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Braves Rally Past Barton to Earn Conference Carolinas Bowl Rematch

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke football team overcame a rocky start on Saturday to earn a 34–17 victory over Barton at Grace P. Johnson Stadium, wrapping up the regular season on a high note during American Indian Heritage Day. The Braves stumbled early, losing two fumbles in the opening...

UNC Pembroke Volleyball Dominates Erskine in Sweep Sets

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke volleyball team was firing on all cylinders Saturday at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court, delivering a commanding 3-0 (25-6, 25-22, 25-6) sweep over Erskine. The victory snapped a three-game skid for the Braves and showcased the team’s balanced offense and aggressive net play. The Braves (13-13,...

Bell Breaks Record as UNCP Cruises Past Barton on Senior Day

By Devin McCullough UNC Pembroke celebrated Senior Day in style on Saturday afternoon, defeating Barton 2-0 in Conference Carolinas action. The Braves dominated early, striking for two first-half goals while holding the Bulldogs to just four total shots. The highlight of the afternoon came in the 3rd minute when Mercy Bell...

Braves Start Strong but Fall Short in Five-Set Thriller Against Converse

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke volleyball team came out firing on all cylinders but couldn’t hold off a late surge from Converse, falling 3-2 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 18-25, 18-20) in a heartbreaker Friday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. The Braves looked dominant early, taking the first two sets behind...

Energy Fills Court at 2025 Moonlight Madness

By Devin McCullough The lights dimmed, the music thumped, and the crowd inside Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court arrived as UNC Pembroke officially tipped off the 2025-26 basketball season with its annual Moonlight Madness celebration Thursday night. The event, presented by McDonald’s, brought together fans, students, and alumni for an evening full...

Turnovers Results in UNCP’s First Conference Loss

By Devin McCullough UNC Pembroke's six-game win streak came to an end Saturday afternoon at Younts Stadium, where the Braves suffered a 20-7 defeat to North Greenville in a game defined by costly turnovers and missed opportunities. The 19th-ranked Braves (6-2, 3-1 CC) entered the matchup unbeaten in conference play, but...