Mason Ruh delivered a masterful outing on the mound, silencing the Monmouth offense with a one‑hit shutout that propelled UNCW to a 5‑0 victory in the opening round of the Coastal Athletic Association tournament.
A Shutout to Remember
The Seahawks struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning on a timely single from Mason Hughes, and never looked back. Casey Carpenter added a two‑run homer in the fifth, while JP Pennella and John Newton each collected multiple hits, helping the team to a season‑high 16 assists.
Ruh’s eight strikeouts and the defense’s tight grip limited Monmouth to a single hit, marking UNCW’s seventh shutout of the season and lifting them to second in the national rankings. The win improved their record to 29‑26, snapping a five‑game skid that had plagued the squad earlier in the year.
Coach Brendan Buecker praised the collective effort, noting that the performance gave the team a confidence boost as they prepare to face top‑seeded Campbell in the next matchup.