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Braves Recap: Swim Dominates In Season Opener, Football and Volleyball Pick Up Road Wins

By Zack Ciboth, Sports Editor Swim Dominates Salem in Season Opener The UNC Pembroke women's swim team opened up their season taking on the Salem Spirts on Saturday afternoon at the Sue Walsh Swimming Pool. The event had 14 different events in which the Braves finished first in every...

Braves Comeback Falls Short

By Zack Ciboth, Sports Editor The UNC Pembroke football team was defeated by the Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles Saturday afternoon in Mountain East conference play. Going down early at halftime the Braves attempted to make a comeback but fell just short at home as the Golden Eagles took the victory...

Braves Fall to Yellow Jackets on the Road

PN Photo/ Willis Glassgow By Zackari Ciboth, Sports Editor The UNC Pembroke football team fell short of a comeback attempt Thursday night on the road in the conference opener against the West Virginia State Yellow Jackets. It was back and forth between both sides coming down to the final minutes...

Braves Win Nail Biter, Reclaim “Two Rivers Classic” Trophy

UNCP Photo/ Willis Glassgow By Jayden Berkin, Sports Journalist Every kicker's dream is to hit a game-winning field goal for their team, and that dream came true for Freshman Kicker Ty Woods Friday afternoon as the UNC Pembroke Braves took on rival Fayetteville State Broncos. Back and forth both teams...

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...