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Superbowl XLVII: More than just brother vs. brother

Tyler Franceschini | Staff Writer January 23, 2013

Thanksgiving Day of 2011 marked the first time in NFL history that brothers coached against one another, when John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens defeated Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers, 16-6.On Sunday,...

An underdog story: The UNCW edition

McLeod Brown | Sports Editor January 23, 2013

If you have enough motivation, and commit yourself to a cause, it's amazing what you can accomplish. That was the logic behind the UNC Wilmington women's soccer team this year.In a span of 12 months, the...

An underdog rises: The UNCW edition

McLeod Brown | Sports Editor January 23, 2013

If you have enough motivation, and commit yourself to a cause, it's amazing what you can accomplish. That was the logic behind the UNC Wilmington women's soccer team this year.In a span of 12 months, the...

Super Bowl XLVII preview

Tyler Franceschini | Staff Writer January 23, 2013

Thanksgiving Day of 2011 marked the first time in NFL history that brothers coached against one another, when John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens defeated younger brother Jim Harbaugh's San Franciso 49ers...

Dixon’s clutch shot helps Seahawks top Old Dominion

McLeod Brown | Sports Editor January 17, 2013

Plays break down in basketball. You will not always be able to execute your half-court offense. It's then that a player's ability truly shines, whether they have the skill to take over a game and help...

High-scoring divisonal round leads to optimism for NFL conference championships

Cam Ellis | Staff Writer January 15, 2013

Is there anything better than playoff football?Sufficient reasons for football's supreme reign as post-season king could be made without even touching on-field topics. What other sport allows you to casually...

Seahawks take down George Mason in conference upset

Cam Ellis | Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2013

Perhaps taking a cue from the weather, UNC Wilmington guard Chris Dixon spent his Saturday afternoon heating up, scoring 30 points as the Seahawks defeated visiting George Mason in a battle of CAA foes,...

NCAA basketball mid-season report

Charles Cox | Staff Writer January 8, 2013

Well, we're halfway to March Madness and it's already been an exciting year in college hoops.Jim Boeheim collected his 900th win, Butler pulled off one of their patented upsets as they defeated a very...

A satirical synopsis of the NFL playoffs…so far…

Cam Ellis | Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2013

Ah syllabus week, the biannual conundrum between buckling down for class or going out more that's really not a conundrum at all. It's a magical time on college campuses, as the risk of cabin fever brings...

Club basketball ends semester on winning note

Marty Simpkins | Staff Writer December 5, 2012

The UNC Wilmington men's Club Basketball team had another successful tournament this past weekend. They went undefeated, beating Duke, Fayetteville State and Duke again in the championship game. Their...

Bike club gaining traction, growing on campus

Marty Simpkins | Staff Writer December 5, 2012

Some guys ride their bike to class. Others ride their bike all the way to Wrightsville Beach twice a week.These guys are part of the UNC Wilmington bike club, which has been around since 2005. Every Monday...

Garrett ready to adopt leadership role under new regime

McLeod Brown | Sports Editor November 29, 2012

When the UNC Wilmington women's basketball team took the court for the first time this season, there were numerous changes to the squad from last year.Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper-Dyke had stepped down...

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