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Braves Fall Short at Home to Francis Marion

By Devin McCullough Despite a season-high 13 service aces and a strong third-set push, the UNC Pembroke volleyball team couldn’t overcome a sluggish offensive performance, falling 3-1 (18-25, 19-25, 25-18, 20-25) to conference rival Francis Marion at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. The Braves (9-8, 6-3 Conference Carolinas) hit just .085 from...

Rain Cannot Stop the Braves at the Homecoming Tailgate

By Michela Gritti On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Jones Athletic Center Parking Lot filled with energy and excitement as the University hosted its annual Homecoming Tailgate before the football game against Shorter University. Despite the rain and chilly weather, Braves of all generations came together to celebrate one of...

Braves Offense Stalls in 2-0 Loss to Wingate

By Devin McCullough Despite generating 11 shots and five corner kicks, the UNC Pembroke women’s soccer team struggled to capitalize on its chances Wednesday evening, falling 2-0 to Wingate in a non-conference matchup at LREMC Stadium. The Braves (6-4-1) couldn’t break through a disciplined Wingate defense, extending their recent trend of...

UNCP Wrestling Enters the Season Focused and Connected

By Michela Gritti As the wrestling season approaches, Head Coach Othello Johnson is confident that the UNC Pembroke wrestling team is ready to make a strong statement. With a balance of experienced veterans and young talent, the Braves are set to compete with intensity, discipline and unity. “We have an...

Braves Ready to Reload as New Season Dawns

By Devin McCullough As the 2025-26 men’s basketball season tips off, there’s an undeniable sense of unfinished business in Pembroke. A year ago, the UNC Pembroke Braves defied the odds and put together what was arguably the best season in program history. After a rocky 1-4 start that included losses to...

Braves’ Shutout Streak Snapped in 4-0 Loss to Francis Marion

By Devin McCullough Tuesday night at LREMC Stadium, UNC Pembroke's six-game shutout streak came to an abrupt end as the Braves lost 4-0 to #18 Francis Marion in Conference Carolinas competition. A UNCP defense that had been almost perfect in recent weeks was exploited by the Patriots, who took control of...