Burson earns 600th coaching victory
University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball head coach Buffie Burson earned her 600th career victory in a 76-70 triumph against ninth-ranked Carson-Newman University on Nov. 19 in Dahlonega.
"I just want to say thank you to every player and coach who has been a part of these wins. They are the ones who deserve the credit," Burson said. "I have been extremely blessed to coach and be around some of the very best players and people. I am also grateful to our administration through all these years for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to coach at UNG."
Burson is in her 29th season leading the UNG women's basketball program. She has 17 seasons of at least 20 wins, and her team was 18-2 during the COVID-19-shortened 2020-21 campaign. Her program has made the national tournament 14 times between NCAA Division II and NAIA, including its current five-year streak of reaching the NCAA postseason.
Her team advanced to the NCAA Division II Final Four for the first time in 2022 and reached the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in 2019. The Nighthawks have also won four of the past five Peach Belt Conference tournaments.
Softball team finishes in top six nationally
The UNG softball team earned one victory at the NCAA Division II championship to finish among the nation's final six teams.
Reaves named national softball Player of Year
UNG senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.
Nighthawks advance to NCAA championship
The UNG softball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II championship for the fifth time in six seasons. It opens the event at 6:30 p.m. May 28 against McKendree.
McGill takes reins as brigade commander
Grace McGill has been named Corps of Cadets brigade commander for 2026-27. She is also a captain on the UNG women's soccer team.