As the new school year begins this week, the campus is simmering with Spartan spirit. Wanna join in the fun? Wear your blue and gold and support our Spartan athletes on the pitch and the volleyball court this fall. Save the dates and make games a part of your routine to take advantage of the full UNCG experience.
Every Friday is Blue and Gold Friday
When Chancellor Gilliam addressed a gymnasium full of first-year students at NAV1GATE, he advised them to wear UNCG’s colors. “Don’t let me catch you in a sweatshirt from another school,” he warned. “Remember: I’m the one who signs your diploma!”
Each Friday, all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear blue and gold as part of UNCG’s Blue and Gold Fridays initiative. Do it today and make your chancellor proud. Next Friday, August 30, is national College Colors Day when campuses all over the country will be repping their schools. Be a part of the movement and let your Spartan blue and gold shine!
It’s Fútbol Season!
At UNCG, fall comes alive at our men’s and women’s soccer games. You’re not a true Spartan until you’ve cheered for the home team under the lights at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The men’s team has been predicted to be a top competitor in the conference in a preseason coaches’ poll. UNCG is proud of the players efforts on the pitch and in the classroom. The women are also a formidable team with a stellar academic record.
Men’s 2024 Soccer Schedule
Women’s 2024 Soccer Schedule
You could have a front row seat to a SOCON playoff run this fall.
Action at the Net
Women’s volleyball is also in season with action in Fleming Gym. Weekend tournaments kick off the season with the Spartan Classic hosted here on August 30-31. Then in late September, the conference games begin.
Don’t miss an exciting game from our Spartan spikers.
2024 Women’s volleyball schedule
Festive & Free
Not only are regular season home game tickets free for students, but UNCG’s athletics department amps up the home game anticipation by planning giveaways and promotions for most games. Enjoy two-for-one hot dogs, special themes encouraging spectators to dress up or honoring certain groups, food trucks, and giveaways like pizza, bookstore credit, or Krispy Kreme doughnuts. If you keep up with the Spartan athletics promotional calendar, you could be set to walk away with more than just a first-person game recap.
Nothing makes you feel the school spirit more than wearing your colors and cheering for your team. Get into the game, Spartans!
Story by Becky Deakins, University Communications.
Photos by Sean Norona, University Communications, unless otherwise noted.
