Charleston Cougars @ UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Sims leads UNC Wilmington past College of Charleston 85-79
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- — Jaylen Sims scored a season-high 27 points as UNC Wilmington extended its home winning streak to eight games, beating College of Charleston 85-79 on Saturday night.
James Baker Jr. added 23 points and three blocks for the Seahawks.
Shykeim Phillips had 14 points for UNC Wilmington (17-7, 11-2 Colonial Athletic Association). Jaylen Fornes added 10 points.
John Meeks had 21 points and nine rebounds for the Cougars (13-10, 5-6). Brenden Tucker added 13 points. Raekwon Horton had 11 points.
The Seahawks improve to 2-0 against the Cougars on the season. UNC Wilmington defeated College of Charleston 86-78 on Jan. 17.
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Game Information
Wilmington, NC
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:Jon Wall
Referee:Kellen Miliner
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-7 |
| Charleston | 14-4 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 24-11 |
| Monmouth | 11-7 | 4 | 19-15 |
| William & Mary | 10-8 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Towson | 9-9 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Stony Brook | 9-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| Hampton | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 4-14 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 7-24 |
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