Daniel Johnson Sports Editor On December 16, the UNCG men’s basketball traveled to NC State and defeated the Wolfpack 81-76. Prior to the game, the Spartans were 2-59 all time against teams of the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) and 0-10 against the NC State Wolfpack. Not to be outdone, five days later, the Wofford Terriers defeated the UNC Tar Heels 79-75. When the two Southern … Continue reading Did You Know
Michael Fields Staff Writer There is a big debate around campus on where the Spartans men’s basketball team should play its home games. The Spartans played in Fleming Gymnasium from the 1989-1990 season through the 2008-2009 season. The Spartans had some success while they played in Fleming Gymnasium with multiple NCAA tournament appearances and the conference tournament champions in during those two decades (1996, 2001). … Continue reading Should the men’s basketball team play in the Greensboro Coliseum or Fleming Gymnasium?
Men’s Basketball UNCG 75-58 W. Carolina ETSU 68- UNCG 65 Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Men’s Basketball coach Wes Miller is in the middle of his fifth season as the head coach of the team. Since first being promoted in the middle of the 2011-12 season, the former UNC Chapel Hill guard has led the men’s basketball program to many accomplishments and recognition. This … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball
Men’s Basketball: UNCG 102-95 Citadel UNCG 67-81 Mercer Andrew James Staff Writer It was raining baskets in Charleston, S.C. last Thursday, and not just for the Spartans. UNCG’s men traveled to play The Citadel in what turned out to be a high-octane affair where scoring prevailed. The early barrage of three point shots from Kayel Locke was especially memorable for Wes Miller’s offense, and … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball
Kenny Mann Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro Men’s basketball team got its season off to a good start when it defeated Greensboro College 86-69 at the Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. In the season opener for the Spartans, the team took advantage of a heavy blue and gold crowd at Fleming Gym. The crowd of 1,211 fans helped energize the Spartans team’s early season victory. … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins open vs Greensboro College
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Similar to the women’s squad, the Men’s Basketball team will be playing their first game of the season against crosstown university, Greensboro College. Taking place this Saturday at Fleming Gym, the men’s game starts at 5pm. But, unlike the Women’s team, Wes Miller’s squad will be facing the Pride in a regular season game, not just an exhibition. However, … Continue reading 2015-16 UNCG Men’s Basketball preview
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer This Saturday, the Men’s Basketball team will open up their 2015-16 with an exhibition game against Greensboro College at the Fleming Gym. The team is coming off a 2014-15 season that saw them go a subpar 6-12 against SoCon (Southern Conference) opponents and 11-22 overall. This troublesome record placed the team second to last in the conference a season ago. … Continue reading Kayel Locke prepares for final season of UNCG Basketball
Roger Thomas Staff Writer With the Halloween holiday approaching this weekend, most sports on campus are nearly finished with the regular season, and most clubs are preparing for the postseason. Looking at these past few weeks, some UNC-Greensboro athletes had an outstanding week with wins and strong players. However, there have been some teams on campus who have struggled with defeat as well. And … Continue reading Trick or Treat for UNCG Sports
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Dating back to 1967, there have been few in the history of the men’s basketball program that have left such a mark as Kyle Hines. When documenting the basketball tradition of UNC-Greensboro, there is perhaps no greater player to have stepped on the parquet floor than Hines, who was a power forward from 2004 to 2008. Today, the all-time men’s … Continue reading Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Dating back to 1967, there have been few in the history of the men’s basketball program that have left such a mark as Kyle Hines. When documenting the basketball tradition of UNC-Greensboro, there is perhaps no greater player to have stepped on the parquet floor than Hines, who was a power forward from 2004 to 2008. Today, the all-time men’s … Continue reading Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe
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