UMO sports news

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- No. 18-ranked University of Mount Olive finished 13th overall during the Armstrong Pirate Men's Golf Invitational, which had eight top-25 teams participate in the 54-hole event. The Trojans shot 299 in the second round and 923...

Published: Feb 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Trojan women complete regular-season sweep of archrival

rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Kirksten Mitchell doesn't remember the run, but University of Mount Olive head women's basketball coach Wendy Lee was thankful to see it. Haunted by slow-starting second halves in each of its last three outings, UMO...

Published: Feb 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

UMO men earn share of Conference Carolinas hoops crown

astevens@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive and Barton have staged some classic battles in the storied history of their bitter rivalry. Tuesday night's meeting ranks among the best. The Trojans sank 14 of 16 free throws in the final six...

Published: Feb 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Carolina Elite Stars bring home the hardware

CHAPEL HILL -- Goldsboro Elite Athletics took four competitive Carolina Elite Stars cheerleading squads to the Sweetheart Classic All-Star Challenge and returned home with hardware in tow. Senior Onyx emerged as the Grand Champion and first place in its...

Published: Feb 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story