Matthew Shealy, Author at My TJ Now

Eagle of the Week: Austin Spencer

Matthew Shealy

Earlier this month, at the 2021 Winthrop Adidas Invitational, Austin Spencer recorded the fastest time for Winthrop in the men’s 8-kilometer race, earning a 19th-place finish. “I think I…

Winthrop Volleyball battles hard against Gamecocks

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop volleyball team hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks in a non-conference match on Thursday, losing 3-0. While the Eagles did not manage to win a set, they did…

Eagle of the week: Jana Owens

Matthew Shealy

One of two Winthrop Eagles honored for their performance at the Virginia University volleyball Tournament earlier this month, Jana Owens began playing volleyball when she was in third grade. …

Winthrop men’s basketball schedule expected soon

Matthew Shealy

Eight opponents have been identified for the Winthrop men’s basketball team so far this off-season as schools have begun releasing their non-conference schedules. While Winthrop has not confirmed any…

Cross Country moving courses

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop cross country team is set to host the Winthrop Invitational next weekend in what will likely be the team’s last competitive run ever on Winthrop’s campus. According…

Winthrop Coliseum set to receive new roof

Matthew Shealy

Plans are in motion to replace the Winthrop Coliseum roof next spring, funded through an allocation from the state for several roof projects on Winthrop’s campus. The cost to…

Winthrop men’s soccer earns first win in 663 days

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s soccer team won its first game of the season Thursday, marking the team’s first regular-season victory in 663 days. After finishing last season with an 0-8-1 record,…

Winthrop’s Former Athletic Director Accepts New Position at Purdue

Matthew Shealy

After five years at the helm of Winthrop Athletics, former athletic director Dr. Ken Halpin has departed Rock Hill and will serve as deputy athletic director and chief operating officer…

Former Winthrop Basketball Player Gets Chance With Cleveland Cavaliers

Matthew Shealy

The 2021 Big South Player of the Year got his first professional opportunity earlier this month, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Summer League team. After a nearly perfect season…

Esports wins national Rocket League title

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop University esports program added a national championship to its resume after emerging victorious in the Rocket League Collegiate Esports National Championship (CENC) earlier this month. In just its…