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Alejandro Saez (18) battles with Old Dominion defender Jose Olmos (4) during UNCW's matchup with the Monarchs on October 9, 2019 at UNCW Soccer Stadium

Seahawks start three-game homestand with a win

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer October 10, 2019

UNC Wilmington opened its three-game homestand with a 2-0 victory over Old Dominion Wednesday night. Junior defenseman Alejandro Saez led the team scoring both goals.   This matchup was the 31st time...

UNCW during its match against Elon on Oct. 6, 2019.

Seahawks snap losing streak, down Phoenix 3-1

Erin Howard, Contributing Writer October 6, 2019

UNC Wilmington took down Elon (8-9) on Sunday afternoon, to pick up its first conference win of the season. UNCW coach Amy Bambenek said she had one message for her team going into the game.  “They...

No. 6 David Lozano squares off with North Carolina's Raul Aguilera (28)

Men’s soccer preview: UNCW @ no. 20 North Carolina

Yv Scarlett Maciel, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

There is nothing like soccer on a Tuesday night. Tonight UNC Wilmington (4-3-2) will face off against no. 20 North Carolina (4-2-2). The match is set for 7 p.m. at Chapel Hill's Dorrance Soccer Field...

No. 15 Kendall Bender and no. 5 Madison Peters

UNCW suffers first home loss to Western Carolina

Zachary Kilby, Contributing Writer September 22, 2019

Just as fall weather starts to be felt outside in Wilmington, N.C., the heat remained on the Seahawks inside of Trask Coliseum on Saturday as they took on Western Carolina. UNC Wilmington followed up Friday’s...

Gallery: UNCW battles Tennessee in win-or-go-home game

Gallery: UNCW battles Tennessee in win-or-go-home game

Brandon Sans, Contributing Writer June 1, 2019

Gallery: UNCW takes on UNC in NCAA Regional

Gallery: UNCW takes on UNC in NCAA Regional

Brandon Sans, Contributing Writer May 31, 2019

Doug Angeli slides home at Clark-LeClair Stadium on April 23, 2019.

Losing streak reaches six games against no. 11 ECU

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

PHOTOS: UNCW at no. 11 ECU GREENVILLE, N.C. -- UNC Wilmington extended its losing streak to six games with an 8-5 loss to no. 11 ECU at Clark-LeClair Stadium on Tuesday night. The Seahawks (20-22)...

Agustin Savarino during UNCW's match against South Carolina State on March 25, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks thump South Carolina State

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2019

UNC Wilmington welcomed South Carolina State to the UNCW courts on Monday afternoon to kickstart a four-match home stand. The Seahawks routed the Bulldogs 6-1, breaking a three-match losing streak and...

Elena Turnbull (32) during the Seahawks' matchup against Tusculum in the UNCW Dig & Dive Beach Classic on March 24, 2019.

Gallery: Beach Volleyball secures win over Tusculum

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2019

UNC Wilmington (6-6) took a 5-0 win over Tusculum (4-8) Sunday morning during the UNCW Dig & Dive Beach Classic. The Seahawks went 1-1 on Saturday, sweeping Morehead State before being swept by...

Shawn O'Connell during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Feb. 14, 2019

From Eagle to Seahawk: The legacy behind Shawn O’Connell

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2019

For UNC Wilmington graduate transfer Shawn O’Connell, the path to the Port City differed from many of his teammates. The 6’8 forward transferred from Georgia Southern where he redshirted his freshman...

Kai Toews (10) during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Feb. 14, 2019

Gallery: Seahawks unable to finish upset, late-game struggles continue

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2019

UNC Wilmington welcomed Northeastern to the Port City on Thursday night. With an 11-point halftime lead, the Seahawks looked to pull an upset on the no. 2 team in the conference, but second-half struggles...

UNCW head coach Karen Barefoot during the Seahawks' contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

UNCW looks to keep home undefeated streak alive this weekend

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 8, 2019

Many have noticed that there is a new confidence surrounding UNC Wilmington women’s basketball. Some may even say a new swagger. That tends to happen when your team is a perfect 10-0 on its home court.   Head...

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