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Vanderbilt Defeats UNC Wilmington 88-73 - Recap
Aaron Nesmith went off for 34 points and added 6 rebounds leading Vanderbilt to a 88-73 win over UNC Wilmington on Saturday at Memorial Gym.
The match was decisive in favor of Vanderbilt, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Vanderbilt got 14 points from Saben Lee and another 9 points from Maxwell Evans. Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 7 assists, while Dylan Disu cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington got a 19-point performance from Jaylen Sims, who was supported by 12 points from Mike Okauru. Shykeim Phillips had 6 assists in a losing cause for UNC Wilmington, while Jaylen Sims grabbed 5 rebounds.
Vanderbilt led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Vanderbilt won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-24.
Next game, Vanderbilt takes its act home to face Davidson looking for another win. For UNC Wilmington, they head on the road to face Delaware.