Years of hard work on and off the volleyball court have paid dividends throughout Haley Phillips’ volleyball career. And she received her biggest payoff on Tuesday. The Goldsboro senior signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at the University of Mount Olive. Phillips, who plans to major in exercise science or biology, said…… read more »
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Goldsboro’s Phillips Signs NLI To Play Volleyball At UMO
UMO Athletics Announces Updated Fan Attendance Policy
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has announced the spectator policy for athletics competitions for the month of February. For the month of February, the spectator policy for indoor sports will be as follows: -no fans allowed For the month of February, the spectator policy for outdoor sports will be as follows: -no fans for exhibition…… read more »
College Basketball: Mount Olive Women Defeat Converse College In Conference Action
From UMO Media Relations SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team won its first game of the season after defeating the Valkyries of Converse College 67-50 in Conference Carolinas action in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday. UMO improves to 1-2 overall and 1-2 in the conference, while Converse falls to 1-3, 0-3. INSIDE THE SCORE The Trojans…… read more »
College Basketball: UMO Men Come Up Short Against King University
From UMO Media Relations BRISTOL, Tennesse – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team came up short against the Tornado of King University 74-72 on Tuesday night in Conference Carolinas action. UMO falls to 0-3, 0-3 in season, while King improves to 2-2, 1-1. INSIDE THE SCORE King University got on the scoreboard first, opening the contest on a 3-0 lead, but Mount Olive had an answer…… read more »
Wrestling: Mount Olive Falls In First Contest Of 2021
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Wolves of Newberry College 37-11 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual. The contest was the first competition for any UMO Athletics program since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports. INSIDE THE RESULTS The match…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Haley Phillips
Goldsboro Haley Phillip’s may be friendly and bubbly off the volleyball court, but you do not want to mess with her on the court during a match. This week’s Female Athlete of the week impressively flips the switch and rises to the occasion while inspiring her teammates. A nightmare for opposing teams, Phillips made varsity…… read more »
WCDS’ Watt and Moffett Sign National Letters Of Intent
It was a busy Friday morning for the Wayne Country Day baseball program as two seniors committed to playing baseball at the college level. Garrett Moffett signed a national letter of intent with North Carolina State University, while Rowan Watt officially signed with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Those are impressive signings considering…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Karlyn Ray Headed To UMO
Karlyn Ray figured her collegiate future would involve numerous hours of study since she plans to major in biomedical science. Now, she needs to schedule some time for tennis practice. The C.B. Aycock senior is leaving the tradition-rich tennis program and heading to the University of Mount Olive. On Monday, Ray signed a national letter…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews Signs To Play Baseball At UMO
High School is often a joyous and challenging experience. From hanging out with friends every day, playing sports, and creating memories that will last forever, it can be difficult for a high school student to stay focused on the future. However, C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews has never been more focused on the future. A star…… read more »
Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers Inks With UMO
Hard work pays off. It is a maxim used by coaches to describe student-athletes who, over four years, mature and break out of their shell in a particular sport. Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers is a perfect example. Four years ago, the Rosewood senior was not on college coaches’ recruiting radar. However, during her time playing softball,…… read more »
