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Elon University’s men’s soccer team will seek its fifth consecutive victory over UNCW on September 5 at UNCW Soccer Stadium, continuing a dominant streak that has seen the Phoenix go 4‑0‑1 in the last five meetings.
Alex Kron’s eight‑save performance against Furman earned him Defensive Player of the Week honors and kept UNCW unbeaten in the first three games, a feat not seen since 2018.
High Point University announced its ambitious 2026‑27 non‑conference basketball schedule, highlighting a mix of Power‑4 programs, mid‑major powerhouses and elite neutral‑site contests, including a historic midnight tip against Liberty.
Old Dominion University's women's soccer team will face ranked #2 Duke on August 27 at 6 p.m. EST in Norfolk, Virginia, a match that could reshape their season trajectories.
La'Karis Salter will serve as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for UNC Wilmington's women's basketball team, bringing a distinguished record of success at the collegiate and high school levels.
A packed August schedule puts the Old Dominion women's soccer team against UNCW, Wake Forest and a top‑ranked Duke squad, with live streams and key player performances shaping the narrative.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington men’s soccer team opens its 2026 regular‑season slate at Retriever Soccer Park on Thursday night, facing UMBC in the fifth meeting of a series that dates back to 1978.
The Flames will open against High Point in Rock Hill, host Boyce on Nov. 6, compete in a Wilmington round‑robin, and face a host of non‑Division I opponents before conference play.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington women's soccer team began its 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win against Appalachian State, marking the program's first triumph over the Mountaineers.
Elon University's women's soccer team captured the CAA South preseason poll with 62 points, the highest in the conference, and will open the season against VCU.
Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.
A.J. Clark, a Western Alamance alumnus, has been hired as an assistant coach at Appalachian State University, bringing extensive playing and coaching experience back to his home state.
UNC Wilmington’s baseball program has been recognized for the seventh consecutive season and eighth overall with the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting its dual commitment to athletic and scholarly excellence.
A look at five high school football running backs from the Wilmington region whose 2025 performances set the stage for breakout 2026 seasons.
The Seahawks will play 15 home and 15 road contests, opening with an exhibition at NC State before a Nov. 3 showdown against Barton. Key nonconference matchups and a March championship in Washington, D.C., highlight the upcoming season.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released its men's basketball conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting 20 home games, a holiday classic, and a path toward the CAA Championship in Washington, D.C.
Clemson’s basketball program under Brad Brownell has turned overlooked talent into tournament contenders, but injuries and departures pose new challenges as the Tigers aim to protect their Elite Eight pedigree.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton has posted a 1.80 ERA and a 3.86 FIP over nine starts since returning from elbow inflammation, showcasing a dramatically improved cutter. His resurgence coincides with notable performances from prospects, overseas moves, and the passing of baseball legends.
The upcoming 2026 North Carolina high school football season will start on August 21, with official practices allowed from July 30. In the Wilmington region, returning wide receiver stars are drawing attention, and fans are invited to vote for the preseason wide receiver of the year until July 27 at 11:59 p.m.
UNCW's men's basketball, men's soccer and women's soccer teams received the Coastal Athletic Association's Academic Excellence Awards, highlighting a department‑wide record GPA of 3.571 across 19 varsity programs.
Three UNC Wilmington baseball players were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft, highlighting the program’s continued pipeline to the majors.
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
A school bus transporting members of the Douglas Byrd High School football team overturned on a ramp near Leland on July 8, injuring four occupants. Emergency responders used a second bus to evacuate the remaining 29 passengers, and investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Donovan Newby, a standout guard for UNCW’s men’s basketball team, is back on staff as the director of player personnel, bringing his on‑court experience and deep ties to the program to a front‑office role.