June 11, 2013
Sterk To Speak At NACDA National Convention
ORLANDO – UNC Pembroke assistant athletics director Patrick Sterk will serve a key speaking role at the annual convention of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) this week at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando this week.

June 4, 2013
Lauren Ellerbe Places Third At PBC Art Exhibition
Sophomore Lauren Ellerbe took home third place honors at the Peach Belt Conference Art Exhibition – an annual event held in conjunction with the PBC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships.

May 28, 2013
Q&A With Athletics Director Dick Christy
UNCPBraves.com recently sat down with Dick Christy who began his first “official” day as UNC Pembroke’s ninth athletics director on May 24. Following is a comprehensive question and answer session that will target the current state of UNCP athletics, as well as plans for the future.

May 1, 2013
Mahaffie, Ndhlovu Win Top Honors At Awards Banquet
Senior Livia Mahaffie and Pardon Ndhlovu each garnered three separate awards including awards for academics and athletics, while seven other athletes took home two awards to highlight UNCP’s athletic awards banquet Sunday afternoon at the University Center Annex.

April 26, 2013
Inaugural Cash Bash A Resounding Success
The UNCP athletic department’s inaugural Cash Bash presented by Southeastern Health was a resounding success as the event generated more than $35,000 for student-athlete scholarships and programs, while also generating a night full of highlights.

April 24, 2013
UNCP Offers Sports Camps This Summer For The Public
With the summer months quickly approaching, the UNCP athletic department will be offering various camps – football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, softball and volleyball - throughout June and July conducted by the coaching staff of the various sports and available for the community.

April 24, 2013
UNCP, Carolina Hurricanes Exchange Good Will Gifts
The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes bestowed an extreme gift of good will toward UNC Pembroke during the ‘Canes 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders in PNC Arena on Tuesday evening, bestowing new athletic director Dick Christy with a personalized jersey.

April 1, 2013
Recap of Black & Gold Report on WFXB
For those of you that missed it, here you can find the latest episodes of The Black & Gold Report - a show all about UNC Pembroke athletics.

March 1, 2013
Date Announced For 2013 Braves Club Cash Bash
The UNC Pembroke Braves Club is excited to announce the date of the 2013 Braves Club Cash Bash. The event is the premier annual fundraiser for the Braves Club which has grown from a simple reserves raffle into a full event complete with a catered dinner, live and silent auction, and a chance to meet our engaging student-athletes and coaches.

December 6, 2012
Braves Ranked No. 38 In Learfield Sports Directors Cup Standings
On the shoulders of NCAA postseason appearances by both the men’s soccer and women’s cross country teams, the UNCP athletic department checked in at No. 38 in the latest edition of the Learfield Sports Directors Cup Standings.

November 1, 2012
Sterk Named UNCP Acting Athletic Director
UNC Pembroke Chancellor Kyle R. Carter announced Thursday that Patrick Sterk will assume the role of acting athletic director for the department. Sterk has served the last 18 months as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Success.

October 11, 2012
UNCP Community, SAAC To Raise Money For Fallen Hero
Following the alarming death this summer of Jeremiah Goodson, a Lumberton police officer, the UNC Pembroke Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Braves community are collecting donations for Goodson family on October 13 at the home football, volleyball and soccer matches.

October 5, 2012
Clark, Little Inducted Into UNCP Athletic Hall Of Fame
Russell Clark, a current school record holder in the high jump, and Chris Little, one of only three men’s soccer players to have more than 20 goals and 20 assists in his career, have been named the 76th and 77th members of the UNC Pembroke Athletic Hall of Fame.

September 19, 2012
Davisson Named To SWA Post
Officials at UNC Pembroke announced on Wednesday that Jenna Davisson, an assistant director in the athletic media relations department, has assumed the roles of Senior Woman Administrator for the athletic department as well.

August 27, 2012
Student-Athletes Serve As Volunteers For Youth Triathlon
With the volunteer effort of five athletic teams from UNC Pembroke, more than 110 young triathletes participated in the triathlon hosted by the Tri-Warrors on the campus of UNC Pembroke on Saturday morning.

August 22, 2012
College Colors Day Is August 31
PEMBROKE – UNC Pembroke students, alumni, faculty, staff and fans are encouraged to wear Braves merchandise on College Colors Day - Friday, August 31st.

August 15, 2012
UNCP Sends 34 To D2ADA Academic Achievement Honors
UNCP sent a Peach Belt Conference-best and school record 34 student-athletes to Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2ADA) Academic Achievement award laurels – a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division 2 level.

August 13, 2012
Cheerleading, Dance Tryouts Scheduled For August
The UNCP cheerleading squad will hold its summer tryout on August 16 at 3:30 p.m., while the dance team will hold its tryout on August 17 at 2:30 p.m., in the English E. Jones Center auxiliary gym, head coach Rebecca Kenney announced Monday.

July 2, 2012
Nomination Deadline For UNCP Athletics Hall Of Fame Is Set For August 15
UNCP athletic department officials would like to inform the public that the deadline for 2012 nominations for the UNCP Athletics Hall of Fame is set for August 15, 2012.

June 19, 2012
UNCP Sends League-Best 118 Athletes To PBC Presidential Honor Roll
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A highly successful season of competition for the UNCP athletic department was complemented with off-the-field accolades on Tuesday as the Braves sent a league-best 118 student-athletes to the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll, the league office announced.

June 6, 2012
Braves 89th In Final Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings
The fruits of another banner year of athletic competition were shown for UNCP on Wednesday afternoon as the Braves checked in at No. 89 in the final 2011-12 NCAA Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings, the organization announced.

June 4, 2012
Davisson Named Assistant Media Relations Director
Having gained ample experience as both a student assistant at Texas Lutheran, as well as an intern at her current stop, Jenna Davisson recently joined the UNCP athletic department staff as an assistant athletic media relations director on a full-time basis.

April 17, 2012
Car Cash Bash Raises Scholarship Funds, Promotes UNCP athletics
The second annual Braves Club Car Cash Bash presented by Southeastern Regional Medical Center raised more than $34,000 to benefit the scholarship and programs of UNCP student-athletes on April 4 in the English E. Jones Center.

March 26, 2012
Recap of Black & Gold Report on WFXB
For those of you that missed it, here you can find the latest episodes of The Black & Gold Report - a show all about UNC Pembroke athletics.

November 30, 2011
Condolences To The Family Of Byrtice “Byrt” Dial Brayboy
The UNCP athletic department would like to express its condolences to the Byrtis “Byrt” Dial Brayboy family. Brayboy passed away on Tuesday afternoon at her residence in Cary. She was 69 years old.

August 30, 2011
Sigmon Named Assistant Wrestling Coach
Newly hired UNCP head wrestling coach Othello Johnson has announced the addition of Byron Sigmon to his coaching staff as an assistant for the 2011-12 season.

August 4, 2011
UNCP/Peach Belt Partner with Ustream for All Live Game Coverage!
Peach Belt Conference Commissioner David R. Brunk is pleased to announce that the Peach Belt Conference has reached an agreement with Ustream to become the Exclusive Streaming Partner of the PBC.

July 29, 2011
UNCP Athletics Hall Of Fame Nomination Deadline Set For August 15
UNCP athletic department officials would like to inform the public that the deadline for 2012 nominations for the UNCP Athletics Hall of Fame has been moved to August 15, 2011.

June 24, 2011
UNCP Sends 113 Student-Athletes To PBC Honor Roll
Weeks removed from capturing its second-straight Peach Belt Conference President’s Academic Award, UNCP sent 113 of its student-athletes to the PBC Honor Roll which was released on Friday afternoon by the league office in Augusta, Ga.

June 24, 2011
UNCPBraves.com Reaches 1,000,000-Visit Mark
UNCPBraves.com, the official Internet home for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke athletic department, reached a cyberspace milestone on Friday afternoon as it tagged and surpassed the 1,000,000-visit mark in its first year under the umbrella of the PrestoSports Network.

June 18, 2011
Braves Post School-Best Finish In Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings
On the shoulders of a spring season that saw four of its teams make appearances in the NCAA postseason, the UNCP athletic department posted a school-best 61st place finish in the final NCAA Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings released on Friday evening.

June 6, 2011
Braves Post School-Best Finish In PBC Commissioner’s Cup Standings
On the shoulders of a phenomenal athletic season that saw five of its teams qualify for NCAA postseason berths, UNCP posted its highest finish ever in the final Peach Belt Conference Commissioner’s Cup Standings released by the league office in Augusta, Ga.

June 1, 2011
UNCP Wins Second-Straight PBC President's Academic Award
UNCP took home its second consecutive Peach Belt Conference President’s Academic Award at the league’s annual meetings in Hilton Head on Tuesday.

May 13, 2011
Sterk Named To Assistant Athletic Director Post
Athletic department officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced Thursday afternoon that Patrick Sterk has been named Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Success.

February 21, 2011
Reinikainen, Stainback Inducted Into Athletic Hall Of Fame
Timo Reinikainen, the first NCAA all-American in the history of the men’s soccer program, and Jay Stainback, a four-time all-American wrestler in the mid 1980s, became the 72nd and 73rd members of the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday evening.

December 3, 2010
UNCP Stakes Claim To Third In PBC Commissioner's Cup Standings
A second place finish by the men’s cross country squad as well as third place finishes by the women’s soccer and women’s cross country teams provided the impetus for UNCP to claim third in the Peach Belt Conference standings for the 2010-11 Commissioner’s Cup through the end of the fall sports season.

November 2, 2010
Kenney Elected To NCAA DII Management Council
Dan Kenney, who has served the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as athletic director since 1998, was among seven members elected in October to serve on the NCAA Division II Management Council, the organization recently announced.

October 22, 2010
UNCPBraves.com Adds Text Message Updates To Features
UNCP fans can now get the most up to date information on their favorite athletic team via cell phone as UNCPBraves.com added text message updates to its arsenal of new features on Thursday evening, athletic department officials announced.

August 2, 2010
DII Student-Athletes Find Network Opportunities Online
A new component to the Division II Network – D2sa.org – will permit Division II student-athletes the opportunity to define themselves and to interact in a way that has never been done in the NCAA.

July 27, 2010
Cheerleading, Dance Tryouts Set For August
The UNCP cheerleading squad will hold its first fall tryout on August 19 at 4 p.m., while the dance team will hold its initial tryout on August 24 at 4 p.m., in the English E. Jones Center auxiliary gym, head coach Rebecca Cooper announced Tuesday.

July 8, 2010
UNCP To Host Golf Tournament As Part Of Two Rivers Classic Events
Athletic department officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Thursday that a golf tournament has been planned as part of the events leading up to the second annual Two Rivers Classic on September 4 at Grace P. Johnson Stadium.

June 18, 2010
122 Braves Earn Peach Belt Academic Distinction
Much like they did last year, the student-athletes of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke have shown that their prowess in life is not limited to the athletic field after a school record breaking 122 student-athletes graced the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Thursday, the league office announced.

June 6, 2010
Bonnicksen Joins UNCP Athletic Staff
Having served an integral part of the sports information staffs at both Northern State and Minnesota State-Mankato over the last 3-1/2 years, Colin Bonnicksen joined the UNCP athletic media relations department as assistant director on Monday, media relations director Todd Anderson announced.

June 4, 2010
UNCP Collects PBC Presidents’ Academic Award
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke athletic department was presented with their first-ever PBC Presidents’ Academic Award at the league’s annual meetings in Hilton Head. The award recognizes excellence in academics concerning all of an institution’s student-athletes.

June 2, 2010
Braves Listed In A Pair Of Preseason Polls
With just 93 days remaining until UNCP kicks off its 2010 campaign, the Braves have already received attention from a pair of preseason publications, checking into both the Sporting News and Lindy’s preseason NCAA Division II top 25 polls.

May 2, 2010
Lynn, Shaw Win Top Honors At Awards Banquet
Track & field’s David Lynn and softball’s Jelena Shaw took home most outstanding student-athlete honors, while cross country’s Pardon Ndhlovu and softball’s Holly Berry grabbed freshman of the year honors, to highlight UNCP’s athletic awards banquet Sunday afternoon at the University Center Annex.

April 20, 2010
Reverse Raffle A Big Success For UNCP Athletics
Traci Priest improved her chances by purchasing the 250th ball for $2,800 and walked away with a 2008 Ford Focus to culminate the highly successful first annual Reverse Raffle held by the UNCP athletic department. The event raised more than $16,000 for athletic scholarships and was attended by more than 200 spectators in the English E. Jones Center.

April 9, 2010
Kyle R. Carter Elected New Chancellor At UNCP
Kyle R. Carter, provost and senior vice chancellor at Western Carolina University since 2004, has been elected chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke by the Board of Governors of the multi-campus University of North Carolina.

February 10, 2010
Dye, Allen-Thorndyke Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Willie Dye, a decorated wrestler in the late 70s and early 80s, and four-time all-conference softball honoree Cindy Allen Thorndyke, became the 70th and 71st members of the UNCP Athletic Hall of Fame on Wednesday morning. Both will be officially inducted into the distinguished listing of former athletes, coaches and administrators in a ceremony later this month.

February 8, 2010
Braves To Honor All-Time Leading Scorer
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke athletic department will honor former student-athlete and head coach Joe Gallagher as part of “Joe Gallagher Night” in the English E. Jones Center on February 13. The ceremony honoring the former Brave will take place between games of a 1:30 p.m. basketball doubleheader against North Georgia.

February 4, 2010
UNCP To Host Faculty Appreciation Night
A total of 25 professors will be recognized for their dedication and hard work in a special ceremony in the midst of UNCP’s basketball doubleheader with Augusta State on Monday evening as the Braves celebrate “Faculty Appreciation Night” in the English E. Jones Center.

December 10, 2009
Former Baseball Letterwinner Passes Away
Tecumseh Brayboy, a 4-year letterwinner on UNCP’s baseball team in the early 1960s and a member of UNCP’s Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away in Warren County on Wednesday evening.

December 10, 2009
Athletes, Coaches Make Cookie Walk Success
Student-athletes and coaches, in conjunction with UNCP’s Student Athlete Advisory Council and the Burnt Swamp Baptist Association, have made the latest “Cookie Walk” toy drive a success by donating more than 100 toys to the cause that will distribute gifts to children in the Pembroke/Robeson County community over the Christmas holidays.

December 3, 2009
Former UNCP Staffer Passes Away
Gene Warren, who served on the athletic department staff at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has passed away. Warren served as the University’s first-ever sports information director in the mid-1960s until his retirement in 1978.

December 1, 2009
UNCP Football Alumnus Passes Away
Fred Locklear, a member of the first football team at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the late 1940s, has passed away. A celebration of life for Mr. Locklear, 86, was held on Sunday in Lumberton’s Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

November 17, 2009
Penny Wars Hits Record Mark
A recent effort – deemed Penny Wars - by the athletic teams at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke continues to expand on a record amount of money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in hopes that the UNCP athletic department will eventually grant a wish in the Robeson County area.

August 26, 2009
UNCP Announces Fan Interaction Websites
Fans wishing to have more interaction with the UNCP athletic department, as well as stay in connection with other Braves fans across the country, can now do so through participation with Facebook, Twitter and the College Fanz Network.

August 17, 2009
Braves Send 19 To Academic Achievement List
A total of 19 UNCP student-athletes were included among a distinguished list of 4,045 national honorees with the release of the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards presented by WeatherPORT.

June 26, 2009
UNCP Sends Record Number To PBC Honor Roll
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke varsity athletic teams outdid themselves again on Friday afternoon as a school record 94 student-athletes graced the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll, the league office announced.

April 26, 2009
Dietrich, Townsend Take Home Top Honors At Athletic Award Banquet
Baseball's Kevin Dietrich and soccer standout Lauren Townsend each took home most outstanding student-athlete honors, while golfer Jordan Walor and soccer's Britney Joiner collected freshman of the year awards, to highlight UNCP's student-athlete awards banquet on Sunday evening.

February 16, 2009
Bryden, Richardson Inducted Into UNCP Athletic Hall Of Fame
Freddie Richardson, a decorated wrestler in the early 80s, and basketball all-American Rosendo Bryden became the 68th and 69th members of the UNCP Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday morning. Both will be officially inducted into the distinguished listing of former athletes, coaches and administrators in a ceremony on Friday.

January 29, 2009
UNCP, Penn Atlantic To Begin Free Video Streaming
The University of North Carolina athletic department and its internet broadcasting partner Penn Atlantic have announced that beginning with games played on Monday, Feb. 2., all UNCP games will be available for free. Prior to this, games had been available on a pay-per-view basis but continued expansion at Penn Atlantic will allow all games to be viewed for free with revenues generated from advertising.

January 7, 2009
UNCP Golf Volunteers At Humane Society
The UNCP men’s and women’s golf teams recently volunteered at the Robeson County Humane Society Friends for Life Animal Shelter in an effort to give back to the community as a part of the NCAA CHAMPS-Life Skills program sponsored by the NCAA and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s athletic department.

December 18, 2008
Flagler, Montevallo Join Peach Belt Conference
The Peach Belt Conference is pleased to announce that the University of Montevallo and Flagler College have been accepted for membership in the league. The PBC board of directors, comprised of the presidents of the 11 league members, voted unanimously to accept both schools and expand the league to 13 teams.

November 27, 2008
UNCP, SAAC Use Penny Wars To Contribute $1,950 To Make-A-Wish Foundation
A recent effort by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke has raised more than $1,900 that will be contributed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in hopes that the UNCP athletic department will eventually grant a wish in the Robeson County area.

July 30, 2008
Funeral Arrangements Set For Ron Miller
Funeral arrangements have been announced for UNCP Hall of Famer and former South View and Fayetteville Academy basketball coach Ron Miller, who died Sunday at his home at the age of 68.

June 10, 2008
Braves Name Aycock Compliance Officer
Former St. Andrews Presbyterian College cross country and track & field head coach Gary Aycock has been named the Director of Compliance for UNC Pembroke’s athletic department, while also assuming duties as assistant coach for the Braves cross country and track & field programs, it was announced Tuesday.

May 27, 2008
UNCP Has 83 Athletes Named To Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll
A total of 83 UNCP student-athletes, including 11 from the sports of women’s soccer and football, were among 774 individuals named to the 2008 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll released Tuesday by the league office.

May 27, 2008
Williamson, Davis Named To Peach Belt Conference All-Sportsmanship Squad
UNCP softball player Anna Williamson and all-American wrestler J.J. Davis were decorated with a prestigious postseason honor Tuesday afternoon as both were named to one of two Peach Belt Conference all-sportsmanship teams, the league office announced.

May 22, 2008
Lumberton Ford, Carolina Automotive Group Continue Support Of UNCP
Lumberton Ford and the Carolina Automotive Group reaffirmed their continued support of UNCP athletics with the donation of two brand new automobiles in an official ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Caton Fieldhouse.

March 20, 2008
Davis, Shaw Selected To Participate In NCAA Student-Athlete Development Conference
UNCP all-American wrestler J.J. Davis, as well as all-conference softball player Jelena Shaw, are among eight Peach Belt Conference athletes that have been selected to participate in the NCAA Student-Athlete Development Conference to be held May 25-29 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

January 22, 2008
Curtis, Olson Newest Inductees Into UNCP Athletic Hall Of Fame
Longtime wrestling head coach Mike Olson and former women’s basketball standout Ginnell Curtis became the 66th and 67th members of the UNCP athletic department hall of fame Tuesday afternoon. Both will be officially inducted into the distinguished list of former athletes, coaches and administrators in a ceremony next month.

January 4, 2008
UNCP, Armstrong Atlantic To Debut PBC-Television On Saturday
The UNC Pembroke and Armstrong Atlantic basketball teams will kick off what is expected to be an innovative way to watch Peach Belt Conference athletic events on Saturday when the squads debut on Peach Belt Television in their hardcourt doubleheader Saturday evening in Savannah, Ga.

May 30, 2007
UNCP Has 67 Student-Athletes Named To Peach Belt Presidential Honor Roll
A total of 67 UNCP student-athletes, including eight from the sports of wrestling, women’s soccer and volleyball, were among a record 844 individuals named to the 2007 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll announced Wednesday by the league office.

May 28, 2007
Walters, Willis Named To PBC All-Sportsmanship Squad
UNCP basketball players John Walters and Victoria Willis were decorated with a prestigious postseason honor Monday afternoon as both were named to one of two Peach Belt Conference all-sportsmanship teams, the league office announced.

April 25, 2007
UNCP Holds Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony
Tennis’ Natalie Dies took home best all-around student athlete accolades, while Jelena Shaw earned the award for freshman of the year, as the UNCP athletic department held its annual athletic awards banquet Tuesday evening in the Givens Performing Arts Center.

April 17, 2007
David Brunk Named Next Commissioner Of Peach Belt Conference
The Peach Belt Conference Board of Directors and president Dr. Thomas Jones announced the hiring of David Brunk as the next conference commissioner. Brunk will come to the PBC after serving as commissioner of the Northeast-10 Conference for the past nine years.

February 4, 2007
UNCP Announces 2007 Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductee
Former UNCP soccer letterwinner Michael ‘Skip’ Fedak, a three-year captain and all-south and all-NAIA district 29 honoree, was officially inducted as the 63rd member of the UNCP Athletic Hall of Fame during homecoming festivities Saturday afternoon at the English E. Jones Center.

February 1, 2007
SRMC Named Official Healthcare Provider Of UNCP Athletics
Officials with Southeastern Regional Medical Center and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced a 10-year agreement naming SRMC as the Official Healthcare Provider of UNCP Athletics Wednesday morning.

February 1, 2007
UNCP Posters, Rally Towels To Be Available Saturday
The UNCP Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has announced that UNCP Athletics posters and Go Braves rally towels will be available during Saturday’s homecoming festivities in the English E. Jones Center.

November 17, 2006
UNCP Basketball To Host Operation Christmas Child Drop Off On Saturday
The UNCP athletic department, in association with LSOP and SAAC, will host a handful of events to help benefit Operation Christmas Child prior to and during Saturday’s men’s basketball season opener against visiting St. Andrew’s at 4 p.m. in the English E. Jones Center.