By Sean Hancock UNCP baseball picked up a high-scoring home win against Mercy University at Sammy Cox Field. The Braves won 13-9. The game was a shootout for the first 5 innings. The Braves jumped ahead, scoring 2 runs in the first inning when shortstop Daniel Stephens scored on a wild...

By David Beltran Michael Passamuntu, Assistant Director of Aquatics and Fitness at UNC Pembroke, talked about the significant increase in Yoga participants during the Spring Semester.  University’s Campus Recreation Center data show that the number of first-time users into fitness and wellness programs has increased significantly in the last few...

By Michela Gritti The spring semester for the Braves started with a full week of athletic events, as UNC Pembroke teams returned to action across campus and on the road with strong performances in basketball, wrestling, track and field, and swimming. Women Basketball  The UNC Pembroke women basketball team opened the...

By Michela Gritti  UNCP alumnus Norman Junker was an outstanding Brave, and he is still showing that in his life outside of campus. He graduated in May 2025 with several cross country and track and field titles to his name, including multiple nominations for athlete of the year and a series of...

By Devin McCullough On Saturday afternoon at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court, USC Beaufort defeated UNC Pembroke 81-80 thanks to a spectacular layup that beat the buzzer. Despite a solid offensive effort spearheaded by senior guard Javonte Waverly, the Braves fell to 3-3 on the season, while the Sand Sharks improved...

By Devin McCullough  UNC Pembroke defeated Fayetteville State 84-75 on Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court to earn their first victory of the year. The Braves, at 1-2, repelled a late surge from the Broncos, who also dropped to 1-2 on the year, with a strong first half and effective shooting. Javonte Waverly...