WILMINGTON — Lacey Suggs, the former standout at East Bladen High School, is enjoying a stellar season as a junior at UNC Wilmington.
Under the direction of second-year head coach Karen Barefoot, Suggs and the Seahawks are 1-0 in the Colonial Athletic Association after Friday’s 71-49 thumping of the College of Charleston in Trask Coliseum. UNC Wilmington is 8-4 overall, with road tests this week at William & Mary on Friday and Elon on Sunday.
The Bladen Journal caught up with Suggs a week earlier, and more can be read about that visit online at bit.ly/2C4ootr.
In the win over the Cougars, Suggs scored 16 points and pulled a season-high seven rebounds.
Attached are a few images from the “Seahawks Tomorrow” game, which drew more than 4,500 mostly elementary school students.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs, fifth from left, readies with teammates for the national anthem Friday. She enjoyed a big afternoon, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs, fifth from left, readies with teammates for the national anthem Friday. She enjoyed a big afternoon, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs, second from left, readies with teammates for the starting lineups Friday. She enjoyed a big afternoon, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs, second from left, readies with teammates for the starting lineups Friday. She enjoyed a big afternoon, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
A year ago, she was the spark off the bench. This year, UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs has started every game. She enjoyed a big afternoon Friday, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
A year ago, she was the spark off the bench. This year, UNC Wilmington’s Lacey Suggs has started every game. She enjoyed a big afternoon Friday, scoring 16 points and pulling a season-high seven rebounds in a 71-49 win over the College of Charleston.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs is a junior captain and can be an emotional spark plug for UNC Wilmington. Friday, they triumphed 71-49 over the College of Charleston.
Lacey Suggs is a junior captain and can be an emotional spark plug for UNC Wilmington. Friday, they triumphed 71-49 over the College of Charleston.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday. Suggs, battling Darien Huff (2), played in three games her freshman season then became a captain her sophomore season. She’s a captain again this year.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday. Suggs, battling Darien Huff (2), played in three games her freshman season then became a captain her sophomore season. She’s a captain again this year.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, provides support in the fourth quarter Friday for UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, provides support in the fourth quarter Friday for UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday. She scored 16 points.
More than 4,500 were in Trask Coliseum to see Lacey Suggs and UNC Wilmington trounce College of Charleston 71-49 on Friday. She scored 16 points.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, provides support in the fourth quarter Friday for UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, provides support in the fourth quarter Friday for UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, is a popular player at UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, is a popular player at UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, is a popular player at UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, is a popular player at UNC Wilmington. She scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview Friday. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Alan Wooten | Bladen Journal
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, gets excited along with teammate GiGi Smith by the play made by Ahyiona Vason (left) and Shrita Parker during Friday’s 71-49 win over the College of Charleston. Suggs, a junior captain, scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
Lacey Suggs (13), a former East Bladen High School standout, gets excited along with teammate GiGi Smith by the play made by Ahyiona Vason (left) and Shrita Parker during Friday’s 71-49 win over the College of Charleston. Suggs, a junior captain, scored 16 points, had a season-high seven rebounds and was the player chosen for the postgame radio interview. Read about her online at bit.ly/2C4ootr. More than 4,500 were in attendance, part of ‘Seahawks Tomorrow’ where elementary school students came to the 11:30 a.m. tipoff.