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Shrita Parker (4) during UNCW's contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

UNCW notches Alumni Day win over Northeastern, remains perfect at home

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 3, 2019

UNC Wilmington continued its four-game homestand with a 83-70 victory over Northeastern on Sunday afternoon.   The win, UNCW’s second in a row, improved its perfect home record to 10-0 and is also...

Ahyiona Vason (10) drives past a defender during UNCW's contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks hit Huskies hard, remain undefeated at home

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2019

UNC Wilmington (13-7, 6-3 Colonial Athletic Association) hosted Northeastern to close out Homecoming weekend. A strong offensive effort, which saw four players scoring in double figures, led the Seahawks...

'Icehawks' fall to UNC Charlotte

‘Icehawks’ fall to UNC Charlotte

Brian Carpenter, Staff Writer February 3, 2019

CHARLOTTE-- UNC Wilmington club hockey dropped their penultimate game of the season to UNC Charlotte by a final of 9-4 Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the ‘Icehawks’ fall to 3-11-3 on the year. How...

Kai Toews (10) attempts to break past a defender during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks downed by Dukes on Homecoming

Noah Powers and Travis Stoker February 3, 2019

As part of Homecoming weekend, UNC Wilmington (8-16, 4-7 Colonial Athletic Association) played host to James Madison. While the Seahawks were able to score close to the century mark, the efforts were not...

Jeantal Cylla (2) goes up to the rim during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

UNCW slides further down CAA ladder

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 3, 2019

UNC Wilmington men’s basketball was unable to provide the Trask Coliseum homecoming crowd with a win in its 104-95 loss to James Madison on Friday night. There were 13 lead changes and seven ties...

A visual design of Randall Library following renovations.

Renovation and expansion of Randall Library planned

Tyler Newman, Assistant News Editor February 2, 2019

Randall Library, UNC Wilmington’s only library, is set to undergo a physical overhaul in the coming years that involves renovating the old and expanding the new. The 169,000 square foot repository...

#24 Chinyere Bell attempts a free throw

Seahawks cruise past Hofstra in bounce-back win

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 2, 2019

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball returned to the Port City knowing that it needed to bounce back after two consecutive road losses last week. It did that in a huge way on Friday night as the Seahawks...

UNCW women's basketball coach Karen Barefoot

Seahawks look to bounce back on Homecoming weekend

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

The UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team returns to Trask Coliseum this weekend on the back of an up and down last couple of weeks. After knocking off Colonial Athletic Association leaders James Madison...

Participants in the "Welcome to Wakanda" Upperman African-American Culture Center fashion show pose on Thursday, Jan. 31.

Upperman hosts ‘Welcome to Wakanda’ fashion show

Fairley Lloyd, Assistant News Editor February 1, 2019

Students, faculty, and staff walked the runway at "Welcome to Wakanda," the multimedia-influenced fashion show hosted by the Upperman African-American Cultural Center on Thursday. The show was co-sponsored...

Jaylen Fornes (11) preps for a potential game-winning free throw with 12 seconds left during UNCW's matchup with Towson on Jan. 31, 2019.

UNCW comeback falls short against Towson

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

UNC Wilmington opened Homecoming weekend with a 77-76 loss to Towson on Thursday night inside Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks now can do no better than split its Colonial Athletic Association four-game...

Kai Toews (10) attempts a game-winning layup during UNCW's 77-76 loss to Towson on Jan. 31, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks topped by Towson in final seconds

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2019

UNC Wilmington (8-16, 4-6 Colonial Athletic Association) hosted Towson on Thursday night. The Seahawks battled back from a 14-point deficit before taking a 76-75 lead off a Jaylen Fornes free throw. With...

Cast members of improv group "Baby Wants Candy" perform their show "Shamilton!" in Burney Center on Thursday, Jan. 31.

‘Shamilton!’ prompts laughs, celebrity battles

Jonny Berrios, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

UNC Wilmington’s Association for Campus Entertainment presented “Shamilton!” on Thursday as part of Homecoming Week in Burney Center. The event was free for everyone, and ACE hosted another event...

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