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UNCW Men’s Basketball offseason update and best potential transfers

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks are embarking on their offseason with aspirations common to many collegiate programs: strengthening their foundation and culture while addressing gaps for the upcoming season. The team...

The starting lineup huddles around head coach Takayo Siddle. (Nathan Hovey/UNCW Men’s Basketball)

UNCW falls to Towson in CAA quarterfinals matchup

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

The Seahawks have been defeated by the Towson Tigers in the quarterfinals of the CAA conference tournament. The final score of this game was 66-56. Towson was led by Dylan Williamson and Nendah Tarke....

Harden-Hayes getting to the rim against NC A&T. (Chris Crouch/UNCWSports.com)

UNCW men’s basketball soars past N.C. A&T Aggies in a dominant home win

Kaelyn Elien, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2024

The UNCW men’s basketball team continued their run in the CAA with a 73-54 victory over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) Aggies on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024....

Jenkins shoots three pointer in front of Teal Nation. (Chris Crouch/UNCWSports.com)

UNCW defeats Drexel to take the advantage in conference

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor February 17, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks men’s basketball team defeated the Drexel Dragons in a conference play. The final score of the game came out to 75-56, with the Seahawks taking the win. The Seahawks improved their...

Donovan Newby shoots to score against Campbell. (John Crouch/Uncwsports.com)

UNCW emerges victorious against a scrappy Campbell team

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor February 12, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks took down the Campbell Fighting Camels in a thrilling home matchup. The final score of this game was 77-74. This victory pushed the Seahawks record to 16-6 (7-3), while it would make...

Ross looking to pass the ball during game (Tom Hanna/UNCWSports.com).

UNCW takes victory over COFC during home game

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

In a highly competitive matchup, the UNCW Seahawks defeated the College of Charleston (COFC) Cougars 78-69. The game was held in Trask Coliseum with a total audience of 5,100. UNCW’s leading scorer...

K. J. Jenkins drives to the basket. (Tommy Quarles/UNCWSports.com)

UNCW defeats Kentucky Wildcats in men’s basketball

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

UNCW made history and beat #12 University of Kentucky (UK) 80-73 in their game on Dec. 2.  This win was the first against a Top 25 opponent away from home in program history. The UNCW men’s basketball...

The UNCW Men's Basketball Team on Media day 2023.

UNCW basketball kicks off another exciting year

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

On Oct. 3 and 4 the UNCW athletics department held a media day for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. There are private interviews with a number of impactful players, and a  conversation...

Maleeck Harden-Hayes and Eric Van Der Heijden celebrate during a game at Trask Coliseum. Photo by Paige O'Shields.

13 wins and counting: Seahawks look to defend streak against Cougars

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor January 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, the UNCW men's basketball team has set a new school record for consecutive wins in a season. After thirteen straight victories, the Seahawks have not lost a game since the Nov. 18 loss at the University of Connecticut, who is now ranked among the nation's best teams.
The UNCW men's basketball team posing with their trophy after conquering the 2022 Baha Mar Nassau Championship.

Seahawks win Baha Mar Championship

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor November 28, 2022
The UNCW men's basketball team took down North Texas in a defensive battle to capture the 2022 Baha Mar Nassau Championship on Sunday night with a final score of 55-51.
Shykeim Phillips gets greeted by his teammates on the sidelines on Monday’s game against the Tar Heels. Photo by Paige O’Shields.

Seahawks go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor November 9, 2022
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina - On Monday Nov. 7, the UNCW Seahawks men's basketball team suffered a loss in the first game of the season at the hands of the nation's top-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. 
Jamarii Thomas runs the offense against Emory & Henry on Nov. 2. Photo by Bailey Swogger.

Bring on the nation’s best: Seahawks start basketball season with a bang

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor November 3, 2022
WILMINGTON, North Carolina - The Seahawks blew through their exhibition match opponents on Wednesday night with an 88-47 routing of Emory & Henry to set up one of the most anticipated games in UNCW basketball history. On Monday, UNCW men’s basketball will travel to Chapel Hill to take on the top-ranked team in the country, the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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