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Hawks Ready - Fans hold up their wings as Sean Moore shoots a free throw to cut down Georgia Southern's lead in the first half. (Addison Lowry/The Seahawk)
Victory on Military Appreciation Night: UNCW defeats Georgia Southern
Addison Lowry, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks narrowly escaped defeat in Trask Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 8, defeating the Georgia Southern Eagles 92-84. Donovan Newby led...

Bo Montgomery, number 0, shooting the ball in the net (Brayden Green/The Seahawk/@blurry_wave.photo)
UNCW Men’s Basketball launches regular season with a record-breaking home opener
Abby Davis, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 4th, UNCW Men’s Basketball began their 2024-25 with a massive win versus non-conference team University of Mount Olive ....

Media Day team photo of UNCW Women's Basketball for the 2024-25 season (Courtesy: Brittany Drew)

Back row (L-R): Cherie Lea (Associate Head Coach), Hailey Yohn (Assistant Coach), Evan Miller (#22), Corrie McLaughlin (#13), Alexandra Zelaya (#0), Angelina Pelayo (#24), Isis Fitch (#8), Mary Ferrito (#1), Madison Taylor (Director of Operations), Brittany Drew (Assistant Coach); Front row (L-R): McCall King (#10), Kylah Silver (#21), Jania Hall (#20), Tia Dobson (#4), Nicole Woods (Head Coach), Ofir Parpara (#9), Taylor Henderson (#2), Finley Lohan (#5), Kate Hollifield (#3)
New season, new assistant coach
Emma Tillman, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

  From Greensboro to Wilmington, former high school basketball coach Brittany Drew brings her knowledge and experience of the game...

(Courtesy: @teacher_bracket on X)
UNCW Men’s Basketball offseason update and best potential transfers
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • April 4, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks are embarking on their offseason with aspirations common to many collegiate programs: strengthening their foundation and culture...

The starting lineup huddles around head coach Takayo Siddle. (Nathan Hovey/UNCW Men’s Basketball)
UNCW falls to Towson in CAA quarterfinals matchup
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • March 13, 2024

The Seahawks have been defeated by the Towson Tigers in the quarterfinals of the CAA conference tournament. The final score of this game...

Harden-Hayes getting to the rim against NC A&T. (Chris Crouch/UNCWSports.com)
UNCW men’s basketball soars past N.C. A&T Aggies in a dominant home win
Kaelyn Elien, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2024

The UNCW men’s basketball team continued their run in the CAA with a 73-54 victory over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State...

Jenkins shoots three pointer in front of Teal Nation. (Chris Crouch/UNCWSports.com)
UNCW defeats Drexel to take the advantage in conference
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • February 17, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks men’s basketball team defeated the Drexel Dragons in a conference play. The final score of the game came out to 75-56,...

Donovan Newby shoots to score against Campbell. (John Crouch/Uncwsports.com)
UNCW emerges victorious against a scrappy Campbell team
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • February 12, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks took down the Campbell Fighting Camels in a thrilling home matchup. The final score of this game was 77-74. This victory...

Ross looking to pass the ball during game (Tom Hanna/UNCWSports.com).
UNCW takes victory over COFC during home game
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • January 25, 2024

In a highly competitive matchup, the UNCW Seahawks defeated the College of Charleston (COFC) Cougars 78-69. The game was held in Trask Coliseum...

K. J. Jenkins drives to the basket. (Tommy Quarles/UNCWSports.com)
UNCW defeats Kentucky Wildcats in men’s basketball
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • December 3, 2023

UNCW made history and beat #12 University of Kentucky (UK) 80-73 in their game on Dec. 2.  This win was the first against a Top 25 opponent...

Kylah Silver dribbles past her defender towards the basket (UNCW Athletic Department)
UNCW faced Western Carolina in “Seahawk Tomorrow” game
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • December 3, 2023

On Nov. 16, the UNCW Women’s Basketball team played the Western Carolina Catamounts in an out-of-conference matchup for their “Seahawk...

The UNCW Men's Basketball Team on Media day 2023.
UNCW basketball kicks off another exciting year
Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor • October 27, 2023

On Oct. 3 and 4 the UNCW athletics department held a media day for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. There are private interviews...

Maleeck Harden-Hayes and the Seahawks celebrate after defeating Hofstra on Monday night. (Photo by CAASports via Instagram)
Seahawks clinch CAA championship spot
Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor • March 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. - It took overtime, but the UNCW mens basketball team overcame another 12 point deficit to defeat the CAA regular season champions,...

Jamarii Thomas pushes to the backboard in the Seahawk's fight against Drexel.
Seahawks march back from down 12 to live another day
Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Seahawks men’s basketball team prevailed after being down 12 with less than 13 minutes to play to keep their season alive. In the win or go home single elimination CAA tournament, Nick Farrar and the rest of the Seahawks rallied to defeat the Drexel Dragons 73-68.
Amir Kelly smiling for the camera. Photo from Amari Kelly.
Amari Kelly: Student, athlete, and father
Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor • February 24, 2023
Amari Kelly can be found in the gym, in the classroom, or in Trask Coliseum during some of the greatest Seahawk basketball games ever. What most people don’t know about Amari is his responsibility of being a father, and his one-year-old son, Amir.

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