Sports: College

Apr. 11, 2013 @ 04:21 PM

Campbell introduces new basketball head coach

On Kevin McGeehan's first day on the job as Campbell University's new men's basketball head coach, he made it perfectly clear what his Camels' goal will be within the Big South.


Apr. 10, 2013 @ 01:01 PM

No. 25 Camels rout Aggies

Ben McQuown knocked in three, scored twice and set the Campbell single-season stolen bases record to lead the Camels in a 10-2 win over North Carolina A&T Tuesday night at Jim Perry Stadium.


Apr. 10, 2013 @ 12:19 PM

UConn women win 8th title in rout of Louisville

His eighth national championship in hand, Geno Auriemma wanted to savor the moment and not talk about a dynasty just yet.


Apr. 09, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

On Campus 4/9/13

Stanton McDuffie (LCHS) is making quite a name for himself on a college team that is known nationally for being the best when it comes to bass fishing. After winning a BassPack tournament last fall and finishing as the team’s sixth best fisherman during the fall schedule, McDuffie is back in the hunt as he recently finished second with a catch of 25 pounds in a N.C. State BassPack Tournament on Shearon Harris Lake.


Apr. 08, 2013 @ 11:56 PM

Louisville beats Michigan 82-76 to win NCAA title

Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men's basketball championship since 1986 with an 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.


Apr. 08, 2013 @ 03:49 PM

Pitino leads class of 7 into Naismith Hall of Fame

Rick Pitino got the phone call of a lifetime and an incredible text at the same time.


Apr. 07, 2013 @ 12:00 AM

Michigan downs Syracuse 61-56 in NCAA semifinal

Don't call these guys the Fab Five.

Michigan's latest group of young stars is determined to leave its own legacy.


Apr. 06, 2013 @ 09:15 PM

Louisville beats Wichita State 72-68 in Final Four

Luke Hancock came off the bench to score 20 points, walk-on Tim Henderson sparked a second-half rally with a pair of monster 3s and Louisville advanced to the NCAA title game Saturday night, escaping with a 72-68 victory over Wichita State.


Apr. 06, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Camels will play spring game Monday night

Campbell will finish its first spring football practices under new head coach Mike Minter with the 2013 Campbell Football Spring Game on Monday at 7 p.m. at Barker-Lane Stadium/Ed Gore Field.


Apr. 06, 2013 @ 04:59 AM

Contrasting styles on display in Syracuse vs. Michigan

Syracuse is brimming with confidence, largely because of its suffocating style when the other team has the ball.


Apr. 06, 2013 @ 04:58 AM

Ware makes Louisville the people’s choice

Louisville already had the bigger names, the better team and some unfinished business after coming up short in last year’s Final Four.


Apr. 04, 2013 @ 05:42 PM

Forgacs’ homer lifts Camels over Winthrop

Senior right fielder Sarah Forgacs belted a three-run homer in the fourth inning to lead Campbell to a 3-1 win against Winthrop on Wednesday evening at Amanda Littlejohn Stadium.


Apr. 04, 2013 @ 05:40 PM

Camels shutout Old Dominion, 8-0

Campbell picked up its first shutout of the season behind six scoreless innings from Heath Bowers, blanking Old Dominion 8-0 Wednesday night at Jim Perry Stadium.


Apr. 04, 2013 @ 11:20 AM

ON CAMPUS: Richmond hits championship-winning shot

It was the shot heard around the world, or at least seen around world, after showcasing on ESPN SportsCenter as Tuesday’s top play of the day.


Apr. 04, 2013 @ 04:59 AM

Area sports schedule

Thursday, April 4
Baseball
Chatlee Easter Invitational at Southern Lee and Union Pines

Grace Christian at Southern Lee - 12 p.m.

Enloe vs. Massaponax (Va.) at Southern Lee - 2:30 p.m.

Jordan-Matthews at Chatham Central - 7 p.m.


Apr. 03, 2013 @ 02:12 PM

Diggins leads Notre Dame women past Duke, 87-76

Skylar Diggins and Notre Dame are headed back to the Final Four for another rematch with Connecticut.


Apr. 03, 2013 @ 07:35 AM

Richmond 3 lifts E. Carolina over Weber St, 77-74

The odds all season have been against East Carolina.


Apr. 02, 2013 @ 05:49 PM

Jackets win first game in Asheboro tourney

Baseball

Lee County 7, Eastern Randolph 5

The Yellow Jackets snapped a 5-5 tie with two runs in the top of the sixth and held on from there to beat Eastern Randolph (6-6) on the first night of the Asheboro Copperhead Classic at McCrary Park Monday night.


Apr. 01, 2013 @ 05:35 PM

NC State F C.J. Leslie entering NBA draft

North Carolina State's C.J. Leslie is joining teammate Lorenzo Brown by skipping his final season and entering the NBA draft.


Apr. 01, 2013 @ 05:34 PM

Purvis plans to transfer from NC State

North Carolina State freshman guard Rodney Purvis said Monday he plans to transfer.


Apr. 01, 2013 @ 05:32 PM

Ride for Duke's seniors comes to an end in Indy

The Duke careers of Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee ended at the same site of their greatest team accomplishment.


Mar. 31, 2013 @ 07:51 PM

Louisville beats Duke 85-63 to reach Final Four

With tears in their eyes and Kevin Ware in their hearts, there was no way Louisville was losing this game.


Mar. 31, 2013 @ 06:10 PM

Duke overcomes Nebraska 53-45 to reach elite 8

Tricia Liston scored 17 points and Duke shook off a slow start to beat Nebraska 53-45 Sunday in the semifinals of the Norfolk Regional of the women's NCAA tournament.


Mar. 31, 2013 @ 06:06 PM

Michigan rolls into Final Four, beats Fla. 79-59

Another fabulous group of young players has Michigan headed back to the Final Four.


Mar. 31, 2013 @ 04:57 AM

Camels sweep Liberty with 5-2 win

A pair of two-RBI doubles by sophomore third baseman Brittany Bruce and junior designated player Olivia Scarborough helped Campbell to a 5-2 win over Liberty on Saturday afternoon at Amanda Littlejohn Stadium.