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Shield Talk: Five years after the ‘Butt Fumble’

Brent Jansen, Columnist • November 23, 2017

The New York Jets were hosting the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Day in 2012. The Patriots had a 14-0 lead in the middle of the second quarter. It was first-and-10 from the Jets’ 30-yard line....

Looking back on the 2017 UNCW men’s soccer season

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer • November 22, 2017

Another season of UNC Wilmington men’s soccer is officially in the books. After starting the season climbing high in the national rankings, the team stuttered to the finish line, yet still wound up reaching...

Big markets act as likely landing spots for Miami’s Stanton

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor • November 21, 2017

Since signing a 13-year, $325 million dollar contract extension in 2014, Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been both one of baseball’s premier talents, but also the subject of numerous trade...

Seahawks fall to UNC in second round of NCAA Tournament, 2-1

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor • November 20, 2017

CHAPEL HILL -- UNC Wilmington men’s soccer's once-promising season came to an end with its 2-1 loss to No. 3 North Carolina on Sunday night. The Seahawks (12-8) fell in the second round of the NCAA...

Seahawks, Wolfpack tie in back-and-forth fall finale for club hockey

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 19, 2017

The UNC Wilmington hockey team played the North Carolina State Wolfpack to a 4-4 tie at the Wilmington Ice House Saturday night. The Seahawks were able to get off to a quick 1-0 lead thanks to forward...

Navigating free agency in the 2017 MLB offseason

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 19, 2017

The 2017 baseball offseason is here. After one of the greatest World Series of all time, teams are now able to negotiate with the next collection of talent in free agency. But where will some of these...

Seahawks out-tough Fighting Camels, pick up second win in 88-84 thriller

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor • November 18, 2017

There was a point in the second half of UNC Wilmington’s 88-84 win over Campbell where the Seahawks needed a boost. Down 59-52 with 10:46 remaining, UNCW went on a 9-2 run, capped off by a Jaylen...

‘Hawk Box’ mailbag: Camels, Tar Heels the main focus for men’s programs this weekend

Noah Thomas and Brandon Sans • November 18, 2017

Hawk Box is a weekly mailbag where The Seahawk’s sports staff will answer fan questions regarding UNCW Athletics. Got a question? Submit it here. UNCW visits Carolina this weekend for the 2nd round...

Men’s soccer hopes to beat UNC again, this time with their season on the line

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor • November 18, 2017

Fresh off a win in the opening round of the 2017 NCAA tournament, the UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team (12-7) will turn its focus to one of the top teams in the country with the reassurance the Seahawks...

Campbell visits Trask on Saturday in bounce-back opportunity for UNCW

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor • November 17, 2017

Men’s basketball hosts Campbell on Saturday in Trask Coliseum. It will be the final home game for the Seahawks for nearly a full month, and UNCW wants to give its fans something to remember as many students...

With its fall finale looming, UNCW hockey prepares to host rival NC State

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 17, 2017

The UNC Wilmington club hockey team will host North Carolina State this Saturday night at the Wilmington Ice House at 10 p.m. The game on Saturday marks the Seahawks’ final game of the semester and...

Seahawks survive Presbyterian in 1-0 overtime decision, advance to face UNC

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer • November 17, 2017

UNC Wilmington men’s soccer advanced to the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship after defeating Presbyterian College 1-0 in overtime at UNCW Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. After...