Okauru leads Seahawks past Campbell Mike Okauru happy at UNCW (Source: WECT) By John Smist | December 21, 2020 at 7:29 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 7:29 PM
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (WECT) - Senior guard Mike Okauru led four players in double figures with 17 points as surging UNCW recorded its second straight road victory by handcuffing Campbell, 78-59, early Monday at Gore Arena.
The Seahawks, 5-3, entered the contest 1-4 at Gore Arena, but used a stellar defensive effort and balanced scoring to frustrate the Camels, who dropped their third straight and dipped to 4-3. It was the 106th meeting between the two longtime state foes.
Seahawks earn road win at Norfolk State UNCW basketball (Source: wect) By John Smist | December 18, 2020 at 8:44 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 8:44 PM
NORFOLK, V.A. (UNCW release) - Road wins are like gold on the college basketball trail and Takayo Siddleâs UNCW squad mined a big one early Friday at Norfolk Stateâs Echols Hall.
With four players in deep foul trouble and the game hanging in the balance, the Seahawks received yeoman efforts from several players in an 80-72 triumph over host Norfolk State in their first visit to Virginia since 2014.
The Seahawks, playing the second leg of a three-game road swing, improved to 4-3 after alternating wins and losses over the last five outings. The Spartans concluded their non-conference home slate with a 3-3 mark and next play at George Mason on Dec. 26.