Drexel Dragons @ UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Phillips lifts UNC-Wilmington over Drexel 76-65
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Shykeim Phillips scored a season-high 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting and UNC Wilmington beat Drexel 76-65 on Thursday night.
Mike Okauru added 16 points and nine rebounds for UNC Wilmington (10-20, 5-12 Colonial Athletic Association), who shot 68% (19 for 28) in the second half to finish at 53% for the game.
James Butler scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Dragons (13-17, 6-11), whose losing streak stretched to six games. Camren Wynter added 13 points.
Drexel was 5 of 14 from 3-point range in the first half to take a 34-29 lead but was 1 of 9 in the second half. The Dragons had a 40-25 rebounding advantage but had 18 turnovers that Drexel, which only had four giveaways, turned into 18 points.
Drexel defeated UNC Wilmington 71-66 on Dec. 30. UNC Wilmington finishes out the regular season against Delaware at home on Saturday. Drexel finishes out the regular season against College of Charleston on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Wilmington, NC
Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:Keith Fogleman
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 14-3 | - | 25-5 |
| Charleston | 14-4 | 0.5 | 21-10 |
| Hofstra | 11-6 | 3 | 20-10 |
| Drexel | 10-7 | 4 | 16-14 |
| Monmouth | 10-7 | 4 | 16-14 |
| William & Mary | 9-8 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Stony Brook | 9-8 | 5 | 17-13 |
| Towson | 8-9 | 6 | 16-14 |
| Campbell | 7-10 | 7 | 13-17 |
| Hampton | 7-10 | 7 | 13-17 |
| Elon | 6-11 | 8 | 14-16 |
| North Carolina A&T | 4-13 | 10 | 11-17 |
| Northeastern | 2-15 | 12 | 6-22 |
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