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UNC Wilmington extends its men's basketball season with a trip to the NIT. Here's what comes next for the Seahawks.
The UNCW men’s basketball season is not over just yet. Late on Sunday, March 15, the Seahawks were placed into the field for the 2026 National Invitation Tournament as one of 32 teams aiming for that title. UNCW will open the NIT with a home game against Yale (24-6) on Tuesday, March 17 (7 p.
m. , ESPN+). The Seahawks (26-6) finished the regular season by tying a program record with 26 victories and claimed the Coastal Athletic Association title outright before being knocked out of the CAA Tournament by longtime rival Campbell.
Live stream: FUBO (free trial available) and the ESPN app SIDDLE STAYS: UNCW basketball again extends head coach Takayo Siddle's contract UNCW is making its third NIT appearance and is searching for its inaugural win in the event. The Seahawks played in this tournament in 1998 and 2001, both times losing in the opening round. The tournament begins Tuesday, March 17, with the semifinals and final scheduled for April 2 and 5 in Indianapolis.
Players to watch UNCW is led in scoring by senior guard Nolan Hodge from Greensboro, who averages 14. 4 points. He also leads the team in made 3-pointers with 88 at a 39.