http://www.uncgspartans.com en-us en-us http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110706vrj056 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Recent graduate and former UNCG volleyball player Kayren Finney has been selected to play in the 2011 European Global Challenge in Pula, Croatia for Team Nfinity on July 18-21. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110706vrj056 2011-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-2 UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels takes a look back at the Spartans' 2010-11 academic year in the second installment of this two-part feature. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-2 2011-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-1 UNCGSpartans.com writer Rob Daniels takes a look back at the Spartans' 2010-11 academic year in the first installment of this two-part feature. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-1 2011-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110609pzfbwo GREENSBORO, N.C. – Morgan Freeman and Vicky Harley have agreed to join the UNCG volleyball team for the 2011 season, coach Patrick Nicholas announced on Thursday. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110609pzfbwo 2011-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110603gxxp5t GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG volleyball coach Patrick Nicholas announced his 2011 schedule on Friday that is highlighted by four early season tournaments, two of which the Spartans will host, and 16 home matches. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110603gxxp5t 2011-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/060111_all-sports_races CHARLESTON, S.C. – After a 2010-11 academic year that saw UNCG turn in competitive showings in virtually every sport, the Spartans finished second in the race for the Commissioner’s Cup and fifth in the extremely tight standings for the Germann Cup, the Southern Conference all-sports trophies for excellence in league competition. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/060111_all-sports_races 2011-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/052411_apr_release INDIANAPOLIS – All 18 UNCG athletic teams received satisfactory marks in the latest Academic Progress Report (APR) scores released by the NCAA on Tuesday. Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/052411_apr_release 2011-05-24T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/2011_graduation GREENSBORO, N.C. – Twenty-seven UNCG student-athletes walked as part of several graduation ceremonies across campus and at the Greensboro Coliseum in the last few days. Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/2011_graduation 2011-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2011033054cx7u GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG has announced a change to its spring schedule for this weekend’s match. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2011033054cx7u 2011-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110325y8s80o GREENSBORO, N.C. – Coming off a great season in the fall that saw the team advance to the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament, the UNCG volleyball team will kick off its spring schedule this weekend. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110325y8s80o 2011-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110321y82azb GREENSBORO, N.C. – Former Tusculum assistant coach and University of Alabama standout Abbi Blackburn has been hired as UNCG’s next assistant volleyball coach, head coach Patrick Nicholas announced on Monday. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110321y82azb 2011-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201103070in3ao UNCG head volleyball coach Patrick Nicholas has announced a special opportunity for area volleyball players to enhance their skills by holding the first-ever UNCG Spring High Performance Volleyball Clinic. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201103070in3ao 2011-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110208h7kvy4 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNCG volleyball squad has added Holland Hoefnagel, Emily McMurtrey, Kelsey Sidney, Chelsea Evans and Brittany Morris for the 2011 season, coach Patrick Nicholas announced on Tuesday. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20110208h7kvy4 2011-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201101318gsgfh Nobody asks Bill James if he’s related to LeBron. A couple of years ago, Ari Lysacek realized introductions would never be the same, and she was more than happy to say that, yes, she is kin to Evan Lysacek, world champion figure skater. Cousins, to be precise. Closer than some siblings, in fact. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201101318gsgfh 2011-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101209dtkyx1 GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG senior Kayren Finney was named to the COBRA Magazine Atlantic South All-Region Team this week, while junior Ariel Newman earned honorable mention honors. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101209dtkyx1 2010-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/1207_all-sports_races SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG is in solid contention in the Southern Conference all-sports races for both the men’s and women’s sports, as UNCG’s women lead the league and the men are fourth after the fall season of competition. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/general_news/1207_all-sports_races 2010-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101121bbntay BOONE, N.C. – For her efforts earlier this weekend, UNCG senior Kayren Finney was named to the 2010 All-Tournament Team as the Southern Conference Championships. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101121bbntay 2010-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101120wdfwc2 BOONE, N.C. – Trailing 2-0 at intermission, UNCG came out strong and took the third set, but College of Charleston proved too tough as the Spartans fell to the Cougars, 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19), in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101120wdfwc2 2010-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101119azqc3e BOONE, N.C. – After coming back to force a fifth and final set, UNCG exploded for 10 kills and a .400 hitting percentage in the fifth set to defeat Furman, 3-2 (25-18, 21-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-9), in the Southern Conference quarterfinals on Friday morning in the Holmes Center. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101119azqc3e 2010-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101118bti8mk UNCG, the No. 2 seed in the North Division, will kick off its stay at the Southern Conference Championship on Friday as the Spartans face Furman, the No. 3 seed in the South Division, at 10 a.m. on Friday in Boone, N.C. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101118bti8mk 2010-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101118w99rox GREENSBORO, N.C. – In idle moments, they ponder interior-design ideas about the rafters of Fleming Gym. Right side or left? Middle or on an end? Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101118w99rox 2010-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101117kgvbyi SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG libero Kellie Orewiler was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team in balloting conducted by the league’s 12 volleyball coaches, the conference announced Wednesday. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101117kgvbyi 2010-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101116suswcr SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference named UNCG’s Kellie Orewiler as the Freshman of the Week for the matches played the week of Nov. 8-15, the league office announced on Tuesday afternoon. The players of the week are voted on by the league office. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101116suswcr 2010-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101113i3seif GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG received double-digit kills from five different players on Senior Day as the Spartans defeated Appalachian State, 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22), on Saturday night in Fleming Gymnasium. Prior to the match, seniors Alissa Beaudway, Billi Baker, Kayren Finney, Kimiko Naito and Caley Redden were honored in their final home match of their careers. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101113i3seif 2010-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101112oiqxkz GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG head volleyball coach Patrick Nicholas has announced a special opportunity for area volleyball players to enhance their skills by holding the first-ever UNCG Holiday Volleyball Clinics. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101112oiqxkz 2010-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101112qmvkpm GREENSBORO, N.C. – Ariel Newman and Olivia Humphries had 10 kills and nine kills, respectively, as the Spartans swept the Catamounts, 3-0 (25-17, 27-25, 25-15), in volleyball action at Fleming Gymnasium on Friday evening. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20101112qmvkpm 2010-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010111177ihrw Coming off a 3-1 setback against High Point on Tuesday, UNCG will look to close out its regular season on a high note as the Spartans host Western Carolina and Appalachian State this weekend. The Spartans will start the weekend off on Friday as they host the Catamounts at 7 p.m. before playing against the Mountaineers on Saturday at 7 p.m. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010111177ihrw 2010-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011095ztxed GREENSBORO, N.C. – After dropping the first two sets, UNCG battled back to win the third set, but couldn’t hold on as the Spartans fell to High Point, 3-1, on Tuesday evening in Fleming Gymnasium. It was the final midweek game for the Spartans this season. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011095ztxed 2010-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011089o64bh After dropping a pair of Southern Conference matches this past weekend, UNCG will look to rebound on Tuesday in its final nonconference game of the season. The Spartans will host High Point at 7 p.m. in Fleming Gymnasium in the last midweek game of the season for both teams. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011089o64bh 2010-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011061t1d93 GREENVILLE, S.C. – UNCG hit the road for the final time this season and failed to have one player record double-digit kills as the Spartans fell to Furman, 3-0, on Saturday night in Alley Gymnasium. Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.uncgspartans.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201011061t1d93 2010-11-06T04:00:00Z