June 24, 2011
UNCG summer camps continue
Greensboro, N.C. - Deadlines are fast approaching for the men's soccer, women's basketball and tennis day camps, which begin on the UNCG campus next week.
June 23, 2011
Twenty-three UNCG student-athletes named 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.
June 10, 2011
Beyond Box Scores: 2010-11 in review (part two)
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.
June 9, 2011
Beyond Box Scores: 2010-11 in review (part one)
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.
June 8, 2011
Dougherty, Wilkins ranked in ITA region
SKILLMAN, N.J. – UNCG's Lucy Dougherty and Niltooli Wilkins were ranked in the Carolina Region in doubles, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released on Wednesday afternoon.
June 1, 2011
UNCG finishes second in Commissioner's Cup, fifth in Germann Cup
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.
May 24, 2011
All 18 UNCG sports receive satisfactory APR scores
INDIANAPOLIS – All 18 UNCG athletic teams received satisfactory marks in the latest Academic Progress Report (APR) scores released by the NCAA on Tuesday.
May 20, 2011
Rogers named to Capital One Academic All-District team
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG women’s tennis player Mikayla Rogers has been selected to the Capital One Academic All-District III Second Team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced on Thursday.
April 22, 2011
UNCG falls to Furman in SoCon semifinals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – UNCG claimed the doubles point to start the match, but Furman took the first four singles matches and defeated the Spartans, 4-1, in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Championship at the Champions Club on Friday.
April 21, 2011
UNCG sweeps Georgia Southern to move into semifinals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – UNCG took the early doubles point and then won the first three singles matches to propel the Spartans to a 4-0 win over Georgia Southern in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship on Thursday morning at the Champions Club.
April 20, 2011
Spartans set to face Georgia Southern in SoCon Quarterfinals
After sweeping Davidson on Monday afternoon in the regular-season finale, UNCG will now set its sights on the Southern Conference Championship at the Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Spartans earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye and will face Georgia Southern in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
April 19, 2011
UNCG places four on All-SoCon First Team
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Alex Whitehead, Stephanie Macfarlane, Niltooli Wilkins and Lucy Dougherty all found themselves on the Southern Conference First Team for doubles and Wilkins performed the same feat in singles the conference office announced on Tuesday. Postseason balloting was conducted by the league’s head coaches who were not allowed to vote for their own student-athletes.
April 18, 2011
UNCG cruises past Davidson, earns first-round bye
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG took the doubles point to start the match and then swept all six singles matches in impressive fashion to give the Spartans a 7-0 win over Davidson on Monday afternoon in the regular-season finale for both squads.
April 17, 2011
Spartans to host Davidson on Monday for Senior Day
UNCG will return home for the final time this season to host Davidson on Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the UNCG Tennis Courts in the regular-season finale for both teams. The match will also mark the final home contest for UNCG’s two seniors Stephanie Macfarlane and Mikayla Rogers.
April 15, 2011
Short-handed Spartans fall to Gardner-Webb, 5-2
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – With the conference tournament looming next week and a rescheduled match against Davidson on Monday, UNCG elected to play with just four players on Friday and fell to Gardner-Webb, 5-2.
April 14, 2011
Spartans to travel to Gardner-Webb in final nonconference match
UNCG will hit the road for its final nonconference on Friday as the Spartans travel down to Gardner-Webb for a 2:30 p.m. match at the Webb Tennis Complex.
April 13, 2011
UNCG cruises past rival Elon, 5-2
ELON, N.C. – UNCG swept all three doubles matches before winning the first four singles matches en route to a 5-2 win over backyard-rival Elon on Wednesday afternoon at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center.
April 12, 2011
UNCG to travel to backyard-rival Elon on Wednesday
UNCG will hit the road for the final time this season to face a Southern Conference opponent as the Spartans make the short trip to face backyard-rival Elon on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center.
April 10, 2011
UNCG falls in battle of first-place teams
CHARLESTON, S.C. – UNCG took the early lead by claiming the doubles point, but College of Charleston answered by winning five of the six singles matches as the Spartans fell, 5-2, in a battle of previously undefeated teams in the conference on Sunday afternoon.
April 8, 2011
UNCG stays perfect in SoCon with 6-1 victory
STATESBORO, Ga. – UNCG swept the doubles point and then took five of the six singles matches as it remained undefeated in conference play with a 6-1 win over Georgia Southern on Friday afternoon.
April 7, 2011
UNCG’s Wilkins named SoCon Player of the Month
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG women’s tennis player Niltooli Wilkins was honored as the Southern Conference Player of the Month for her play in the month of March, the league office announced on Thursday.
April 7, 2011
UNCG hits the road for pair of SoCon matches
UNCG will look to keep its Southern Conference record perfect on Tuesday as the Spartans hit the road for a pair of crucial league matches. The Spartans will get their weekend road trip started on Friday at Georgia Southern with a 2:30 p.m. match before facing College of Charleston in a battle of first place teams on Sunday at 11 a.m.
April 6, 2011
Dougherty named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG’s women’s tennis player Lucy Dougherty has been named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for April 6, the league office announced on Wednesday.
April 5, 2011
UNCG’s match against Davidson postponed
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG’s women’s tennis match that was scheduled against Davidson on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Greensboro area.
April 4, 2011
UNCG set to host Davidson on Senior Day
UNCG will look to keep its Southern Conference record perfect on Tuesday as the Spartans host Davidson for a 3:30 p.m. match on Senior Day at the UNCG Tennis Courts. The match will mark the final home contest for UNCG’s two seniors Stephanie Macfarlane and Mikayla Rogers.
April 3, 2011
UNCG stays unbeaten in SoCon with win over Wofford
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG pushed its Southern Conference record to a perfect 6-0 and won its fourth match in a row as the Spartans defeated Wofford, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at the Reeves Tennis Center.
April 2, 2011
UNCG wins battle of top teams, 4-3
GREENVILLE, S.C. – In a battle of two undefeated teams in the Southern Conference, UNCG was able to win the doubles point en route to edging Furman, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Mickel Tennis Center.
April 1, 2011
UNCG hits the road for pair of SoCon matches
UNCG will kick off its stretch of six straight Southern Conference matches this weekend as the Spartans travel to Furman and Wofford. The Spartans and Paladins will meet on Saturday at 12 p.m. in a battle of two undefeated teams in the conference, while UNCG will face the Terriers on Sunday at 12 p.m.
March 31, 2011
UNCG cruises past Charleston Southern, 5-1
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG opened by sweeping all three doubles match and carried that over into singles competition as the Spartans cruised past Charleston Southern, 5-1, on Thursday afternoon at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center.
March 30, 2011
UNCG to square off against Charleston Southern; venue changed
After cruising past Charlotte this past weekend, UNCG will look to carry its momentum into its lone midweek match as the Spartans will host Charleston Southern on Thursday at 2 p.m. The match was originally scheduled to be play outdoors, but due to the threat of inclement weather the match has been moved to the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center.
March 26, 2011
UNCG rolls past Charlotte, 6-1
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG swept all three doubles matches before taking five of the six singles matches en route to defeating Charlotte, 6-1, on Saturday at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center.
March 25, 2011
Spartans to host Charlotte on Saturday; venue changed
Coming off a tough road loss to Liberty on Thursday, UNCG will look to right the ship this weekend as it hosts Charlotte on Saturday at 12 p.m. The match has been moved indoors to the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center due to the threat of inclement weather.
March 24, 2011
UNCG edged on the road by Liberty, 5-2
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Despite winning the doubles point to take the early lead, UNCG dropped five of the six singles matches, four of them going into three sets, as the Spartans fell to Liberty, 5-2, on Thursday afternoon at the Hershey Tennis Courts.
March 23, 2011
UNCG travels to Liberty for nonconference matchup
After winning a pair of SoCon matches over the weekend, UNCG will step outside of conference play as the Spartans travel to Liberty on Thursday for a 2 p.m. match at the Hershey Tennis Courts.
March 22, 2011
Wilkins named SoCon Player of the Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG’s Niltooli Wilkins has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played March 14-20. The Player of the Week selections are made by the conference office.
March 20, 2011
No. 70 UNCG stays perfect in SoCon with 6-1 win
GREENSBORO, N.C. – No. 70 UNCG swept the doubles matches and claimed five of the six singles matches to move to 4-0 in Southern Conference play with its 6-1 victory over Western Carolina on Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Tennis Courts.
March 19, 2011
UNCG stays perfect in SoCon with sweep
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG won all three doubles matches before claiming all six singles matches as the Spartans stayed undefeated in the Southern Conference by defeating Appalachian State, 7-0, on Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Tennis Courts.
March 18, 2011
No. 70 UNCG to host pair of SoCon foes this weekend
UNCG will look to stay perfect in the Southern Conference as the Spartans host Appalachian State and Western Carolina this weekend at the UNCG Tennis Courts. The Spartans will play the Mountaineers on Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by the Catamounts on Sunday at 1 p.m.
March 16, 2011
No. 70 UNCG falls to UNCW, 6-1
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG narrowly dropped the doubles point and was never able to recover as the Spartans fell to UNCW, 6-1, on Wednesday afternoon at the UNCG Tennis Courts.
March 15, 2011
No. 70 UNCG returns home to face UNCW on Wednesday
After a pair of road matches, UNCG will return to the friendly confines of the UNCG Tennis Courts as it hosts UNC Wilmington on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
March 10, 2011
Wilkins named SoCon Player of the Month
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After going undefeated in the month of February, sophomore Niltooli Wilkins has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Month, the league office announced on Thursday.
March 7, 2011
Spartans cruise past UNC Asheville, 6-1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNCG continued its strong play this spring as the Spartans easily handled UNC Asheville, 6-1, on Monday afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Tennis Center.
March 3, 2011
UNCG falls on the road to No. 5 North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNCG had its four-match winning streak snapped on Thursday as the Spartans fell to No. 5 North Carolina, 7-0, at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center.
March 2, 2011
Spartans make the short trip to No. 5 North Carolina on Thursday
Riding a four-match winning streak, UNCG will look to carry its momentum on the road at No. 5 North Carolina on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center.
March 1, 2011
UNCG’s Wilkins named SoCon Player of the Week
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG’s Nitooli Wilkins has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played February 21-27, the league office announced on Tuesday.
February 27, 2011
UNCG stays perfect in SoCon play, defeats No. 74 Samford
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG moved to 2-0 in Southern Conference action as the Spartans pulled out a 4-3 win over previously undefeated No. 74 Samford on Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Tennis Courts.
February 26, 2011
UNCG sweeps Chattanooga to open SoCon play
GREENSBORO, N.C. – After winning two of three doubles matches to secure the doubles point, UNCG swept all six singles matches as the Spartans defeated Chattanooga, 7-0, in the SoCon opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Tennis Courts.
February 25, 2011
UNCG opens SoCon play with pair of home matches
Coming off a pair of 5-2 nonconference wins over Coastal Carolina and East Carolina, UNCG will return home to open the Southern Conference portion of its schedule. The Spartans will face off against Chattanooga at 1 p.m. before returning to the action on Sunday with an 11 a.m. match against Samford.
February 16, 2011
UNCG conquers East Carolina on the road, 5-2
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Coming off its 5-2 win over Coastal Carolina in its home opener, UNCG traveled to East Carolina and defeated the Pirates by an identical 5-2 score on Wednesday evening at the ECU Tennis Complex.
February 15, 2011
UNCG travels to East Carolina for Wednesday matchup
Coming off a 5-2 win against Coastal Carolina in its home opener, UNCG returns to competition on Wednesday as it travels down to Greenville, N.C. to face off against East Carolina at 3 p.m.
February 5, 2011
UNCG downs Coastal Carolina in home-opener
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG swept the doubles point and then took four of the six singles matches as the Spartans cruised past Coastal Carolina, 5-2, on Saturday afternoon inside the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center.
February 4, 2011
UNCG hosts Coastal Carolina in home-opener on Saturday
After opening its season last weekend at Virginia Tech, UNCG comes home to host Coastal Carolina for its home-opener on Saturday at 1 p.m. The match will be held indoors at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Courts instead of the on-campus UNCG Tennis Courts.
January 30, 2011
UNCG falls in season-opener at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Niltooli Wilkins provided the lone point for UNCG at No. 1 singles as the Spartans dropped their season-opening match to Virginia Tech, 6-1, on Sunday afternoon at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.
January 29, 2011
Spartans start spring season at Virginia Tech on Sunday
After completing the fall portion of its schedule, the UNCG women’s tennis team will kick off the spring season on Sunday as the Spartans travel to Virginia Tech for a 3:30 p.m. match.
November 7, 2010
Sutherland and Rios win in doubles action as play closes at Kitty Harrison
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNCG‘s doubles tandem of Devon Sutherland and Annette Rios earned the only win of the day for the Spartans on Sunday in the final day of action at the Kitty Harrison Invitiational.
November 6, 2010
UNCG competes in second day of Kitty Harrison Invitational
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNCG won three of four singles matches, but dropped all six doubles matches on the second day of the Kitty Harrison Invitational on Saturday.
November 5, 2010
Wilkins earns top 50-win as UNCG opens play at Kitty Harrison
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNCG’s Niltooli Wilkins earned a pair of singles wins, including a win over a top 50 opponent, as the Spartans opened play Friday at the Kitty Harrison Invitational.
November 4, 2010
UNCG closes out fall slate at Kitty Harrison Invitational
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNCG will close the women’s tennis fall slate this weekend with a trip to the Kitty Harrison Invitational, hosted by North Carolina.
October 29, 2010
School-record eight to be inducted into Golden Chain
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A school-record eight UNCG student-athletes will be inducted into the school’s prestigious Golden Chain Honor Society on Sunday, Oct. 31.
October 23, 2010
Wilkins knocked out at ITA Regional
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. UNCGs Niltooli Wilkins was eliminated from the ITA Carolinas Regional on Saturday, falling to top-seeded Josipa Beck from Clemson in second round action.
October 22, 2010
Wilkins wins opening singles match at ITA Regional
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Niltooli Wilkins advanced to Saturdays second round of singles play at the ITA Carolinas Regional with a straight-set win on Friday.
October 21, 2010
UNCG heads to Chapel Hill for ITA Carolinas Regional beginning Thursday
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. The UNCG womens tennis team will begin competing at the ITA Carolinas Regional when singles play begins on Thursday.
October 21, 2010
UNCGs Rogers and Wilkins advance in doubles play at ITA Regional
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. UNCGs doubles tandem of Mikayla Rogers and Niltooli Wilkins advanced to the round of 16 with a pair of wins on the opening day of the ITA Carolinas Regional on Thursday.
October 16, 2010
UNCG finishes the weekend with 16-4 mark in Spartan Doubles Challenge
GREENSBORO, N.C. UNCGs three doubles teams went 7-1 on Saturday to finish the weekend with an impressing 16-4 mark for the weekend to close out the Spartan Doubles Challenge.
October 15, 2010
UNCG goes 9-3 on opening day at Spartan Doubles Challenge
GREENSBORO, N.C. UNCGs four doubles teams went a combined 9-3 on the opening day of the 2010 Spartan Doubles Challenge at UNCG Tennis Courts.
October 3, 2010
UNCG claims two runner-up finishes as USAFA Fall Invitational comes to close
COLORADO SPRING, Colo. Niltooli Wilkins claimed a runner-up finish in singles and Alex Whitehead and Stephanie Macfarlane finished second in a doubles flight, as well, as UNCG closed out play at the USAFA Fall Invitational on Sunday afternoon.
October 2, 2010
Three Spartans earn spots in the finals at USAFA Fall Invitational
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO UNCGs Niltooli Wilkins, Alex Whitehead and Stephanie Macfarlane earned spots in Sundays championship matches at the USAFA Fall Invitational with wins during Saturday action.
October 1, 2010
Wilkins moves to semifinal round at USAFA Invitational
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO UNCGs Niltooli Wilkins ran her record to 7-1 on the fall slate with a win Friday to gain a bid in the semifinals at the USAFA Fall Invitational womens tennis tournament.
September 30, 2010
UNCG travels to Colorado for this weekend's USAFA Invitational
COLORADO SPRING, Colo. The UNCG womens tennis team resumes its fall slate this weekend with a cross-country journey to the United States Air Force Academy for the USAFA Invitational.
September 19, 2010
Whitehead and Macfarlane claim third in doubles on final day at UVA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Redshirt sophomore Niltooli Wilkins lost in her singles final, but Alex Whitehead and Stephanie Macfarlane won the third place match in Flight B doubles as play concluded Sunday at the UVA Womens Tennis Fall Invitational.
September 18, 2010
Wilkins remains unbeaten, advances to flight final at UVA Invitational
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Redshirt sophomore Niltooli Wilkins advanced to Sundays final in Flight B singles as UNCG picked up three more wins on the second day of action at the UVA Womens Tennis Fall Invitational on Saturday.
September 17, 2010
Spartans go 7-3 on first day of UVA Women's Tennis Fall Invitational
GREENSBORO, N.C. UNCGs Niltooli Wilkins and Annette Rios won twice in singles action to lead a 7-3 day for the Spartans in first day action at the UVA Womens Tennis Fall Invitational.
September 16, 2010
Pairings set as UNCG visits Charlottesville for UVA Women's Tennis Fall Invitational
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - UNCG will be one of 10 teams participating in the UVA Women's Tennis Fall Invitational beginning Friday.
September 4, 2010
UNCG closes out successful weekend at Davidson Fall Invitational
DAVIDSON, N.C. – UNCG won four of singles matches against Gardner-Webb and Elon on Saturday and swept through all three doubles matches against Davidson to close out the weekend’s women’s tennis action on Saturday at the Davidson Fall Invitational.
September 3, 2010
Spartans open the fall slate at Davidson tourney
DAVIDSON, N.C. UNCGs womens tennis squad opened the 2010-11 season at the Davidson Fall Invitational by winning five out of seven singles matches against Davidson and splitting three doubles matches between Elon and Gardner-Webb.
September 2, 2010
UNCG opens women's tennis fall slate this weekend
DAVIDSON, N.C. UNCGs womens tennis team will open the fall portion of the 2010-11 season this weekend when it travels to the Davidson Fall Invitational.
August 6, 2010
UNCG women's tennis receives academic accolades from ITA
SKILLMAN, N.J. Six UNCG womens tennis student-athletes have received academic awards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).
August 4, 2010
Niltooli Wilkins wins ITA Summer Series event
ARLINGTON, Texas Niltooli Wilkins, who recently transferred to UNCG to play womens tennis, won the ITA Summer Series event at UT-Arlington last week.
August 3, 2010
Spartans announce 2010-11 women's tennis schedule
GREENSBORO, N.C. - UNCG women's tennis coach Jeff Trivette announced Tuesday his squad's schedule for the upcoming 2010-11 season, featuring a fall doubles tournament at home and nine home spring dual matches.
July 13, 2010
Construction continues in UNCG athletic complex
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Three major projects continue to progress through the summer months in the UNCG athletic complex.
July 7, 2010
Twenty-four UNCG student-athletes named Academic All-SoCon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. Twenty-four UNCG student-athletes earned spots on the spring 2010 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Wednesday. The Spartans Joey Thompson (mens track and field) and Mikayla Rogers (womens tennis) accounted for two of the six perfect 4.0 GPAs in the league.