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The UNCW Men's Basketball Team on Media day 2023.

UNCW basketball kicks off another exciting year

Ryan Wiener, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

On Oct. 3 and 4 the UNCW athletics department held a media day for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. There are private interviews with a number of impactful players, and a  conversation...

Dribbling on the basketball court.

Lady Hawks’ season ends with loss to Delaware

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer March 13, 2021
The UNC Wilmington (UNCW) women’s basketball (7-14) season ended Thursday afternoon in the Schar Center with a 70-52 loss to the Delaware Blue Hens (20-3) in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament. 
Trask Coliseum/UNC Wilmington

UNCW basketball will not allow fans at Trask Coliseum

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 19, 2020

WILMINGTON – With UNCW’s basketball season fast approaching, Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass has announced that neither men’s nor women’s basketball games will be played with fans in attendance. During...

UNCW women's basketball against Northeastern on Feb. 28, 2020 at Trask Coliseum

Women’s basketball non-conference schedule for 2020-21

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor November 18, 2020

WILMINGTON – UNCW women’s basketball will play their first game of the 2020-21 campaign at home on Wednesday, Nov. 25 against Norfolk State. The contest will be the first of seven non-conference games...

Shrita Parker (4) looks to pass during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Feb. 8, 2019.

Badmus: Parker’s mark on UNCW felt in lone season

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 23, 2019

Shrita Parker will end her collegiate career having played only one season at UNC Wilmington, but the consensus around the women’s basketball program is that her mark will be felt in the halls of Trask...

Coach Karen Barefoot celebrates alongside Seahawk's bench in win over William & Mary on Feb. 10.

Gallery: UNCW defense downs Tribe late

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor February 10, 2019

UNC Wilmington women's basketball defeated William & Mary 66-58 inside Trask Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks closed the contest on a 10-0 to extend their undefeated home record to 12 games....

UNCW head coach Karen Barefoot during the Seahawks' contest against Northeastern on Feb. 3, 2019.

UNCW looks to keep home undefeated streak alive this weekend

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer February 8, 2019

Many have noticed that there is a new confidence surrounding UNC Wilmington women’s basketball. Some may even say a new swagger. That tends to happen when your team is a perfect 10-0 on its home court.   Head...

Shrita Parker (4) during UNCW's matchup with James Madison on Jan. 18, 2019.

Gallery: Seahawks topple conference-leader James Madison

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2019

UNC Wilmington (10-5, 3-1 Colonial Athletic Association) played host to conference-leader James Madison on Friday night. A late-game three-pointer from redshirt senior guard Shrita Parker put the Seahawks...

Shrita Parker (4) hits a floater during UNCW's matchup with James Madison on Jan. 18, 2019.

Seahawks shake up CAA standings in come-from-behind conquering of JMU

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer January 19, 2019

UNC Wilmington women’s basketball has grown accustomed to battling through adversity this season, having already come from behind late to steal road wins against East Carolina and two-time defending...

UNCW head coach Karen Barefoot

Seahawks look to make big statements this weekend

Lanre Badmus and Elijah Mize January 18, 2019

Chemistry, confidence, “next play mentality”, trust, teal-collar work ethic. Those have been hallmarks of the UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team over the last year and a half under coach Karen...

Seahawks pick up first CAA win of season

Seahawks pick up first CAA win of season

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor January 4, 2019

Match the crowd’s energy. That was the message UNC Wilmington women’s basketball coach Karen Barefoot sent to her team prior to its Colonial Athletic Association opener against College of Charleston....

Shrita Parker (4)

Parker, Smith lead UNCW into Carmichael Arena

Lanre Badmus, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

The UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team has one more game before final exams it pays a visit to Chapel Hill’s Carmichael Arena to face North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. The game is the first...

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