UNC-Wilmington beats North Carolina Wesleyan 113-53
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Jaylen Sims had a career-high 26 points as UNC Wilmington easily beat North Carolina Wesleyan 113-53 on Tuesday night.
Sims hit 10 of 13 shots, including 6 of 9 on 3-pointers. In one stretch, he made three consecutive 3-pointers in just over a minute of playing time.
Jake Boggs added 20 points and eight rebounds for the Seahawks.
Shykeim Phillips had 19 points for UNC Wilmington (3-2). Mike Okauru added 14 points.
UNC Wilmington is undefeated (2-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
A.J. Frye had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Battling Bishops. Ricardo Bullock added 15 points.
UNCW made 17 3-pointers in 30 attempts and the Battling Bishops missed all 19 of their tries.
UNC Wilmington faces Cleveland St. on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ty Meixsell
- Anthony Franklin
- Scott Bennett
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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