UNC Wilmington Seahawks @ North Carolina Tar Heels
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 AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 14-1 | - | 22-4 |
| Drexel | 11-4 | 3 | 18-8 |
| Stony Brook | 11-4 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Monmouth | 11-5 | 3.5 | 18-9 |
| Campbell | 10-5 | 4 | 17-11 |
| Elon | 9-6 | 5 | 14-13 |
| Towson | 9-7 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| William & Mary | 6-9 | 8 | 13-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 6-9 | 8 | 11-15 |
| Hofstra | 4-11 | 10 | 6-20 |
| Hampton | 3-12 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Northeastern | 3-13 | 11.5 | 7-19 |
| UNC Wilmington | 2-13 | 12 | 6-20 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 16-1 | - | 21-7 |
| Louisville | 15-2 | 1 | 25-5 |
| North Carolina | 13-4 | 3 | 24-6 |
| NC State | 12-5 | 4 | 19-9 |
| Syracuse | 11-6 | 5 | 21-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 11-6 | 5 | 21-8 |
| Clemson | 11-6 | 5 | 20-9 |
| Virginia | 11-6 | 5 | 19-9 |
| Notre Dame | 11-6 | 5 | 19-9 |
| Miami | 8-9 | 8 | 16-12 |
| California | 8-9 | 8 | 17-13 |
| Stanford | 7-10 | 9 | 18-12 |
| Georgia Tech | 7-10 | 9 | 12-17 |
| Wake Forest | 4-13 | 12 | 14-15 |
| Florida State | 4-13 | 12 | 9-20 |
| SMU | 2-15 | 14 | 9-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-16 | 15 | 8-22 |
| Boston College | 1-16 | 15 | 5-25 |
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