WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of Baylee Adkins by the women’s soccer team through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation on Sunday at 7 pm when the Seahawks and Coastal Carolina clash at UNCW Soccer Stadium.
The Seahawks (1-1-1) host the Chanticleers (0-1-2) in their home opener following three straight road games to begin the season. The game will be streamed on FloFC with Jim Whitmeyer on the call. Live stats will be available at UNCWStats.com.
UNCW played to a 1-1 draw at VCU on Thursday on a Madison Henry goal early in the second half. The Rams equalized in the 82nd minute to avoid the loss.
Coastal Carolina will face a second straight Colonial Athletic Association opponent after a 3-0 road setback at Charleston last weekend.
FIVE FACTS TO KNOW
SERIES HISTORY | UNCW has won 12 of 13 matches against Coastal Carolina dating back to 2000, including seven-straight victories. The Seahawks have outscored the Chants, 20-1, in the current winning streak.
NON-CONFERENCE FUN | The Seahawks are 16-8-2 in non-conference games under the fifth-year head coach Chris Neal.
DOUBLE DUTY | UNCW has utilized both Blair Barefoot and Hannah Wise in goal through three games. Each goalkeeper has seven saves.
FOR STARTERS | There have been 17 different players to draw starts for the Seahawks this year. Defender Carey Allard leads the team with 229 minutes played in three starts.
LOOKING AHEAD | The Seahawks renew their rivalry with East Carolina for the first time since 2017 when the Pirates venture to UNCW Soccer Stadium next Thursday at 7 pm ECU last played in Wilmington in 2014.