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UNCW players cheer on their teammates - UNCW's Alexandra Zelaya waves a towel as she cheers on her teammates from the sidelines. (Addison Lowry/The Seahawk)

Welcome back to Trask: UNCW defeats Clinton College 79-42

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks secured their first win of the 24-25 season against Clinton College, winning 79-42. After losing two games earlier in the week, there was no better time for the women to get their first...

UNCW Chancellor Aswani K. Volety at his installation on Friday, March 31, 2023. (UNCW Office of University Relations)

Dr. Aswani K. Volety installed as Chancellor of UNCW

Nate Mauldin, Photography Editor April 1, 2023
“I look forward to traveling miles of opportunity with you and for you as your chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington,” said Volety. “I hope you will join me on this most exciting journey. Let’s soar high, soar far, and soar together Seahawks.”
The UNCW dance team performs for the crowd to get the fans excited. The Hawtie Hawks are coached and choreographed by Joolie Davis. Photo by Emily Kimbrough

Lights, camera, madness! UNCW’s Midnite Madness kicks off basketball season

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor October 26, 2022
On Friday night, Trask Coliseum's student section was filled and plenty of other fans piled in for UNCW’s annual Midnite Madness to kick off the basketball season. The night featured plenty of UNCW’s best talents including the dance team, cheerleaders, pep band and both men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as some students participating in games for the chance to win prizes.
UNCW women's basketball against Northeastern on Feb. 28, 2020 at Trask Coliseum

UNCW women’s basketball looks to bounce back this season

Bailey Swogger, Sports Editor October 24, 2022
After a lackluster 2021-2022 season, with only three wins and nothing to show for in the CAA Tournament, the UNCW women's basketball team looks to turn around the program with leadership from interim head coach Tina Martin. Coach Martin isn’t exactly new to this situation as she turned around a six-win Delaware team in 1998 to conference champions just three years later.
Students celebrate Saturday’s victory over James Madison at Trask Coliseum.

Rafters, rim-rockers, and…right hooks?

Bailey Swogger, Staff Writer February 21, 2022

Saturday was a night that will not soon be forgotten in Wilmington, NC. The night was set up to be a big one before it started. A senior night ceremony, Devontae Cacok jersey retirement, and a rematch...

Jamahri Harvey during UNCW's game against Towson on Feb. 17, 2022 (Davis Kirk)

Hawks lose pivotal matchup, possibly more

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor February 17, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – One fan said it best after Towson’s 79-55 blowout win over UNCW on Thursday night: “That was an old-fashioned butt-whooping.” Towson outplayed the Hawks in nearly...

Jaylen Sims after UNCW's 12th consecutive win on Jan. 31, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

The meaning behind UNCW’s historic win streak

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 31, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – A win is a win, no matter how you look at it. However, winning 12 straight must mean a little more, right? Suddenly, the morning coffee tastes better, that afternoon breeze...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Jan. 27, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Zachary Kilby)

The halftime talk that helped put UNCW one step closer to history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 27, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW (13-5, 7-0 Colonial Athletic Association) found themselves in an unfamiliar position for a large part of Thursday’s contest against Northeastern (6-14, 0-9 CAA). They...

Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Jan. 12, 2022 at Trask Coliseum.

How UNCW MBB is proving the experts wrong

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor January 12, 2022

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Well, well, well, how the tides have turned. Three months ago, coaches and media members had UNCW men’s basketball finishing the 2021-22 season second to last in the...

Jaylen Sims driving to the basket in UNCW's matchup with Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2021 in Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk).

Close, but no cigar for Sims and Seahawks

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor December 1, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW senior guard Jaylen Sims finished with 12 points in Wednesday night’s 74-69 loss to Norfolk State. But Seahawk fans really wish he could have made it 14. UNCW...

Trazarien White during UNCW's matchup with Coastal Carolina inside Trask Coliseum on Nov. 18, 2021 (Davis Kirk).

White Hot: Hawks soar past Chants in front of packed crowd

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 18, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – After Trazarien White threw down a monstrous alley-oop lob from Mike Okauru with 1:43 remaining in regulation, one thing was for certain… Teal Nation was alive and well...

The UNCW women's basketball team on the court.

Lady Hawks split series with Towson

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women’s basketball (6-13) went 1-1 in their home series against Towson (13-8) to close out the regular season in Trask Coliseum. The Lady Hawks fell to the Tigers...

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