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Siddle named UNCW men’s basketball head coach

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

WILMINGTON — The UNC Wilmington men’s basketball program has named N.C. State assistant Takayo Siddle head coach of the program following the Seahawks’ 10-22 finish to the 2019-2020 season. Siddle...

Marten Linssen attempts to go up for a shot during UNCWs matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

UNCW downed by Drexel in CAA tournament

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 8, 2020

WASHINGTON D.C. — UNC Wilmington’s hopes of running the table were cut short on Saturday night following a 66-55 loss to Drexel (14-19, 6-12 Colonial Athletic Association) on Saturday evening in the...

Shykeim Phillips goes in for a layup during UNCWs matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Phillips earns CAA rookie honors for third time

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 3, 2020

WILMINGTON – Point guard Shykeim Phillips wrangled in Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week honors for the third time this season.   The freshman put up an average 16 points, four...

Marten Linssen battles Delaware defenders during UNCWs matchup with the Blue Hens on Feb. 29, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks fall to Blue Hens in season finale

Noah Powers, Sports Editor March 1, 2020

WILMINGTON — After winning three of its last five games, UNC Wilmington (10-21, 5-13 Colonial Athletic Association) was unable to muster up a win to close the regular season. Delaware (21-10, 11-7 CAA)...

Shykeim Phillips (2) and Mike Okauru (4) during UNCWs matchup with Drexel on Feb. 27, 2020

UNCW keeps hot streak alive in win over Drexel

Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2020

WILMINGTON – “Hire Burke" chants echoed through Trask Coliseum as UNC Wilmington (10-20, 5-12 Colonial Athletic Association) racked up a 76-65 win over Drexel (13-17, 6-11 CAA) on Thursday night.  “Burke...

Imajae Dodd during UNCWs matchup with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 19, 2019.

Dodd gets nod, earns CAA Rookie of the Week honors

Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2020

WILMINGTON – UNC Wilmington freshman Imajae Dodd’s dominant performance this past week against both Elon and William & Mary proved enough for the Seahawk big man to be named Colonial Athletic Association...

Ty Gadsden (0) attempts to shoot against a defender during UNCWs homecoming matchup against William & Mary on Feb. 8, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Seahawks top Tribe in homecoming showdown

Erin Howard, Staff Writer February 9, 2020

WILMINGTON — 26 fast-break points lifted UNC Wilmington past William & Mary for the 70-64 upset on homecoming night, Saturday in a packed Trask Coliseum.   The Seahawks snapped both an eight-game...

Ty Gadsden (0) during UNCWs matchup with Elon on Feb. 6, 2020 at Trask Coliseum.

Phoenix rise again: Seahawks drop nail-biter at Trask

Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2020

WILMINGTON – UNC Wilmington (7-18, 2-10 Colonial Athletic Association) sparked a late run in the second half to force the game to be decided in the final seconds. However, Marcus Sheffield put Elon (8-17,...

UNCW interim head coach Rob Burke talks to Jaylen Sims on the sideline during the Seahawks matchup with Hofstra on Jan. 16, 2020

Rob Burke: The solution for UNCW basketball?

Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2020

WILMINGTON – Interim head coach Rob Burke may be turning the tide for UNC Wilmington basketball this season, as the Seahawks (7-15, 2-7 CAA) have gone 2-1 under Burke’s command and look to build on...

Shykeim Phillips during UNCW’s matchup with College of Charleston on Jan. 25, 2020 at TD Arena

Seahawks shock rival Cougars in Charleston

Noah Powers, Sports Editor January 25, 2020

Charleston, S.C. — In its first road test since the firing of head coach C.B. McGrath on Jan. 13, UNC Wilmington (7-15, 2-7 CAA) knocked off rival College of Charleston (12-9, 6-3 CAA) 72-70 on Saturday...

UNCW interim head coach Rob Burke during the Seahawks matchup against Hofstra on Jan. 16, 2020.

Seahawks make progress in loss to Hofstra

Noah Powers, Sports Editor January 17, 2020

WILMINGTON — To see UNC Wilmington in action tonight, the idea that head coach C.B. McGrath was fired earlier this week would not have crossed your mind.  Interim head coach Rob Burke had three days...

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