Where my ladies at: The presence of female coaches in sports
Veronica Wernicke, Opinion Editor
May 25, 2020
Breathing heavily, I cradled the ball in my lacrosse stick as I ran to the goal hoping and wishing this would finally be my chance to sink the ball straight past the goalie. One breath. Two breaths. SWISH. As soon as the ball pushed the net back I turned to coach Kristin Schwarz and we both cheered. Once...
UNCW alumni, Phillip Goodrum, continuing soccer career in Atlanta
Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 1, 2020
Recent UNC Wilmington graduate and men’s soccer player Phillip Goodrum turned in his number 10 UNCW jersey for an Atlanta United FC jersey. During the 2020 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft, Goodrum was selected in the third round. Making him the third UNCW men’s soccer player this season to ...
Seahawks secure fourth-straight shutout win
Erin Howard, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2019
After being named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week on Oct. 7, Emily Moxley got her fourth goal of the season on Wednesday night, securing UNC Wilmington's fourth-straight win. The Seahawks (8-4, 4-1 CAA) knocked off William & Mary 1-0 on Thursday night, making four-straight conference wins...
Gallery: Seahawks downed by Furman in first round of NCAA Tournament
Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
UNC Wilmington (12-5-3) played host to Furman (13-6-2) in the first round of the 2018 NCAA men's soccer tournament. The Seahawks tied the Paladins 0-0 after two overtime periods, but were defeated 5-3 on penalty kicks.
Women’s soccer season ends with Elon tie
Brandon Sans, Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
For the second straight year, UNC Wilmington women’s soccer required a win its season finale to earn a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. At one point in its Tuesday night contest against Elon (3-10-4, 1-7-1 CAA), the Seahawks held a two-goal lead that would have sent them to...
No. 15 UNCW suffers first CAA loss at home vs. CofC
Tanner Lindsay, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2017
UNC Wilmington men’s soccer suffered its first conference loss of the season Wednesday night after CAA rival College of Charleston rallied for a 2-1 win on the road. The No. 15-ranked Seahawks controlled most of the first half. UNCW (9-3, 4-1 CAA) took a 1-0 lead halfway through the first half thanks...
VCU’s golden goal hands No. 15 Seahawks a loss at home
Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team has put in many admirable performances this season, often controlling games and sometimes getting a lucky bounce or two. But despite dominating proceedings and playing with a one-man advantage for most of the game, the No. 15 Seahawks dropped a 1-0 double-overtime...
Goodrum’s success on the field leads to CAA recognition
Vanessa Dickerson, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2017
Phillip Goodrum of the UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team was named Co-Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week on Monday, Sept. 25. Goodrum shared this award with Drexel’s Sebastian Cabral. Goodrum earned this award following his two goals against conference opponent William and Mary in...
No. 15 UNCW survives Elon’s late surge, escapes 2-1
Noah Thomas, Sports Editor
September 27, 2017
With senior captain Julio Moncada on the shelf with a knee injury, UNC Wilmington men’s soccer turned to its underclassmen for production in their 2-1 win over Elon on Wednesday. The No. 15 Seahawks (7-1, 3-0 CAA) first took advantage of a lapse in the Phoenix defense late in the first half. With...
Two years removed from a sidelining illness, Moncada focused on finishing strong
Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team is a unit that prides itself on togetherness and its players being part of a family. However, as with any team, there is bound to be at least one standout player on the squad. One of the more notable players on the Seahawks roster is senior forward and team captain...
Lady Seahawks bounce back, down Campbell
Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer
September 17, 2017
A first-half clinic from reigning CAA Rookie of the Week Molly McGarry helped stall a Campbell comeback Sunday afternoon, as UNC Wilmington defeated the Fighting Camels 2-1 at UNCW Soccer Stadium.
McGarry earns her first CAA Rookie of the Week award
Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2017
McGarry was named co-CAA Rookie of the Week (along with Elon freshman Reena Wichmann) after scoring the only goal in a 1-1 tie with Old Dominion and assisting freshman Kristen Bootes’ game-winning goal in overtime to defeat Appalachian State 2-1.