Okauru scores 27, UNC Wilmington beats VMI 93-78 in CBI
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Mike Okauru had 27 points as UNC Wilmington beat VMI 93-78 in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Sunday.
Jaylen Sims had 18 points for UNC Wilmington (24-9). James Baker Jr. added 13 points. Shykeim Phillips had 10 points.
The 93 points were a season best for UNC Wilmington.
Trey Bonham had 26 points for the Keydets (16-16). Jake Stephens added 23 points. Kamdyn Curfman had 18 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Shane Staggs
- Matt Palumb
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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