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Wake Forest earned their third commitment of the transfer portal season in Washington guard Mekhi Mason (0). (Photo courtesy of gohuskies.com)

BREAKING: Mekhi Mason chooses Wake Forest MBB

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

After the loss of guards Hunter Sallis and Cameron Hildreth to graduation, Head Coach Steve Forbes hit the transfer portal to find a new featured player for his backcourt — and earned the commitment...

Wake Forest Athletics Director Ron Wellman poses for a portrait in front of the Demon Deacon statue at Deacon Tower on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

Ron Wellman inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

A legendary career at Wake Forest will be recognized on the national stage as former Athletic Director Ron Wellman is set to be inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics...

"The current system needs greater transparency and structure," columnist Nat Wiegmann writes.

Column: In a wild west, collegiate athletics need guidelines

Nat Wiegmann, Staff Columnist April 10, 2025

This article represents the view of Nat Wiegmann, not the Old Gold & Black. Despite the excitement that typically defines March Madness, this year’s NCAA Tournament lacked the Cinderella stories...

Wake Forest Men's Golf took on the Calusa Cup in early April. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Men’s Golf holds steady for top-five finish at Calusa Cup

Tee Johnson, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

The Wake Forest Men’s Golf team had another solid showing this week at the Calusa Cup at Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, FL. While the Demon Deacons finished 33 shots behind the tournament-winning...

The 89th edition of the Masters features three Wake Forest golfers- Will Zalatoris, Cameron Young, and Evan Beck. (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

2025 Masters Preview

Justin Kontul, Contributing Writer April 9, 2025

April is here, which means that the Masters season is upon us. Golf season is heating up with the first yearly major at Augusta National Golf Club in beautiful Augusta, G.A. Tournament play starts April...

Kade Lewis (6) has continued on a highly productive season at the plate so far, including at one of the hottest teams in the country- the No. 4-ranked Florida State Seminoles. (Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Baseball dominates No. 4 Florida State twice

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

Wake Forest Baseball faced a tall task, going against the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles, a program that was on a hot streak going into the weekend.  They needed to bounce back in conference play after...

Myles Colvin (5) attempts a shot in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan Wolverines. Colvin had nine points and three rebounds in the 86-68 loss. (Photo courtesy of purduesports.com)

BREAKING: Men’s Basketball lands transfer wing in Myles Colvin

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

According to reports, Wake Forest Men’s Basketball has earned the commitment of Purdue transfer wing Myles Colvin. Colvin spent the past two seasons at Purdue, where the wing averaged 4.4 points and...

Transfer big man Cooper Schweiger (13) averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds for Valparaiso this past season. (Photo courtesy of valpoathletics.com)

BREAKING: Men’s Basketball lands Cooper Schweiger in transfer portal

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

Reports say Wake Forest Men’s Basketball landed the commitment of Valparaiso Beacons transfer forward Cooper Schweiger.  The 6’9”, 210-pound forward from Overland Park, Kansas, was heavily recruited...

Logan Lunceford (48) rips the ball towards home plate.

Baseball splits weekend against Maryland, Princeton

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Wake Forest Baseball (10-3, 0-0) experienced a rollercoaster weekend for the first time this season, as the Demon Deacons lost heartbreakers and experienced domination all across the four-game series against...

Ty-Laur Johnson spent one season in a Demon Deacon uniform, however, looks to find a new home after entering the transfer portal on Monday.

Men’s Basketball Declines NIT Bid, Three Players Depart Program

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

Wake Forest Men’s Basketball has opted to end their 2024-25 campaign, despite earning an invite to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). “This year, it is appropriate to conclude the season,...

“It's not necessary to win, but [it is necessary] to not give up,” freshman Charlie Robertson said of his team's culture.

‘Playing for more than yourself’: What it takes to be a champion

Matthew Postman and James Lombardo March 27, 2025

In the final set of the 2025 ITA Division I Men’s National Team Indoor Championship, graduate student Stefan Dostanic remembered one thing: “Be grateful for this moment.” The USC transfer had...

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