Seahawk men’s soccer team wins again; Basketball media day for UNCW women

WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Second half goals from Jamie Dell and Colin Bonner sparked nationally-ranked UNCW to a 2-0 win over Colonial Athletic Association rival College of Charleston on Wednesday at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.

The Seahawks, who appeared in all four major polls this week for the first time this season, improved to 9-2-1 overall and 2-1 in the CAA. CofC, meanwhile, dropped its sixth straight contest to dip to 2-7-1 and 0-2.

Following a first half that saw a combined seven shots by both teams, the Seahawks needed just 23 seconds to take the lead as Dell notched his seventh goal of the season. The play started on the left flank with a pass from Kalvin Kromer to Mark Harris, who beat his defender to the end line. Harris sent a cross to the far right side of the penalty area where Dell volleyed a shot inside the right post for the lead.

Bonner extended UNCW’s lead in the 74th minute when he headed home a throw in from Jacob VanCompernolle. Bonner’s header came from the top of the penalty area and snuck inside the left post.

The Seahawks finished with a 14-4 lead in shots, bolstered by a 10-1 edge in the second half.

Defensively the Seahawks shut down the Cougars, allowing just two shots on goal.

UNCW goalkeeper Sean Melvin posted his fourth clean sheet of the season, making two saves.

Up next: The Seahawks visit James Madison for a 7 p.m. start on Oct. 11.

Notes: Dell now has five game-winning goals on the season, which ties him for the national lead … UNCW asserted itself in the second half, totaling nine corners kicks to CofC’s one … Harris and Kromer each recorded their first assists of the season … UNCW now leads the all-time series with CofC, 6-4-1 … UNCW’s two-goal win matched its largest margin of victory this season.

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WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — With just over a week until Midnite Madness and only a three-pointer away from the start of the season, the UNCW women’s basketball team met local print, electronic and web reporters Wednesday during annual Media Day festivities at Trask Coliseum.

The Seahawks begin their third season under Head Coach Adell Harris with a good mix of veterans and young talent. Versatile guard Kelva Atkins and transfer Sarah Myatt are the lone seniors on the team, which also features two freshmen and eight sophomores on the 13-player roster.

Harris and her club posed for the official team photo and then conducted several interviews to provide insight into the upcoming 2014-15 campaign.

The team entertains NCAA Division II Mount Olive in an exhibition on Nov. 8 at Trask Coliseum and kicks off the regular season on Nov. 16 against UNC Pembroke. Overall, the Seahawks have 17 home games and 12 road contests this fall.

Tickets are still available for UNCW women’s basketball and may be purchased by visiting UNCWsports.com or by calling 910-962-3233 or 1-800-808-UNCW. Season tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for ages 3-15, along with an additional sales tax and processing fee.

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WILMINGTON, NC (CFCC RELEASE) — Cape Fear Community College snapped a four-game skid with a dominating 3-0 result over Wake Tech at the CFCC North Campus on Wednesday night. “It definitely feels good to get a win after the last few games,” said CFCC Coach Chris Libert. “I’m proud of my team and the entire group effort”
Two Wilmington natives accounted for the Sea Devil scoring as former Laney High School standout Brian Pinder set the tone just five minutes into the match off an assist by Muhammed Jahateh. The freshman tallied for the second time early in the second half to give Cape Fear a 2-0 cushion.

Kipp Carriker assisted Pinder for the two goal lead and Myles Strickland finished the scoring in the 72nd minute when CJ Morales found the sophomore midfielder from Ashley High School. Dakota Moore made five stops to preserve the clean sheet as the Sea Devils outshot Wake Tech 16-5 in the Region X match.

Cape Fear moved back to the .500 mark at 7-7 overall and improved to 3-6 in conference as the Sea Devils avenged an early season setback against Wake Tech.

With five matches to go in the regular season Cape Fear plays two more home games and travel to Spartanburg Methodist for a 3 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Wednesday High School Scoreboard

GIRLS TENNIS
LANEY 5 – CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 4

BOYS SOCCER
SW ONSLOW 4 – NORTH BRUNSWICK 1
WHITEVILLE 2 – RED SPRINGS 0
EAST BLADEN 1 – PENDER 0
CROATAN 1- DIXON 0
TRASK 4 – WEST BLADEN 2, BEN GROSSNICKLE HAD 3 GOALS FOR THE TITANS

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