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UNCW men's basketball hoisting the CBI trophy after defeating Middle Tennessee State in the CBI Championship on Mar. 23, 2022 (Nathan Hovey)

MBB wins first postseason championship in program history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – UNCW men’s basketball captured its first postseason title after capping off the 10th double-digit comeback win this season to defeat Middle Tennessee State in double overtime,...

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...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Jan. 27, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Zachary Kilby)

The halftime talk that helped put UNCW one step closer to history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 28, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW (13-5, 7-0 Colonial Athletic Association) found themselves in an unfamiliar position for a large part of Thursday’s contest against Northeastern (6-14, 0-9 CAA). They...

Jaylen Sims' game-winning shot against JMU on Jan. 20, 2022 (Cathy Kushner/JMU Athletics)

Sims hits buzzer-beater for seventh consecutive win

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 20, 2022

HARRISONBURG, Virginia – Jaylen Sims came into Thursday’s showdown with James Madison leading his team in scoring, averaging over 20 points in his last three games. So, if you’re Head Coach Takayo...

Mike Okauru during UNCW's matchup with Charleston on Jan. 17, 2022 (Bridget Connors)

Hawks score season-high to secure sixth straight win

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 17, 2022

CHARLESTON, South Carolina – Make it six wins in a row for UNCW men’s basketball (9-5, 3-0 Colonial Athletic Association) and suddenly this is a team that finds itself in sole possession of first place...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Jan. 12, 2022 at Trask Coliseum.

How UNCW MBB is proving the experts wrong

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 12, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Well, well, well, how the tides have turned. Three months ago, coaches and media members had UNCW men’s basketball finishing the 2021-22 season second to last in the...

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

Close, but no cigar for Sims and Seahawks

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW senior guard Jaylen Sims finished with 12 points in Wednesday night’s 74-69 loss to Norfolk State. But Seahawk fans really wish he could have made it 14. UNCW...

Mike Okauru during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Hawks fall short to Towson in conference opener

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 18, 2021

TOWSON, Maryland – UNC Wilmington (6-4, 0-1 Colonial Athletic Association) came up on the short end of a 72-69 final against Towson (2-5, 1-1 CAA) Monday afternoon inside SECU Arena. The game served...

Brian Tolefree during UNCW's matchup vs St. Andrews on Dec. 9, 2020.

Seahawks blowout Knights in home opener

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

WILMINGTON – UNCW (3-2) completed their season opener on Wednesday night with a 50-point blowout victory over St. Andrews (1-3). The 116-66 triumph gives Takayo Siddle his first win inside of Trask Coliseum...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Feb. 6, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Sims named CAA Player of the Week

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor December 3, 2020

WILMINGTON – After an outstanding opening weekend, UNCW forward Jaylen Sims received CAA Player of the Week honors. Sims led the Seahawks to a 2-1 record which helped capture the Makayo Medical Asheville...

Jake Boggs slams one down during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Seahawks pick up first win against Bulldogs

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 27, 2020

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – A Jamarhi Harvey lob that was slammed down by Jake Boggs gave UNCW (1-1) their first lead over UNC Asheville (0-1) since the 4:31 mark in the first half. The Seahawks would...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Siddle era starts slow against WCU

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 25, 2020

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – The Takayo Siddle era did not get off to a good start for UNCW basketball Wednesday against Western Carolina (1-0). The Seahawks (0-1) dropped their season-opener against...

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