UNC-Wilmington beats North Carolina Wesleyan 113-53
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Jaylen Sims had a career-high 26 points as UNC Wilmington easily beat North Carolina Wesleyan 113-53 on Tuesday night.
Sims hit 10 of 13 shots, including 6 of 9 on 3-pointers. In one stretch, he made three consecutive 3-pointers in just over a minute of playing time.
Jake Boggs added 20 points and eight rebounds for the Seahawks.
Shykeim Phillips had 19 points for UNC Wilmington (3-2). Mike Okauru added 14 points.
UNC Wilmington is undefeated (2-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
A.J. Frye had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Battling Bishops. Ricardo Bullock added 15 points.
UNCW made 17 3-pointers in 30 attempts and the Battling Bishops missed all 19 of their tries.
UNC Wilmington faces Cleveland St. on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ty Meixsell
- Anthony Franklin
- Scott Bennett
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
| Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
| North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |
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