What to look out for in the NBA Playoffs

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 The NBA playoffs began last weekend and for the next month and a half, we get to watch the best basketball players on the planet compete nightly to decide the league championship. This season has been especially different from previous seasons. Due to Lebron James’s departure from South Beach, gone are the perennial powerhouse Miami Heat. … Continue reading What to look out for in the NBA Playoffs

Baseball cut down by Paladins over weekend

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 The UNCG baseball team lost a weekend series to Furman, with the Paladins taking two out of three games from the Spartans. UNCG was able to somewhat salvage the series on Sunday and avoid being swept, but had a tough two game stretch to start out the series at the UNCG Baseball Stadium. The results of … Continue reading Baseball cut down by Paladins over weekend

Softball falls to Western Carolina in weekend series

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Spartan softball team had an up and down weekend against Western Carolina this past weekend. The team, in a three game, two-day series, was able to split a doubleheader on Friday, but was unable to win the rubber match Saturday afternoon to take the series. The team fought hard but came up just short in … Continue reading Softball falls to Western Carolina in weekend series

Softball team stumbles as they are swept by Samford

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 The Softball team experienced another tough series this past weekend. The team lost three in a row to the Samford Bulldogs at the UNCG Softball Stadium. The Blue and Gold really proved to be no match for the opposition this weekend. UNCG looked to be overmatched from the very first pitch of game one. The Bulldogs … Continue reading Softball team stumbles as they are swept by Samford

Softball swept at home by Chattanooga over weekend

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 The Softball team had a tough weekend last week. The team stayed on campus over the weekend to battle the Lady Mocs of Chattanooga University.  And unfortunately for the home side, and it did not end well. In three games, the team had losses. The Softball team was sweep in decisive manner this weekend. Although each … Continue reading Softball swept at home by Chattanooga over weekend

MJ’s Secret Stuff wins intramural competitive league

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Intramural basketball is a big deal. Okay, in the grand scheme of things, it is not the biggest deal in the world, but some do take it seriously. It is harder than you might think to put together a team, and it is even more difficult for everyone to be on the same page, and playing … Continue reading MJ’s Secret Stuff wins intramural competitive league

No one will ever be better than Jordan

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time bar none. I am not debating this; I am just stating facts. His game-changing athleticism, his mentality to beat his opponent into the dirt and then some, his marketability, and his play-making skills are unmatched throughout the history of the NBA. Now Jordan is not head and … Continue reading No one will ever be better than Jordan

Charlotte Hornets Midseason report: Charlotte looks to rebound from first half struggles

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer There was a lot of hype surrounding the Charlotte Hornets before this NBA season started. The decision to go back to the old team name and mascot brought a lot of energy to the city. Pair that with the acquisition of Indiana shooting guard Lance Stephenson, and fans was pretty much on fire. The season has not gone quite as … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets Midseason report: Charlotte looks to rebound from first half struggles

At NBA mid-year, league full of talent and surprise

By Terrence Hinds, Sports Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 The 2014-2015 NBA season has been as wild as everyone expected it to be. It has given us everything we could want and more in the form of so many interesting and sometimes, disturbing storylines regarding our favorite players, coaches, and franchises. There have been surprises (Atlanta Hawks), disappointments, and simply flat out chaos (Here’s looking … Continue reading At NBA mid-year, league full of talent and surprise

NBA gets set for best All Start Weekend in sports

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Of all the major sports, the NBA has the most entertaining All-Star break. Their events every year are always the most exciting and this year should be no different. Currently the NBA is enjoying a major talent boom. The league is so competitive right now, especially in the Western Conference, that some media members are even … Continue reading NBA gets set for best All Start Weekend in sports