WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW women's basketball hosts Presbyterian in its annual Seahawks Tomorrow Game on Friday at 11 a.m.

GAME COVERAGE
UNCW Seahawks (1-3) vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-4)
Date: Nov. 21, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Wilmington, N.C. | Trask Coliseum
Live Video: FloCollege
Live Audio: 95.9 The Breeze
Live Stats: UNCWstats.com
Promotion: Seahawks Tomorrow Game

On Wednesday, UNCW nearly overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit on the road, but fell 65-56 to Gardner-Webb in a nonconference matchup.

UNCW cut the deficit to one with 8:24 to play, but Gardner-Webb pulled away down the stretch to secure the victory.

The Seahawks committed 31 turnovers in the contest, which resulted in 27 points for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Gardner-Webb also had a 34-12 edge in points in the paint. 

Junior guard Paige Smith poured in 25 points, shooting 9-for-13 (69.2%) from the field and 7-for-11 (63.6%) from 3-point range, making the third-most 3-point field goals in a single game in program history.

Smith's seven three-pointers are the most in a single game for the Seahawks since Madison Raque made eight against Catawba on Dec. 19, 2016. Smith leads the team with 10 3-pointers and is shooting a team-best 37% from 3-point range.

Redshirt sophomore guard Kylah Silver had 11 points and eight rebounds against Gardner-Webb, and senior guard Kate Hollifield had eight points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals in the game.

Hollifield has made at least two 3-pointers in each of her last three games. During that stretch, Hollifield is shooting 7-of-15 (46.7%) from beyond the arc. 

Last season, Hollifield led all players in the Coastal Athletic Association in 3-point percentage during conference play, shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc in 18 CAA games. 

Graduate guard Rori Cox leads the team with 13.3 points and three assists per game. On Nov. 12, Cox had 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists against Coastal Carolina. 

In the Seahawks' win against NC Central on Nov. 7, Cox led the Seahawks with 21 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes of action, making 10-of-14 free-throw attempts.

As of Nov. 20, Cox is 11th in the CAA points per game and assists.

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 before tip-off, souvenir cup options, specialty items, and a kids' meal.

Click here to read more.

SCOUTING THE BLUE HOSE

Presbyterian is coming off an 86-50 win against Erskine of the NCAA Division II on Nov. 17. Four Presbyterian players scored in double figures in the victory.

Senior guard Aminata Tal led the way for the Blue Hose with 20 points, four rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes of action.

Ja'Cia Cunningham, also a senior guard, scored 19 points, shooting 7-for-10 in the game.

Presbyterian is 31st in the nation in offensive rebounds per game, averaging 17 per contest. The Blue Hose are also tied for 39th in the country with 12.8 steals per game.

SERIES HISTORY

Since 2007, UNCW has a 4-1 edge in the all-time series. Presbyterian won the last meeting at Trask Coliseum 64-51 on Nov. 22, 2023.

LAST MEETING

On Nov. 14, 2024, UNCW earned a 78-74 overtime win at Presbyterian last season. Four Seahawks scored in double figures, including Kate Hollifield, who had 10 points and five rebounds in the contest. The Seahawks shot 23-of-26 (88.5%) from the free-throw line, including 10-of-12 in the overtime period.

UP NEXT

UNCW will host Queens University of Charlotte for Underclassmen Day on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.