CHAPEL HILL – After a high-powered opening set, North Carolina struggled with focus on Friday night, as UNCW battled back to top the Tar Heels in five sets (25-17, 20-25, 25-20, 20-25, 13-15). The win lifts the Seahawks to 6-1, while UNC slips to 2-5.
“UNC-Wilmington should be congratulated for their energy, their spirit, and their relentless fight,” said head coach Joe Sagula. “I was impressed with them. For a team with some good, scrappy athletes, they showed what it’s like to fight and just get after it. They played loose. They played with some courage, and they never backed down.