Athletics News

No. 11 UNG Rolls To 84-59 Win Over Converse
DAHLONEGA – The No. 11 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team outscored Converse 41-19 in the second half on its way to an 84-59 on Ross Morkem Memorial Night at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center Wednesday night.
Nighthawk Athletics & Furni, Inc. Enter Premium Space Agreement in UNG Convocation Center
DAHLONEGA – University of North Georgia Athletics and Dahlonega-based Furni, Inc. have entered a multi-year transformative partnership that enhances the premium space offerings at home Nighthawk basketball games in the UNG Convocation Center. The upgraded Furni Champions Club will provide Nighthawk fans with premium amenities in a new suite seating configuration and elevated game day experience for basketball games in Lynn Cottrell Arena.

No. 9 UNG Drops First Loss Of Season 76-67 Against UVA Wise
DAHLONEGA – The No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season in a 76-67 defeat at the hands of UVA Wise at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center Saturday afternoon.
No. 9 Nighthawks Continue Hot Start in 89-56 Win Over Tusculum
DAHLONEGA – In its home opener at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center the No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team dominated Tusculum in an 89-56 win over the Pioneers. The win makes the Nighthawks 5-0 to start the season for the first time since 1985.
Charles Named First NABC-D2CIDA National Player of the Week
DAHLONEGA -- No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball junior guard Cayden Charles was named as the first National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Division II Conference Information Directors Association (D2CIDA) National Player of the Week, announced by the NABC Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Named PBC Player of the Week
DAHLONEGA -- After an outstanding weekend for No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball junior guard Cayden Charles, the Peach Belt Conference announced Charles as the Men's Basketball Player of the Week Monday afternoon. Charles wins the first conference weekly award of the season after an impressive performance in Gaffney, S.C.
Charles Named Chick-fil-A Nighthawk of the Week
DAHLONEGA -- No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball junior guard Cayden Charles has been named as the Chick-fil-A Nighthawk of the Week for the second time in his career after an impressive performance in Gaffney, S.C. this past weekend.
No. 9 UNG Defeats Young Harris Behind Career Night From Charles
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team utilized a second-half comeback for the second day in a row to seal a win in the Southeast Region Crossover. On Saturday, the Nighthawks defeated Young Harris 84-81 after trailing by as many as 15 points.
Nighthawks Rally In Second Half, Comeback For 87-76 Win At Limestone
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team rallied for a comeback win in its first true road game of the season as the Nighthawks came back to defeat Limestone 87-76 in the first game of the Southeast Region Crossover.
No. 9 Nighthawks Knock Off No. 1 Minnesota State 57-49
LAKELAND, Fla. – The No. 9 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball team defeated No. 1 Minnesota State (MSU) 57-49 in the final game of the 2024 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Sunday night.