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UNC Wilmington Defeats Drexel 76-65 - Recap
UNC Wilmington earned a 76-65 victory over Drexel on Thursday, getting 20 points from Shykeim Phillips at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.
UNC Wilmington was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
UNC Wilmington got 16 points from Mike Okauru and another 11 points from Jake Boggs. Ty Gadsden contributed 2 assists, while Mike Okauru cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Drexel got a 16-point performance from James Butler, who was supported by 13 points from Camren Wynter. Matey Juric had 5 assists in a losing cause for Drexel, while James Butler grabbed 12 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Drexel won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-25.
UNC Wilmington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Delaware. Drexel will aim to get back on the winning track at College of Charleston.