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#24 Chinyere Bell attempts a free throw

Seahawks cruise past Hofstra in bounce-back win

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 2, 2019

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball returned to the Port City knowing that it needed to bounce back after two consecutive road losses last week. It did that in a huge way on Friday night as the Seahawks...

UNCW women's basketball coach Karen Barefoot

Seahawks look to bounce back on Homecoming weekend

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

The UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team returns to Trask Coliseum this weekend on the back of an up and down last couple of weeks. After knocking off Colonial Athletic Association leaders James Madison...

Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Thursday night matchup with William & Mary on Jan. 24, 2019.

Reaching 51: Cacok breaks UNCW double-double record

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2019

On Nov. 11, 2016 in front of a home crowd, sophomore Devontae Cacok dropped 14 points and 16 rebounds in UNC Wilmington’s season opener against Claflin University. This was the double-double that would...

GiGi Smith (5) during UNCW's matchup with James Madison on Jan. 18, 2019.

Smith has show out performance as Seahawks come up short

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2019

In light of its recent success, UNC Wilmington traveled to Delaware with high hopes. Prior to this afternoon’s matchup, the Seahawks had won six of their last seven contests — two of which were against...

Gallery: Seahawks topple William & Mary in high-scoring bout

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2019

Thursday night, UNC Wilmington (8-13, 4-4 Colonial Athletic Association) played host to William & Mary (7-13, 3-5 CAA). The Seahawks managed a much-needed victory, topping the Tribe 93-88.

From left: Jessica Mitchell (31), Micah Hoggatt (25), Carol-Anne Obusek (32), Moriah Crisp (2), Shrita Parker (4)

Seahawks look to continue success in weekend slate

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2019

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball has won six of its last seven games and looks to continue this trend on a two-game road trip this weekend. Fresh off the most historic weekend sweep of the Karen...

Devontae Cacok (15) during UNCW's Tuesday night game v.s. UNC Greensboro

Seahawks start strong, drop matchup with Hofstra

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2019

In a contest that included 15 lead changes and 12 ties, a lengthy second-half scoring drought and foul trouble turned what should have been a close game into a blowout. UNC Wilmington (7-12, 3-3 Colonial...

Devontae Cacok (15) looks to pass during UNCW's conference opener against College of Charleston on Dec. 29, 2018.

Seahawks downed by rival Cougars in conference opener

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2018

UNC Wilmington opened up Colonial Athletic Association play against rival College of Charleston Saturday night. And while the Cougars (12-2, 1-0 CAA) came out on top 73-66, this game served as a glimmer...

Devontae Cacok (15) preps for a free throw during UNCW's conference opener against College of Charleston on Dec. 29, 2018.

Gallery: UNCW falls to Charleston in conference opener

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2018

UNC Wilmington hosted College of Charleston to open Colonial Athletic Association play on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. The Cougars knocked off the Seahawks 73-66.

Devontae Cacok (15) attempts a free throw during UNCW's matchup against East Carolina on Nov. 27, 2018.

Seahawks drop close game to Davidson

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer December 2, 2018

The UNC Wilmington men’s basketball team had four players in double figures including a double-double from Devontae Cacok, but it was not enough as the Seahawks fell 91-85 at home to Davidson on Saturday...

Shrita Parker (4) gets double-teamed by defenders during UNCW's exhibition against Catawba on Oct. 27, 2018.

Seahawks soar to win over Broncos at Trask

Elijah Mize, Contributing Writer December 1, 2018

Behind 27 forced turnovers, 27 points from Shrita Parker and a double-double from Paige Powell (her third of the season), UNC Wilmington downed Fayetteville State (3-4) 72-54 Saturday afternoon.    “We...

Jaylen Sims (30) dribbles up court during UNCW's 95-86 win against East Carolina on Nov. 27, 2018.

Gallery: Seahawks down Pirates in high-scoring bout

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2018

UNC Wilmington (4-4) hosted East Carolina (4-4) on Tuesday night. The Seahawks knocked off ECU 95-86.

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