Former area stars shining overseas Feb 13, 2008
Mika Gurganus, a former standout at Williamston, is playing shortstop at Barton College. The Bulldogs open the season Thursday at home against N.C. Central. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Washington native wins Emmy Feb 5, 2008
Potts studied at Western Carolina and Barton College, where he graduated with a degree in communications. Potts worked at his family s radio stations, WDLX and WRRF, both in Washington, as a teenager on weekends and during the summers. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Williamson on Bobcats Dance Team; baseball softball players ready to go Feb 3, 2008
A healthy Mika Gurganus is hoping to stay that way all season for the Barton College Bulldogs, who open the season Feb. 14 at home against N.C. Central. Gurganus, who will start at second base, has overcome a torn MCL, sprained meniscus and sprained LCL.. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Mrs. Joshua Matthew Houchins Jan 22, 2008
The bride, daughter of Nolan and Debbie Williams of Sanford, attended Lee County High School and Barton College ... attended Colonial Heights High School and Barton College. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
UCLA hires Chow Jan 22, 2008
CSTV and Fox Sports Net will air the game, which is scheduled to start at noon, according to the Barton College Web site. MEN'S SOCCERVIDOVICH HONORED: Wake Forest men's soccer coach Jay Vidovich was named the NSCAA Coach of the Year, following a successful season with the Demon Deacons that ended with a national title. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Getting to play at the ‘next level’ Jan 19, 2008
Rufus Wilson, a former multi-star standout at Washington High School and a former baseball great at Barton College, said he looked to God for guidance during his athletic career path. First and foremost, it takes a relationship with God so that you are able to lead and maintain a positive lifestyle, Wilson said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Leaving on a jet plane Jan 11, 2008
Some of the schools that have shown interest and that McCarty is equally interested in are Randolph-Macon, Methodist University, Barton College and Hampden-Sydney. For now, McCarty is in constant preparation for the upcoming Central District campaign, where the Colonials finished second in the regular season last year. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Civil rights protest finally gets its due Dec 18, 2007
"I think it's significant because it does illustrate the civil rights movement before Greensboro," said committee member Jeff Broadwater, a history professor at Barton College in Wilson. "Sometimes we think the civil rights movement started with Greensboro."Durham activists have long argued that the Durham event, coming 2 1/2 years before the Greensboro sit-in, laid much of the groundwork for future civil rights protests. (News & Observer)
Bears women suffer road loss Dec 12, 2007
From Barton College News Release WILSON - Junior center Kendra Thomas scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds on Tuesday night as the host Barton College women's basketball team (4-4) overpowered Shaw 64-48. Thomas hit five of 10 shots and was complemented by junior Sara Fleming's 14 points and sophomore Esty Flores' 11 points and three steals. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mines scores 18 as Barton beats VSU Dec 11, 2007
Mines hit seven of 21 shots from the field, including four three-pointers. Freshman Clifton Springfield-Cobb added 11 points while senior Edwin Torres scored 10 points. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Q&A: Getting to Know... Boston College's Matt Tennant and Virginia Tech's Vince Hall Dec 1, 2007
He's been playing a bit of college basketball (though) at Barton College (in Wilson, N.C.). What is the best advice you've received from a coach. (Theacc.com)
WHY I LOVE MY JOB: Chuck Henry Nov 17, 2007
Henry has a bachelor's degree in music education from Barton College in Wilson, N.C., and has taken postgraduate courses. While teaching music at an elementary school in Bremen, he began teaching Williamsburg-style holiday floral design at a community center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Western faces huge challenge in season opener Nov 15, 2007
Last year, CSUSB made it to the NCAA II Final Four before losing to eventual champion Barton College, 80-79. Western has not opened a campaign against such an imposing opponent since traveling to NCAA I Montana to begin the 1980-81 season (lost 74-55). (Wwuvikings.com)
Pack Too Strong for Braves, 76-41 Nov 7, 2007
One game after placing five players in double-figures and threatening triple digits in an easy win over Barton College, State had just three players in double-figures in this one. Hickson was joined by Gavin Grant and Brandon Costner, who chipped in with 10 points apiece. (StateFans.com)
Box Score: Duke-105, Barton Col.-44 Nov 5, 2007
Official Basketball Box Score Barton College vs 11/03/07 5:00 PM at Durham, N.C. (Cameron Indoor Stadium). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISITORS: Barton College TOT-FG 3-PT REBOUNDS ## Player Name FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF TP A TO BLK S MIN 30 L.J. Dunn ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Officials: Bryan Kersey, Nathan Quick, Jerry Heater Technical fouls: Barton College-None. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Quotes: Duke v. Barton College Nov 5, 2007
com: Quotes: Duke v. Barton College ... Quotes: Duke v. Barton College. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Singler singes Barton Nov 4, 2007
Fresh off a 10-for-12 showing in the Blue Devils' first exhibition game Thursday, Singler nearly matched it with a 10-for-11 effort and a game-high 27 points to lead the Blue Devils over Barton College 105-44 in their final tune-up for the regular season Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The requested content is restricted to registered users. (Herald Sun)
Barton frustrates Duke in early going Nov 4, 2007
Jaymes Powell Jr., Staff Writer DURHAM - For about 10 minutes during Duke's 105-44 exhibition victory over Barton College on Saturday, the Bulldogs were living an underdog college basketball team's dream. They were forcing turnovers, causing frustration for the Blue Devils and leading -- all inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. (News & Observer -- Sports)
First look: Barton Bulldogs Nov 4, 2007
After a very impressive start to exhibition play on Thursday, the Duke Blue Devils will host one more preseason matchup, as the reigning Division II national champs, Barton College, travels to Durham Saturday for a 5 p.m. tip-off in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Devils Illustrated provides the first look at the Barton Bulldogs. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Duke wins big in exhibition play Nov 4, 2007
DURHAM, N.C. -- scored 27 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Duke defeated Barton College, 105-44, in exhibition men's basketball action on Saturday evening in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils claimed the lead for good at the 8:31 mark of the opening half when Singler's layup made the score 18-17. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Photos: NC State-Barton Nov 3, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are exclusive shots from NC State's 94-57 win over Barton College. NC State Head Coach Sidney Lowe. (StateFans.com)
CSTV Announces Division II Men's And Women's Basketball Package Nov 2, 2007
The three men's games (all at noon Eastern) are Holy Family University at Philadelphia University on February 9, Henderson State University at Harding University on February 23 and Mount Olive College at defending Division II champion Barton College on March 1. CSTV also will televise the semifinals of the 2008 Division II Men's and Women's Basketball Championships March 26 and 27, respectively. (Kpmariners.com)
Nov. 1, 2007: N.C. State 94, Barton College 57 Nov 2, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007. Note: This page requires Flash. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blue Devils cruise past Shaw Nov 2, 2007
The Blue Devils will take the court again on Saturday when they host Barton College for its second scrimmage. Game time will be five o'clock. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
NC State hammers Barton College in exhibition Nov 2, 2007
com - NC State hammers Barton College in exhibition ... NC State hammers Barton College in exhibition ... Five NCSU players scored in double figures led by who scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half as the Wolfpack hammered Barton College 94-57 on Thursday at the RBC Center. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Quick hits from NC State's exhibition win over Barton Nov 2, 2007
Quick hits and notes from NC State's 94-57 exhibition win over Barton College Thursday evening at the RBC Center. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
NC State locker room report Nov 2, 2007
After NC State's 37-point win over Barton College in an exhibition game at the RBC Center Thursday night, The Wolfpacker got audio with three players and coach Sidney Lowe. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ridiculous Offensive Showing Powers Duke Nov 2, 2007
The Blue Devils close out exhibition play on Saturday afternoon by hosting Barton College, the defending NCAA Division II national champion, at 5 p.m. The Blue Devils open the regular season on Friday, November 9 at home against N.C. Central ( 7 p.m.). Related Stories. (TheDevilsDen.com)
State Cruises Past Barton, 94-57 Nov 2, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. -- State used a balanced attack featuring five players in double-digits to blast reigning Division II champion Barton College, 94-57, in the exhibition opener on Thursday night at the RBC Center ... A small but vocal blue-clad contingent of Barton College supporters loudly urged on the visiting squad, but the defending champs could not deal with Costner and Smith, who knocked down all four of his first-half shots on his way to nine points. (StateFans.com)
Web Run: Freshmen Shine in Exhibition Nov 2, 2007
In Thursday nights 94-57 exhibition win over Barton College both Hickson and Smith scored 11 points, tying for fourth highest on the team. Chip Alexander * News ver N.C. State's has a chest tattoo that says, "Me Against the World." It's the title of a song by the late Tupac Shakur, but Vermiglio says not to read too much into it. (StateFans.com)
Play! Recreational Sports Calendar - 1 Oct 16, 2007
CLINIC Hitting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3, defense 1-4 p.m. Nov. 4, Barton College, Wilson; age 12 to grade 12; $90. Youth hitting/defense, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10; ages 7-11; $40. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New cast at Barton begins title defense Oct 15, 2007
Jaymes Powell Jr., Staff Writer Last season, Anthony Atkinson led a senior-heavy Barton College team to a NCAA Division II championship, defeating Winona State on a buzzer-beating layup following a fantastic 31-5 season ... The Barton College Bulldogs begin practice today with an already banged-up roster, three returning starters and a new cast looking to rebuild ... With injuries ranging from slight to serious already affecting his team just days before the start of practice, Barton College... (News & Observer -- Sports)
FAU Prepares for NSU Shark Invitational Oct 13, 2007
The 15-team event includes host Nova Southeastern, defending NCAA Division II national champion Barry University, West Florida, Florida Southern, Valdosta State and Barton College - all ranked in the top 20 nationally in Division II by golfstat. com. (Fausports.com)
Nelson Named 2007-2008 Team Captain Sep 29, 2007
1) and Barton College (No. 3) before opening the regular season on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m. against N.C. Central. (TheDevilsDen.com)
The mother tongue Aug 29, 2007
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Duke releases 2007-'08 basketball schedule Aug 24, 2007
Saturday Nov. 3 BARTON COLLEGE $Cameron Indoor Stadium -- 5:00. Friday Nov. 9 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Cameron Indoor Stadium -- 7:00. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
NC State Releases Men's Basketball Schedule Aug 24, 2007
The first will be against Division II National Champion Barton College on November 1, then November 6 against UNC Pembroke. Fans will have two opportunities to come out and see the Wolfpack before the two exhibition games. (StateFans.com)
Where N.C. colleges stand nationally Aug 17, 2007
Among Southern schools that focus only on undergraduate degrees, High Point University ranked 6th; Lenoir-Rhyne College, 13th; Catawba College, 16th; Winston-Salem State, 21st; Belmont Abbey College, 28th; Mars Hill College, 32nd; Elizabeth City State, 34th; Barton College, 41st, and Methodist University. 43rd. (News & Observer)
Globetrotters want Marcus Jul 11, 2007
Ant gained national attention when he scored 10 points in the final 40 seconds of the D-II national championship to lead his Barton College team to a come-from-behind 77-75 win over previously unbeaten Winona College. Also selected were Sun Ming Ming of China, Georgia Tech s Mario West and Michigan s Brent Petway. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Star of Barton’s title run earns tryout with Harlem Globetrotters Jul 5, 2007
The Barton College guard scored 10 points in the final 39 seconds of the Division II championship, and he hopes that flashy play will help him claim a spot on the Harlem Globetrotters roster. On Monday, the team invited Atkinson to an October tryout. (Washington Daily News, NC)
In their first draft, Globetrotters pick 7-9 Sun Jul 4, 2007
The Harlem Globetrotters also drafted Anthony Atkinson of Barton College, 7-foot-9 Sun Ming Ming of China and Marcus Kennedy of Montevallo in Alabama. West, Georgia Tech's captain in the 2006-07 season, won the slam dunk competition at the Final Four, edging Petway in the final round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Michigan newsstand -- July 3 Jul 4, 2007
Drafted today were: Anthony "Ant" Atkinson of Barton College, Sun Ming Ming of China, Mario West of Georgia Tech, Brent "Air Georgia" Petway of the University of Michigan and Marcus Kennedy of the University of Montevallo. The Associated Press Michigan's Brent Petway may need to practice whistling "Sweet Georgia Brown.". (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Doors open for Atkinson Jul 3, 2007
The Barton College point guard's 10-point explosion in the final 39 seconds of his team's improbable comeback win over undefeated, defending champion Winona State also helped guarantee that Atkinson's basketball career did not end in March -- Atkinson received an invitation to try out for the Harlem Globetrotters in October ... His tournament exploits earned him a trip to Los Angeles next week for ESPN's "ESPYs" award show -- Barton College's comeback win in the Division II title game earned the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Barton's Atkinson a Globetrotter Jul 3, 2007
Photo courtesy of Barton College. Story Tools. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A Tech Globetrotter tryout Jul 3, 2007
The Harlem Globetrotters also drafted Anthony Atkinson of Barton College, 7-foot-9 Sun Ming Ming of China, Brent Petway of the University of Michigan, and Montevallo's Marcus Kennedy. West, Tech's captain in the 2006-07 season, won the slam dunk competition at the Final Four, edging Petway in the final round. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mario West Gets Tryout With Harlem Globetrotters Jul 3, 2007
Also drafted Monday were 5-foot-10 Anthony Atkinson of Barton College, 7-foot-9 Sun Ming Ming of China, Brent Petway of the University of Michigan, and Marcus Kennedy, the all-time leading scorer at the University of Montevallo. West, captain of the Yellow Jackets' team in 2006-07, captured the 2007 State Farm College Slam Dunk Contest, netting a perfect score in the final round to edge Petway. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Harlem Globetrotters Hold Inaugural Draft Jul 3, 2007
Selected were: Anthony "Ant" Atkinson of Barton College, Sun Ming Ming of China, Mario West of Georgia Tech, Brent "Air Georgia" Petway of the University of Michigan and Marcus Kennedy of the University of Montevallo ... led one of the greatest comebacks in college basketball history, scoring 10 straight points in the last 40 seconds of Barton College's 77-75 win over Winona State in the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship game. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Barton nominated for ESPY Award Jun 27, 2007
From Staff Reports The Barton College basketball team's last-second victory is up for an ESPY Award in the category of "Best Finish."In the NCAA Division II championship game on March 24, Anthony Atkinson scored the final 10 points for Barton, including a game-winning layup at the buzzer, as the Bulldogs claimed their first NCAA title over undefeated Winona State. Barton came back from seven points down with 39 seconds remaining to capture the victory and snap Winona State's 57-game winning... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burton rounds out Winthrop's recruiting class Jun 23, 2007
Burton, who set a Riverside record with more than 1,300 career points, was also recruited by UNC Wilmington, Appalachian State, UNC Greensboro, Robert Morris, NCAA Division II National Champion Barton College and East Tennessee. N.C. State also showed some interest. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
McKinney commits to Hornets Jun 12, 2007
McKinney also drew some interest from Barton College, Winston-Salem State, Alabama State and Georgia State before deciding to go to the Marietta, Ga. school. (The Daily Reflector)
High Schools' Finest: Boys soccer Jun 11, 2007
REPORTED SIGNINGS: T.J. Beaulieu, Apex, Old Dominion; Lucas Carpenter, Apex, N.C. State; Peter Christmas, East Chapel Hill, William and Mary; Drew Clark, Athens Drive, Wingate; Tommy Drake, Chapel Hill, Clemson; Tyler Duncan, Broughton, UNC-Charlotte; Nathan Dupere, Leesville Road, Cape Fear; Graham Ford, Broughton, N.C. State; Blake Galarza, West Johnston, Mount Olive; Drew Gardner, Apex, Elon; Mike Gutowski, Clayton, Maryland-Baltimore County; Paul Kiawanuka, Sanderson, UNC-Pembroke; Jeremy... (News & Observer -- Sports)
High Schools' Finest: Volleyball Jun 11, 2007
REPORTED SIGNINGS: Eman Al-Aswadi, Durham Arts, UNC-Pembroke; Billi Baker, Southeast Raleigh, UNC-Greensboro; Jessica Ball, Franklinton, Louisburg; Ginny Bray, Athens Drive, William and Mary; Carly Cash, Webb, Western Carolina; Jodi Darden, South Johnston, Cape Fear; Vanessa Dorismond, Cardinal Gibbons, Georgetown; Alysia Duffey, Hillside, St. Augustine's; Caroline Hammersley, Cardinal Gibbons, Campbell; Macon Harmon, Durham Arts, Barton College; Aaryn Harrison, Green Hope, Hampton; Kia Haskins,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
A life lesson Jun 11, 2007
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Girls soccer Jun 10, 2007
REPORTED SIGNINGS: Erin Andrews, Jordan, Western Carolina; Kara Baldy, Sanderson, N.C. State; Kenzie Barnes, Wakefield, Barton College; Jamie Beck, Knightdale, UNC-Pembroke; Lauren Berry, Durham Friends, Earlham; Rachael Blackburn, Leesville Road, Wofford; Kendall Bradley, Durham Academy, Duke; Kara Buhr, Wake Forest-Rolesville, Appalachian State; Andrea Dunshie, Southeast Raleigh, Catawba; Katie Evans, Broughton, UNC-Greensboro; Becki Facteau, Wake Forest-Rolesville, Catawba; Lindsey Godwin,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Adams enjoying 'senior moment' Jun 1, 2007
he was on his high school golf team but went to Barton College -- then Atlantic Christian -- in 1975 on a basketball scholarship. Quickly realizing there were better guards on the team, he soon shifted his efforts to trying out and making the golf squad. (News & Observer -- Sports)
An opportunity lost May 24, 2007
" Jones said. Jones coached at E.E. Smith in Fayetteville before going to Ferrum College in Virginia from 1982-84. He moved on to Elon in 1985 and molded that program into a Carolinas Conference and NAIA power, reaching the World Series in 1989. One of the Fightin' Christians' biggest rivals was an Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) team that featured pitcher Billy Godwin, now ECU's head coach. He left Elon in 1990 for a job as Georgia Tech's pitching coach and later worked as... (The Daily Reflector)
Triple threat for Pam Pack soccer team May 1, 2007
Cruz, who has played rec ball at Wilson since she was 5, is determined to play for Barton College. Crompton says playing college ball would be the best thing ever. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Diamond brothers to square off May 1, 2007
"I'll give him a nice little cleat mark in the stomach.''The twins played on the same teams from little league through high school. Then Trevor played his freshman year at Barton College before rejoining Darryl at East Carolina.Both were chosen in the 2004 baseball draft as juniors. Darryl broke a bone in his foot, while Trevor played in the Cincinnati Reds' farm system that summer.Three years ago, they were projected to play on opposing teams in the Midwest League - Trevor at Dayton and Darryl... (The Morning Star)
Ex-Army nurse to fly veterans to memorial Apr 9, 2007
She graduated from Tarboro High School in 1987 and attended Barton College in Wilson. Morgan entered the Army with a degree in respiratory therapy and the rank of sergeant. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Player/Coach Awards Summary From AT&T/NABC Guardians Of The Game Awards Show Apr 7, 2007
NABC Division II Coach of the Year - Ron Lievense, Barton College. NABC Division III Coach of the Year - Dave Hixon, Amherst College. (Nabc.com)
Pac-Tending 04-04-07 Apr 5, 2007
Meanwhile at NCAA HQ, it was announced that the Division II championship game between Barton College and Winona State will be re-aired on CSTV on April 6. Oregon State. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Arnold Places Second Overall as Wildcats Finish Strong at East Carolina Apr 5, 2007
Also finishing ahead of the Wildcats were Furman (848), East Carolina (855), Barton College (857) and Kennesaw State (858). The play of Arnold led a series of top performers for Villanova, which placed its top three golfers in the top half of the field. (Villanova.com)
Onesi and Rendell Tie for 15th at ECU Apr 4, 2007
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College Basketball: You Again? Apr 4, 2007
Check out the rebroadcast of the Division II men's championship basketball game between the 35-0 Winona State Ryders and waaaaay unheralded Barton College. We won't provide a link to information about the game, because it truly is one for the ages and we don't want to spoil it for you. (SFist)
