#winthropathletics Archives

Alumni Spotlight – Michael Covil reflects on his time as WU Athletics fan

Sam Hyatt

Michael Covil, an alumni from the class of 2022, spent the majority of his time at Winthrop being involved and a fan of the athletic department at Winthrop. One of…

Alumni Spotlight – Morgan Alexander

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop alumni from the class of 2021, Morgan Alexander, spent his undergraduate career working as the women’s basketball team manager and as a Winthrop News anchor. Alexander started working as…

Alumni Spotlight: Brandon McGinnis spent college career working with the athletic department

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop alumnus from the class of 2012, Brandon McGinnis majored in sports management and spent his years at Winthrop working closely with the athletic department. As a senior in high…

Former Winthrop Volleyball Player Shares her Experience as an Education Major at Winthrop

Sam Hyatt

Former Winthrop Volleyball player and Alumna, Kelley Taylor ‘10 and ‘12 spent her time as a student preparing to become a teacher. “When I did my field experience, there were…

Winthrop Esports continues competitions without coach

Sam Hyatt

Following the departure of esports coach Josh Sides at the end of 2021, Winthrop esports teams have continued this year with the oversight of Winthrop interim athletic director Chuck Rey. …

Women’s golf season recap

Sam Hyatt

The Winthrop women’s golf team saw improvements during the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate tournament hosted at Appalachian State University on April 4 and April 5. “We have played some tight…

Eagle of the Week: Bailey Warren

Sam Hyatt

Bailey Warren, the catcher and utility player for Winthrop’s softball team, has secured a spot as a power hitter on the team. Warren began playing baseball in her hometown…

Eagle of the Week: Garrett Gainey

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop baseball player Garrett Gainey was named Big South starting pitcher of the week on Monday, March 21. “I was extremely excited about being honored as Big South starting…

Winthrop track and field caps off indoor season with conference championships

Sam Hyatt

The Winthrop track and field team traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the end of February to compete in the Big South Conference Indoor Championships. “We knew that going…

Winthrop Baseball 2-5 after battling South Carolina and Liberty

Lily Fremed

Last week the Eagles traveled to Columbia to play the Gamecocks on Tuesday, Feb. 22, followed by a trip to Virginia on Feb. 25 to compete in a three-game series…