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Matthew Shealy

If asked to identify a phrase that relates to Winthrop University basketball, most people would probably say “Rock the Hill.” Those three words are chanted throughout Winthrop Coliseum on game…

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. …

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…

New coach, new team

Lily Fremed

After seven Eagles chose not to return to the women’s basketball team for the 2020-21 season, and another three graduated, Coach Semeka Randall Lay has finally built her team back…

Eagle of the Week: Savannah Roper

Lily Fremed

Savannah Roper is one of four seniors on Winthrop University’s roster for the 2020-2021 volleyball season. At five-foot-four, she is one of the shortest on the team, yet her height…

Fall Sports Delayed

Matthew Shealy

The Big South Conference announced on Aug. 12 that fall sports would be delayed with the hopes of competing those seasons in the spring. This announcement affects several Winthrop sports…

They’re going dancing

La J’ai Reed

“Yes. Yes. Yes.” Could be heard all throughout Winthrop Coliseum Sunday afternoon. The chant a simple, but perfect expression summing up the Eagles men’s basketball season. Eagle fans got their…

Eagles still fighting

La J’ai Reed

The Eagles fell to a 9-11 record after playing four games within the past two weeks of play. On Jan. 21, the Eagles carried high intensity into a home match-up…

Win the moment

Lily Fremed

On Jan. 21, Lauren Morris, McKenna Blick and Mia Creighton’s dedication, effort and excellence earned them spots on the Big South Lacrosse Preseason All-Conference Team. “It is a nice feeling…

Unstoppable, untouchable, undefeated

Gweneshia Wadlington

The Winthrop Men’s Basketball team is still undefeated. On Jan. 23, the Eagles took down USC Upstate, winning 79-53. Freshman D.J. Burns Jr. was named Player of the Game, having…