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Noah Powers

Noah Powers, Sports Editor

Noah is a junior from Sanford, NC, majoring in History with a minor in Educational Studies. He loves photography, bowling, and professional wrestling. For as long as he can remember, he has loved college sports. You can contact him at [email protected].

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Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) leaves the field as fans celebrate a 59-42 victory against Missouri in the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.

History retold: “Kick Six”

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
August 5, 2020
NCAA President Mark Emmert talks during a news conference before the men's basketball NCAA Tournament Final Four on April 4, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

NCAA to allow uniform patches in support of social justice

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 30, 2020
Jesus Aguilar #24, Brian Anderson #15, Francisco Cervelli #29, and Corey Dickerson #23 of the Miami Marlins react after a three run home run by Anderson in the top of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 11-6.

Marlins, Phillies play suspended amid team-wide COVID-19 outbreak

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 28, 2020
Towson quarterback Tom Flacco celebrates after a touchdown against Villanova on Saturday night at Johnny Unitas Stadium.

CAA votes to suspend 2020 football season

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 17, 2020
Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Senior Night matchup with Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

Cacok pulls in a pair of NBA G League honors

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 1, 2020
Jaylen Sims (30) dribbles up court during UNCW's 95-86 win against East Carolina on Nov. 27, 2018.

UNCW, ECU set to resume rivalry in 2020-21 season

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 23, 2020
Kep Brown (36) during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

56 Seahawk athletes set to graduate

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 8, 2020
Jajuan Carr

Seahawks add three to 2020-21 roster

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
April 25, 2020
Marten Linssen attempts to go up for a shot during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Linssen enters transfer portal

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
April 11, 2020
Brock Lesnar (WWE)

WrestleMania 36 start times, match card and predictions

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
April 4, 2020
Jajuan Carr

Jajuan Carr commits to UNCW

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 29, 2020

Siddle named UNCW men’s basketball head coach

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
A pair of UNCW gloves during the Seahawks' matchup with Marshall on Feb. 22, 2020 at Brooks Field.

UNCW winter and spring athletics cancelled for remainder of school year

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
The Florida State basketball team hold the trophy as ACC Champions March 12, 2020. The tournament in Greensboro N.C.was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic

2020 NCAA Tournament cancelled

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
From left: Matt Suggs (15), Adam Smith (35) and Cole Weiss (8) during UNCW's matchup with Marshall on Feb. 23, 2020 at Brooks Field.

UNCW suspends spring athletics

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
A view of the empty AmericanAirlines Arena before the start of an NBA basketball regular season game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Miami. The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday they will play games without fans in their San Francisco arena because of the coronavirus.

2020 NCAA Tournament to be played without fans in attendance

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Marten Linssen attempts to go up for a shot during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

UNCW downed by Drexel in CAA tournament

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 8, 2020
Landen Roupp (14) during UNCW's matchup with Marshall on Feb. 22, 2020 at Brooks Field.

Roupp claims CAA Pitcher of the Week honors

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Shykeim Phillips goes in for a layup during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Phillips earns CAA rookie honors for third time

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Marten Linssen battles Delaware defenders during UNCW's matchup with the Blue Hens on Feb. 29, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks fall to Blue Hens in season finale

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
March 1, 2020
Bruno Caula during UNCW's match against South Carolina State on March 25, 2019.

Soaring Seahawks: Feb. 13—19

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
Matt Suggs (15) crosses first base during UNCW's matchup with Dayton on Feb. 16, 2020 at Brooks Field

Diamond Hawks split Sunday doubleheader

Noah Powers and Zachary Kilby
February 16, 2020
Landen Roupp (14) before UNCW's matchup with Bryant on Feb. 15, 2020

Roupp rallies as Seahawks down Bulldogs

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 15, 2020
Janel Gamache (9) throws a pitch during UNCW's matchup with Howard in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Seahawk Softball Bash on Feb. 15, 2019.

Soaring Seahawks: Feb. 6—12

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 12, 2020
Mike Okauru (4) during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Feb. 6, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Gallery: Seahawks drop Thursday contest to Elon

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Jaylen Sims in UNCW's home opener against Johnson & Wales.

Men’s basketball preview: Elon and William & Mary

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Mike Okauru (4) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Soaring Seahawks: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant celebrates his 3-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash, sources say

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 26, 2020
Shykeim Phillips during UNCW’s matchup with College of Charleston on Jan. 25, 2020 at TD Arena

Seahawks shock rival Cougars in Charleston

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 25, 2020
Volleyball coach Amy Bambenek during one of her volleyball camps

Bambenek resigns as UNCW volleyball coach

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
The UNCW student section celebrates

Seahawks snap losing streak in win over Northeastern

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 19, 2020
UNCW interim head coach Rob Burke during the Seahawks' matchup against Hofstra on Jan. 16, 2020.

Seahawks make progress in loss to Hofstra

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
UNCW head coach C.B. McGrath

UNCW men’s basketball releases coach C.B. McGrath

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Devontae Cacok (15) attempts to drive in for a layup

2020 vision: The top-10 teams of the last decade

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
December 31, 2019
Jake Boggs slams one down during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Seahawks trounce N.C. Wesleyan, break school record

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 19, 2019
Kai Toews calls out to his team during UNCW's matchup with Campbell on Nov. 12, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks down Fighting Camels in overtime thriller

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Kai Toews (10) attempts a three-pointer during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks toppled by No. 9 North Carolina

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 9, 2019
Marten Linssen (23) attempts to shoot over Cole Anthony (2) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Gallery: Seahawks downed by ninth-ranked UNC

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
Kai Toews displaying some hang time on his way to the rim.

Seahawks welcome No. 9 Tar Heels: preview

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
Jaylen SIms during UNCW's season opener against Johnson & Wales on Nov. 5, 2019.

Seahawks handle JWU in season opener

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019
Kai Toews and C.B. McGrath

UNCW men’s basketball season preview

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scores a touchdown on a three-yard run to tie North Carolina 14-14 in the second quarter on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.

College football blitz: Week 5 recap

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
Kai Toews guards Shykeim Phillips during UNCW's first official practice of the 2019-20 season on Sep. 26, 2019.

Gallery: Men’s basketball holds first official practice

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) celebrates after a play against Miami (Ohio) during a 76-5 romp for the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on September 21, 2019. Nebraska will provide a much stiffer test in Week 5, but fifth-ranked Ohio State is still a 17 1/2-point favorite on the road.

College football blitz: Week 4 recap

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
John Calipari speaks with media personnel before the 2019 Men's Basketball Tip-off dinner on Sep. 19, 2019.

Kentucky coach John Calipari speaks at tip-off dinner

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 19, 2019
Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) can't complete a catch as LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) defends during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas.

College football blitz: Week 2 recap

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
JaTarvius Whitlow runs in the first half.nAuburn vs Oregon on Saturday Aug. 31 2019.

College football blitz: Week 1 recap

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
Trask Coliseum

UNCW Basketball: Full schedules released

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
UNCW head coach Mark Scalf prior to the Seahawks' Saturday matchup with Tennessee in the 2019 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional

Scalf farewell tour closes as Seahawks fall to Vols

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
June 1, 2019
Seahawks downed late by North Carolina

Seahawks downed late by North Carolina

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 31, 2019
Scott Eyre/CAASports.com

Diamond Hawks win CAA title; head to Chapel Hill Regional

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 27, 2019
Landen Roupp (14) during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

CAA tournament update: Seahawks find early success

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 23, 2019
Greg Jones (2) during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Springs Brooks Stadium on March 27, 2019.

Jones one of five Seahawks honored

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 21, 2019
UNCW coach Mark Scalf during the Seahawks' matchup against Valparaiso at Brooks Field on March 3, 2019.

Seahawks prepare for CAA tournament following Senior Day win over James Madison

Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019
Noah Liles (5) high-fives Noah Bridges (22) during UNCW's contest against N.C. State at Brooks Field on April 16, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks knocked down by no. 7 Wolfpack

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
Women's Golf brings home first CAA title in nearly a decade

Women’s Golf brings home first CAA title in nearly a decade

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
WWE Smackdown Live at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Nov. 14, 2017.

WrestleMania 35: Previews, start times, predictions

Noah Powers, Brian Carpenter, and Darius Melton
April 5, 2019
3OH!3 member Sean Foreman during the duo's performance at UNCW on April 3, 2019.

Gallery: 3OH!3 performs at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
Greg Jones (2) slides into third base during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Springs Brooks Stadium on March 27, 2019.

Gallery: ‘Diamondhawks’ downed by no. 12 Coastal Carolina

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Kep Brown (36) and Greg Jones (2) celebrate following Brown's RBI homer during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

Gallery: Diamond Hawks upset No. 12 Coastal Carolina

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Greg Jones (2) rounds third base during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

Angeli’s RBI single, Jones’ four stolen bases lift Seahawks over No. 12 Coastal Carolina

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Agustin Savarino during UNCW's match against South Carolina State on March 25, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks thump South Carolina State

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Senior Night matchup with Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

Cacok to represent CAA in 2019 3X3U tournament

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2019
Elena Turnbull (32) during the Seahawks' matchup against Tusculum in the UNCW Dig & Dive Beach Classic on March 24, 2019.

Gallery: Beach Volleyball secures win over Tusculum

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2019
Members of the student section thank UNCW standout Devontae Cacok before the Seahawks' Senior Night matchup with Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

Sweet 16: Top-16 photos from the 2018-19 UNCW men’s basketball season

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) drives through the lane for a layup during UNCW's season opener against Campbell.

Seahawks knocked out in CAA tournament quarterfinals

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
The UNCW men's basketball team huddles before its Senior Day matchup against Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

CAA Tournament preview: Seahawks look for seventh CAA title

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2019
Landen Roupp (14) pitches during UNCW's matchup against Toledo on Wednesday night at Brooks Field.

Gallery: Seahawks drop midweek matchup with Toledo

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Cole Weiss (8) hits during UNCW's matchup against Toledo on Wednesday night at Brooks Field.

‘Diamondhawks’ unable to stage come back, fall to Toledo

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Jackson Meadows (7) steals second during UNCW's matchup against Valparaiso at Brooks Field on March 3, 2019.

Gallery: ‘Diamondhawks’ can’t complete sweep, drop Sunday matchup

Noah Powers and Brandon Sans
March 3, 2019
GiGi Smith (5) during UNCW's contest against Delaware in Trask Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2019.

Gallery: Bell, Smith lead Seahawks over Delaware on Senior Day

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Brooks Baldwin (10) scores and is cheered on by his teammates following a 2 RBI double by Zachary Bridges during UNCW's game against Iona at Brooks Field on Feb. 23, 2019.

Gallery: Baldwin’s 5 RBIs lead UNCW over Iona

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
Doug Angeli (4) bats during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina on Feb. 19, 2019 at Brooks Field.

Gallery: Battle of the teals ends in Seahawk defeat

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
Gage Herring (40) throws a pitch during UNCW's matchup with VMI on Feb. 17, 2019.

Gallery: Diamond Hawks stage late-game comeback to down VMI

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) celebrates with fans following UNCW's 87-79 Senior Night victory over Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks soar past Hofstra on Senior Night

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Shawn O'Connell during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Feb. 14, 2019

From Eagle to Seahawk: The legacy behind Shawn O’Connell

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2019
Camryn Dean (11) slides into third base during UNCW's matchup with Howard in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Seahawk Softball Bash on Feb. 15, 2019.

Gallery: UNCW softball breezes past Bison in home opener

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
Kai Toews (10) during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Feb. 14, 2019

Gallery: Seahawks unable to finish upset, late-game struggles continue

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Pitcher No. 14 Landen Roupp

Seahawk Spectacular: Matt Myers stabilizes pitching staff

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Kai Toews (10) battles through defenders during UNCW's matchup with William & Mary on Jan. 24, 2019.

Late-game struggles continue for UNCW, suffer fourth straight loss

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
No. 33 Kali Jones

CAA softball coaches project top-three finish for UNCW

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Ahyiona Vason (10) drives past a defender during UNCW's contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks hit Huskies hard, remain undefeated at home

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2019
Kai Toews (10) attempts to break past a defender during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks downed by Dukes on Homecoming

Noah Powers and Travis Stoker
February 3, 2019
Jeantal Cylla (2) goes up to the rim during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

[Video] UNCW slides further down CAA ladder

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor
February 3, 2019
Kai Toews (10) attempts a game-winning layup during UNCW's 77-76 loss to Towson on Jan. 31, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks topped by Towson in final seconds

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Thursday night matchup with William & Mary on Jan. 24, 2019.

Reaching 51: Cacok breaks UNCW double-double record

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2019
GiGi Smith (5) during UNCW's matchup with James Madison on Jan. 18, 2019.

Smith has show out performance as Seahawks come up short

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

Gallery: Seahawks topple William & Mary in high-scoring bout

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2019
From left: Jessica Mitchell (31), Micah Hoggatt (25), Carol-Anne Obusek (32), Moriah Crisp (2), Shrita Parker (4)

Seahawks look to continue success in weekend slate

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Shrita Parker (4) during UNCW's matchup with James Madison on Jan. 18, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks topple conference-leader James Madison

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Tuesday night game v.s. UNC Greensboro

Seahawks start strong, drop matchup with Hofstra

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
Bridges, former Seahawks to speak at banquet

Bridges, former Seahawks to speak at banquet

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2019
Kai Toews (10) locks down on defense during UNCW's home matchup with Delaware on Jan. 10, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks trounced by Blue Hens in Thursday night showdown

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Devontae Cacok (15) looks to pass during UNCW's conference opener against College of Charleston on Dec. 29, 2018.

Seahawks downed by rival Cougars in conference opener

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2018
Devontae Cacok (15) preps for a free throw during UNCW's conference opener against College of Charleston on Dec. 29, 2018.

Gallery: UNCW falls to Charleston in conference opener

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2018
UNCW's Top-10 sports moments of 2018

UNCW’s Top-10 sports moments of 2018

Brandon Sans and Noah Powers
December 18, 2018
Jaylen Sims (30) dribbles up court during UNCW's 95-86 win against East Carolina on Nov. 27, 2018.

Gallery: Seahawks down Pirates in high-scoring bout

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Grace Sacco (33) looks to make a pass during UNCW's Nov. 17, 2018 contest against Grand Canyon

Gallery: Seahawks dominate Grand Canyon

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2018
Phillip Goodrum (10) squares up with a defender during UNCW's NCAA Tournament first round match against Furman

Gallery: Seahawks downed by Furman in first round of NCAA Tournament

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Kai Toews (10) dribbles up court during UNCW's Tuesday night game v.s. UNC Greensboro

Gallery: Seahawks fall to UNCG

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
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