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NBA Playoff Preview: The Year of the Duos

Oliver Gamble Staff Writer The 2019-2020 NBA season has been one of the most entertaining, competitive, and transformative seasons in the last five years of the league. From key injuries in the previous post-season, all the way to blockbuster trades, huge free agent signings, and franchise-ending buzzer-beaters, the season began with a ton of anticipation. For the first time in a while, no one could definitively … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: The Year of the Duos

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Carolinian Takes: The Carolina Conundrum

Brayden StampsSports Editor Whether or not the Carolina Panthers are rebuilding or re-tooling is the topic of discussion throughout the fanbase. An off-season of sweeping change has led to questions surrounding the future of the franchise as new owner David Tepper begins to put his stamp on the organization. In order to get a pulse on the direction of the team, the changes the organization … Continue reading Carolinian Takes: The Carolina Conundrum

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Russell Westbrook: A Shell of His Former Self?

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Ever since his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook has struggled to fully thrive with the Houston Rockets. It’s hard to believe that given the individual talent of Westbrook and James Harden. However, after only averaging under 30 points at 40 percent from the field for the months of November and December, Westbrook began to turn things around.  For the … Continue reading Russell Westbrook: A Shell of His Former Self?

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Men’s Basketball Furman @ UNCG 2/26/20

Oliver GambleStaff Writer Last Wednesday night, the UNCG Men’s basketball team played their final home game of the season against Furman. The game itself was hard-fought with tons of defense being played on both sides. Unfortunately, it turned out to be an 81-67 loss, but both squads played super competitively. For the three seniors on UNCG, it could be one of the last games they … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Furman @ UNCG 2/26/20

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NC Sports Beat

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer In UNCG news, the Spartans Men’s basketball team has secured yet another home win after defeating Socon rival The Citadel 88-66. Wednesday’s night game opened with a barrage of three-pointers from both teams as the Bulldogs started off hot and stayed on the Spartans’ heels. In spite of early struggles offensively, UNCG was able to keep momentum and led The Citadel 40-32 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

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Super Bowl Recap: Chiefs Rally Against 49ers in Miami for Lombardi

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Wings were ordered, pizza delivered, and parties started. The Super Bowl was upon us. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers faced off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.  The game started out fairly slow as the Chiefs got the ball first and quickly punted after a three-and-out.  Shortly after, the 49ers struck gold, converting a field goal on … Continue reading Super Bowl Recap: Chiefs Rally Against 49ers in Miami for Lombardi

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Remembering Kobe Bryant

Brayden StampsSports Editor In the early hours of January 26, a helicopter carrying nine passengers crashed into the hills of Calabasas, California. Onboard that flight was a number of sports icons and their young daughters. This unspeakable tragedy has rocked the sports world recently and tributes have poured in from across the globe. Thus, here is The Carolinian’s tribute to all of the lives lost … Continue reading Remembering Kobe Bryant

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The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Club sports are very prevalent at UNCG. From football to rugby, and even volleyball; there is something for everyone to enjoy. Today, however, we are headed to the diamond with Jack Poirier to get the inside scoop on Club Baseball. The club has been around since February of 2019. However, it was a year prior that Jack had begun thinking about the … Continue reading The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

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UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Down Wake Forest, Look Ahead to Future

Brayden StampsStaff Writer Coming off a huge road win at Wake Forest last weekend, the UNCG women’s basketball team looks poised for a major turnaround this season. Here’s a recap of their opening action, as well as predictions for the season to come. Last year’s team didn’t quite find the on court success it was looking for last season, finishing with a record of 11-19 … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Down Wake Forest, Look Ahead to Future

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Cruise In Opener, Fall at Kansas

Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG opened up the 2019-20 men’s basketball campaign last Tuesday with a dominant home win over N.C. A&T, then came up short against the Kansas Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night. The Spartans hosted their crosstown rivals in front of a packed arena. 8,131 fans showed up—a home opener record—with 2,907 of those being students. Though the matchup attracted its fair … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Cruise In Opener, Fall at Kansas

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