Seahawks prepare for CAA tournament following Senior Day win over James Madison
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UNCW coach Mark Scalf during the Seahawks’ matchup against Valparaiso at Brooks Field on March 3, 2019.
Following its 4-0 victory over James Madison on Saturday, UNC Wilmington baseball prepares for its 34th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association tournament appearance — the most of any CAA team.
Junior pitcher Zarion Sharpe, who earned the win on the mound, allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out eight Duke hitters in 5.1 innings.
Following his final home game as long-time head coach, Mark Scalf was honored by the Seahawk-faithful with a retirement ceremony.
The Seahawks improved to an even 28-28 (12-12 CAA) on the season, and will travel to Harrisonburg, Va. as the tournament’s fifth-seed. UNCW, which entered the 2018 tournament as the fourth-seed, will see an uphill climb from day one similar to last year.
The ‘Hawks will square off with fourth-seed Northeastern — which UNCW defeated to win last year’s tournament — to open play on Wednesday. The Seahawks went 2-1 against the Huskies in the regular season.
Pairings for the 2019 CAA Tournament
Wednesday, May 22
Game 1: #4 Northeastern vs. #5 UNCW – 12 p.m.
Game 2: #3 William & Mary vs. #6 James Madison – 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
Game 3: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 – 11 a.m.
Game 4: #1 Elon vs. Lowest-seeded Game 1/2 winner – 3 p.m.
Game 5: #2 College of Charleston vs. Highest-seeded Game 1/2 winner – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 24
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Lowest-seeded Game 4/5 loser – 11 a.m.
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Highest-seeded Game 4/5 loser – 3 p.m.
Game 8: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
Game 9: Winner of Game 7 vs. Loser of Game 8 – 1 p.m.
Game 10: Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 9 – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
Game 11 (if necessary): Winner of Game 10 vs. Loser of Game 10 – 1 p.m.
