UNCW has just finished its inaugural season in beach volleyball. A 10-15 record may seem disappointing but considering the challenges a new program faces, this year was a success. The team saw great improvement as the season progressed and remained competitive throughout.
The addition of freshmen like Courtney Mullinax showcased the future of the program. Courtney is from the Wilmington area and is an example of the strong recruiting that UNCW is doing in the state. Coach Bambenek has recently announced the addition of seven new recruits for the beach program starting next year. A great example of UNCW’s growing recruiting strength is the addition of freshman Hayley Caputo. Hayley comes from one of the top high school beach programs in California.
These recruits prove UNCW is heading in the right direction and next year should see continued improvement.