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Hockeys 'Hawks ready for ACHA regionals

Hockeys ‘Hawks ready for ACHA regionals

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

UNC Wilmington club hockey will travel to Wesley Chapel, Florida, this weekend for the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division Three South Regional Tournament. The team will open up their...

This week in UNCW sports history: Chris Hatcher

This week in UNCW sports history: Chris Hatcher

Collin Underwood, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

With spring training starting up at all levels of professional baseball, The Seahawk looks back on the career of the lone UNC Wilmington alum playing in Major League Baseball today. Since 1960, UNCW...

Coach McGrath stands proudly with his senior players Marcus Bryan, Nick Powell and Jordon Talley

MBB Gallery: Seahawks celebrate senior night

Travis Stoker, Photo Editor February 18, 2018

UNC Wilmington men's basketball held its home finale on Saturday -- an 88-74 loss to CAA rival College of Charleston. The Seahawks celebrated in style, however, sending off three seniors in Jordon Talley,...

Charleston trio thumps UNCW on senior night, 88-74

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor February 17, 2018

Things were not looking up for UNC Wilmington when Devontae Cacok went to the bench with four fouls, his team down 12 with five minutes remaining. It didn’t get better afterward, either, as the Seahawks...

Diamond Hawks fall to Butler, 6-2, in second day of Hughes Bros. Challenge

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 17, 2018

After a walk-off win on Opening Day against Eastern Kentucky, UNC Wilmington fell to Butler by a final score of 6-2. Seahawks fall to 1-1 on the season and will play Lehigh on Sunday afternoon to conclude...

Baseball rallies late, downs EKU 5-4

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

Alex Royalty took the mound for UNC Wilmington to kick off his junior season after winning CAA Pitcher of the Year in 2017. After giving up two runs to Eastern Kentucky in the first two innings, the ace...

No. 7 Jackson Meadows

Gallery: Diamond Hawks walk off vs. EKU

Noah Powers, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

UNC Wilmington baseball opened its season on Friday with a 5-4 win over Eastern Kentucky in the Hughes Bros. Challenge.  The Seahawks won in the bottom of the ninth inning on a hit by Noah Liles. All...

Kelsey Bryan, left, attempts to tag a runner at second base in a UNC Wilmington softball game.

Softball continues to aim higher coming off a historic season

Collin Underwood, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

Coming off a record-breaking season, the UNC Wilmington softball team looks to build on its 2017 campaign and produce on the field in 2018. 2017 saw the Seahawks set a school record in wins (35) and...

Seahawks rout Elon, move focus to upcoming home finale

Noah Powers, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Wilmington skies were clear Thursday evening, but UNC Wilmington managed to make it rain for much of the contest in its 87-63 victory over Elon (14-13, 6-8 CAA). With four players scoring in double...

Dr. Jorge Figueroa, pictured, sits in his office in Trask Coliseum sporting his teal goatee. The goatee, among other things, has earned him the nickname "That guy."

Jorge Figueroa leads a not-so-secret double life as “that guy” of UNCW Athletics

Ethan Marsh, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018

“It’s fun. I mean, I get it everywhere. I can be at the grocery store and people say, ‘Oh, you’re that guy!’” Even though he denies it, Dr. Jorge Figueroa is one of those local celebrities...

High Point's Obusek becomes the fourth transfer for UNCW women's hoops

High Point’s Obusek becomes the fourth transfer for UNCW women’s hoops

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor February 15, 2018

Karen Barefoot continued to add to a growing roster of players for future seasons when UNCW Athletics announced the signing of transfer Carol-Anne Obusek on Jan. 24. Transferring from High Point University,...

Despite stellar season, UNCW hockey isn't done pursuing goals

Despite stellar season, UNCW hockey isn’t done pursuing goals

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

UNCW club hockey team has been familiar with success throughout the program’s existence. Since being founded in 2004, the team has made multiple visits to the South Regional Division Three American Collegiate...

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