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Jordan Faveri during UNCWs match with Charlotte on Sep. 12, 2021.

Faveri’s hot streak places her with elite company

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor September 17, 2021
Faveri, a junior forward, was a key part of the Seahawks’ successful 2020 campaign that fell just short in the CAA Championship. Now, returning to a UNCW squad welcoming 12 newcomers in 2021, Faveri’s expectations for herself and her team have remained the same.
Adam Smith pitching for the ACL Padres.

Former Seahawk standout speaks about life in the minors

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor September 10, 2021

Former UNCW baseball pitcher Adam Smith was selected in the 14th round of this year’s MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. After five appearances for San Diego’s rookie-affiliate, Arizona Complex League...

Gabriel Perrotta during UNCWs match with Lafayette on Aug. 26, 2021.

In the heat of the moment, UNCW men’s soccer kicks off season strong

Zachary Kilby , Sports Editor August 27, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina–UNCW men’s soccer began the 2021-22 campaign with a 1-0 win over Lafayette. However, the victory did not come easy for Head Coach Aidan Heaney and the Seahawks. After...

Alec Oglesby during a UNCW mens basketball practice.

Three notable matchups for upcoming men’s basketball season

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor August 13, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – The UNCW men’s basketball team released its 2021-2022 schedule Wednesday afternoon. After a 7-10 record in the shortened 2019-2020 campaign, Takayo Siddle will look to...

Landen Roupp during the 2021 CAA Championship at Brooks Field.

Three UNCW players picked in draft

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor July 18, 2021

Landen Roupp, Brooks Baldwin, and Adam Smith were all drafted in last week’s MLB Draft. All three Seahawks were named to an All-CAA team at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Roupp and Baldwin were...

Taber Mongero during the Wilmington Sharks game on June 13, 2021, at Buck Hardee Field.

Once a Cardiac Hawk, always a Cardiac Hawk

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor June 16, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Taber Mongero’s base hit single in the bottom of the ninth helped score the winning run for the Wilmington Sharks and extended the team’s winning streak to seven games. The...

Ethan Chenault and Matt Suggs after UNCWs win over Northeastern on May 28, 2021.

How can you not be romantic about baseball?

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor May 30, 2021

In many ways, loving baseball is similar to being in a romantic relationship. Both require a lot of time, work, passion, and most importantly, patience. Each can make your heart skip a beat or break it...

Trevor Marsh crossing home plate after hitting a grand slam against the College of Charleston on May 16, 2021 at Brooks Field.

May 14-16: The best weekend for UNCW baseball

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor May 17, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Hours before the first pitch UNCW’s (29-17, 13-8 Colonial Athletic Association) pivotal three-game weekend series against the College of Charleston (22-21, 11-10), North...

Greg Jones (2) rounds third base during UNCWs matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

Greg Jones homers in first game with Hot Rods

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor May 13, 2021

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky – Former UNCW shortstop Greg Jones hit a three-run home run in his first career game for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (6-2) in last night’s 8-7 win over the Asheville Tourists...

Taber Mongero coming up to bat at Brooks Field.

The most underrated bat in UNCW’s lineup

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – If you had to guess, who would you say leads UNCW in batting average at this point in the season? Brooks Baldwin? Matt Suggs? Kip Brandenburg? It has to be one of these...

Jentri Meadows during UNCWs intrasquad scrimmage at Boseman Field.

Seahawks end senior day with record-breaking win

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer May 2, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW softball (15-23) defeated the Elon Phoenix (17-19) 7-5 on Sunday afternoon in their Senior Day game at Boseman Field. The contest was game three between the teams...

Zachary Bridges during UNCWs game with Coastal Carolina on Apr. 30, 2021 at Brooks Field.

Bridges shakes Chanticleers all night long

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor April 28, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW’s Zachary Bridges led the Seahawks (21-15, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) in hitting Wednesday night as the redshirt senior had two hits and three RBIs in a 7-6...

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