Sims scores 20 to lead UNC Wilmington past Elon 73-66
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- — Jaylen Sims had 20 points as UNC Wilmington beat Elon 73-66 on Wednesday night.
Mike Okauru had 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for UNC Wilmington (8-5, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association), which earned its fifth straight victory. Shykeim Phillips added 11 points, and James Baker Jr. had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
Darius Burford tied a season high with 23 points for the Phoenix (4-12, 1-2). Hunter Woods added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Michael Graham had 12 points and three blocks.
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2021-22 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
Towson | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
Hofstra | 13-5 | 2 | 21-11 |
Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 22-13 |
Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 15-14 |
Charleston | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
Elon | 7-11 | 8 | 10-22 |
James Madison | 6-12 | 9 | 15-14 |
William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 9-22 |