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Pep band members outside of INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, before UNCW Mens Basketball's first March Madness Game since 2017. (Courtesy Zoe Rudolph)

CULTURE: Pep Band brings spirit to UNCW

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Despite being at almost every home basketball game with their instruments, the Pep Band is not a well-known organization on campus. Many may see them at games but think nothing of the hard work and dedication...

UNCW men's tennis team after winning the 2022 CAA Men's Tennis Championship.

UNCW men’s tennis brings home hardware

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer April 26, 2022

ELON, North Carolina - On Sunday, the UNCW’s men’s tennis team secured its eighth CAA Championship in the past 13 years after defeating Elon, 4-2, in the final match. Head Coach Mait DuBois praised...

Alec Oglesby during a UNCW men's basketball practice.

Three notable matchups for upcoming men’s basketball season

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor August 13, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – The UNCW men’s basketball team released its 2021-2022 schedule Wednesday afternoon. After a 7-10 record in the shortened 2019-2020 campaign, Takayo Siddle will look to...

NCAA President Mark Emmert talks during a news conference before the men's basketball NCAA Tournament Final Four on April 4, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

NCAA to allow uniform patches in support of social justice

Noah Powers, Sports Editor July 30, 2020
The NCAA says it will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear up to two patches on their uniforms.
Marten Linssen attempts to go up for a shot during UNCW's matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Linssen enters transfer portal

Noah Powers, Sports Editor April 11, 2020

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington's Marten Linssen has announced that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal heading into next season's action. The sophomore averaged 10.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game...

A pair of UNCW gloves during the Seahawks' matchup with Marshall on Feb. 22, 2020 at Brooks Field.

UNCW winter and spring athletics cancelled for remainder of school year

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

WILMINGTON — Per release from the Colonial Athletic Association, all winter and spring CAA sports have been officially cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. “Following extensive...

The Florida State basketball team hold the trophy as ACC Champions March 12, 2020. The tournament in Greensboro N.C.was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic

2020 NCAA Tournament cancelled

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

Yes, you read that correctly. The 2020 NCAA Tournament has been cancelled. Not postponed or suspended. For the first time in history, March Madness has been cancelled. The announcement came yesterday...

Volleyball coach Amy Bambenek during one of her volleyball camps

Bambenek resigns as UNCW volleyball coach

Noah Powers, Sports Editor January 23, 2020

WILMINGTON — Earlier this week, it was announced that UNCW volleyball head coach Amy Bambenek joined men's basketball coach C.B. McGrath as one of two coaches to leave the Port City in the last two weeks....

Kai Toews displaying some hang time on his way to the rim.

Seahawks welcome No. 9 Tar Heels: preview

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 8, 2019

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington's highly-anticipated matchup with North Carolina is set to tip off tonight at 7 p.m. The ninth-ranked Tar Heels travel to the Port City as the second of a three-game series...

Fans celebrate after a goal

Evans named CAA Offensive Player of the Week

Zachary Kilby, Contributing Writer October 23, 2019

Junior forward Jacob Evans netted the only goal for the Seahawks over the weekend, helping UNC Wilmington capture a 1-0 victory over no. 18 James Madison. Evans’ performance also helped the Seahawks...

Trask Coliseum

Assistant coach Rob Burke breaks down new roster

Elijah Mize, Staff Writer October 17, 2019

That familiar place for UNC Wilmington men's basketball can be summed up with just one word — uncertainty.   For a roster that saw more turnaround than Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart...

UNCW women's soccer pregame vs. Northeastern on Sep. 29, 2019

Seahawks secure fourth-straight shutout win

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer October 11, 2019

After being named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week on Oct. 7, Emily Moxley got her fourth goal of the season on Wednesday night, securing UNC Wilmington's fourth-straight win.  The...

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