Saturday's game, which will also be Military Appreciation Night, can be seen online via FloFC.com (subscription required) with Jim Whitmeyer and Tom Lamont calling the action. In addition, live stats can be found by visiting UNCWStats.com.
Returning home for the first time in two weeks, the Seahawks carry a 7-4-1 overall record and a 2-2-0 CAA mark into Saturday's contest against the Dukes. UNCW has played three consecutive overtime games after a pair of fixtures last week, which featured a 1-1 double overtime draw at Virginia and a 4-3 overtime setback at Elon.
Junior midfielder Omar Aboutaleb has surged into the lead on the Seahawks' points list after scoring a goal in four of the last five games. The Barton College transfer's five goals are tied for the team lead with graduate student forward Nicolas Molina, who has tallied 11 points.
Graduate student midfielder Jacob Evans has also become more involved in the Seahawks' scoring, registering five of his team-high six assists in the last four games. He has also recorded an assist in three of the team's last four goals.
James Madison, the three-time reigning CAA champion, stands 10-2-0 overall and 4-0-0 in league play after securing a 3-1 victory over William & Mary last Saturday night. The Dukes ride a six-game win streak into Saturday's tilt and have outscored their opponents by a 16-3 count during the run.
The Dukes, who feature 12 players with at least one goal this season, are paced offensively by redshirt junior forward Luca Erhardt. The Offenbach, Germany, product is the CAA's third-leading scorer with 19 points, netting nine goals with one assist.
FIVE FACTS TO KNOW
Just the Facts – James Madison leads the all-time series by a 30-12-4 margin, including a 5-2-2 mark in the last nine encounters.
History Lesson – UNCW is hosting James Madison for the first time since the 2019 CAA Championship Game, which ended with a 1-0 double overtime victory for the Dukes.
Rank and File – The Seahawks are 18-28-5 all-time against nationally-ranked opponents.
Trick or Treat – UNCW stands 7-2-2 in its last 11 October games following last Saturday's loss at Elon. Since the start of the 2018 campaign, the Seahawks boast a 12-3-3 mark in October.
High Five – Graduate student midfielder Jacob Evans has registered a point in five straight games, accounting for all 10 of his points during the run.
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