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UNC Wilmington vs North Carolina A&T Final: 73-54 - Recap

UNC Wilmington grabbed a 73-54 win over North Carolina A&T on Thursday, behind a 24-point effort from Shykeim Phillips at Trask Coliseum.

UNC Wilmington won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -22.0-point spread.

UNC Wilmington got 12 points from KJ Jenkins and another 12 points from Maleeck Harden-Hayes. Shykeim Phillips contributed 6 assists, while Khamari McGriff cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

North Carolina A&T got a 21-point performance from Camian Shell, who was supported by 11 points from Jalal McKie. Camian Shell had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina A&T, while Jalal McKie grabbed 6 rebounds.

UNC Wilmington was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UNC Wilmington had a 40-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

UNC Wilmington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Elon. North Carolina A&T will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Delaware.