Charleston Cougars @ UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Obioha scores 16, UNC Wilmington downs Charleston 86-66
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- — Harlan Obioha scored 16 points and UNC Wilmington defeated Charleston 86-66 on Thursday night for its ninth win in a row.
Obioha added 12 rebounds for the Seahawks (21-5, 11-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Bo Montgomery shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Khamari McGriff shot 8 of 13 from the field to finish with 16 points.
AJ Smith led the Cougars (19-7, 9-4) in scoring, finishing with 14 points. Charleston also got 13 points and eight rebounds from Ante Brzovic. Deywilk Tavarez also had 12 points.
UNC Wilmington led 46-35 at halftime, with Obioha racking up 12 points. Montgomery led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
Both teams next play Saturday. UNC Wilmington hosts Elon and Charleston plays North Carolina A&T on the road.
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Game Information
Wilmington, NC
Referee:Lee Cassell
Referee:Bill Covington Jr.
Referee:Clarence Armstrong
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 6-0 | - | 17-2 |
| Hofstra | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Charleston | 4-2 | 2 | 11-8 |
| William & Mary | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Hampton | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Towson | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Stony Brook | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
| Northeastern | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-6 | 6 | 7-10 |
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