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North Carolina Downs UNC Wilmington 78-62 - Match Report
North Carolina got a 20-point performance from Cole Anthony, who added 10 rebounds as North Carolina ran past UNC Wilmington 78-62 on Friday at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.
North Carolina won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -22.0-point spread.
North Carolina got 18 points from Garrison Brooks and another 18 points from Justin Pierce. Andrew Platek contributed 4 assists, while Garrison Brooks cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington got 12 points from Jaylen Sims in a losing cause and another 12 points from Shykeim Phillips. Kai Toews contributed 5 assists for them, while Jaylen Sims had 10 rebounds.
North Carolina led at halftime, 40-30.
The rebound battle favored North Carolina as they grabbed 51 boards, while UNC Wilmington only had 48
North Carolina heads into a battle against Gardner-Webb. UNC Wilmington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Campbell.