Sports

Men’s basketball disrupted by COVID-19

Alex Romano

After members of the Winthrop University men’s basketball team and coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 11, the Eagles’ season opener against Seton Hall University was canceled. …

The birth of Broman Academy

Matthew Shealy

Anders and Bjorn Broman are two of Winthrop’s finest basketball alumni. From Duluth, Minnesota, the brothers arrived in Rock Hill in 2015 – Bjorn as a freshman and Anders as…

Eagle of the Week: Rohan Boettcher

Lily Fremed

After visiting the United States multiple times over the years for his golf tournaments, Rohan Boettcher knew he wanted to attend a university in America. Contemplating a move from Santa…

Soccer and volleyball schedules announced

Lily Fremed

On Nov. 5 the Big South Conference released the schedules for men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. All games are scheduled a week apart for flexibility in case any conflicts…

Former Winthrop tennis players intend to transfer

Chase Duncan

Former Winthrop tennis athletes aligned with the “Save Winthrop Tennis” initiative were granted the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees regarding their frustration with the tennis program’s elimination five…

Welcome to the South

Lily Fremed

With 90% of Winthrop students already from South Carolina, many of them get to see their families on a regular basis throughout each semester. Approximately 8% of the students on…

Pep band temporarily cut from funding

The Johnsonian

One of the most enjoyable parts of attending any sporting event is the atmosphere that is present in the arena or stadium. For years, Winthrop’s Screamin’ Eagles Pep Band has…

Eagle of the Week: Spencer Yankle

Lily Fremed

Friday night games under the lights are fifth-year baseball catcher Spencer Yankle’s favorite part about being a collegiate athlete at Winthrop. After transferring from a community college in Tennessee, Yankle…

New look, new season

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s basketball team has a fresh new look for the 2020-2021 season. The team’s social media accounts released pictures last week of sophomore Jamal King wearing a new…

Gregg Marshall: “A good dude”

Matthew Shealy

From 1998 to 200, Gregg Marshall served as head coach of the Winthrop University men’s basketball team. Guiding his players to seven NCAA Tournament appearances during a span of nine…