The Seahawk

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 Mens 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 7, 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 Seahawks 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.

Maleeck Harden-Hayes and Eric Van Der Heijden celebrate during a game at Trask Coliseum. Photo by Paige OShields.

13 wins and counting: Seahawks look to defend streak against Cougars

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor • January 9, 2023

For the second year in a row, the UNCW men's basketball team has set a new school record for consecutive wins in a season. After thirteen straight victories, the Seahawks have not lost a game since the Nov. 18 loss at the University of Connecticut, who is now ranked among the nation's best teams.

The UNCW mens basketball team posing with their trophy after conquering the 2022 Baha Mar Nassau Championship.

Seahawks win Baha Mar Championship

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor • November 28, 2022

The UNCW men's basketball team took down North Texas in a defensive battle to capture the 2022 Baha Mar Nassau Championship on Sunday night with a final score of 55-51.

The UNCW Womens Basketball team celebrates an 84-59 victory over Mount Olive, ending their 2021-2022 losing streak.

UNCW Lady Seahawks snap basketball losing streak

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor • November 18, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina - On Wednesday, Tina Martin got her first win as the UNCW women’s basketball interim Head Coach with a 84-59 victory over Mount Olive, snapping a 21 game losing streak that stretches back to December 2021.