Tickets for Friday's game, which are available for $8 for adults and $3 for youth, can be purchased online at UNCWSports.com/BuyTickets or at the game beginning 90 minutes prior to tip-off.
In addition, the game may be seen online via FloHoops (subscription required) with Joe Catenacci and Tom Lamont calling the action. An audio broadcast can be also heard on 95.9 The Breeze in Wilmington. Live stats will be available at UNCWStats.com.
The Seahawks, who were picked to finish ninth in the Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Order of Finish, return six letter winners from last year's team that posted a 7-14 record, including a victory over the College of Charleston in the opening round of the CAA Championship.
Sophomore guard Mary McMillan and redshirt senior guard Dazia Powell headline the group of returners. McMillan, a starter in 18 games last year, tied for third on the team with a 7.8 scoring average, while Powell chipped in 7.1 points per game and started 18-of-20 appearances.
The 10 newcomers on the roster will showcase three freshmen and seven NCAA Division I transfers.
Wingate, led by former UNCW Coach Ann Hancock, authored a 10-10 record last season. Junior forward Bryanna Troutman paced the Bulldogs offensively by scoring 13.8 points per game and ranked second on the team with an 8.2 rebounding average.
Graduate student Haleigh Brandon averaged a double-double last season, scoring 12.4 points per game while leading Wingate with 10.3 rebounds per contest.
Five Facts to Know
High Five – UNCW, which stands 19-13 all-time in exhibition contests, has won its last five exhibitions after defeating Lenoir-Rhyne on Oct. 26, 2019.
History Lesson – UNCW and Wingate have faced each other once in exhibition play as the Seahawks claimed an 86-81 victory on Nov. 6, 2008, at Trask Coliseum.
Series Business – The Seahawks and Bulldogs have squared off four times during the regular season with UNCW owning a 3-1 advantage. The teams have not played in the regular season since the 1980-81 campaign.
Welcome Back – Wingate Head Coach Ann Hancock spent 10 years as the bench boss at UNCW, guiding the Seahawks to a 138-156 record. The 138 victories rank second on the Seahawks' all-time list.
United Nations – The Seahawks' 2021-22 roster features student-athletes from eight different states, including six North Carolina natives, and three countries (United States, Sweden, Netherlands).
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