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Mike Okauru driving to the basket in UNCW's matchup with Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2021 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

Siddle follows ninth straight win with sincere, heartfelt interview

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 24, 2022

BOSTON, Massachusetts – As if UNCW’s ninth consecutive win Monday night was not remarkable enough, Head Coach Takayo Siddle proved to everyone why this team will hold a special place in the hearts...

Jaylen Fornes (1) pulls up for a three-pointer during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Fornes returning to UNCW

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW men’s basketball Head Coach Takayo Siddle has been busy since the season ended for the Seahawks earlier this month. On Mar. 28, Jaylen Fornes announced he will be...

Jeantal Cylla (2) dribbles in for a layup during UNCW's Tuesday night game v.s. UNC Greensboro

Report: Cylla becomes third Seahawk to transfer this week

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

RELATED: Fornes, Taylor II to transfer from UNCW Jeantal Cylla may be on his way out of UNC Wilmington after one season. Jeff Goodman of Stadium reported that Cylla will become the third Seahawk...

Jaylen Fornes (1) pulls up for a three-pointer during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Fornes, Taylor II to transfer from UNCW

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

And another Seahawk bites the dust. Junior guard Jaylen Fornes announced on Twitter that he would transfer from UNC Wilmington and spend his final year of eligibility elsewhere. Hours later, guard Ty...

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

As part of Homecoming weekend, UNC Wilmington (8-16, 4-7 Colonial Athletic Association) played host to James Madison. While the Seahawks were able to score close to the century mark, the efforts were not...

Jeantal Cylla (2) goes up to the rim during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

UNCW slides further down CAA ladder

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 3, 2019

UNC Wilmington men’s basketball was unable to provide the Trask Coliseum homecoming crowd with a win in its 104-95 loss to James Madison on Friday night. There were 13 lead changes and seven ties...

Jaylen Fornes (11) preps for a potential game-winning free throw with 12 seconds left during UNCW's matchup with Towson on Jan. 31, 2019.

UNCW comeback falls short against Towson

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

UNC Wilmington opened Homecoming weekend with a 77-76 loss to Towson on Thursday night inside Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks now can do no better than split its Colonial Athletic Association four-game...

Jeantal Cylla (2) attempts a free throw during UNCW's matchup against East Carolina on Nov. 27, 2018.

Seahawks knock off Pirates in rivalry rematch

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

UNC Wilmington men’s basketball team renewed its in-state rivalry with East Carolina on Tuesday night in Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks avenged last year’s overtime loss to the Pirates in coach C.B....

Kai Toews (10) throws up a floater during UNCW's exhibition against William Peace

UNCW topples William Peace in exhibition

Brent Jansen, Contributing Writer November 3, 2018

 In its final exhibition match before opening the regular season, UNCW downed William Peace 80-52. The Seahawks started the game strong thanks to a great first half performance from senior forward...

Kai Toews (10) flies in for the easy layup

UNCW drops charity exhibition against Clemson

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

It was a show and then some. Even though UNC Wilmington dropped its Hurricane Florence charity exhibition against no. 22 Clemson by a score of 78-67, enough went right for the Seahawks to provide optimism...

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