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Charlotte Hornets Out of NBA Playoffs Contention 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Charlotte Hornets have had an incredible turnaround this season, propelling them to the ninth seed of the Eastern Conference, with a record of 44–38. The 25-win improvement from last season means that the Hornets had the opportunity to earn a spot in the NBA Playoffs through the SoFi Play-In Tournament. Due to their position in the standings, the Hornets were seeded against … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets Out of NBA Playoffs Contention 

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Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Swarm defeated the Stockton Kings 119–104 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA G League Finals to win its first ever championship.  Road to the Finals  The Charlotte Hornets affiliate swept its way through the post-season with a perfect 5–0 record. The Swarm cruised past the first round, blowing out the Maine Celtics 112–90 on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

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Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Greensboro Day School has dominated North Carolina high school sports for the last few years, with six state championships in the last decade (2015–2025). The Bengals added their fourteenth state championship since 1989 on Friday, February 27, against Concord Academy at a packed Novant Health Fieldhouse in a dominant 62-34 victory.  The Bengals came into the championship game having only lost two matches all season, going 36-2. In … Continue reading Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game 

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Softball and Baseball Return to UNCG 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG sports calendar is in full swing, as baseball and softball join the calendar and played its first games in Greensboro of the season. UNCG Softball kicked things off on February 12 with The Spiro Classic, facing off against Appalachian State, Columbia, and Fairfield throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, Baseball hosted a three-game series against nationally ranked No. 18 Kentucky. UNCG Men’s Basketball keeps with two … Continue reading Softball and Baseball Return to UNCG 

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UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Basketball has roared back from a disappointing three-game losing streak last weekend to win two games on the bounce. The first match was at home against Western Carolina on Wednesday, February 4th, which UNCG won 81-78. The match highlighted the Spartans’ grit and determination, winning on a Justin Neely steal and WCU foul. The second match was a 67-64 road win against the Furman … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

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Greensboro Swarm Splits the Weekend 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   The Greensboro Swarm was in action at the weekend in a double-header against the Windy City Bulls. The first game took place on Friday, January 30th in front of a sellout crowd and saw the Bulls take down the hosts 115-110, with a monstrous 41-21 fourth quarter that vaporized the Swarm’s lead. The second game was supposed to take place the next day, … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Splits the Weekend 

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Volleyball Sweeps and Basketball Grabs Win! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Volleyball was in action Saturday night for its last home game of the season against the Wofford Terriers. The team also celebrated Senior Day – recognizing departing players McKenna Timmerman, Elenoa Sing, Megan Carron, Robin Rosser, and Student Manager Braylan Crouch. The Spartans sent off the seniors with a win over the Terriers as UNCG shifts focus towards the SoCon Volleyball Championship. … Continue reading Volleyball Sweeps and Basketball Grabs Win! 

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Greensboro Basketball is Back! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  This past weekend saw the much-anticipated return of two of Greensboro’s basketball teams in the Greensboro Swarm and the UNCG Spartans. The Greensboro Swarm opened its 10th season in the G-League with back-to-back wins over the Maine Celtics, including an overtime thriller on opening night. The UNCG Men’s Basketball team was up against Elon in the newly named Bodford Arena, formerly Fleming Gymnasium, in an overtime loss to the Phoenixes.  The … Continue reading Greensboro Basketball is Back! 

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The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The summer has been full of unforgettable sporting moments both here and around Greensboro, North Carolina. From the two perfect games thrown by the Greensboro Grasshoppers in MiLB, to Charlotte FC’s current nine-game winning streak in MLS, to Atlanta’s hosting of England’s renowned football league, the Premier League. The Carolinian has had the opportunity to cover it all and more as … Continue reading The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

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UNCG Bows Out of March Madness after Facing No. 1 USC 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  22 MARCH 2025 – UNCG Women’s Basketball’s campaign comes to an end in the first round of March Madness after facing No. 1 University of Southern California. UNCG Alumni organized a watch party at Kickback Jack’s on Battleground so that former and current Spartans could watch on as UNCG attempted to add to its historic season in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading UNCG Bows Out of March Madness after Facing No. 1 USC 

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