MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant second-half performance from Matt Kirby wasn’t quite enough to lift the University of Mount Olive past Emory & Henry on Saturday night, as the Trojans fell 94–90 in a high-energy finale to the 60th Annual Pickle Classic at Kornegay Arena. Kirby exploded for 19 points after halftime—finishing with a game-high…… read more »
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Kirby’s Second-Half Surge Not Enough as Mount Olive Falls 94–90 in Pickle Classic Finale
UMO Rallies Late to Win Pickle Classic Opener
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team launched the 60th Annual Pickle Classic with a thrilling comeback victory Friday night, defeating Middle Georgia State 94–91 in a high-energy showdown at Kornegay Arena. The Trojans overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half, relying on balanced scoring and timely plays down the…… read more »
Sights, Sounds, and Surprises Fill UMO Campusas Nearly 900 Third Graders Explore STEM
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive campus came recently alive as nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin Counties spilled onto the campus green for an unforgettable day of hands-on discovery at the 8th Annual STEM on the Green. Students experienced science with all of their senses. They got close enough to…… read more »
UMO Receives $175,000 Grant from NCTTFC to Support Hands-On Agricultural Camp
MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has received a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to continue its Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Institute, an immersive week-long residential camp designed to inspire high school students and teachers through hands-on learning in agriculture. Hosted by the University’s Lois…… read more »
Record-Setting Season: Lahey and Colombo Top NCAA Volleyball Stats
INDIANAPOLIS (June 24) –-The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team produced two NCAA Division I statistical champions for the 2025 season. Junior Jackson Lahey led the nation in assists per set with 10.85, while freshman Luca Colombo topped the country in digs per set with 2.96. Both players will be honored with plaques from…… read more »
UMO’s Janara Bryant Crowned Southeast Region Field Athlete of the Year After Record-Breaking Freshman Season
New Orleans (June 9) – University of Mount Olive freshman Janara Bryant has taken the NCAA Division II track and field world by storm, earning the title of Southeast Region Field Athlete of the Year from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The true freshman put together one of the…… read more »
Hold Onto Your Tickets: NCAA Division II Baseball Adjusts Thursday Games
CARY, N.C. (June 5) – Due to forecasted inclement weather, the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship has adjusted its Thursday schedule at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. Game 13, featuring Lenoir-Rhyne and Central Missouri, will now take place at 6 p.m. The following matchup, Game 14 between Tampa and Northwest Nazarene, is…… read more »
Investing in Himself: UMO Student James Boring Balances Career, Family, and Education with Purpose
Princeton, N.C. — When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than ambition—he arrived with a clear vision of success rooted in perseverance, family, and community. Currently serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at KS Bank, Boring is no stranger to the challenges…… read more »
Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary
Cary, N.C. — The 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will begin Friday, May 30, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Hosted by the University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary, the event features eight regional champions, including two former national titleholders—Tampa and Central Missouri. Top-seeded Tampa, aiming…… read more »
Dominic Nutter Secures Fifth NCAA All-American Title with Top-10 Finish in Hammer Throw at DII Nationals
Pueblo, Colo. — (May 22) — In a fitting finale to an exceptional collegiate career, Dominic Nutter, a graduate student at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), etched his name deeper into NCAA Division II track and field history by earning First-Team All-American honors for the fifth time. Nutter claimed seventh place in the men’s…… read more »
