Friday, July 24, 2026
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Legacy Lives on for Danica Patrick Despite Uncertain Future

(Photo: Sarah Stierch/Wikimedia (CC by 4.0) Danica Patrick's career has taken a turn, but her legacy stands strong. Danica Patrick, the only female driver to win an Indy Car Race and the Daytona 500 pole, will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing for the 2018 season....

O’Brien Returns to Pembroke, Leads Catawba to Victory Over Braves

(Photo: UNCP Athletics) Patrick O'Brien attempts a throw on Saturday night against UNCP. The same quarterback that helped UNCP earn the first playoff win in program history last season picked apart the Braves on Saturday night. Patrick O’Brien, who spent a few years in Pembroke before...

Soccer Falls to Belmont Abbey

The UNCP women’s soccer team came out shooting against regional foe Belmont Abbey, but couldn’t find the back of the net enough times as they fell to the Crusaders on the road 2-1 on Sept. 14. The Braves (2-2-0) attempted 15 shots compared to Belmont Abbey’s seven. However,...

Kipkoech, Cain Lead Cross Country Teams to Runner-Up Finishes at Queens

The UNCP cross country teams travelled to Charlotte to compete in the Queens Twilight meet on Sept. 9. Both squads registered runner-up finishes behind strong performances from Silus Kipckoech and Kristin Cain. Men Kipkoech, a freshman, picked up the individual title in the men’s 5K race with...

Football Runs Over Elizabeth City State

Everything seemed to go right for the UNCP football team on Sept. 9 as they cruised to a 66-14 win on the road against Elizabeth City State. UNCP (1-1) utilized its multifaceted rushing attack to outgain the Vikings 253-52 on the ground. The Braves also held a 442-245...

Season Preview: Cross Country

After a 2016 campaign that saw the men’s and women’s cross country teams finish 7th and 10th respectively at regionals, the runners are backed by experience that could help them make a run at the Peach Belt Conference title. Men The men’s cross country team features a strong group...