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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 Volleyball splits with ETSU

Arden Zayas

The Winthrop volleyball team played in two thrilling head-to-head matches against East Tennessee State University over the weekend, winning the first game and losing the second. Friday’s match started…

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…

NCAA allows NIL deals

Sam Hyatt

Student-athletes are now eligible to sign name, image and likeness (NIL) deals and receive compensation regardless of their state's NIL laws. The NCAA announced on July 1 that D1,…

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…

Alumna Becca Toor: Clinical Care Specialist and Athlete

Lily Fremed

Originally from Englewood, Florida, volleyball player and 2012 Winthrop graduate Becca Toor has dedicated years of her time to further her education in order to help those in the medical…

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…

Miracle Park: A place for everyone to belong

Lily Fremed

After many months of watching the progress along Eden Terrace Road, the long-awaited opening of Rock Hill’s Miracle Park is almost here. The inclusive park is set to hold a…

Eagle of the Week: Taeyoon Oh

Lily Fremed

Senior defender Taeyoon Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea, and has been playing soccer for over a decade. While attending Incheon Hitech High School in South Korea,…

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,…