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Hawks Ready - Fans hold up their wings as Sean Moore shoots a free throw to cut down Georgia Southern's lead in the first half. (Addison Lowry/The Seahawk)

Victory on Military Appreciation Night: UNCW defeats Georgia Southern

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The UNCW Seahawks narrowly escaped defeat in Trask Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 8, defeating the Georgia Southern Eagles 92-84. Donovan Newby led the Seahawks in scoring with 33 points. Newby more than doubled...

A look inside Trask Coliseum

A recap of UNCW sports in January

Bailey Swogger, Contributing Writer February 1, 2022
January featured five Seahawk teams competing, including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s tennis, women’s track and field and swimming and diving.
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 Fornes (1) pulls up for a three-pointer during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Fornes returning to UNCW

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW men’s basketball Head Coach Takayo Siddle has been busy since the season ended for the Seahawks earlier this month. On Mar. 28, Jaylen Fornes announced he will be...

Devontae Cacok (15) celebrates with fans following UNCW's 87-79 Senior Night victory over Hofstra on Feb. 16, 2019.

Former UNCW star starts for reigning NBA champs

Nolan Triolo, Contributing Writer March 24, 2021

LOS ANGELES, California – Last night, dreams came true for the former beloved Seahawk big man Devontae Cacok. For the first time in his young NBA career, he took the court as a member of the...

Ahyiona Vason (10) during UNCW's contest against Delaware in Trask Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2019.

Lady Hawks end drought with sweep over Cougars

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women’s basketball (5-12) ended their 11-game drought with a weekend sweep over the College of Charleston Cougars (6-8), marking their first CAA wins of the season.   UNCW...

Jaylen Sims is guarded by Andrew Platek (3) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

UNCW men’s basketball picked 8th in CAA preseason poll

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

WILMINGTON – In a poll conducted by the Colonial Athletic Association’s (CAA) head coaches, media and communication professionals, the UNC Wilmington’s men’s basketball team has been picked to...

Bruno Caula during UNCW's match against South Carolina State on March 25, 2019.

Soaring Seahawks: Feb. 13—19

Noah Powers, Sports Editor February 19, 2020

Each week, The Seahawk will recognize standout performers from UNC Wilmington athletics. Honorees are chosen based on overall performance. Generally, only one athlete will be honored per athletic event. Baseball Ron...

Janel Gamache (9) throws a pitch during UNCW's matchup with Howard in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Seahawk Softball Bash on Feb. 15, 2019.

Soaring Seahawks: Feb. 6—12

Noah Powers, Sports Editor February 12, 2020

Each week, The Seahawk will recognize standout performers from UNC Wilmington athletics. Honorees are chosen based on overall performance. Generally, only one athlete will be honored per athletic event. MEN’S...

Mike Okauru (4) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

Soaring Seahawks: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Noah Powers, Sports Editor February 6, 2020

Each week, The Seahawk will recognize standout performers from UNC Wilmington athletics. Honorees are chosen based on overall performance. Generally, only one athlete will be honored per athletic event. MEN'S...

Kai Toews guards Shykeim Phillips during UNCW's first official practice of the 2019-20 season on Sep. 26, 2019.

Gallery: Men’s basketball holds first official practice

Noah Powers, Sports Editor September 26, 2019

UNC Wilmington men's basketball kicked off college hoops season in the Port City with its first official practice of the 2019-20 campaign.

Trask Coliseum

UNCW Basketball: Full schedules released

Noah Powers, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

While non-conference matchups have already been announced, the Colonial Athletic Association announced yesterday, the conference slates for both men’s and women’s basketball for the 2019-20 season. Now...

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