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Men's soccer improvement offers optimism for next year

The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team had a season full of ups and downs. The Seahawks were able to return to the CAA tournament, but it wasn’t without struggle. Full story

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An underdog story: The UNCW edition

If you have enough motivation, and commit yourself to a cause, it’s amazing what you can accomplish. That was the logic behind the UNC Wilmington women’s soccer team this year. In a span of 12 months, the Seahawks went from one of the CAA’s bottom-feeders to near conference champions, a drastic turnaround for a squad that couldn’t catch a break a year ago. Full story

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UNCW vs. Hofstra

First conference win in the final six seconds

The UNC Wilmington men's soccer team notched its first conference win Saturday night and their fourth overall this season by winning a thrilling match Saturday night against the Hofstra Pride. The Seahawks won 3-2 on a goal scored by Michael Recchia with six seconds left in the game. Full story

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    Men's soccer improvement offers optimism for next year

    The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team had a season full of ups and downs. The Seahawks were able to return to the CAA tournament, but it wasn’t without struggle.

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    An underdog story: The UNCW edition

    If you have enough motivation, and commit yourself to a cause, it’s amazing what you can accomplish. That was the logic behind the UNC Wilmington women’s soccer team this year.

    In a span of 12 months, the Seahawks went from one of the CAA’s bottom-feeders to near conference champions, a drastic turnaround for a squad that couldn’t catch a break a year ago.

  • UNCW vs. Hofstra

    First conference win in the final six seconds

    UNCW men's soccer defeats Hofstra 3-2 Saturday

    The UNC Wilmington men's soccer team notched its first conference win Saturday night and their fourth overall this season by winning a thrilling match Saturday night against the Hofstra Pride. The Seahawks won 3-2 on a goal scored by Michael Recchia with six seconds left in the game.

  • Thomas Driver

    Leaving a Legacy

    For most college athletes, their last year is their final chance to make history for their program. UNC Wilmington senior men’s soccer player Thomas Driver is looking for another chance to be part of a history making team.

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    Ward leads men's soccer team into the new year

    Last year’s season was not the greatest for the UNCW men’s soccer. But now, the team is beginning a new year with a new squad that will look to reclaim its spot as one of the CAA’s top performers. In order to do just that, the Seahawks will have to use one of their best assets, sophomore Jack Ward, to the fullest extent.

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    Rose looks to leave her mark on Seahawk soccer program

    Momentum is a powerful thing. But sometimes it’s a grinding halt that ultimately brings us to our destination. Soccer player and Senior Stephanie Rose witnessed this principle firsthand during her first three years on the team. After a less than ideal 2011 season, Stephanie stands at the forefront of a team that’s prepared to do whatever it takes to make this season a success.

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    Seahawks fall to Binghamton in tournament closer

    The UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team ended the weekend on a sour note Sunday, losing their second game of the UNCW/Hilton Garden Inn Classic to Binghamton, 3-2.

    The Bearcats scored the deciding goal with one second left in regulation, dropping the host Seahawks to fourth place in the tournament.

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    UNCW Ties UNCG In Thrilling, Physical Home Opener

    On a relatively chilly evening after a day full of rain, the UNC Wilmington men’s soccer team squared off against a good UNC Greensboro team that Coach Aidan Heaney called, “very talented in-state rivals.” The match started off with UNCW keeping possession for a long stretch and getting the first few solid chances of the game. As the game progressed though, play got increasingly physical.

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    Men’s soccer team keeps the faith alive for the upcoming season

    For men’s soccer coach Aidan Heaney, a levelheaded and dedicated approach to coaching has been the key to success for a team that was once at the bottom of its league.

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    Revamped roster

    The UNCW women’s soccer team’s record last year did not reflect their performance on the field.The Seahawks lost nine games by one goal last season, proving that they have the ability to become one of the top competitors in the CAA. The team enters this season looking to close out games more effectively and successfully flip-flop those close games into victories.

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    Heaney hopes to see 'Hawks improve next season

    Last year was a disappointing one for UNC Wilmington men's soccer fans. The Seahawks could only muster up four total wins with all four of them coming at home and only won two in CAA action.

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    Off the field with Shaun Utterson

    Shaun Utterson, star defender on the UNC Wilmington men's soccer team, answered a few questions about himself as well as a few about his experiences on and off the field as a Seahawk.

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    New feature: "The Seahawk Versus"

    Members of The Seahawk Sports staff are challenging UNCW athletes and coaches at their own game. That's right; no longer will we shout words of animosity from the bleachers. Let's see how well we really do. It's a new feature called "The Seahawk Versus."

  • Shawn Guderian

    Seahawks end soccer season with win over CAA rival

    Senior Shawn Guderian recorded a hat trick and the UNC Wilmington men's soccer team rolled to a 4-2 victory in the Seahawks' season finale against George Mason on Saturday at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.

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    Off the field with Stephanie Rose

    Stephanie Rose is in her third year at UNC Wilmington and is wasting no time contributing to the women's soccer team as a midfielder and forward.

  • Shaun Utterson

    UNCW soccer falls to VCU in defensive battle

    The UNC Wilmington men's soccer squad has had more than its share of close, tough losses this season. Going into Wednesday night's game against Virginia Commonwealth, the Seahawks had suffered five one-goal defeats.

    After Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Rams that list grows to six.

  • UNCW vs WCU

    A game of moments

    The Seahawk found UNC Wilmington women's soccer coach Paul Cairney for a brief Q-and-A session about his team's progress at the midway point of the season. The Seahawks are 2-7 overall with a 0-1 CAA record.

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    Progressing toward a championship

    The Seahawk tracked down UNC Wilmington men's soccer coach Aidan Heaney for a brief Q-and-A session about his team's progress at the midway point of the season. The Seahawks are 2-6 overall with a 0-2 CAA record.

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    Heaney brings pro experience to UNCW

    Aidan Heaney is welcoming and soft spoken. His office as the UNC Wilmington men's soccer coach is a small corner room where a strategy-filled white board covers an entire wall.

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    From the ACC to the CAA

    The UNC Wilmington men's soccer team has a new addition to its squad with the arrival of Virginia Tech transfer Adama Wakai.

  • UNCW vs. VCU

    More than just a sport

    Soccer isn't just a sport in Scotland, it's a lifestyle. Born and raised in Clydebank, Scotland, UNC Wilmington women's soccer coach Paul Cairney grew up loving and always being around the game of soccer, or futbol, as it is referred to across the pond.

  • Stephanie Costelloe

    Seahawks shut out in home opener

    The UNC Wilmington women's soccer team looked to stop a two-game losing streak and come away with a win in its home opener Friday night. The Ospreys of North Florida had other ideas.