UNC Wilmington Seahawks @ North Carolina Tar Heels
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNCW | 7 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 50 |
| 20 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 77 |
Donarski hits 5 3-pointers, scores 21 points to lead No. 15 North Carolina women over UNC Wilmington
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- — Lexi Donarski scored 21 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 15 North Carolina to a 77-50 victory over UNC Wilmington on Thursday night.
Donarski, a transfer from Iowa State who averaged 14 points last season, shot 8 of 14 from the floor and 5 of 11 from long range. Reniya Kelly added three 3s and finished with 14 points for North Carolina (2-0).
Blanca Thomas grabbed 10 of the Tar Heels' 50 rebounds and Grace Townsend had eight assists. Alyssa Ustby, who entered with 965 career rebounds and 38 double-doubles, finished with nine rebounds and seven points on 2-of-13 shooting against the Seahawks.
Taylor Henderson scored 15 points and made two 3-pointers for UNC Wilmington (0-2), who shot 30% (17 of 57) from the field.
The Tar Heels opened on a 12-2 run, outscored the Seahawks 20-6 in the second quarter and led 40-16 at the break. Kelly had nine points on three 3s and Maria Gakdeng scored all eight of her points in the first half.
The Tar Heels lead the series 6-0.
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Game Information
Chapel Hill, NC
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Sarah Williams
Referee:Krystle Appellaniz
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 4-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Towson | 3-0 | 0.5 | 10-5 |
| Monmouth | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Campbell | 3-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Stony Brook | 3-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Drexel | 1-2 | 2.5 | 8-6 |
| Hampton | 1-2 | 2.5 | 7-8 |
| Elon | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-9 |
| William & Mary | 1-3 | 3 | 8-7 |
| North Carolina A&T | 1-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Northeastern | 1-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
| Hofstra | 1-3 | 3 | 3-12 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 7-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Duke | 7-0 | - | 12-6 |
| NC State | 6-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Syracuse | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Virginia | 5-2 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Stanford | 4-2 | 2.5 | 15-4 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-3 | 3 | 14-5 |
| Notre Dame | 4-3 | 3 | 12-5 |
| North Carolina | 3-3 | 3.5 | 14-5 |
| Clemson | 3-3 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 3-3 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Miami | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Wake Forest | 2-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| California | 1-5 | 5.5 | 10-9 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| SMU | 0-6 | 6.5 | 7-11 |
| Boston College | 0-7 | 7 | 4-16 |
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