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What does black history mean in sport?

Gweneshia Wadlington

Black History month is set each year in February to remember, thank and commemorate the African Americans that are with us and those who came before us and broke the…

New Talent, More Tennis

Gabby Gardner

The men’s tennis team started off their 2020 spring season this past Sunday, against Davidson. The Eagles return six of their players from last season, two including key senior players…

Although the 6,100 seat Winthrop Coliseum rarely reaches full capacity during basketball season, there is one section that is almost never empty. “We’re trying to elevate the gameday atmosphere,” said…

A Spain-taneous Play

Beneshia Wadlington

Angela Coello Perez, a former Winthrop basketball player who recently graduated in December of 2019, has continued her career in a different country; Spain has been graced with Winthrop’s very…

Golfer from down under

Lily Fremed

When moving all the way from Auckland, New Zealand, Connor Barker never guessed he would be recognized for his efforts as a freshman golfer at the end of his first…

I bust mine so I can kick yours

Lily Fremed

Welcome to the 30th anniversary of Head Coach Spencer Smith’s coaching career, and his ninth year at Winthrop. Being the second women’s soccer coach in school history, his commitment, as…

Let’s play some basketball

Gweneshia Wadlington

The leaves have started falling and the air is beginning to have that sweet fall breeze. We all know what that means—basketball season is fast approaching. The Winthrop men’s and…

Eagles Ever Stand

La J’ai Reed

Photo courtsey of Winthrop Athletics The final three words of the Winthrop University alma mater are, “Winthrop ever stand.” Winthrop Athletics is taking those words to a new dimension starting…

Our goal is stopping yours

Gabby Gardner

As our Winthrop Eagles await kickoff, much work is being put in to prepare for this moment. With over 70 percent of our student athletes making Presidential Honor Roll this…

Eagle of the Week: Colby Thorn

Dean of Students Office/Publications

When it comes to athletes and their accomplishments, it’s a remarkable feat to reach a milestone in their career that allows an athlete to be proud of their skills and…