Obioha scores 12 as UNC Wilmington beats East Carolina 67-53
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates: Game Highlights
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates: Game Highlights
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Harlan Obioha helped lead UNC Wilmington past East Carolina on Tuesday night with 12 points off of the bench in a 67-53 victory.
Obioha added five rebounds and five blocks for the Seahawks (6-2). Donovan Newby scored 12 points and added six assists.
The Pirates (7-2) were led by C.J. Walker, who recorded 16 points. Joran Riley added 14 points, seven rebounds and five steals for East Carolina.
UNC Wilmington took the lead with 4:05 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Newby led his team in scoring with seven points in the first half to help put them up 34-28 at the break. UNC Wilmington pulled away with an 11-2 run in the second half to extend a four-point lead to 13 points. Nolan Hodge led the way with a team-high seven second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Casady
- Rob Rorke
- Raymond Lightfoot
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | - | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| UAB | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| UTSA | 2-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| East Carolina | 2-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
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