PRESS RELEASE MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Blake McIntyre put up 25 points while Frank Champion notched a double-double as the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team won its season opener with an 87-79 win over North Greenville in the Tri-Conference Challenge Friday at Georgia College. After jumping out to an 11-8 lead midway through the […]
Read More »UNG women close out season with 2-0 win over Georgia Southwestern
PRESS RELEASE AMERICUS, Ga. – The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team used stifling defense and a pair of goals to earn a 2-0 win in the regular season finale Saturday at Georgia Southwestern. North Georgia got on the board in the 40th minute when Skylar Abbott scored her first goal of her […]
Read More »Nighthawks picked to finish 2nd in PBC; Franklin, Sutton named preseason All Conference
PRESS RELEEASE AUGUSTA, Ga. – The No. 6 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team was picked to finish second in the Peach Belt, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon in its preseason preview. In addition, seniors Abbie Franklin and Julianne Sutton were named to the Preseason All-Conference Team. A senior guard from Homer, Georgia, Franklin is a two-time […]
Read More »Late goals lift Flagler over Nighthawks
PRESS RELEASE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. –After trailing 3-0 early in the second half, the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team reeled off a trio of goals in 12 minutes, but Flagler would score twice more late to earn a 5-3 win Saturday. The Saints scored in the 22nd, 27th and 57th minutes to jump […]
Read More »Third quarter surge lifts UNG past Ga. State
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA – A 20-7 third quarter was the turning point as the University of North Georgia women’s basketball team defeated Division I Georgia State Monday night, 69-54. The Nighthawks jumped out to an early 7-2 lead before the Panthers went on a 15-5 run to take a five point lead early in the […]
Read More »Body of hiker recovered
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The body of University of North Georgia student Lucas Baxter, last seen Oct. 22, has been recovered. No foul play is suspected, but the investigation continues. In a social media post, Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard asked for thoughts and prayers for Baxter’s family and friends. An experienced hiker, he was […]
Read More »UNG rifle team earns win over Wofford
PRESS RELEASE SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The No. 18 University of North Georgia rifle team dominated Saturday, defeating a short-handed Wofford team, 4555-3210, Saturday in Southern Conference action. Kevin Vaughn was the top performer in the meet, finishing with an aggregate score of 1145. Vaughn scored 570 in smallbore before a 575 in air rifle. His […]
Read More »Flagler beats UNG in overtime, 1-0
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team fell in overtime to a golden goal from Flagler Saturday, 1-0, at the UNG Soccer Complex at Lynn Cottrell Park. Both teams had opportunities in regulation, but Garrett Liles and Flagler’s goalie, Andrea Lubbia, each made excellent saves that sent the match eventually to overtime. In […]
Read More »Clayton State women defeat UNG soccer
PRESS RELEASE MORROW, Ga. – A late goal in the first half is all Clayton State needed as they held on to defeat the University of North Georgia women’s soccer team, 1-0, Saturday evening. The Lakers scored in the 40th minute as Marie Devillers found Kamila Mroziewicz for the game’s lone goal. North Georgia had […]
Read More »Clermont man dies in Lumpkin County crash
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Clermont man was killed in a single-vehicle accident Thursday evening near Turner’s Corner on SR 11 near the intersection of SR 9. According to the accident report filed by Sgt. Joshua Hedden of Georgia State Patrol Post 37 in Cumming George Lloyd Payne, 75, was traveling south on SR 11 […]
Read More »Hurricanes outlast UNG in double overtime thriller
PRESS RELEASE AMERICUS, Ga. – Despite a last second goal from Michael Walsh to force extra time, the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team fell in double overtime to Georgia Southwestern, 3-2, Saturday night. North Georgia got on the board first in the seventh minute when Donovan Odier scored his ninth goal of the season on a pass from Gabriel […]
Read More »No. 20 UNG rifle team defeats VMI
PRESS RELEASE LEXINGTON, Va. – The No. 20 University of North Georgia rifle team defeated VMI Saturday afternoon, finishing with an aggregate score of 4591, 64 points better than the Keydets. VMI’s women’s team finished third in the event with a score of 4402. Jaden-Ann Fraser was the top shooter on the day, ending on […]
Read More »UNG women’s golf team in third place in opening round at Achasta
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia women’s golf team sits in third place following the opening 36 holes of the 8th Annual LeeAnn Noble Memorial at Achasta Golf Club. UNG’s Danielle Humphrey led the way on the opening day, shooting a 1-under 143 after rounds of 70 and 73. Ellie Rippee shot […]
Read More »UNG gof records fall at Irish Creek
PRESS RELEASE KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Stephen Kinsel tied the single-round scoring record in the opening 18 holes and the University of North Georgia men’s golf team set a new 18-hole scoring record in the second round as the Nighthawks fought to sixth place after 36 holes Monday. Kinsel’s 6-under 65 was the seventh round of […]
Read More »Clayton State outlasts UNG, 3-1
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Clayton State jumped out to a 2-0 lead and held on to defeat the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team, 3-1, Saturday night at the UNG Soccer Complex at Lynn Cottrell Park. The Lakers had Isaac Pimenta and Geo Rios score in the 16th and 23rd minutes, respectively, to take […]
Read More »UNG Cross Country second among non Division 1 teams in Asics Invitational
FAIRBURN, Ga. – The University of North Georgia cross country team finished as the second non-Division I team in the Asics Cross Country Invitational Saturday, coming in at seventh place overall. Emily McBride was the top Nighthawk in the field, finishing in 32nd place with a 5K time of 19:18.67. Karmen LeRoy finished nine seconds back of McBride in […]
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