Marlins, Phillies play suspended amid team-wide COVID-19 outbreak
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 28, 2020
Problems arose after at least 17 members of the Marlins club, including at least 15 players, tested positive for the virus over the last few days.
Matt’s at bat: Relive the historic final moment of UNCW baseball’s 2020 seasonÂ
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
June 17, 2020
WILMINGTON – The stage was set as Brooks Field glistened under the bright lights on UNC Wilmington’s campus. The night of March 11, 2020 would soon have its own story in the history book of the UNCW-East Carolina rivalry…and Matt Suggs’ signature would be at the bottom of the page. “We respect the...
Brooks Field named site for 2021 CAA tournament
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
May 22, 2020
WILMINGTON – Originally, UNC Wilmington was listed to host the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association tournament. However, COVID-19 had different plans. The tournament was scheduled to begin May 20 before the entire sports world came to a screeching halt and was later shut down due to the pandemic. The...
56 Seahawk athletes set to graduate
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 8, 2020
WILMINGTON — Despite adversity faced due to COVID-19, UNC Wilmington athletes still found the focus to finish the 2019-2020 academic year strong. 14 of UNCW's 18 athletic teams boast at least one graduate on their roster. The swimming & diving teams harbor the most with 14 — seven on both...
UNCW baseball players respond to coronavirus
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2020
WILMINGTON – It was the bottom of the ninth with two runners on base. UNC Wilmington and East Carolina were deadlocked at two apiece as Seahawk catcher Matt Suggs settled into the batter’s box. As the bright lights shined down upon Brooks Field, Suggs did something that every baseball player drea...
Seahawks drop two of three in series with Tigers
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2020
WILMINGTON – UNC Wilmington (10-5) hosted Memphis (10-5) this weekend for a three-game series following a sweep of Kentucky (9-5) last weekend. The Seahawks fell on Friday and Saturday before regrouping and picking up a much-needed win to close on Sunday afternoon. Friday; UNCW 0, Memphis 4 Danny Denz’s curveball...
Roupp claims CAA Pitcher of the Week honors
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
WILMINGTON – Pitcher Landen Roupp became the second Seahawk in a row to win Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week honors, following Zarion Sharpe who was co-Pitcher of the week last week.  On Friday, the junior held Kentucky to two singles, only walking four batters and racking up five strikeouts. Ro...
Gallery: Seahawks sweep Hughes Bros. Challenge
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington (6-2) took down Marshall and Bowling Green over the weekend to sweep the 2020 Hughes Bros. Challenge at Brooks Field.
Diamond Hawks hound Herd, flatten Falcons to sweep Hughes Bros. Challenge
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
For photos from the weekend, click here. WILMINGTON – UNC Wilmington (6-2) rebounded from a 4-3 loss to Coastal Carolina earlier this week with a sweep in the Hughes Bros. Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. UNCW v. Bowling Green The Seahawks kicked off Saturday’s doubleheader with a 5-2 victory over Bowling...
Soaring Seahawks: Feb. 13—19
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
Each week, The Seahawk will recognize standout performers from UNC Wilmington athletics. Honorees are chosen based on overall performance. Generally, only one athlete will be honored per athletic event. Baseball Ron Evans, freshman Evans took home Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week honors in week one o...
Seahawk slugger: Evans brings home CAA Rookie of the Week
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
WILMINGTON – After leading his team to a 3-1 start to the season, Ron Evans has been recognized as the Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week to open the 2020 campaign.  Evans homered twice while hitting .545 at the dish. The Raleigh native was the main source of offense for UNC Wilmington during opening...
Diamond Hawks split Sunday doubleheader
February 16, 2020
WILMINGTON – Overcast skies fit the mood for UNC Wilmington (3-1) Sunday morning as it took on Dayton (3-1) less than 24 hours removed from a Saturday night rendezvous. The Seahawks struggled on the pitchers mound, which led to a seven-run sixth inning for the Flyers. UNCW dropped that matchup 9-2.Â...