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UNCW Softball begins the CAA Tournament on Feb. 9, 2023.

Seahawk Softball looks to pick up where they left off

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor February 9, 2023
The UNCW softball team started their season today with games at home against Purdue Fort Wayne, East Carolina and Virginia Tech. The reigning CAA champion Seahawks are coming off of a 32-15 season and begin this year at the top of the CAA preseason poll.
UNCW Softball after winning the 2022 CAA Championship on Mar. 14, 2022.

Seahawk Softball makes history

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer May 16, 2022

ELON, North Carolina - For the first time ever, the UNCW softball team will be going to the NCAA Tournament. The Seahawks took down Hofstra, Delaware and Elon in three consecutive days to be crowned...

Taylor Vitola sliding into second base during UNCW’s matchup with Delaware on Mar. 27, 2022.

Seahawks secure 20th win of the season

Matt Bilotto, Staff Writer March 27, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW softball won its weekend series against Delaware, 2-3, and now lead all conference opponents with 20 wins. Emily Winstead had another dominant pitching outing...

UNCW Softball during the pregame national anthem at Boseman Field.

Seahawks notch milestone win in sweep over Bonnies

Matt Bilotto, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW Softball Head Coach Kristy Norton secured her 200th career win in Sunday’s victory over St. Bonaventure (1-8). The Seahawks (15-3) are now on a five-game win...

Janel Gamache during UNCW softball's opening weekend of play

UNCW softball team starts season with a bang

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer February 15, 2022
The UNCW softball team could not have started the season any better, going 4-0 in the Charleston Southern Tournament this weekend. Senior Janel Gamache powered the Seahawks in game one against Toledo, going deep twice including a walk-off homerun in the bottom of the 7th to give UNCW a 6-5 win. The next game of Saturday’s doubleheader was against Charleston Southern. Freshman pitcher Kara Hammock stole the show for the Seahawks, as she pitched a complete game shutout while allowing only three hits in her first collegiate appearance. UNCW won 5-0.
Gabriella Hessenthaler during UNCW's intrasquad scrimmage.

Hessenthaler makes SportsCenter Top 10

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor April 9, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – DA-DA-DA, DA-DA-DA… UNCW softball’s Gabriella Hessenthaler was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays after her incredible defensive effort against rival ECU on...

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