A monster week of UNCW athletics lies ahead, culminating with seven teams playing in Wilmington on Saturday. In order to prepare for basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, golf and more, you need to check out Episode 79 of The Beat and The Beard. Plus, grab a bite at Crust downtown or check out some beverages at Cape Fear Wine and Beer. Alex and Michael have all the info you need.

Basketball season is upon us and what better way to get ready than a chat with UNCW women's coach Karen Barefoot. Alex and Michael caught up with the second-year coach to look back on the 17-18 season, while looking ahead to 18-19, breaking down the roster and much more.

After more than a month on the road, all three of UNCW's fall teams are back on campus, while basketball continues to prepare for the upcoming season. Plus baseball cards, Ballast Point Brewing and Rebellion burgers in this week's episode of The Beat and The Beard

A lot to catch up on in UNCW sports this week, including the addition of the Clemson-UNCW men's basketball charity exhibition, men's soccer's continued climb to the top of the CAA standings and volleyball's 2-1 week at Cape Fear Academy.

UNCW won't reopen until next week but volleyball is back playing in Wilmington while men's and women's soccer keeps trying post positive results on the road. Plus, a look at Skyline Brewing and Sutton's Drug Store.

Episode 75: Life after Hurricane Florence for UNCW

Episode 74: Catching up on the Seahawks, preparing for a hurricane

Former UNCW men's basketball coach Jerry Wainwright joined Alex, Michael and Greensboro News and Record's Brant Wilkerson-New at Katy's Grill for a long look back at his career in Wilmington, changes in basketball and much, much more.

Get ready from all things soccer and volleyball related in Episode 73. Men's soccer coach Aidan Heaney and senior defender Huntely Munn break down the expectations for 2018, plus volleyball coach Amy Bambenek chats about her veteran team and what's ahead.

Lots to chat about in the world of UNCW sports this week, including new rules in NCAA basketball recruiting, the women's basketball schedule and some new staffers. Plus, we caught up with women's soccer coach Chris Neal and junior player Ashley Johnson to talk about the Seahawks upcoming season. Also, Michael provides food insight for Greensboro and much more.