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New Era Begins for Braves Football  

PN/Photo/Mahala Treish / UNCP Athletics By Zackari Ciboth, Sports Editor A new era for Braves football will begin on Friday Sept.1 at 3pm when the Braves host rival Fayetteville State in the “Two Rivers Classic” at Grace P. Johnson Stadium. It will also kick off a new era for first year...

4th Quarter Dooms Braves in Loss

Dante Bowlding running with the ball. PN Photo/Andrew Thrift By Derek Brown The UNC Pembroke football team traveled to Fairmont State looking to bounce after their previous loss. The Braves started off hot as they found a comfortable lead of 21-10 heading into the 4th quarter, but the defense couldn’t hold...

A Wet Home Opener Sends the Bobcats Home With Their Tails Tucked

UNCP Braves vs. West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats. PN Photo/Andrew Thrift By Andrew Thrift, Managing Editor “Rain or shine, there's nothing like Braves football,” said junior Maddie Schwenneker. The Braves took on the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Saturday with a noon kick off. Between the incoming clouds and the tension on...

Braves Finish the Season with Two Crushing Defeats

Quarterback Josh Jones finished this season with 2,151 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns. Heaveraged 268.9 yards per game through the air. File Photo/Andrew Thrift By: Andrew Thrift, Sports Editor Braves football had a crushing last two weeks of their season. With their last home game against Notre Dame of Ohio...

Braves Football Runs Hot on a Four Game Win Streak

The Braves defensive line is set for the snap of the Charleston Golden Eagles. The Braves held them to one touchdown. PN Photo/Andrew Thrift By: Andrew Thrift, Sports Editor Homecoming weekend was full of wins across all Braves Athletics teams, but no win that week felt as good as when the...

The Brave Snap Their Losing Streak Before Homecoming

Wheeling University uncessful offensive attempt. Braves won 34-28. PN Photo/Dakota Banks By: Andrew Thrift, Sports Editor Braves football has gotten back in the groove after defeating both Wheeling University and West Virginia State. These back to back wins followed two losses in a row against Fairmont State and the conference leading Frostburg...