Linssen enters transfer portal
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
April 11, 2020
WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington's Marten Linssen has announced that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal heading into next season's action. The sophomore averaged 10.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game — third best on the team in both categories. Former interim head coach Rob Burke placed much...
WrestleMania 36 start times, match card and predictions
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
April 4, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19's worldwide outbreak in the last month, WWE was unsure of whether or not WrestleMania 36 would even take place. Unlike the rest of the sports world, which has essentially shut down in recent weeks, WrestleMania is still scheduled to go on. That said, the venue and certain matc...
Jajuan Carr commits to UNCW
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 29, 2020
WILMINGTON — After much consideration of the offers forwarded to him, Pender High School's Jajuan Carr seriously considered sitting out a year of college basketball while attending prep school. That was before UNC Wilmington's new head coach Takayo Siddle extended an offer his way. The senior point...
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...
Siddle named UNCW men’s basketball head coach
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
WILMINGTON — The UNC Wilmington men’s basketball program has named N.C. State assistant Takayo Siddle head coach of the program following the Seahawks’ 10-22 finish to the 2019-2020 season. Siddle served as an assistant under former UNCW head coach Kevin Keatts during his time in the Port City...
UNCW winter and spring athletics cancelled for remainder of school year
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
WILMINGTON — Per release from the Colonial Athletic Association, all winter and spring CAA sports have been officially cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. “Following extensive discussions with the conference’s institutional administrators, in light of new developments and...
2020 NCAA Tournament cancelled
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
Yes, you read that correctly. The 2020 NCAA Tournament has been cancelled. Not postponed or suspended. For the first time in history, March Madness has been cancelled. The announcement came yesterday in hopes that cancelling the tournament would help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This ...
UNCW suspends spring athletics
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
WILMINGTON — In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, UNC Wilmington athletics has opted to suspend its spring athletic events until further notice. “The decision follows suit with the Colonial Athletic Association’s earlier announcement that ensures the well-being and safety of student-athletes,...
2020 NCAA Tournament to be played without fans in attendance
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Update: Since this article was published, the NBA suspended its season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert preliminary tested positive for coronavirus. COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus, has led to an executive decision from NCAA President Mark Emmert to play the 2020 NCAA Tournament ...
UNCW downed by Drexel in CAA tournament
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 8, 2020
WASHINGTON D.C. — UNC Wilmington’s hopes of running the table were cut short on Saturday night following a 66-55 loss to Drexel (14-19, 6-12 Colonial Athletic Association) on Saturday evening in the first round of the 2020 CAA tournament. The Seahawks (10-22, 5-13 CAA) had high hopes heading into...
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...