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
Radford won the eventh at 847 and Nick Nosewicz of Barton College was the individual champion at 205 ... Teams Scores 1 Radford University 286 279 282 847 2 Furman University 286 281 281 848 3 East Carolina Univ. 295 272 288 855 4 Barton College 285 289 283 857 5 Kennesaw St. Univ. 288 292 278 858 6 Villanova University 291 285 290 866 7 Old Dominion Univ. 287 284 297 868 8 Delaware, U. of 295 285 289 869 9 Florida Atlantic U. 292 283 295 870 10 Boston College 304 286 290 880 11 Rhode Island, U.... (Odusports.com)
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)
FAU Concludes Bradford Creek Intercollegiate Apr 4, 2007
The individual medalist was Nick Nosewicz (67, 70, 68 -205), who attends Barton College. (74, 69, 75- 218) shot 3-under par in the second round and completed the event in a tie for 31st. (Fausports.com)
Owls Open Bradford Creek Intercollegiate Apr 3, 2007
Both Nick Nosewicz (67, 70 -137) of Barton College and Adam Gruber (70, 67 -137) of Tenessee State are tied for the current medalist honors. Florida Atlantic will wrap up the three-round event on Tuesday. (Fausports.com)
Bulldogs revel in national spotlight after miracle championship Mar 31, 2007
And now you hear people on 'SportsCenter' saying 'Barton College out of Wilson ... "---On the Net:Barton College: ". (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Generation next enters Final Four Mar 28, 2007
Anthony Atkinson scored 10 points in the final 39 seconds as Tiny Barton College (N.C.) rallied from a 74-67 deficit to edge Winona State 77-75 in the NCAA Division II championship game and end the Warriors' 56-game winning streak. Belated congrats to Morton senior guard Tracy Pontius, third in the final balloting for Ms. Basketball of Illinois behind Brittany Johnson of Olney East Richland (4,031 career points) and Devereux Peters of Oak Park Fenwick. (Pekin Times, IL)
Barton celebrates national championship Mar 28, 2007
Sarah Hodges, the Publication Information Officer with Beaufort County Schools and a 1991 graduate of Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College), was thrilled to see her school win a national title. "Absolutely awesome, Hodges said. Such a talented hometown player (Atkinson) bringing the title to Wilson, you can't write this stuff. It could not have happened to a better little school that could. And there will not be a Final Four finish that can top this one. Of Barton s 31 wins, nine came... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Amazing finish lifts Barton past Winona in Div. II title game Mar 25, 2007
(AP) Anthony Atkinson scored 10 points in the final 45 seconds, including a layup at the buzzer, to give Barton College its first NCAA Division II title with a 77-75 victory over defending champion Winona State. Barton ended Winona's two-year, 57-game winning streak and survived a review of the final play by the officials. (USA Today -- Sports)
Barton tops Winona St. for first D-II title Mar 25, 2007
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Miracle comeback earns Barton Division II title Mar 25, 2007
(AP) -- Anthony Atkinson scored 10 points in the final 39 seconds, including a layup at the buzzer, to give Barton College its first NCAA Division II title with a 77-75 victory over previously unbeaten and defending champion Winona State. Barton ended Winona's two-year, 57-game winning streak and survived a review of the final play by the officials. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McLEAN COLUMN: There's nothing shameful about Warriors' loss Mar 25, 2007
When Barton College point guard Anthony Atkinson snapped Winona State s 57-game winning streak with a last-second mad dash and buzzer-beating layup for a 77-75 win in the NCAA Division II men s basketball championship, the overall reaction at the MassMutual Center, regardless of allegiance, was disbelief. I m really not sure what happened at this point, Winona State senior Quincy Henderson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Late-game heroics not new to Bulldogs Mar 25, 2007
His Barton College Bulldogs did just that Saturday to win the NCAA Division II national championship 77-75 at the MassMutual Center ... It was a fitting, albeit unbelievable, ending to a storybook season for Barton College. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Fans give 35-1 Warriors somber ovation Mar 25, 2007
Then Barton College s Anthony Atkinson racked up 10 points. He stole a pass and made a layup to tie the game with 11 seconds. (Winona Daily News, MN)
After surviving overtime thriller, WSU ready for title game Mar 24, 2007
And since today s noon tip-off between the defending national champion Warriors (35-0) and Barton College (N.C.) at the MassMutual Center represents 40 minutes from a possible repeat, there are much more pressing concerns for WSU to attend to. Besides that, even the players and coaches can t really explain what happened. (Winona Daily News, MN)
#7 Lakers Fall 83-81 In Overtime Heartbreaker To #15 Barton Mar 22, 2007
- Grand Valley State saw its magical season come to an end Wednesday afternoon at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts when Barton College guard Anthony Atkinson hit a 30-foot three-pointer as time expired in overtime to give the Bulldogs an 83-81 victory. The Lakers conclude the 2006-07 season with a 29-5 record, while Barton advances to Thursday nights semifinal. (Gvsulakers.com)
Honors rolling in for Mellody Mar 21, 2007
Millersville University s men s basketball team had its season end in the NCAA Division II East Region final with a 76-65 loss to Barton College. Jeremy Gwyn (Abington Heights) appeared in 29 games for the Marauders and averaged 1. (Scranton Times, PA)
Preserving quality of life Mar 18, 2007
Purcell received his undergraduate degree from Barton College in Wilson, N.C. He also graduated from East Carolina Medical School. His other medical experience includes a seven-year internship and residency (general surgery) at University of Cincinnati and a two-year fellowship (vascular surgery) at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Local College Round up: McDonald named Centennial Player of the Week Mar 14, 2007
The Millersville University men's basketball team had its season come to an end after a 76-65 loss to Barton College in the NCAA East Region Final on Tuesday night at Wilson Gymnasium in Wilson, N.C.. Guard Greg Testa led the third seeded Marauders with 16 points. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Men's Tournament Roundup: Kansas pulls out Big 12 title in OT Mar 12, 2007
Third seed Millersville (28-4) used a late 16-3 surge to beat California, 82-72, in the East Region semifinal of the NCAA Division II tournament at Barton College in Wilson, N.C.. The seventh seed Vulcans (24-7) were led by James Petty's 17 points. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
W.Va. State men fall in regional Mar 12, 2007
WILSON, N.C. Top-seeded Barton College scored the games final nine points, capped by a tie-breaking free throw with 13 seconds left, to rally past West Virginia State 86-85 in the NCAA Division II East Region semifinals Sunday night. Bartons Anthony Atkinson, whose jumper had tied the game at 85 with 56 seconds remaining, hit 1-of-2 free throws for the final margin. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
W.Va. State advances to region semifinal Mar 11, 2007
State (26-6), which knocked off A-B in the West Virginia Conference tournament finals 80-79, laid the lumber to the Battlers in the first round of NCAA Division II East Region tournament, winning 91-75 Saturday at Barton College. The Yellow Jackets, seeded fourth in the East Region, seemed to thrive on being matched up with their conference rivals once again. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Area wrestlers qualify for NCAA championships Mar 7, 2007
With a record of 26-4, Millersville is the No. 3 seed in the eight-team East Regional and will face No. 6 seed Mount Olive (23-7) on Saturday at noon at Barton College in Wilson, N.C. Should the Marauders win, they would advance to Sunday s semifinals. A victory there would send them to Tuesday s regional final and a shot at making the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, which will be held March 21, 22 and 24 in Springfield, Mass. (Scranton Times, PA)
College Basketball Roundup: Pitino, Louisville No. 2 seed in Big East Mar 5, 2007
On the men's side, California plays West Liberty State in the first round at Barton College in Wilson, N.C.. Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Board disputes capital needs report Feb 15, 2007
Their art is on display at Barton College. - Recognized Peggy Locklear, the North Carolina Educational Support Professional of the Year. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Johnson, Sasnett share the team-lead in rebounds for Meredith Feb 7, 2007
Co-captain Mika Gurganus (Williamston), Sarah Weaver (Williamston) and the Barton College Bulldogs open the softball season Sunday at N.C. Central. Nicole Jordan (Jamesville) and the Pitt County Bulldogs open the softball season Sunday at Methodist College. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Sean Singletary Among Finalists For Bob Cousy Award Feb 4, 2007
In addition to Singletary, the other finalists include Anthony Atkinson (Barton College), David Arsenault (Grinnell College), Bobby Brown (Cal State Fullerton), Darren Collison (UCLA), Levance Fields (Pittsburgh), Taurean Green (Florida), Dominic James (Marquette), Jared Jordan (Marist), Acie Law (Texas Ay Lawson (North Carolina), Andrew Olson (Amherst College), Russell Robinson (Kansas), Ramon Sessions (Nevada), Mustafa Shakur (Arizona), Ronald Steele (Alabama) and Zach Whiting (Chaminade).... (Virginiasports.com)
17 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRESTIGIOUS BOB COUSY AWARD presented by THE HARTFORD Feb 3, 2007
Anthony Atkinson Barton College. Chaminade University. (Goswords.com)
WVC notebook Jan 13, 2007
The Battlers led Barton College by 10 points with 31/2 minutes left in the game last March in the East Region championship game in Wilson, N.C. A victory would have advanced them to the Elite Eight tournament and a shot at the Division II national championship. But it didnt happen. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Coffield shining for Trojans Jan 9, 2007
Among former area athletes getting ready for the spring softball season are Meredith Knox (Washington High School) at Anderson University, Mika Gurganus (Williamston High School) and Barton College, Sarah Weaver (Williamston High School) at Barton College, FranCheska Pittman (Plymouth High School) at N.C. Central University, M.J. Williams (Mattamuskeet High School) at Lees-McRae, Nicole Jordan (Jamesville High School) at Pitt Community College, Kendall Sadler (Southside High School) at Louisburg... (Washington Daily News, NC)