http://uncgspartans.com en-us en-us http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/062311_academic_all-socon SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Twenty-three UNCG student-athletes earned spots on the spring 2011 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Thursday. The Spartans had a league-best four of the 13 student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/062311_academic_all-socon 2011-06-23T04:00:00Z http://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://uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-2 2011-06-10T04:00:00Z http://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://uncgspartans.com/beyond_box_scores/bbs_2010-11_review-1 2011-06-09T04:00:00Z http://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://uncgspartans.com/general_news/060111_all-sports_races 2011-06-01T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110526erh62r BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – UNCG’s Paul Katam kicked off the first day for the Spartans by shattering the school record in the 10,000 meters and falling just short of making the National Championships on Thursday evening at the NCAA East Regional. Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110526erh62r 2011-05-26T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110525g6m4y5 For the first time in school history, UNCG will send two runners to the NCAA East Regional this week as the Spartans compete in Bloomington, Ind. at Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex. Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110525g6m4y5 2011-05-25T04:00:00Z http://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://uncgspartans.com/general_news/052411_apr_release 2011-05-24T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/051911_apr_public_recognition INDIANAPOLIS – A school-record five UNCG athletic programs were honored by the NCAA with Academic Progress Report (APR) Public Recognition Awards, the association announced Tuesday. Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/051911_apr_public_recognition 2011-05-19T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110519kmx63k GREENSBORO, N.C. – Ashley Schnell and Paul Katam delivered history to the UNCG track program on Thursday and proved in the process that original plans don’t always have to stand. Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110519kmx63k 2011-05-19T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/2011051681dk2t GREENSBORO, N.C. – Joey Thompson made his final attempt to qualify for the NCAA East Preliminary Round in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Aggie Classic on Sunday evening. Sun, 15 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/2011051681dk2t 2011-05-15T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110513m748y1 ROANOKE, Va. – UNCG’s Joey Thompson set a new school record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase for the third time this season to lead the Spartans at the Virginia Tech Twilight on Thursday evening. Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110513m748y1 2011-05-13T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110511u86pwr Coming into the final week of the regular season, UNCG will head to the Virginia Tech Distance Classic on Thursday in Roanoke, Va. Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110511u86pwr 2011-05-11T04:00:00Z http://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://uncgspartans.com/general_news/2011_graduation 2011-05-06T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110429zksdew PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Joey Thompson and Paul Katam each shattered his own school record to lead UNCG at the prestigious Penn Relay Carnival in front of 22,750 people on Thursday. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110429zksdew 2011-04-29T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110427lqw0oa After competing at the SoCon Championship last weekend, UNCG will continue its season with a trip to the prestigious Penn Relay Carnival on Thursday at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pa. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110427lqw0oa 2011-04-27T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/2011042329q34g BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ashley Schnell claimed the Southern Conference title in the 1,500 meters and Chelsea and Shaina Sumney were named All-SoCon in the 5,000 meters on the final day of the Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium on Saturday. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/2011042329q34g 2011-04-23T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201104237tv22z BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Joey Thompson qualified for the 800 meter finals and Kelly Montague was named All-Freshman in the 3,000 meter steeplechase to lead UNCG on the first day of the Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Friday. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201104237tv22z 2011-04-23T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110421k9qk18 After having the past two weeks off, UNCG will return to the track this weekend in Birmingham for the 2011 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on Friday and Saturday at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110421k9qk18 2011-04-21T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110409c06jyo DURHAM, N.C. – Chelsea Sumney captured the school record in the 3,000 meters and Anna Grimes set a new mark in the 2,000 meter steeplechase to lead UNCG on the final day of the Duke Invitational on Saturday. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110409c06jyo 2011-04-09T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110408n3p2b9 DURHAM, N.C. – UNCG’s Paul Katam continued his impressive outdoor season as he broke his own school record in the 5,000 meters that he set just weeks ago to lead UNCG on the first day of the Duke Invitational on Friday. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110408n3p2b9 2011-04-08T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/040711_academic_all_socon SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Nineteen UNCG student-athletes earned spots on the winter 2010-11 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Thursday. The Spartans’ Ashley Schnell (women’s track and field) was one of seven student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs in the league. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/040711_academic_all_socon 2011-04-07T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201104072zx5ei After taking last weekend off from competition, UNCG will return to the track this weekend as the Spartans will make the short trip to Durham for the Duke Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201104072zx5ei 2011-04-07T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110326f8pz41 RALEIGH, N.C. – Joey Thompson broke the school record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase to lead UNCG on the second and final day of the Raleigh Relays on Saturday at Paul Derr Track on the campus on NC State. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110326f8pz41 2011-03-26T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110325bjme8w RALEIGH, N.C. – UNCG’s Ashley Schnell and Paul Katam each set a new school record for the second time in as many weekends to pace the Spartans during the first day of the prestigious Raleigh Relays on Friday at Paul Derr Track on the campus of NC State. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110325bjme8w 2011-03-25T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110324cdbkuo UNCG will continue its outdoor season this weekend at the prestigious Raleigh Relays on Friday and Saturday at Paul Derr Track on the campus of NC State University. The event will feature 67 men’s teams and 71 women’s teams from around the nation. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110324cdbkuo 2011-03-24T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110319nqgsge WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Ashley Schnell was one of three Spartans to break the previous school record in the 1,500 meters, while Paul Katam performed the same feat in the 3,000 meters for UNCG at the Wake Forest Open on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110319nqgsge 2011-03-19T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201103188su38z SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG freshman Paul Katam has been named Southern Conference Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for his performance for all meets, March 11-13. The selections are made by the league’s track and field coaches. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201103188su38z 2011-03-18T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110318twi4ft WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – UNCG set multiple personal-best times on both the men’s and women’s side on the first day of the Wake Forest Open on Friday afternoon. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110318twi4ft 2011-03-18T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110317aq7mxj After a successful weekend at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational to open the outdoor track season, UNCG will return to action this weekend at the Wake Forest Open on Friday and Saturday. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20110317aq7mxj 2011-03-17T04:00:00Z http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/031511_all_sports_races SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG remains in contention in the Southern Conference all-sports races for both the men’s and women’s sports, as UNCG’s women are tied for second in the league and the men are third after the winter season of competition. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://uncgspartans.com/general_news/031511_all_sports_races 2011-03-15T04:00:00Z