure as the head coach of the volleyball team this weekend. Carlin had spent the past five years as an assistant coach for his alma mater, Ball State University. Prior to that, Coach Carlin had been an assistant coach for two years at Eastern Kentucky and five years as both … Continue reading Carlin set to begin first year as Volleyball coach
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Though it is only the first week of September, the scent of pigskin has been in the air for quite awhile now. Even though it maybe a few more weeks until the insufferable humanity begins to dip and students around campus will be trading tank tops for hoodies, it is clear that the autumn … Continue reading 5 Bold Predictions for 2014 NFL Season
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Men’s soccer kicked off UNCG sports this year with two preseason matches last week. The Spartans won their first game of the season with an absolute route Wednesday evening, dismantling rival, Guilford College by an astounding score line of 8-0. The game was played in an unusual format of three, 30-minute periods, which allowed … Continue reading Men’s Soccer impresses in preseason
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On August 11, 1994, the final games of the 1994 Major League Baseball season were played. The next day, every professional player walked out his locker room, not to return until April 25, 1995. This was the first work stoppage in the league’s history and for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt was President, … Continue reading Effects of 1994-95 MLB Strike still felt today
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 It was a tough weekend for UNCG’s women’s soccer team whose season began on Friday night against Charlotte. After facing the 49ers, the Blue and Gold then traveled to Athens, GA for a Sunday afternoon match. In each game, the Spartans battled and fought hard but were on the receiving end of two losses … Continue reading Women’s Soccer stumbles to begin season
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