Despite the vaccination program gaining momentum, UNCW determined that current projections indicate a significant portion of the population may not be fully vaccinated by early May.
Redshirt junior guard Dazia Powell scored a career-high 16 points and freshman forward Taylor Webster registered her first career double-double, but it was not enough as UNCW dropped an 87-51 decision against Mercer in the women’s basketball non-conference finale for both teams at Trask Coliseum on
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.
UNCW women fall on the road at Kennesaw State UNCW women s basketball (Source: wect) By John Smist | December 18, 2020 at 6:20 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 6:20 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - UNCW used a 28-point third quarter to claim the lead over Kennesaw State, but the host Owls answered with a big fourth quarter to secure a 69-59 victory over the Seahawks in non-conference womenâs basketball action at the KSU Convocation Center on Friday afternoon.
The loss dropped the Seahawksâ record to 3-2 on the season and saw an end to their two-game win streak. Kennesaw State, meanwhile, earned its second win in three days to open its 2020-21 campaign.
UNCW puts precautions in place to keep athletes, coaches and staff safe at Trask Coliseum
Safety measures in place at UNCW s Trask Coliseum By John Smist | December 17, 2020 at 9:05 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 11:53 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - While COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the county, UNCW is moving forward with the menâs and womenâs basketball seasons.
To keep athletes, coaches, and staff safe, the university has put into place safety measures and precautions.
Everywhere around Trask Coliseum, there are signs and hand sanitizing stations, and for an extra layer of protection, the university has put plastic shields around the team benches.