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Aidan Smith during his first career at-bat in UNCW's matchup with VMI on Apr. 1, 2022 at Brooks Field.

When the lights come on: A moment that was worth the wait for UNCW’s Aidan Smith

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor April 5, 2022
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – In the bottom of the eighth inning during UNCW’s Friday night matchup with VMI, Aidan Smith did something he had never done before in his three-year career. He played in a college baseball game. To many, Smith’s pinch-hit plate appearance in the ladder stages of an eventual 18-1 blowout win over the Keydets seemed rather insignificant. However, for Smith, it was the opportunity he had patiently been waiting for.
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 men's basketball hoisting the CBI trophy after defeating Middle Tennessee State in the CBI Championship on Mar. 23, 2022 (Nathan Hovey)

MBB wins first postseason championship in program history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – UNCW men’s basketball captured its first postseason title after capping off the 10th double-digit comeback win this season to defeat Middle Tennessee State in double overtime,...

Jamahri Harvey during UNCW's matchup with Towson on Feb. 17, 2022 at Trask Coliseum.

UNCW MBB to play in CBI

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer March 19, 2022

The UNCW men’s basketball team will participate in this year's CBI (College Basketball Invitational) starting on Sunday, Mar. 20, when the Seahawks take on VMI. The Seahawks lost a thriller in...

UNCW tennis team rushing the court after clinching the win vs Penn State.

Hawks upset nationally-ranked Penn State

Katie Riess, Staff Writer March 16, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina - This past weekend, UNCW women’s tennis defeated nationally-ranked Penn State in shutout style, 7-0, in the first ever matchup between the two programs on the courts. The...

Chris Thorburn scoring the winning run for UNCW in a victory over Kennesaw State on Mar. 13, 2022 at Brooks Field.

Timely changes boost UNCW to series win over Kennesaw State

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 15, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW Head Coach Randy Hood has never been one to shy away from making lineup changes, especially to start a season. Sure, like most other coaches, Hood believes in the...

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...

Sasha Belaya during UNCW's matchup vs Coastal Carolina.

Women’s tennis finishes weekend with win and loss

Katie Riess, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women’s tennis capped off another weekend at home with a win and loss and now stand at 5-2 on the season. The Seahawks gained momentum with a win over Methodist...

Shykeim Phillips (2) addressing the Seahawk crowd inside Trask Coliseum.

Worst to first: MBB reaches mountaintop of CAA

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Not very often does a team go from worst to first in the conference in only one year, but that is exactly what the UNCW men’s basketball team just did. On Saturday, the UNCW team defeated Delaware to...

Brooks Baldwin (10) during UNCW's matchup with Rutgers on Feb. 26, 2022.

‘More Cowbell’: UNCW Baseball looks for additional help at the plate

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 1, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Ball State pitching coach Larry Scully said it best after Friday’s matchup between the Cardinals and Seahawks: “If anyone asks me how to get [Brooks Baldwin] out,...

Mary McMillan during UNCW's matchup with Charleston on Feb. 28, 2022.

Lady Hawks drop 16th straight in loss to Cougars

Matt Bilotto, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women’s basketball found itself on the losing end of Sunday’s 87-56 final against Charleston. The Hawks (3-23, 0-15 Colonial Athletic Association) remain...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Drexel on Jan. 31, 2022 (Davis Kirk)

Seahawks escape close one in Philly

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer February 26, 2022

The UNCW men’s basketball team took down Drexel Thursday night in another game that went down to the wire. The Seahawks’ 20th win of the season did not come easy, as neither team shot above...

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