The plight of Billy Beane’s Athletics

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 On August 10, the Oakland Athletics were riding high. They possessed the best record in all of Major League Baseball at 72-44 and were on pace to win 96 games, a win total which would had easily put the team into the postseason. They team was looked at as the premier team in the … Continue reading The plight of Billy Beane’s Athletics

Women’s Soccer solid in weekend matches

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 Following last weekends’ great play at home against High Point and James Madison, UNCGs women’s soccer team traveled to Macon, GA and to Charleston, SC to face off against Mercer and The Citadel over the weekend.  In two matches, the team finished their weekend games by pulling out a gutsy draw and a dominating … Continue reading Women’s Soccer solid in weekend matches

Women’s Soccer shuts out High Point

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 The Spartans defeated High Point in shutout fashion last Friday evening to improve their record to 3-4-2. Following a Sunday matinee against James Madison, the team extended their winning streak to two games as the Blue and Gold after a set of weekend matches improved to 4-4-2 on the season. Friday evening, UNCG dominated … Continue reading Women’s Soccer shuts out High Point

Women’s Soccer stumbles against Pirates

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 UNCG’s women’s soccer team fell in defeat for the fourth time this season as the Spartans lost to the East Carolina Pirates 1-0 Friday night. The 1st half of the game featured a closely contested matched. Each team got to see enough of the ball to try to make their imprint offensively on the … Continue reading Women’s Soccer stumbles against Pirates

NBA stars should maintain international status

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

Women’s Soccer wins thriller vs Army

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

Women’s Soccer stumbles to begin season

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

Big expectations for Women’s Soccer in 2014

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 After finishing a respectable 10-6-4 last season, UNCG’s women’s soccer team is looking to have a stellar season this year especially after hiring new head coach Michael Coll. Coll comes with a wealth of Division I experience and  will look to bring his winning ways to UNCG. Coach Coll was previously the head coach … Continue reading Big expectations for Women’s Soccer in 2014