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

Smith shows out on Senior Day, leads Seahawks to win

Erin Howard, Staff Writer March 1, 2020

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington women’s hoops extended its winning streak to three games on Sunday in Trask Coliseum with a Senior Day victory over Hofstra (3-25, 0-17 Colonial Athletic Association)....

GiGi Smith (5) during UNCWs contest against Delaware in Trask Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2019.

Women’s basketball preview: Towson and James Madison

Erin Howard, Staff Writer February 14, 2020

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington will look to settle the score with two conference foes as it hits the road this weekend. The Seahawks will face Towson (10-11, 5-5) on Friday night in a Valentine’s Day...

UNCW womens basketball takes on Towson on Jan. 19, 2020 in Trask Coliseum.

Women’s hoops losing streak extends to three

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer January 21, 2020

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington has found itself in a three-game losing streak following Sunday afternoon’s contest against Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week Kionna Jeter and Towson. The...

GiGi Smith (5) during UNCWs contest against Delaware in Trask Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2019.

Seahawks secure first winning season since 2011-12

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

The final home game of the season for UNC Wilmington women’s basketball went according to plan, with a 72-64 win over Delaware at Trask Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The win snaps a three-game losing...

GiGi Smith (5) during UNCWs 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

Coming off its first home loss of the season, UNC Wilmington (16-10, 9-6 Colonial Athletic Association) celebrated Senior Day on Sunday afternoon against Delaware (13-13, 8-6 CAA). The Seahawks leaned...

Coach Karen Barefoot celebrates alongside Seahawks bench in win over William & Mary on Feb. 10.

Gallery: UNCW defense downs Tribe late

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 10, 2019

UNC Wilmington women's basketball defeated William & Mary 66-58 inside Trask Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks closed the contest on a 10-0 to extend their undefeated home record to 12 games....

UNCW head coach Karen Barefoot during the Seahawks contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

UNCW looks to keep home undefeated streak alive this weekend

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 8, 2019

Many have noticed that there is a new confidence surrounding UNC Wilmington women’s basketball. Some may even say a new swagger. That tends to happen when your team is a perfect 10-0 on its home court.   Head...

#24 Chinyere Bell attempts a free throw

Seahawks cruise past Hofstra in bounce-back win

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 2, 2019

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball returned to the Port City knowing that it needed to bounce back after two consecutive road losses last week. It did that in a huge way on Friday night as the Seahawks...

GiGi Smith (5) during UNCWs 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

In light of its recent success, UNC Wilmington traveled to Delaware with high hopes. Prior to this afternoon’s matchup, the Seahawks had won six of their last seven contests — two of which were against...

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Women’s basketball seeks to ascend to the top of CAA

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer January 13, 2019

The goal for the UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team this season has been to improve on the strides it made last year. An 8-4 record including their first Colonial Athletic Association win gives coach...

Seahawks pick up first CAA win of season

Seahawks pick up first CAA win of season

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor January 4, 2019

Match the crowd’s energy. That was the message UNC Wilmington women’s basketball coach Karen Barefoot sent to her team prior to its Colonial Athletic Association opener against College of Charleston....

Dec 18, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  The UNC Wilmington Seahawks womens basketball team plays the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire

Seahawks unable to pick up win over Panthers

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor December 18, 2018

Almost forty years have passed since the UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team beat a Power-5 opponent. The Seahawks escaped that Feb. 21, 1982 game against Duke with a 59-57 win. Down two players,...

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