Category Archives: Sports
Mount Olive Women's Lacrosse Opens Season with Dominant 21-5 Win Over Southern Wesleyan
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The University of Mount Olive women's lacrosse team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion, powering past Conference Carolinas opponent Southern Wesleyan with a commanding 21...
Feb 08, 2026
Second-Half Surge Lifts Mount Olive Past Converse, 80-76
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team erased a halftime deficit with an explosive second half and delivered in the closing moments to secure an 80-76 Conference Carol...
Feb 08, 2026
Mount Olive Baseball Opens Series with 9-3 Win Over Lander
GREENWOOD, S.C. - The University of Mount Olive baseball team opened its weekend series in strong fashion Friday afternoon, defeating Lander 9-3 at Dolny Stadium. The Trojans scored in four different ...
Feb 07, 2026
Goldsboro High Alum Jarran Reed Takes the Field in Super Bowl LX
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Cougar Nation is rallying with pride as Goldsboro High School alumnus Jarran Reed prepares to compete on football's biggest stage. Reed, a member of Goldsboro High School's Class of ...
Feb 07, 2026
Slow Start Costs Mount Olive Men in 79-66 Loss to Chowan
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team was unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 79-66 to Chowan on Wednesday night in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay A...
Feb 06, 2026
Third-Quarter Surge Lifts Chowan Past Mount Olive Women, 66-48
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team came up short Wednesday night, falling 66-48 to Chowan in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena. The Trojans remained co...
Feb 06, 2026
UMO Announces Athletic Cancellations and Schedule Changes
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive Department of Athletics has announced multiple cancellations and schedule changes impacting tennis, baseball, and the 2026 Conference Carolinas DEVO Men...
Feb 02, 2026
UMO to Join Conference Carolinas Women's Flag Football Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive will take part in the Conference Carolinas Women's Flag Football Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 4, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, ...
Jan 31, 2026
UMO Announces Multiple Schedule Changes for Weekend Athletics
MOUNT OLIVE - The University of Mount Olive Athletics Department has announced several schedule changes affecting multiple sports programs for the upcoming weekend. Men's wrestling will not compete in...
Jan 29, 2026
Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet Rescheduled Due to Winter Weather Concerns
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The annual Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet has been rescheduled due to the threat of winter weather expected to impact the area. Event organizers announced the banquet will now be hel...
Jan 29, 2026