Sports

Winthrop men’s basketball sneaks past Gardner-Webb

Matthew Shealy

In nail-biting fashion, Winthrop overcame a 10-point deficit midway through the second half of Saturday’s game to top Gardner-Webb, 64-62. The Eagles improved to 5-0 in conference play, with…

Track and field continues indoor competition after solid outing at Appalachain State

To'mara Carmichael

Winthrop’s track and field team is set to compete in their second meet of the season at the South Carolina Invitational on Jan. 28 and 29 in Columbia. Over…

Winthrop esports coach Josh Sides announces departure from team

Spencer Horton

After coaching esports at Winthrop for nearly three years, Josh Sides announced his departure from the team in December, saying he was mentally and physically exhausted. “It is a…

Eagle of the Week: Luka Malinka

Lily Fremed

On Dec. 13, Winthrop women’s basketball player Luka Malinka was named Big South Conference Freshman of the Week. “I was a bit surprised,” said Malinka. “I hadn't even thought…

Winthrop alumni to be inducted into Big South Hall of Fame

Spencer Horton

The 2022 Big South Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Jan. 5, and included in this year’s lineup are former Winthrop tennis coach Cid Carvalho and volleyball player Mary…

Winthrop golf alum wins SCGA Player of the Year award

Matthew Shealy

For the third-straight year, a Winthrop men’s golf alum has won the South Carolina Golf Association’s Player of the Year award. Christian Sease, a member of the Winthrop men’s…

Lacrosse coach bids farewell to Winthrop

Lily Fremed

Lacrosse head coach Julika Blankenship has decided to step away from coaching with a desire to spend more time with her two young children and husband. “I am excited…

A new interim athletic director: Chuck Rey

Matthew Shealy

Following the departures of Hank Harrawood and Kelley Kish, Chuck Rey is now serving as Winthrop University’s third interim athletic director since August. Rey, who has been the head…

Paxton announces Winthrop Track and Field schedule

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s and women’s track and field teams will begin their seasons this Friday and Saturday as the Eagles compete in the Appalachian State Invitational. Head coach Ben…

Preview: No Room For Racism Classic

Matthew Shealy

The Inaugural No Room for Racism Classic is almost here. The event, which is set to take place at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center and span from Dec.…