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Jaylen Sims after UNCW's 12th consecutive win on Jan. 31, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

The meaning behind UNCW’s historic win streak

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 31, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – A win is a win, no matter how you look at it. However, winning 12 straight must mean a little more, right? Suddenly, the morning coffee tastes better, that afternoon breeze...

Ahyiona Vason (10) drive in to the basket during UNCW's contest against Delaware in Trask Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2019.

Dragons sweep Seahawks

Morgan Starling, Contributing Writer January 3, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW (3-5) was swept by Drexel (4-1) with a 61-34 loss Sunday afternoon in Trask Coliseum. The Lady Hawks were unable to respond to Saturday’s loss with the Dragons,...

GiGi Smith (5) makes a pass during UNCW's Senior Day matchup with Hofstra on March 1, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Late run in the third leads Dragons to victory over Seahawks

Morgan Starling, Contributing Writer January 2, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW (3-4) lost their third straight to the Drexel Dragons (3-1) 76-63 Saturday afternoon in Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks were losing 34-26 at the half, but were able...

Trask Coliseum

UNCW vs Drexel postponed due to COVID-19

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 2, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Less than an hour before the scheduled 1 p.m. tipoff, UNCW’s men’s basketball game against Drexel (5-2) was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 virus test in the Seahawk...

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

WASHINGTON D.C. — UNC Wilmington’s hopes of running the table were cut short on Saturday night following a 66-55 loss to Drexel (14-19, 6-12 Colonial Athletic Association) on Saturday evening in the...

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

WILMINGTON – Point guard Shykeim Phillips wrangled in Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week honors for the third time this season.   The freshman put up an average 16 points, four...

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

WILMINGTON — After winning three of its last five games, UNC Wilmington (10-21, 5-13 Colonial Athletic Association) was unable to muster up a win to close the regular season. Delaware (21-10, 11-7 CAA)...

Shykeim Phillips (2) and Mike Okauru (4) during UNCW's matchup with Drexel on Feb. 27, 2020

UNCW keeps hot streak alive in win over Drexel

Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2020

WILMINGTON – “Hire Burke" chants echoed through Trask Coliseum as UNC Wilmington (10-20, 5-12 Colonial Athletic Association) racked up a 76-65 win over Drexel (13-17, 6-11 CAA) on Thursday night.  “Burke...

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

UNC Wilmington began its two-game road slate against a Drexel team which the Seahawks defeated 97-83 in Trask Coliseum on Jan. 12. That said, struggles on the road have plagued UNCW which wields only two...

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

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball has won six of its last seven games and looks to continue this trend on a two-game road trip this weekend. Fresh off the most historic weekend sweep of the Karen...

Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's home matchup with Delaware on Jan. 10, 2019.

UNCW begins road trip against CAA heavyweights

Austin Chandler, Contributing Writer January 17, 2019

Following a home win over Colonial Athletic Association opponent Drexel last Saturday, the UNC Wilmington men’s basketball team prepares to set out on a CAA road trip that will include games against...

Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's conference opener against College of Charleston on Dec. 29, 2018.

Cacok sets career rebounding record in UNCW win

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor January 12, 2019

UNC Wilmington men’s basketball provided a reason to believe Thursday’s loss to Delaware was a fluke not to be repeated with a statement win over Drexel, 97-83, on Saturday in Trask Coliseum. The...

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