MBB Fan Guide: East Carolina

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW men's basketball head coach Takayo Siddle and the Seahawks renew their longtime rivalry with East Carolina at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night at Trask Coliseum.

GAME COVERAGE
UNCW Seahawks (2-1) vs. East Carolina (2-1)
Gametime: 7 p.m.
Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
Watch: WITN (Channel 7.2 MyNetworkTV)
Stream: FloCollege ($)
Radio: 95.9 The Breeze
Live Stats: UNCWStats.com
Tickets: UNCWSports.com/BuyTickets
Promotion: Teal Out (Limited number of Teal Rally Towels presented by Wilmington Health for current UNCW students)

SERIES INFO
UNCW, which leads the all-time series 39-31, will meet East Carolina for the 71st time in the longtime rivalry that dates back over 60 years. The Seahawks have won two of the last three, including a 67-53 win in Greenville one year ago, which snapped an eight-game streak in which the home team won every contest.

The UNCW-ECU game has been sold out all 11 times in Trask Coliseum and the Pirates are the Seahawks' most sold-out opponent. UNCW has won the previous four games in the series in the Port City against ECU, last won in Trask in 2008.

LAST TIME OUT
UNCW closed the first half on a 24-8 run to claim a 73-60 victory over USC Upstate on Saturday night.

Madison Durr paced all scorers with 16 points off the bench while Nolan Hodge (14) and Greedy Williams (13) reached double figures for the third straight game.

UNCW registered a season-high nine steals, four belonging to Noah Ross's career-high tally.

NOW AIRING: THE SEAHAWK BASKETBALL SHOW

The Seahawk Basketball Show featuring Takayo Siddle is now airing on the UNCW Athletics YouTube channel. The coaches show features game highlights, player profiles, weekly honors and a preview of the upcoming schedule.

Stay up-to-date on all things UNCW Athletics by visiting UNCWSports.com and subscribing to the UNCW Athletics YouTube channel.

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NEW AT TRASK
Several amenities and concession enhancements will welcome fans to Trask Coliseum as the UNCW men's and women's basketball programs open the 2025-26 season.

Improvements have been made with the fan experience in mind, highlighted by an upgraded lighting system and improved Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the coliseum. More concession speed lines will be available throughout the building to reduce wait times and get fans back to the gameday action.

In addition, several new concession options will be available this year, including select discounted concessions up to 30 minutes prior to tip-off, souvenir cup options, specialty items and a kids meal.

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MEN'S HOOPS CELEBRATES 75 SEASONS
No one could have imagined the heights the UNCW men's basketball program has experienced when William J. "Bill" Brooks was hired as Wilmington College's first athletic director, basketball coach, baseball coach and chairman of the health and physical education department in September of 1951.

Now, as the program prepares for its 75th season since the hiring of Coach Brooks, reflections on memorable moments and milestones, highlighted by Tidal Rising, a historic men's basketball documentary series presented by Southeast Mortgage, will be celebrated throughout the 2025-26 campaign.

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SEAHAWKS PICKED SECOND IN CAA PRESEASON POLL
UNCW was projected to finish second in the Coastal Athletic Association Preseason Poll.

The 2025 CAA Champion Seahawks, who received five first-place votes, were four points behind preseason favorite Towson, last year's regular season victor, who collected seven first-place tallies. Charleston rounded out the coaches' poll top three with one first-place vote.

Senior guard CJ Luster II garnered Preseason All-CAA First Team recognition following a standout 2024-25 campaign at Stony Brook. The Denton, Texas, native averaged 16.8 points and shot 42.1 percent from three-point range to earn All-CAA Third Team honors one year ago before transferring to UNCW this offseason.

Hodge and Ross were named All-CAA Preseason Honorable Mentions as they enter their fourth season with the Port City program.

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SCOUTING THE PIRATES
The Pirates make their first appearance in Trask Coliseum in three years on Tuesday after edging Division II Elizabeth City State 71-70 at home last Thursday.

ECU is anchored through three games by George Mason transfer Giovanni Emejuru, who is averaging 20.0 points and 10.7 rebounds through three games in the post.

ON THE DOCKET
The Seahawks travel to Radford for a road contest on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. on ESPN+/

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Players Mentioned

#4 Nolan Hodge: G; 6' 7"; Senior

#5 Noah Ross: G; 6' 7"; Senior

#7 Greedy Williams: G; 6' 5"; Senior

#1 Madison Durr: G; 6' 5"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#4 Nolan Hodge
: 6' 7"; Senior
: G

#5 Noah Ross
: 6' 7"; Senior
: G

#7 Greedy Williams
: 6' 5"; Senior
: G

#1 Madison Durr
: 6' 5"; Senior
: G

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MBB Fan Guide: East Carolina

Players Mentioned

#4 Nolan Hodge

#5 Noah Ross

#7 Greedy Williams

#1 Madison Durr

Players Mentioned

#4 Nolan Hodge

#5 Noah Ross

#7 Greedy Williams

#1 Madison Durr