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 first round of the 2020 CAA tournament. The Seahawks (10-22, 5-13 CAA) had high hopes heading into...
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 and a half rebounds and four assists in a 1-1 finish last week. The Seahawks handled Drexel with ...
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) capitalized on a sloppy second half from the Seahawks to walk out of Trask Coliseum with an 82-65...
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 is the coach that everyone wants to play for right now,” said freshman Shykeim Phillip...
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 wins away from the Port City — a record which remains steady after the Seahawks’ 69-57 loss to...
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 Barefoot-era, the Seahawks (11-5, 4-1 Colonial Athletic Association) will be tested against a Delaware...
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 Hofstra on Thursday and Northeastern on Sunday. Last week’s loss to Delaware, 82-69, coupled with a victory over Drexel, 97-83, left the Seahawks with an over...
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 Seahawks (7-11, 3-2 CAA) were forced to “reevaluate” their energy level when starting games following...
Women’s basketball: Dragons ground Seahawks in CAA action
Noah Powers, Staff Writer
February 11, 2018
UNC Wilmington was unable to keep up with Drexel offensively in Sunday afternoon’s game, as the Dragons ran past the Seahawks in a 58-40 loss. The Seahawks (8-16, 1-12 CAA) were defensively stout against the No. 2 team in the CAA but were unable to come away with a win against the Dragons. Take ...