Wilson, NC – Last Saturday we have witnessed the first game of Barton Football after 71 years. It was an exciting day on campus even though the pandemic has been limiting our lives for almost a full year. Freshman Bulldog, Tyler Flippen, added onto the excitement by catching a touchdown pass and run in the game’s first play. Bulldogs fell two points short to Erskine College (30-28).
As a reminder, Barton College Board of Trustees with President Douglas Searcy decided to approve the football program on Barton’ Campus on January 27th, 2018. Generous donations were made by Electric Supply Co. and BB&T, now Truist to build the stadium from which it got its name. The last donation came from a Barton College Alumnus, David S. Hicks who is also a brother of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. $1 Million donation by Mr. Hicks will be used to build a Sports Operation Center that will primarily be used by the football team, as well as other programs at Barton.
Due to COVID restrictions still in place, spectators are allowed only if they win a ticket through the college’s raffle. That includes only Barton students and employees, with some parents being allowed entry as well. Along with that, tailgating is strictly prohibited for this semester, but we are looking forward to the next year and great tailgating with SigEp. Instead, Barton and Conference Carolinas are providing live stream link for you to tune in. You can watch the following game by clicking here.
Barton Football will play their next game on Saturday, March 13th at 4:00 PM local time facing other bulldogs, Wingate University. Active chapter is organizing a watch party at the fraternity house preceded by Heart Day. If you would like to come, please respond to the RSVP here.