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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams during UNCW's matchup with the Tar Heels on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

UNC’s Roy Williams retires, replaced by Hubert Davis

Nolan Triolo, Contributing Writer April 6, 2021

Longtime UNC Men’s Basketball Coach, Roy Williams, announced his retirement on April 1st after coaching the Tar Heels for 18 years. The Hall of Famer is the only coach to have over 400 wins...

UNCW women's basketball coach Karen Barefoot

Seahawks snap home game hot streak

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer November 26, 2019

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington looked to continue its hot streak in Trask Coliseum (won 15 of last 16 at home) heading into Saturday's matchup against Kennesaw State but fell short 58-56. The Seahawks...

UNCW during its matchup with Mt. Olive on Nov. 20, 2019.

Seahawks survive late run from Mount Olive

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer November 21, 2019

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington improved its record to 2-3 Wednesday night as it outlasted Mount Olive 75-67 in Trask Coliseum. The win was the Seahawks’ 15th out of their last 16 at home.  From the...

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

Seahawks trounce N.C. Wesleyan, break school record

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 19, 2019

WILMINGTON — Jaylen Sims’ 26-point performance led UNC Wilmington (3-2) past North Carolina Wesleyan 113-53 on Tuesday night in Trask Coliseum. The 60-point victory topped the previous record for...

Kai Toews calls out to his team during UNCW's matchup with Campbell on Nov. 12, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks down Fighting Camels in overtime thriller

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 12, 2019
The Seahawks closed out their three-game homestand with a win on Tuesday night
Kai Toews (10) attempts a three-pointer during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks toppled by No. 9 North Carolina

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 9, 2019

WILMINGTON — UNC Wilmington played one of its most anticipated games of the season Friday night, falling 78-62 to No. 9 North Carolina at Trask Coliseum. The Tar Heels’ trip to the Port City marked...

Marten Linssen (23) attempts to shoot over Cole Anthony (2) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Gallery: Seahawks downed by ninth-ranked UNC

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 8, 2019

UNC Wilmington hosted No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night. The Seahawks (1-1) fell 78-62 to the Tar Heels (2-0).

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...

Kai Toews attacking the basket against Johnson & Wales.

Gallery: Seahawks down JWU in season opener

Zachary Kilby, Contributing Writer November 7, 2019

Jaylen SIms during UNCW's season opener against Johnson & Wales on Nov. 5, 2019.

Seahawks handle JWU in season opener

Noah Powers, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

WILMINGTON — A well-rounded performance, made sweeter by a triple-digit score, boosted UNC Wilmington over Johnson & Wales 103-83 on Tuesday night. The Seahawks landed 49.3 percent of their shots...

Kai Toews and C.B. McGrath

UNCW men’s basketball season preview

Noah Powers, Sports Editor October 31, 2019

Accompanied by a fresh set of faces, UNC Wilmington men’s basketball has instilled a winning mentality heading into the 2019-20 season. Head coach C.B. McGrath, who enters his third year at the helm...

Kai Toews guards Shykeim Phillips during UNCW's first official practice of the 2019-20 season on Sep. 26, 2019.

Gallery: Men’s basketball holds first official practice

Noah Powers, Sports Editor September 26, 2019

UNC Wilmington men's basketball kicked off college hoops season in the Port City with its first official practice of the 2019-20 campaign.

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