Athletics News

North Georgia Softball Unveils 2025 Schedule
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) softball team has unveiled its schedule for the 2025 season. The new season will mark the first under new head softball coach Brooke O'Hair. The former Mississippi College (MC) coach was announced as the new leader of the Nighthawk softball program back on Sep. 10.
LIVE: UNG Athletics Kicks Off 3rd Annual Day of Giving
DAHLONEGA - University of North Georgia Athletics has launched its third annual Athletics Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event that calls on alumni, parents and fans of North Georgia Athletics to invest in the resources needed to cement our quest to building the most competitive, value-added NCAA Division II athletic program in the nation. The initiative will continue throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and can support athletic scholarships, support units (Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, Strategic Initiatives, etc.) or one of our 13 intercollegiate sports.

Nighthawk 2025 Softball Coaching Staff Announced
DAHLONEGA -- University of North Georgia (UNG) head softball coach Brooke O'Hair has announced her coaching staff for the upcoming 2025 season. O'Hair will be joined in the dugout by Darren Harmon and Alea Medina next season.
Brooke O’Hair Selected to Lead North Georgia Softball Program
DAHLONEGA - Following an extensive national search, University of North Georgia (UNG) Director of Athletics Mary Rob Plunkett has announced Brooke O'Hair as the third head softball coach in program history, signing her to a multi-year contract that reflects the university's continued commitment to building a successful future for the program. O'Hair, who brings an impressive 18-year tenure at Mississippi College (MC), will officially begin her duties on Monday, Sept. 16.
Davenport Resigns as North Georgia Softball Coach
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia has announced a vacancy in its decorated softball program as long-time head coach Mike Davenport resigned to become an assistant coach on the University of Georgia softball staff.
Nearly 70 Nighthawks Honored With D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia had 68 student-athletes receive the 2023-24 Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, as announced by the D2 ADA on Saturday.
14 Nighthawks Named Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes
DAHLONEGA -- The University of North Georgia softball team had 14 student athletes named as 2024 Easton/NFCA DII All-America Scholar Athletes as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Tuesday afternoon.
Nighthawks Vaunt Over 140 PBC Presidential Honor Roll Selections
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia shined as the Peach Belt Conference released the 2023-24 Presidential Honor Roll, presented by Barnes & Noble College.
North Georgia Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class
DAHLONEGA - University of North Georgia Nighthawk Athletics and the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 14th class of the North Georgia Athletics Hall of Fame with the induction ceremony scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the UNG Convocation Center. The evening will begin with a social hour, followed by a dinner and ceremony programming beginning at 7:00 p.m.
UNG Baseball, Softball Earn Nine PBC Team of Academic Distinction Selections
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia softball and baseball programs had a total of 10 selections named to their respective Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction Friday morning.