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What a way to go out - Mark Scalf announces his retirement, the UNCW men upset Hofstra, lots of weekly honors for softball, tennis and women's basketball, plus Alex's farewell address as The Beat and The Beard comes to a close. 

Alex and Michael sat down with UNCW baseball associate head coach Randy Hood and pitching coach Matt Myers to talk about the upcoming season at Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn. 

In addition to looking back at the Seahawks on the hardwood this week, Alex and Michael also discuss the prospect of UNCW football. Hint: It ain't happening. Plus, much more on Episode 95 of The Beat and The Beard. Listen to the end for a big announcement. 

This week, we break down what's gone wrong for men's basketball in recent weeks and if the Seahawks can fix their issues. Also, we talk success by the UNCW women and more from campus. Plus, Alex and Michael tackle a discussion of shaking up the current conference structure and what might help streamline things. 

Alex and Michael sat down with former UNCW baseball pitcher Seth Frankoff to talk about his time in Wilmington, lift in pro baseball and what it's been like to play in Korea for the Doosan Bears. 

The UNCW men and women each have some big games at homecoming hits. Also, men's tennis is in town, so there's plenty of Seahawk action. And give Hi-Wire Brewing or Funky Buddha a try if you're visiting the Port City this weekend. 

After toppling the last two undefeated teams in the conference, UNCW women's basketball is atop the league standings. Also, can the Seahawk men bounce back from a tough weekend? Plus, notes on Olympic sports, as well as reviews of Pender's Cafe and Flying Machine Brewing

Both the men's and women's basketball teams are facing tough stretches against CAA frontrunners this week. Can the Seahawks put themselves in contention or will they fall behind in the conference race? 

Combined, UNCW's basketball and women's swimming teams went 5-0. We catch you up on all the action, especially men's baskektball's success on the road. 

As 2018 comes to a close, Alex and Michael review the final two games on the old calendar. Plus, a walk through some bright spots for the Seahawks over the past 365 days and a peak at what's coming next. 

A look back at how the UNCW men and women did on the hardwood last week and what to expect in the two games after Christmas. Plus, Alex and Michael break down the voting in the BnB Brewery Battle Royale. 

After a tough loss at Furman, Alex and Michael look at where the Seahawks stand going forward with depth and the schedule. P

For just the third time in school history, men's basketball will face a ranked opponent in back-to-back games when the Seahawks battle Furman on Sunday. We get you ready for that matchup while looking back on last week's games in Chapel Hill. Plus, Rolled and Baked for biscuits, Edward Teach for beer and Dusty Slay for comedy? 

Both the men's and women's basketball teams split their two-game efforts last week. Now, they're off to Chapel Hill for games with North Carolina on Wednesday before a long layoff. We break down the action. Plus, some swimming Olympic qualifiers, the baseball banquet and more from campus. And if you haven't visited the German Cafe in the Cotton Exchange, you should.

Episode 84 of The Beat and The Beard is majority UNCW hoops this week as we look back on the Battle in the Blue Ridge and ahead to some home games for the men and women this week. Plus, around the CAA in men's soccer and volleyball. Also, beverage recommendations from Stone Brewing and REVISION Brewing. 

As Thanksgiving approaches, we look back on the week that was in Seahawk athletics as basketball got some wins while soccer and volleyball took some season-ending losses. Plus, when the turkey runs out, head to Smoke On The Water for some great food and beverages. 

For men's basketball, it comes down to two works - turnovers and fouls. Hence, the 0-2 start. Meanwhile, men's soccer was one-and-done at the CAA Tournament, putting their NCAA hopes on life support. But, volleyball clinched a conference tourney bid and men's golf got to play at Pebble Beach. Also, did we review Boheiman Rhapsody? I think so. Plus, Wrightsville Beach Brewing and more. 

Alex and Michael make some rather brazen guesses at the upcoming basketball seasons for UNCW. Plus, we look ahead to men's soccer at the CAA Tournament and volleyball's must-win finish to regular season. Also, Ironclad for a beverage and Mac's Speed Shop for a bite? You know you want to. 

So much UNCW sports to catch up on, including the men's basketball exhibition against Clemson, men's soccer has a chance to host the CAA Tournament, volleyball's big week, and a wrap on cross-country and women's soccer. Plus, Bill's Front Porch for food and beer. 

Everything you need to know about the 2018 UNCW men's basketball season is right here, straight from coach C.B. McGrath. Alex and Michael sat down with the second-year coach to break down the roster, the schedule, the coaching staff and the state of the program.