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Mars Hill's Tim Clifton Retires

August 11th, 2025 5:00pm

MARS HILL, N.C. - Mars Hill University announced today that longtime head football coach Tim Clifton will retire following the conclusion of his 32nd season, closing a remarkable career that has shaped generations of student-athletes and left an enduring mark on the university and the South Atlantic Conference.

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Limestone University to close at end of semester

In an update to a story published in mid-April, Limestone University has confirmed that it will cease operation at the end of the Spring, 2025 semester. From WSPA News in South Carolina:

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Wingate's Marquise Fleming Wins Upshaw Award

MANHEIM, Pa. – Defensive end Marquise Fleming of Wingate University has been named the winner of the 2024 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award.

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Lenoir-Rhyne wins road playoff game at West Alabama

Lenoir-Rhyne played from behind nearly all day in their first round road playoff game at West Alabama but the Bears prevailed 37-34 to advance to round two. The Bears'

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No. 18 Wingate Wins SAC Championship

November 16th, 2024 5:00pm

Wingate, N.C.----One of the nation's top defenses was up to the task when it mattered most, holding #19 Carson-Newman University to a season-low 84 yards of offense in a 28-13 victory in the 2024 South Atlantic Conference football championship game at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs win their seventh straight, moving to 9-1 on the season while claiming the third SAC title in program history and first since 2017.

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