Marshall Thundering Herd @ UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Newby has 18 as UNC Wilmington defeats Marshall 78-69
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- — Donovan Newby had 18 points in UNC Wilmington's 78-69 victory over Marshall on Saturday.
Newby shot 5 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Seahawks (7-2). Sean Moore scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc and added 16 rebounds. Khamari McGriff shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.
The Thundering Herd (5-4) were led in scoring by Mikal Dawson, who finished with 12 points and two steals. Marshall also got 10 points and nine rebounds from Nate Martin. Dezayne Mingo also had 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
UNC Wilmington took the lead with 12:17 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 44-34 at halftime, with Moore racking up 12 points. UNC Wilmington was outscored by Marshall in the second half by one point, with Newby scoring a team-high 12 points after halftime.
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Game Information
Wilmington, NC
Referee:Jason Page
Referee:Chase Vaden
Referee:Ben Stirt
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| South Alabama | 4-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Arkansas State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Georgia State | 4-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| App State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Texas State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 3-5 | 3.5 | 6-14 |
| Louisiana | 3-5 | 3.5 | 5-15 |
| James Madison | 2-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 3-16 |
| 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 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Stony Brook | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Hampton | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Monmouth | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Towson | 2-4 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-5 | 5.5 | 7-9 |
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