https://uncpbraves.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for UNCP Athleticsen-us60https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/26/general-scott-byrd-named-director-of-athletics.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/26/general-scott-byrd-named-director-of-athletics.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE – Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings announced on Thursday afternoon that Scott Byrd, a seasoned Division I leader with a track record of building programs, driving revenue growth and elevating the student-athlete experience, has been named as the new Director of Athletics.]]>Scott Byrd - Director of Athletics AnnouncementThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 EST312881https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/19/general-unc-pembroke-remains-atop-overall-men-hawn-cup-standings-after-winter-season.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/19/general-unc-pembroke-remains-atop-overall-men-hawn-cup-standings-after-winter-season.aspxGeneral

GREENVILLE, S.C. - A Conference Carolinas championship in swimming, followed by a runner-up finish in wrestling has the UNC Pembroke athletics department sitting at the top of the overall Joby Hawn Cup and men's cup standings after the conclusion of the winter sports season, the Conference Carolinas office announced Thursday.]]>parallaxThu, 19 Mar 2026 16:47:00 EST312868https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/10/general-tables-on-sale-now-for-2026-cash-bash.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/3/10/general-tables-on-sale-now-for-2026-cash-bash.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke Athletics Department has announced that sponsorship opportunities and table reservations are now available for the 2026 Cash Bash, the Braves Club's premier annual fundraising event supporting student-athlete scholarships.]]>Cash Bash 2026 - Save The DateTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:04:00 EST312848https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/2/27/general-uncp-athletics-wraps-up-food-lion-feeds-2025-26-basketball-campaign.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/2/27/general-uncp-athletics-wraps-up-food-lion-feeds-2025-26-basketball-campaign.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE – The impact for UNC Pembroke men's basketball program extended beyond the hardwood this season thanks to the UNC Pembroke athletics department's partnership with Food Lion Feeds Score To Give More Program.]]>2025-26 Food Lion Feeds - BasketballFri, 27 Feb 2026 14:58:00 EST312820https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/1/8/general-unc-pembroke-launches-national-search-for-next-athletics-director-building-on-13-years-of-championship-leadership.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/1/8/general-unc-pembroke-launches-national-search-for-next-athletics-director-building-on-13-years-of-championship-leadership.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE, N.C. — UNC Pembroke announced Thursday afternoon that after 13 seasons at the helm, Dick Christy will step down as director of athletics at the conclusion of the spring semester. A national search for the university's next athletics director will begin immediately.]]>Dick Christy and Chancellor Cummings Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:06:00 EST312704https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/1/5/general-sampson-to-be-inducted-to-nc-sports-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/1/5/general-sampson-to-be-inducted-to-nc-sports-hall-of-fame.aspxGeneral

RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton.]]>Kelvin Sampson - NC Sports Hall of FameMon, 5 Jan 2026 12:34:00 EST312699https://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/12/9/general-unc-pembroke-leads-men-hawn-cup-standings-after-fall-season.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/12/9/general-unc-pembroke-leads-men-hawn-cup-standings-after-fall-season.aspxGeneral

GREENVILLE, S.C. - A Conference Carolinas championship in men's cross country, followed by a runner-up finish in football has the UNC Pembroke athletics department sitting tied for the overall Joby Hawn Cup standings and atop the standings for the men's cup after the conclusion of the fall sports season, the Conference Carolinas office announced Wednesday.]]>Jones Center Side ViewTue, 9 Dec 2025 10:05:00 EST312677https://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/8/28/general-uncp-athletics-renews-partnership-with-jersey-mike-s.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/8/28/general-uncp-athletics-renews-partnership-with-jersey-mike-s.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE – Athletic department officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Wednesday that they have extended a partnership with Jersey Mike's for the 2025-26 athletic season.]]>Partnership Jersey Mike'sThu, 28 Aug 2025 13:31:00 EST312504https://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/9/12/general-braves-celebrate-official-opening-of-outdoor-complex.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/9/12/general-braves-celebrate-official-opening-of-outdoor-complex.aspxBaseball, General, Softball

PEMBROKE – Officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced the grand opening of the Outdoor Sports Complex on Friday afternoon.]]>Outdoor Complexs 2025Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:35:00 EST312520https://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/8/29/general-uncp-athletics-inks-partnership-deal-with-zaxby-s.aspxhttps://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/8/29/general-uncp-athletics-inks-partnership-deal-with-zaxby-s.aspxGeneral

PEMBROKE – Athletic department officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Tuesday that they have signed a partnership with Zaxby's for the 2025-26 athletic season.]]>Zaxby's PartnershipFri, 29 Aug 2025 13:12:00 EST312506