Sports

Eagles will host North Carolina A&T State for first-ever meeting in program history

Matthew Shealy

Winthrop men’s basketball will host North Carolina A&T State for the first time in program history Thursday night on ESPNU. NC A&T, which is in its first year competing in…

Winthrop women’s basketball beats UNC Asheville

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop women’s basketball team defeated UNC Asheville on Saturday, marking the team’s first victory over a Big South opponent this season. Prior to Saturday’s 75-54 blowout win, the…

Rock Hill feels economic impact from Sports & Event Center

Sam Hyatt

As the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center passes its two-year anniversary, the Rock Hill community has experienced a large financial impact. The construction of the Rock Hill Sports…

Eagle of the Week: Lauren King

Lily Fremed

Being the oldest teammate as a fifth-year senior, but only 21 years old, Lauren King often takes on the role of the softball team’s mom, doing her best to lead…

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…