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Preview: UNCW faces its first test on the road at Davidson

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor November 13, 2017

On Saturday, UNC Wilmington men’s basketball program took its first step into the C.B. McGrath era with a 105-81 win over North Carolina Wesleyan. Tuesday will bring a tougher test. The Seahawks will...

Barefoot, Seahawks focus on ‘next play’ in 73-64 win

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer November 12, 2017

The Karen Barefoot era of UNC Wilmington women’s basketball got off to a winning start on Sunday afternoon with a 73-64 victory over UNC Pembroke at Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks (1-0) picked up the...

Womens hoops ready to tip off vs. UNC Pembroke

Women’s hoops ready to tip off vs. UNC Pembroke

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer November 11, 2017

New UNC Wilmington women’s basketball head coach Karen Barefoot believes her team can go all the way in 2017-18. That belief will be put to the test when the regular season officially begins on Sunday...

UNCW ice hockey returns home for a two-game slate

Brian Carpenter, Contributing Writer November 10, 2017

The UNC Wilmington club hockey team will host Christopher Newport University this weekend for two games to be played tonight and Saturday at the Wilmington Ice House. Wilmington will play its first...

UNC Wilmington mens basketball coach C.B. McGrath speaks to media in a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Preview: Seahawks take on Wesleyan in season opener on Saturday

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor November 9, 2017

Forty-eight hours out from UNC Wilmington’s season opener against North Carolina Wesleyan, C.B. McGrath said the significance of the moment still hasn’t dawned on him. Saturday will mark the first...

Lacey Suggs (13) heads to the hoop in UNC Wilmingtons 81-37 win over Greensboro College on Oct. 29, 2017.

Suggs ready to make her mark on the court in year two

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

The women’s basketball program at UNC Wilmington ushered in an all-new era with the hiring of head coach Karen Barefoot in May. Barefoot promised big changes. One of those changes was naming walk-on...

For McGrath, Sunday’s visit to UNC acted as a homecoming

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2017

When North Carolina coach Roy Williams spoke at the UNC Wilmington men’s basketball tip-off dinner on Sept. 21, he did it as a favor to new Seahawk coach C.B. McGrath. On Sunday, McGrath returned...

UNC Wilmingtons Marcus Bryan tries for a layup in UNCWs scrimmage vs. East Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.

UNCW wins two of three games in Disaster Relief Fund Jamboree

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2017

CHAPEL HILL -- The C.B. McGrath era began sooner than expected when UNC Wilmington participated in the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund Jamboree at the Dean E. Smith Center on Sunday. The Seahawks...

Wilmington native Buehler returns to her home town to play basketball

Wilmington native Buehler returns to her home town to play basketball

Tanner Lindsay, Staff Writer November 4, 2017

Julia Buehler, a native of Wilmington and graduate of Hoggard High School, made her dreams a reality this past fall when she transferred from Appalachian State to return home and play women’s basketball...

Hawk Box mailbag: basketball is back

‘Hawk Box’ mailbag: basketball is back

Noah Thomas and Brandon Sans November 4, 2017

Hawk Box is a weekly mailbag where The Seahawk's sports staff will answer fan questions regarding UNCW Athletics. Got a question? Submit it here.  KenPom predicts UNCW to win 17 games. Taking the over...

Schwier reflects on XC season as two runners prep for NCAA Regionals

Schwier reflects on XC season as two runners prep for NCAA Regionals

Vanessa Dickerson, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

The UNC Wilmington cross-country teams recently finished their season at the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Cross Country Championships at Elon University. The men placed sixth while the women raced...

Mens soccer preps for CAA tourney during break

Men’s soccer preps for CAA tourney during break

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team has had a 2017 season full of ups and downs, as it was nationally-ranked for several weeks and before hitting a speed bump along the way with a losing streak. Now...

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