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UNC Wilmington Downs Towson 81-77 - Match Report
Shykeim Phillips scored 18 points leading UNC Wilmington to a 81-77 victory over Towson at SECU Arena on Saturday.
UNC Wilmington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.5-point spread as underdogs.
Jaylen Sims had 15 points for UNC Wilmington and Jaylen Fornes chipped in with 13 points. Mike Okauru had 2 assists for them, while Jaylen Sims was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Towson got a 18-point performance from Cam Holden, who was supported by 16 points from Antonio Rizzuto. Terry Nolan Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Towson, while Charles Thompson grabbed 11 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Towson won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.
UNC Wilmington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northeastern. Towson will aim to get back on the winning track at Delaware.