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Diamond Hawks fall to Butler, 6-2, in second day of Hughes Bros. Challenge

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 17, 2018

After a walk-off win on Opening Day against Eastern Kentucky, UNC Wilmington fell to Butler by a final score of 6-2. Seahawks fall to 1-1 on the season and will play Lehigh on Sunday afternoon to conclude...

Baseball rallies late, downs EKU 5-4

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

Alex Royalty took the mound for UNC Wilmington to kick off his junior season after winning CAA Pitcher of the Year in 2017. After giving up two runs to Eastern Kentucky in the first two innings, the ace...

No. 7 Jackson Meadows

Gallery: Diamond Hawks walk off vs. EKU

Noah Powers, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

UNC Wilmington baseball opened its season on Friday with a 5-4 win over Eastern Kentucky in the Hughes Bros. Challenge.  The Seahawks won in the bottom of the ninth inning on a hit by Noah Liles. All...

Kelsey Bryan, left, attempts to tag a runner at second base in a UNC Wilmington softball game.

Softball continues to aim higher coming off a historic season

Collin Underwood, Staff Writer February 16, 2018

Coming off a record-breaking season, the UNC Wilmington softball team looks to build on its 2017 campaign and produce on the field in 2018. 2017 saw the Seahawks set a school record in wins (35) and...

Seahawks rout Elon, move focus to upcoming home finale

Noah Powers, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Wilmington skies were clear Thursday evening, but UNC Wilmington managed to make it rain for much of the contest in its 87-63 victory over Elon (14-13, 6-8 CAA). With four players scoring in double...

High Point's Obusek becomes the fourth transfer for UNCW women's hoops

High Point’s Obusek becomes the fourth transfer for UNCW women’s hoops

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor February 15, 2018

Karen Barefoot continued to add to a growing roster of players for future seasons when UNCW Athletics announced the signing of transfer Carol-Anne Obusek on Jan. 24. Transferring from High Point University,...

Despite stellar season, UNCW hockey isn't done pursuing goals

Despite stellar season, UNCW hockey isn’t done pursuing goals

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

UNCW club hockey team has been familiar with success throughout the program’s existence. Since being founded in 2004, the team has made multiple visits to the South Regional Division Three American Collegiate...

This week in UNCW sports history: the Hughes Bros. Challenge

This week in UNCW sports history: the Hughes Bros. Challenge

Collin Underwood, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

As the UNC Wilmington baseball team kicks off its 2018 campaign, The Seahawk took a look back at the history of the Hughes Bros. Challenge -- the yearly tournament UNCW hosts each opening weekend. In...

New-look Diamond Hawks hope to retake CAA mountaintop

Noah Thomas, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

UNC Wilmington baseball was picked to win the CAA for the third consecutive year in a preseason poll released on Feb. 1. Being picked to win was nothing new for the self-proclaimed Omahawks. What was...

No. 15 Devontae Cacok

Cacok named Co-CAA Player of the Week

Brandon Sans, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

Throughout UNC Wilmington’s tumultuous season, the Seahawks have continued to rely on the historic season junior Devontae Cacok has been enjoying. The rest of the basketball world has taken note,...

Brandon Miller as a member of the United Soccer League's Harrisburg City Islanders.

Brandon Miller’s time at UNCW helped him become a true USL professional

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

UNC Wilmington men’s soccer alum Brandon Miller recently took the next step in his professional soccer career by signing with the Charlotte Independence ahead of the new United Soccer League (USL) campaign. The...

Women’s basketball: Dragons ground Seahawks in CAA action

Noah Powers, Staff Writer February 11, 2018

UNC Wilmington was unable to keep up with Drexel offensively in Sunday afternoon’s game, as the Dragons ran past the Seahawks in a 58-40 loss. The Seahawks (8-16, 1-12 CAA) were defensively stout against...

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