Athletics News

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.
Martin Named PBC Player of the Week
DAHLONEGA -- University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball graduate guard Caroline Martin has been named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week as announced by the league office Monday afternoon.

Nighthawks Knock Off No. 16 Nova Southeastern 64-56
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team knocked off No. 16 Nova Southeastern 64-56 in the final game of the Bryan Properties UNG Nighthawk Classic at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center Saturday afternoon.
Fourth Quarter Dominance Leads To 70-55 Win For UNG
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team used a fourth-quarter rally to outlast Livingstone 70-55 in its first game of the Bryan Properties UNG Nighthawk Classic at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center Friday night.
UNG Powers Past Young Harris With Shared Scoring Effort
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team completed a successful weekend in the Peach Belt/Conference Carolinas Challenges with a 78-70 win over Young Harris at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center Saturday afternoon.
Nighthawks Topple Emmanuel In Season Opener 79-62
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a rousing 79-63 victory over Emmanuel in the Peach Belt/Conference Carolinas Challenge at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center.
The Hawks Nest - Episode 7: Buffie Burson
DAHLONEGA -- With the 2024-25 season just around the corner, University of North Georgia (UNG) head women's basketball coach Buffie Burson joins the Nighthawk Sports Network for an all new edition of The Hawks Nest.
Nighthawks Picked Third, Trushel Named Preaseason All-Conference In PBC Preseason Poll
AUGUSTA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team was picked to finish third in the Peach Belt Conference by the league's head coaches as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. Columbus State was picked to finish first with 78 points and seven first place votes. The Cougars finished in third place with a 13-5 PBC record last season.
North Georgia Women's Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball team has released its 2024-25 schedule. The Nighthawks will begin the new campaign with six consecutive home games at Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center.
Making Connections, Memories and The "Trip Of A Lifetime" in Spain for UNG Women's Basketball
DAHLONEGA – When the University of North Georgia men's basketball team took a trip abroad to Greece last summer, UNG head women's basketball coach Buffie Burson knew it wouldn't be long before her own players came calling asking when it would be their turn to go across the pond.