Know Your Opponent: UNCW

Posted Dec 5, 2018
Wednesday marks the second true road game of the season for coach C.B. McGrath and UNCW and the first since a 97-93 overtime loss at Campbell in the season opener. UNCW's schedule has been littered with in-state foes - in addition to the Camels, McGrath's team has faced UNCG (L 82-61), Gardner-Webb (L 81-72), ECU (W 95-86) and Davidson (L 91-85). (GoHeels.com)

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