June 5, 2012
Spartans to be honored at Grasshoppers game on Saturday
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG’s men’s basketball team will be honored for winning the Southern Conference’s North Division and its new coaching staff will be introduced prior to Saturday’s Greensboro Grasshoppers game at NewBridge Bank Park. Head coach Wes Miller will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
June 1, 2012
SoCon announces changes to men's basketball, soccer tournaments
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Southern Conference wrapped up its annual Spring Meetings on Friday, announcing changes to the league’s men’s basketball regular season and tournament and changes in venues for the men’s soccer tournament for the next four years.
May 31, 2012
UNCG men finish fifth, women fourth in SoCon all-sports races
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG’s men finished fifth and its women finished fourth in the final standings of the Southern Conference’s all-sports races. Appalachian State earned the league’s Commissioner’s Cup for excellence in men’s athletics while College of Charleston was awarded the Germann Cup for the best overall women’s athletics program.
May 22, 2012
UNCG recognizes student-athletes at annual Senior Banquet
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNCG Department of Athletics recently recognized its student-athletes at the UNCG Senior Banquet at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons. Men’s cross country and track athlete Joey Thompson and women’s soccer goalkeeper Kelsey Kearney earned UNCG’s male and female Spartan Awards.
May 15, 2012
UNCG men's basketball adds transfers Cain, McNeil
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG’s men’s basketball program has added Arizona State transfer Kyle Cain and Delaware transfer Kelvin McNeil, Spartan coach Wes Miller announced Tuesday.
May 5, 2012
Thirty-five Spartan student-athletes graduate
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Thirty-five UNCG student-athletes took part in graduation ceremonies across campus this week.
May 1, 2012
Season Ticket Holders Profile: Marc Bush
UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels has profiled UNCG men’s basketball season ticket holders each week leading up to the May 1 deadline to get a “Say Yes to Wes” bobblehead with a $50 deposit per ticket for 2012-13 season tickets. The final feature is on Marc Bush.
April 26, 2012
Season Ticket Holders Profile: Tom Martin
UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels will profile UNCG men’s basketball season ticket holders each week leading up to the May 1 deadline to get a “Say Yes to Wes” bobblehead with a $50 deposit per ticket for 2012-13 season tickets. This week’s feature is on Tom Martin.
April 20, 2012
Duane Simpkins rounds out men's basketball staff
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Former Maryland standout Duane Simpkins will join UNCG men’s basketball coach Wes Miller’s staff as an assistant coach, Miller announced Friday.
April 19, 2012
Season Ticket Holders Profile: Neal Thacker
UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels will profile UNCG men’s basketball season ticket holders each week leading up to the May 1 deadline to get a “Say Yes to Wes” bobblehead with a $50 deposit per ticket for 2012-13 season tickets. This week’s feature is on Neal Thacker.
April 13, 2012
Roberts named associate head coach, Manuel assistant coach
GREENSBORO, N.C. – New UNCG men’s basketball coach Wes Miller has made his first hires, bringing in former Rice University assistant Mike Roberts as his associate head coach and former North Carolina teammate and assistant strength and conditioning coach Jackie Manuel as an assistant coach.
April 12, 2012
Men's basketball signs prep forward Kayel Locke to NLI
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Baltimore forward Kayel Locke (pronounced KAY-el) has signed a National Letter of Intent to play men’s basketball for UNCG next season, coach Wes Miller announced Thursday.
April 12, 2012
Meet and greet with Wes Miller slated for April 23
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a meet and greet for new UNCG men’s basketball coach Wes Miller on Monday, April 23, in the Elliott University Center Maple Room. The meet and greet is free and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
April 12, 2012
Season Ticket Holders Profile: Bryan and Wendy Hall
UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels will profile UNCG men’s basketball season ticket holders each week leading up to the May 1 deadline to get a “Say Yes to Wes” bobblehead with a $50 deposit per ticket for 2012-13 season tickets. This week’s feature is on Bryan and Wendy Hall.
April 11, 2012
Q&A with UNCG men's basketball coach Wes Miller
In less than four months, Wes Miller has gone from a relatively unknown assistant coach to the youngest leader of an NCAA Division I program. That designation has since disappeared – somebody else hired somebody younger – but Miller, 29, is sticking around UNCG and generating considerable offseason interest in the Spartan program. He even has his own bobblehead, a perk for those who put down 2012-13 season-ticket deposits by the end of this month.
April 5, 2012
Fifteen from UNCG named to Academic All-SoCon winter squad
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Fifteen UNCG student-athletes were named to the Academic All-Southern Conference team for the 2011-12 winter season, the league office announced Thursday. UNCG indoor track and field runner Ashley Schnell was one of just six student-athletes in the conference with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
April 3, 2012
Simpson named to NCCSIA All-State Second Team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – UNCG sophomore guard Trevis Simpson was named to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association’s University Division All-State Men’s Basketball Second Team, the organization announced Tuesday.
March 21, 2012
UNCG men third, women seventh in SoCon all-sports races
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG’s men are in third and women are in seventh after the winter season of competition in the Southern Conference’s all-sports races.
March 14, 2012
Simpson named to NABC All-District 22 squad
GREENSBORO, N.C. –UNCG’s Trevis Simpson has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 22 first team, the organization announced Wednesday.
March 6, 2012
UNCG names Wes Miller as men’s basketball head coach
GREENSBORO, N.C. –Wes Miller, UNCG men’s basketball interim head coach since Dec. 13, was named as the school’s ninth head coach at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Greensboro Coliseum.
March 6, 2012
Watch today's men's basketball press conference LIVE via Spartan All-Access
UNCG Athletics is holding a press conference on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. to announce its men’s basketball head coach.
March 4, 2012
Spartans fall in SoCon semis, 82-77
ASHEVILLE, N.C. –Trevis Simpson's game-high 24 points weren't enough as UNCG suffered an 82-77 loss to Western Carolina.
March 3, 2012
Spartans face Western Carolina in SoCon Tournament semifinals
UNCG looks to keep its season alive when the Spartans battle Western Carolina in the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals, 6 p.m., Sunday in Asheville. The game can be seen on ESPN3 or WUNC.
March 3, 2012
Late surge lifts Spartans into SoCon Tournament semifinals
ASHEVILLE, N.C. –Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 17 points and UNCG closed the game with a 27-6 run as the Spartans downed Appalachian State, 65-55, in a Southern Conference Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday at U.S. Cellular Center.
March 2, 2012
Spartans head to Asheville for SoCon Tournament
Spartans open SoCon Tournament play at noon, Saturday against Appalachian State at the Asheville Civic Center.
February 29, 2012
Miller, Simpson, Armstrong honored by SoCon media
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Southern Conference Sports Media Association on Wednesday named UNCG’s Wes Miller as its Anton Foy Coach of the Year recipient while also naming Spartan standouts Trevis Simpson and Derrell Armstrong to the all-conference teams.
February 28, 2012
Trevis Simpson named to coaches All-Southern Conference squad
GREENSBORO, N.C. –UNCG sophomore Trevis Simpson has been named all-Southern Conference in voting by league coaches, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
February 26, 2012
SoCon Tournament pairings finalized
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference has announced the pairings for the 2012 Men’s Basketball Tournament, slated to begin Friday, March 2 in Asheville, N.C. UNCG opens play at noon on Saturday, March 3.
February 25, 2012
Slow start dooms Spartans at Elon
ELON, N.C. –Trevis Simpson scored 22 points for the Spartans, but UNCG fell into an early 13-0 hole and never recovered on its way to a 93-79 Southern Conference setback at Elon, Saturday at Alumni Gym.
February 24, 2012
SoCon North Division champion Spartans close regular season Saturday at Elon
With the SoCon North Division title and No. 1 tournament seed all wrapped up, the Spartans close out the regular season when they visit divisional rival Elon, 7 p.m., Saturday.
February 21, 2012
Second-half surge lifts Wofford past UNCG, 68-56
GREENSBORO, N.C. –Wofford shot 61 percent in the second half and limited UNCG to 39 percent shooting for the game as the Terriers handed the Spartans a 68-56 setback in Southern Conference play, Tuesday at Greensboro Coliseum.
February 20, 2012
Spartans host Wofford in home finale on Tuesday
The Spartans look to send seniors Elhanan Bone, Aaron Brackett and Aloysius Henry out with a win, which would also clinch the SoCon north division.
February 18, 2012
Georgia Southern stops UNCG, 83-69
STATESBORO, Ga. – Five players scored in double figures to lead Georgia Southern to an 83-69 Southern Conference win over UNCG, Saturday at Hanner Fieldhouse.
February 17, 2012
Spartans look to keep momentum Saturday at Georgia Southern
With a two-game lead in the SoCon North Division and just three games remaining in the regular season, the Spartans visit Georgia Southern, 7:30 p.m.,on Saturday
February 15, 2012
Short-handed Spartans stun Charleston, take control of SoCon North with 78-63 win
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Aloysius Henry scored a season-high 22 points, Derrell Armstrong scored a career-high 30 and short-handed UNCG rallied from an early second-half deficit for a 78-63 Southern Conference win over College of Charleston, Wednesday at Greensboro Coliseum.
February 14, 2012
Simpson named SoCon men’s basketball player of the week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG men’s basketball stand-out Trevis Simpson has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Week for all games played February 7-13, the league office announced Tuesday. This is Simpson’s first career honor and the third for the Spartans in the last four weeks.
February 14, 2012
Spartans host SoCon heavy College of Charleston on Wednesday
The Spartans play their next-to-last home game of the season when they host College of Charleston at Greensboro Coliseum, 7 p.m., Wednesday.
February 11, 2012
Armstrong’s late basket lifts UNCG over Chattanooga, 77-76
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–Derrell Armstrong’s layup with 16 seconds remaining lifted UNCG to a 77-76 win over Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game on Saturday at McKenzie Arena. The win gives the Spartans (11-15 overall, 9-5 SoCon) a one-game lead over Elon in the North Division with four games remaining.
February 10, 2012
Spartans continue road trip Saturday at Chattanooga
The Spartans wrap up their final two-game road trip of the season when they visit Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena.
February 9, 2012
Spartans hang on late for 71-69 win at Samford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 25 points and UNCG withstood four final-minute shots by Samford as the Spartans held on for a 71-69 Southern Conference win over the Bulldogs, Thursday at Pete Hanna Center.
February 7, 2012
Spartans open two-game road trip at Samford on Thursday
UNCG looks to start another winning streak and a season sweep of the Bulldogs in a key North Division showdown.
February 4, 2012
Furman stops UNCG winning streak, 93-85
GREENVILLE, S.C. –Trevis Simpson and Derrell Armstrong combined to score 52 points but UNCG couldn’t get enough big stops when they needed to as Furman handed the Spartans a 93-85 setback, Saturday at Timmons Arena. The loss snapped UNCG’s seven-game winning streak.
February 3, 2012
Spartans take winning streak on the road to Furman; Game televised on UNC-TV, ESPN3
UNCG takes to the road for the first time in nearly three weeks when it visits SoCon foe Furman on Saturday afternoon. The game is being televised as part of the SoCon Network and can be seen locally on UNC-TV and on the Internet on ESPN3.
February 2, 2012
Balanced offense leads Spartans to seventh straight win, 82-71
GREENSBORO, N.C. –UNCG shot a season-high 53 percent and placed four players in double figures as the Spartans secured their seventh straight victory with an 82-71 win over The Citadel in Southern Conference play, Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
February 2, 2012
Beyond Box Scores: Thrill seekers
It would be easy to suggest these UNCG Spartans keep fans on the edge of their seats, but that presumes the inclination to sit in the first place.
February 1, 2012
Spartans seek seventh straight victory, host The Citadel on Thursday
The Spartans close out their productive five-game home stand by hosting the Bulldogs, 7 p.m., Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 31, 2012
Armstrong earns second straight SoCon weekly honor
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG's Derrell Armstrong has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Week for all games played January 24-30, the league office announced Tuesday. It is the second consecutive week Armstrong has won the award.
January 28, 2012
Simpson, Williams help Spartans extend winning streak to six with 89-86 OT victory
GREENSBORO, N.C. –Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 26 points, David Williams grabbed 18 rebounds and UNCG made all 11 free throw attempts in overtime as the Spartans secured an 89-86 win against Western Carolina in a Southern Conference game, Saturday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 27, 2012
UNCG looks to continue winning ways on Saturday against Western Carolina
The Spartans continue their five-game home stand on Saturday afternoon when they host Western Carolina in yet another key Southern Conference North Division battle, 2 p.m., at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 26, 2012
Spartans stretch win streak to five, nab 77-73 overtime win against Appalachian State
GREENSBORO, N.C. –Derrell Armstrong and Trevis Simpson combined for 51 points, and Taylor Hoffer recorded his first career double-double as UNCG downed Southern Conference foe Appalachian State, 77-73, in overtime on Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 25, 2012
Spartans look to continue streak, host Appalachian State on Thursday
Winners of four straight games, the Spartans continue their five-game home stand on Thursday when they host Appalachian State in a key Southern Conference North Division battle.
January 24, 2012
Armstrong named SoCon player of the week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- UNCG guard Derrell Armstrong has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Week for all games played January 17-23 the league office announced Tuesday.
January 22, 2012
Late basket lifts Spartans to fourth straight victory, 61-60
GREENSBORO, N.C.—David Williams’ tip-in with 2.8 seconds remaining lifted UNCG to a 61-60 Southern Conference win over Samford, Sunday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 20, 2012
Spartans host Samford on Sunday seeking fourth straight victory
Winners of three-in-a-row, the Spartans host Southern Conference foe Samford in a 2 p.m. contest at Greensboro Coliseum
January 19, 2012
Armstrong, reserves lead Spartans to 81-72 win over Chattanooga
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Derrell Armstrong scored a career-high 29 points, part of a 54-point explosion by UNCG’s reserves, as the Spartans earned their third straight victory with an 81-72 Southern Conference win over Chattanooga on Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 18, 2012
Spartans open five-game home stand Thursday against Chattanooga
The Spartans open a five-game home stand on Thursday when they host Southern Conference foe Chattanooga at 7 p.m. in Greensboro Coliseum.
January 17, 2012
Trevis Simpson named College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG’s Trevis Simpson has been named Southern Conference men’s basketball player of the week by College Sports Madness.
January 14, 2012
Simpson’s dunk caps wild finish as UNCG nips The Citadel, 67-66
CHARLESTON, S.C.—Trevis Simpson’s alley-oop dunk with three-tenths of a second remaining lifted UNCG to a wild 67-66 win over Southern Conference foe The Citadel, Saturday at McAlister Fieldhouse.
January 13, 2012
Spartans snap losing skid, stun Charleston 73-66
CHARLESTON, S.C.—Derrell Armstrong and Trevis Simpson combined to score 11 points in the final 5:34 as UNCG rallied for a 73-66 win over Southern Conference foe College of Charleston, Thursday at TD Arena.
January 13, 2012
Spartans visit The Citadel on Saturday seeking SoCon road sweep
UNCG can sweep its first road series in four years with a win over the Bulldogs
January 11, 2012
Spartans begin two-game SoCon trip Thursday at College of Charleston
The Spartans continue Southern Conference play when they open a two-game road swing at College of Charleston on Thursday. The game is being televised locally in Charleston and can be seen anywhere on ESPN3.com
January 5, 2012
Balanced offense leads Davidson past UNCG, 92-63
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Five players scored in double figures for Davidson as the Wildcats cruised to a 92-63 Southern Conference win over host UNCG, Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 4, 2012
Men's basketball hosts Davidson on Thursday
The Spartans resume Southern Conference play when they host Davidson at Greensboro Coliseum.
January 3, 2012
Simpson’s big night not enough as Spartans fall at Miami, 99-89
CORAL GABLES, Fla.—UNCG’s Trevis Simpson scored a career-high 36 points but the Spartans couldn’t hang on down the stretch against Miami as the Hurricanes rallied for a 99-89 win, Monday at BankUnited Center.
January 1, 2012
Spartans ring in New Year on Monday at Miami
The Spartans open 2012 against their third and final ACC opponent of the season when they visit Miami on Monday. The game can be seen on FSN South.
December 30, 2011
Late surge lifts Richmond over UNCG, 78-58
RICHMOND, Va.—Richmond closed the game on a 23-3 run en route to handing UNCG a 78-58 defeat, Friday at Robins Center.
December 29, 2011
Men's basketball faces Sweet 16 squad Richmond
The Spartans close out 2011 when they visit Atlantic 10 power Richmond for a Friday afternoon tilt.
December 22, 2011
VCU outlasts UNCG, 80-68
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Four players scored in double figures for UNCG but the Spartans couldn’t overcome 56 percent shooting by VCU as the Rams handed UNCG an 80-68 loss on Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum.
December 21, 2011
Spartans host mid-major power VCU on Thursday
The Spartans host 2011 Final Four participant VCU in their final game before the holiday break at 7 p.m. The game can be seen live on ESPN3.
December 19, 2011
Spartans run out of gas against No. 5 Duke, suffer 90-63 defeat
DURHAM, N.C.—Three players scored in double figures and UNCG led for much of the first half but No. 5 Duke proved too much as the Spartans suffered a 90-63 setback, Monday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
December 17, 2011
UNCG visits nationally ranked Duke on Monday
The game is being televised by FSN South. Tip time is 7 p.m.
December 16, 2011
Pirates ruin Miller’s debut with 71-62 win over Spartans
GREENSBORO, N.C.—East Carolina used a full-court press to spark a 15-0 run late in the second half on its way to a 71-62 win over UNCG, spoiling the debut of Spartans interim head coach Wes Miller on Friday at Greensboro Coliseum.
December 15, 2011
Ten UNCG student-athletes earn degrees during fall commencement
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Ten UNCG student-athletes completed their degree requirements this fall and were part of a large number of students who earned their degrees on Thursday.
December 14, 2011
Video: Miller meets with the media
UNCG men's basketball interim head coach Wes Miller met with the media on Wednesday evening.
December 13, 2011
Mike Dement steps aside as UNCG men’s basketball coach
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG men’s basketball head coach Mike Dement and Director of Athletics Kim Record today reached a mutual agreement that Dement will no longer serve as head coach, effective immediately. The Spartans are currently 2-8 following Sunday’s 75-60 loss at Florida State. Assistant coach Wes Miller has been named as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
December 11, 2011
Florida State stops Spartans, 75-60
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida State used a 15-5 run midway through the second half to take control of a close game en route to a 75-60 win over UNCG, Sunday at Leon County Civic Center.
December 9, 2011
Spartans ready for Sunshine State clash at Florida State
UNCG visits ACC heavyweight Florida State, Sunday at 1 p.m. The game is being televised by Fox Sports South and can also be seen on ESPN3.
December 9, 2011
UNCG raises nearly $5,000 for FOX8 Gifts for Kids
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG Athletics raised nearly $5,000 during its annual participation in the FOX8 Gifts for Kids program, which concluded last week.
December 8, 2011
Cone Health to serve as presenting sponsor for men’s basketball in 2011-12
GREENSBORO, N.C.—For the third year in a row Cone Health is serving as the presenting sponsor for UNCG men’s basketball during the 2011-12 season.
December 5, 2011
Simpson’s big night not enough as Spartans knocked off by Elon, 80-72
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG’s Trevis Simpson scored a season-high 27 points but it wasn’t enough as Southern Conference foe Elon downed the Spartans, 80-72, on Monday at Greensboro Coliseum.
December 4, 2011
Men's basketball hosts Elon on Monday at the Coliseum
UNCG looks to snap a three-game losing streak when the Spartans host Southern Conference rival Elon at the Greensboro Coliseum.
December 3, 2011
Spartans fall short at Western Carolina, 73-69
CULLOWHEE, N.C.—UNCG placed four players in double-figures and limited Western Carolina to 39 percent shooting but the Spartans couldn’t overcome 10 second-half turnovers in suffering a 73-69 Southern Conference loss to the Catamounts, Saturday at Ramsey Center.
December 2, 2011
Spartans open SoCon play with 78-64 setback
BOONE, N.C.—UNCG couldn’t overcome 31 percent shooting and a stellar effort by Appalachian State’s Omar Carter in suffering a 78-64 defeat in the Southern Conference opener for both teams, Thursday at Holmes Center.
December 2, 2011
Men's basketball visits Western Carolina on Saturday
The Spartans continue Southern Conference play when they visit Western Carolina, 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
November 30, 2011
Spartans open SoCon play Thursday at Appalachian State
The Spartans open their 14th season of Southern Conference play when they visit Appalachian State on Thursday.
November 29, 2011
UNCG Athletics teams again with Fox 8 Gifts for Kids
GREENSBORO, N.C. — UNCG Athletics and WGHP FOX8 are teaming up once again for the FOX8 Gifts for Kids campaign to assist families in the Piedmont Area during the holiday season.
November 28, 2011
Spartans downed by Aggies, 87-65
GREENSBORO, N.C.—North Carolina A&T placed five players in double figures and connected for 10 three-pointers as the Aggies handed UNCG an 87-65 defeat, Monday at Greensboro Coliseum.
November 27, 2011
Men's basketball faces North Carolina A&T on Monday
After an 8-day break the Spartans return to action when they face crosstown rival North Carolina A&T at Greensboro Coliseum. The contest is a home game for the Aggies.
November 20, 2011
Paulos lifts Spartans to 72-60 win over Towson
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Freshman forward Nick Paulos scored 21 points in the second half to help lead UNCG to a 72-60 win over Towson in the consolation game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational Mainland Regional, Sunday at Murphy Center.
November 19, 2011
Second half surge lifts Middle Tennessee over UNCG, 82-60
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Middle Tennessee placed four players in double figures and the Blue Raiders shot 60 percent in the second half to pull away from UNCG for an 82-60 win in the EA Sports Maui Invitational Mainland Region, Saturday at Murphy Center.
November 18, 2011
Spartans face Middle Tennessee as Maui Invitational resumes
The Spartans look to build momentum and a winning streak when they face Middle Tennessee in the Mainland Regional of the EA Sports Maui Invitational, 6:15 p.m., Saturday.
November 17, 2011
Simpson leads Spartans to 71-58 win over UNC Pembroke
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 22 points to lead UNCG to a 71-58 win over UNC Pembroke, Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum in the Spartans’ home opener.
November 16, 2011
Spartans host UNC Pembroke in Thursday home opener
The Spartans open the home portion of their 2011-12 schedule when they host UNC Pembroke at Greensboro Coliseum. Game time is 7 p.m.
November 16, 2011
Spartan Club location change, promotions highlight men’s basketball home opener
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Two promotions and one significant change highlight fan opportunities for Thursday’s UNCG men’s basketball home opener against UNC Pembroke at Greensboro Coliseum. Game time is 7 p.m.
November 14, 2011
Georgetown too much for Spartans
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Georgetown’s Hollis Thompson scored a game-high 19 points to help lead the Hoyas to an 86-45 win over UNCG in the Mainland Regional of the EA Sports Maui Invitational, Monday at the Verizon Center.
November 12, 2011
Spartans visit Georgetown on Monday
UNCG continues its 45th season of men’s basketball Monday when the Spartans visit Georgetown as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 11, 2011
Spartans drop season opener at Tennessee, 92-63
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Tennessee’s Trae Golden scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Volunteers to a 92-63 win over UNCG in the season opener for both teams, Friday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game is part of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 10, 2011
Beyond Box Scores: Getting Defensive
To find a place where they stress defense as fervently as they’re doing at Fleming Gym these days, you’ll probably need to go to the Pentagon. And you can get into Fleming a lot easier than you can access the well fortified walls of the military.
November 10, 2011
Men’s basketball signs Jordan Potts during early signing period
GREENSBORO, N.C.–High school senior Jordan Potts (Columbus, Ohio) has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play basketball at UNCG, head coach Mike Dement announced on Thursday.
November 9, 2011
School-record 12 inducted into Golden Chain Honor Society
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A school-record 12 UNCG student-athletes were inducted into the school’s prestigious Golden Chain Honor Society on Sunday.
November 9, 2011
UNCG, Triad Sports Network team up again for men’s basketball broadcasts
GREENSBORO, N.C.– UNCG men’s basketball games will once again be broadcast on the Triad Sports Network for the 2011-12 season, it was announced on Wednesday.
November 9, 2011
Spartans set to open 2011-12 season Friday at Tennessee
UNCG begins its 45th season of men’s basketball Friday when the Spartans visit Tennessee as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. The game is being televised by FSN South.
November 7, 2011
Seven men’s basketball games to be televised in 2011-12
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG men’s basketball will make seven appearances on national and regional television outlets during the 2011-12 season.
November 3, 2011
Spartans cruise past Greensboro College, 91-48
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 18 points to lead UNCG to a 91-48 exhibition game win over Greensboro College, Thursday at Fleming Gym.
November 2, 2011
Spartans host exhibition against Greensboro College on Thursday in Fleming Gym
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG men’s basketball team officially tips off the 2011-12 season when they host Greensboro College in an exhibition game, 7 p.m., Thursday at Fleming Gym. Admission is free.
October 26, 2011
Spartans picked fourth in North Division in SoCon preseason poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG men’s basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Southern Conference North Division in 2011-12 according to a vote by league head coaches, the conference office announced on Wednesday.
October 23, 2011
Brackett, Henry lead Gold past Blue in men’s basketball scrimmage
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Aloysius Henry and Aaron Brackett combined for 31 points and 25 rebounds to lead the Gold team to a 62-53 win over the Blue in UNCG’s annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage, Sunday at Fleming Gym.
October 21, 2011
Kyle Randall talks with UNCGSpartans.com
Men’s basketball junior Kyle Randall recently spoke with UNCGSpartans.com about the first week of practice and the upcoming Blue & Gold Scrimmage.
October 20, 2011
Men’s basketball hosts Blue-Gold scrimmage on Sunday
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG men’s basketball’s annual Blue-Gold scrimmage game is set for Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in Fleming Gymnasium. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
October 17, 2011
Men’s basketball single-game tickets now on sale
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Individual game tickets for the 2011-12 UNCG men’s basketball season are now on sale. Ticket prices begin at $10 for each of the Spartans’ 12 home games at the Greensboro Coliseum.
October 13, 2011
Men’s basketball opens practice on Friday
GREENSBORO, N.C.—UNCG men’s basketball begins preparations for the 2011-12 on Friday when the Spartans hold their first official practice session.
October 7, 2011
UNCG to host Go Blue Preview at Greensboro Coliseum on Oct. 16
GREENSBORO, N.C. – With the start of basketball season just around the corner, UNCG will host the Go Blue Preview at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Greensboro Coliseum. The event will serve as a sneak peak at the Spartans’ 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball teams.
September 20, 2011
Faculty and staff can get their basketball season tickets in 30 minutes or less on Thursday
GREENSBORO, N.C. — UNCG faculty and staff members will have an opportunity to receive 2011-12 basketball season tickets in 30 minutes on Thursday, Sept. 22, as the Athletics Ticket Office will be holding the 30-Minute-or-Less Challenge.
August 10, 2011
Spartans announce 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule
GREENSBORO, N.C. – An appearance in the Maui Invitational, home games with East Carolina and 2011 Final Four participant VCU, and road games at Duke, Florida State and Miami (Fla.) highlight UNCG’s 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule, announced today by head coach Mike Dement.
August 4, 2011
Men’s basketball to participate in revamped Maui Invitational
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG men’s basketball will play in the expanded 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational, participating as one of four new Mainland teams, it was announced on Thursday.