UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MTSU | 34 | 36 | 20 | 90 |
UNCW | 30 | 40 | 26 | 96 |
UNC Wilmington beats Middle Tennessee for CBI championship
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Mike Okauru scored 11 of his 28 points in the two overtime periods, Jaylen Sims also finished with 28 points and UNC Wilmington beat Middle Tennessee 96-90 on Wednesday night in the College Basketball Invitational championship game.
Jaylen Fornes added 19 points for UNC Wilmington (27-9).
Okauru was 10 of 12 from the line and Sims 14 of 15 as the teams combined for 56 fouls and 89 free-throw attempts.
Donovan Sims scored a season-high 27 points and had eight rebounds for the Blue Raiders (26-11). DeAndre Dishman added 17 points and Teafale Lenard Jr had 11 points.
Sims sank a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in the first overtime to tie it at 81.
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Game Information
Daytona Beach, FL
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Chad Barlow
Referee:Tony Meeks
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-8 | 8 | 12-13 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 11-2 | - | 22-4 |
| Charleston | 10-4 | 1.5 | 17-10 |
| Monmouth | 8-5 | 3 | 14-12 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 3.5 | 17-10 |
| Stony Brook | 7-6 | 4 | 15-11 |
| Drexel | 7-6 | 4 | 13-13 |
| William & Mary | 7-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Hampton | 6-6 | 4.5 | 12-14 |
| Campbell | 6-7 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Towson | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Elon | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-10 | 8.5 | 10-14 |
| Northeastern | 2-11 | 9 | 6-18 |
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