In the State

Baker signs contract with Marburg of German League

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:29 -0400

Former Campbell women's basketball standout Tonisha Baker (High Point, N.C.) has signed a professional contract with the Marburg Blue Dolphins, a women's basketball club based out of Marburg, Germany.

Campbell WBB welcomes Brittany Cox as special assistant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:55:01 -0400

Brittany Cox was announced as a special assistant to Campbell women's basketball head coach Wanda Watkins on Tuesday. Cox comes to the program after completing her playing career at Pfeiffer University.

Campbell's Mattes signs as free agent with Royals

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:32 -0400

Campbell righthander Ryan Mattes became the third Camel to join the professional ranks this summer, signing a free agent deal with the Kansas City Royals.

Three Camels tabbed ABCA Atlantic All-Region

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26:41 -0400

Michael Felton and Ryan Thompson were named First Team American Baseball Coaches Association Atlantic All-Region while Heath Bowers picked up Second Team honors, announced Monday.

WBB: Campbell's Washington returns to coaching staff

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:09:24 -0400

Head coach Wanda Watkins announced on Thursday that Janice Washington is coming back for her second stint as an assistant coach on the women's basketball staff.

McQuown picks up two All-America honors

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:16:48 -0400

Campbell senior outfielder Ben McQuown became the third Camel to collect All-America accolades this season, picking up Second Team honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and a Third Team nod from Baseball America.

Campbell WBB adds transfer D Brown

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:22:42 -0400

Campbell head coach Wanda Watkins announced on Tuesday that D Brown, a transfer from Carl Albert State College, has signed a grant-in-aid agreement to play with the women's basketball team. She is eligible to begin helping the Lady Camels in the fall of 2013.

Shaw releases 2013-14 basketball schedule

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:08:55 -0400

Shaw University today released its 2013-2014 men's basketball schedule, which features ten home dates, as well as an appearance at a tournament at Barton and a trip to Florida over the holiday break.

Campbell's Greg Goff receives contract extension

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:56:26 -0400

Greg Goff, who led Campbell University baseball to a record-setting 49 wins and a national ranking in 2013, has been signed to a long-term extension as the Fighting Camels head coach, CU director of athletics Bob Roller announced Tuesday.

Winston-Salem State to host CIAA championship game

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:02:00 -0400

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced that Winston-Salem State will host the conference's football championship game in 2013.

A's pick McQuown in 30th round of MLB Draft

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:37:51 -0400

Campbell senior outfielder Ben McQuown was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 30th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.

UCF transfer Rod Days joins Campbell Basketball program

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:13:23 -0400

Rod Days, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward from Miami Gardens, Fla., has signed an athletics grant-in-aid with Campbell University, head men's basketball coach Kevin McGeehan announced on Friday.

Campbell baseball announces staff promotions for Haire, McCarty

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:08:11 -0400

Campbell has announced staff promotions for assistant baseball coaches Justin Haire and Rick McCarty. Haire will be the Camels' associate head coach, while McCarty has been named assistant head coach.

Seven Camels competing in collegiate summer leagues

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:56:28 -0400

Summer collegiate baseball leagues are starting up across the country, and seven Camels are in action.

Campbell women's golf team earns NCAA Public Recognition Award for APR success

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:35:25 -0400

Campbell University's women's golf team is one of 976 Division I programs nationwide honored Wednesday by the NCAA for earning a Public Recognition Award.

NCCU's Michael Romano signs pro baseball contract with Taos Blizzard

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:59:21 -0400

North Carolina Central University baseball senior pitcher Michael Romano (Spotsylvania, Va.) has been picked up by the Taos Blizzard of the Pecos League, becoming the first Eagle at the NCAA Division I level to sign a professional baseball contract.

Campbell's Ryan Thompson among six finalists for inaugural Gregg Olson Award

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:20:51 -0400

Campbell hurler Ryan Thompson, the 2013 Big South Pitcher of the Year, has been named one of six finalists for the inaugural Gregg Olson Award, given to college baseball's breakout player of the year, presented by Toolshed Sports.

Guarrera named Capital One Academic All-American

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:29:27 -0400

North Carolina Central University baseball senior Gavin Guarrera (Webster, N.Y.) was named to the Capital One Academic All-American squad by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for his outstanding performance in the classroom and on the diamond on Friday.

Campbell's Olson tabbed Second Team Academic All-American by CoSIDA

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:23:54 -0400

Campbell University senior David Olson has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Baseball Division I second team at designated hitter by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Williams, Chapman of St. Aug named USTFCCCA DII National Track & Field Coaches of the Year

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:22:17 -0400

George Williams of Saint Augustine's University was named Division II National Outdoor Men's Coach of the Year and Sandy Chapman of Saint Augustine's University was chosen Division II National Outdoor Men's Assistant Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Thompson named Louisville Slugger Second Team All-American

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:17:32 -0400

Campbell junior Ryan Thompson has been named Second Team All-American as a relief pitcher, announced today by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.

Jones of St. Aug selected USTFCCCA DII National Men's Track Athlete of the Year

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:51:45 -0400

Jermaine Jones of Saint Augustine's University was named Division II Outdoor National Men's Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

NCCU baseball sees 12 student-athletes earn MEAC All-Academic honors

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:25:17 -0400

The North Carolina Central University baseball program saw 12 student-athletes achieve academic success during the 2012-13 school year by earning 2013 MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) All-Academic honors, the league announced on Wednesday.

Campbell falls at Liberty in Big South Title Game 2-1

Sun, 26 May 2013 04:09:45 -0400

Ashton Perritt notched the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth and registered his fourth save of the 2013 Big South Championships to lead Liberty past top-seeded Campbell 2-1 Saturday in the league's title game.

St. Aug wins DII National Men's Track & Field title

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:51:44 -0400

Powered by its sprinters and hurdlers, Saint Augustine's University completed its season as the best men's track & field team in Division II.

Campbell edges Longwood 8-6, head to Big South Championship game

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400

Michael Felton drove in three and Ryan Thompson earned his 10th save to guide top-seeded Campbell past No. 7 Longwood 8-6 Friday, and send the Camels to the 2013 Big South Championship game.

St. Aug shatters 29-year Division II Men's 4x100 Relay record at NCAA Championships

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:00 -0400

Saint Augustine's University broke the national Division II record in the men's 4x100 meter relay with a time of 39.01 seconds on the first day of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Top-seeded Camels outlast Radford 4-3

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:19:21 -0400

Tied 3-3 with two out in the bottom of the seventh, Brent Graham scored the go-ahead run on a Radford miscue and Ryan Thompson closed out the Highlanders to give top-seeded Campbell the 4-3 late night win Wednesday at the Big South Championships.

Shaw's Lolia Kienka named CIAA Woman of the Year

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:03:57 -0400

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) named Shaw University student Lolia Kienka its 2013 Woman of the Year in a ceremony held at the Marriott City Center Tuesday afternoon.