WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW hopes to continue its outstanding start on Thursday night when the Seahawks make the short trip to Coastal Carolina for a 6 p.m. non-conference clash against the Chanticleers.
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The Seahawks will be looking to build off a pair of victories during last weekend's Courtyard by Marriott UNCW Soccer Invitational while Coastal Carolina has been idle since dropping a 2-0 decision at William & Mary on Aug. 26.
Five Things to Know
- The Seahawks are making their first appearance in the United Soccer Coaches East Region Poll this week at the No. 10 position. UNCW is one of four Colonial Athletic Association teams listed in the rankings this week.
- UNCW has already eclipsed last year's goal and assist totals after netting 17 goals with 17 assists in the first six games of the season.
- The Seahawks have scored 11 of their 17 goals in the last three games with at least three goals in each contest. It is the first time UNCW has scored three or more goals in three straight games since 2015 when they had a stretch of four straight outings with three or more goals.
- Coastal Carolina brings a 1-2-1 record into Thursday's tilt, but will be trying to win for the first time since a 2-0 victory at Davidson in the season opener on Aug. 17.
- UNCW leads the all-time series against the Chanticleers by an 8-1-0 margin and has won the last three installments. However, the teams are meeting for the first time since the 2014 campaign.
Up Next: UNCW completes its non-conference schedule on Thursday, Sept. 13, with a visit from East Carolina. The Seahawks and the Pirates will square off inside UNCW Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m.
