College Sports

Barton’s Norlin, McMahon named to CC all-conference teams
Following a fifth-place finish at the 2021 Conference Carolinas women’s golf championships, Barton C...

Marquette basketball exodus: Theo John transferring to Duke
DURHAM — Forward Theo John says he’s transferring from Marquette to Duke, yet another player to leav...

Duke promotes former star Smith to assistant coach
Normally a full season plays out — if not more — for those outside the team to observe what the head...
Area Calendar, April 17-18
April 17, 2021Saturday, April 17 College Softball Barton at Chowan (DH), noon College Women’s Volleyball Conferen...

College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules
As spring practice winds down, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman sees some potential holes in his roster. Arkansas didn’t use the maximum 25 scholarships this year on its incoming recruits so it has a few left over to hit the transfer market, where there is no longer any question about whether athletes who switch schools will be immediately eligible to compete.

UNC's Davis sticks with ex-Tar Heels for coaching staff
CHAPEL HILL — New North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis has completed his staff filled with former Tar Heels players.

Duke’s Hurt declares for NBA draft after breakout season
DURHAM — Duke forward Matthew Hurt is declaring for the NBA draft and intends to hire an agent follo...

Bulldogs lay foundation, look for productive offseason
The foundation has been laid for the Barton College football team with a spring season that should g...

Immediately eligible: NCAA on verge of transfer rule chang
Whether it is the start of free agency in college sports or simply the fair thing to finally do for ...
Ex-UNC athletes join program to profit from college careers
CHAPEL HILL — More than 100 former North Carolina men’s basketball and women’s soccer players are jo...

BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs ousted in CC quarterfinals by King
The Barton College men’s volleyball team had its 2021 season come to a close Tuesday night with a 25...

BC’s Elkins named CC’s top offensive player
Senior Kaytlin Elkins capped her Barton College career by being named the NCAA Division II Conferenc...

BARTON ROUNDUP Bulldogs ice Tornado to finish 2nd in CC
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Barton College put a cap on what has been a remarkable spring men's soccer regular ...

They’ll take it: Bulldogs use turnovers to stop Louisburg for exhibition win
It’s not an official win for the spring 2021 season and it sure wasn’t pretty at times, but Barton C...

Bulldogs return from virus, salvage opening split with Southern Wesleyan
By now, the COVID-19 pandemic has extended its tentacles in every conceivable direction, with its effects felt far and wide. Add NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas baseball to the list.
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Elizabeth and I are spending our weekends in the dirt and briars of our many rose plants. And those ...
Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge celebrate 50th anniversary
Terry and Carolyn Etheridge of Wilson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a cook...