CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- — Lexi Donarski scored 21 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 15 North Carolina to a 77-50 victory over UNC Wilmington on Thursday night.

Donarski, a transfer from Iowa State who averaged 14 points last season, shot 8 of 14 from the floor and 5 of 11 from long range. Reniya Kelly added three 3s and finished with 14 points for North Carolina (2-0).

Blanca Thomas grabbed 10 of the Tar Heels' 50 rebounds and Grace Townsend had eight assists. Alyssa Ustby, who entered with 965 career rebounds and 38 double-doubles, finished with nine rebounds and seven points on 2-of-13 shooting against the Seahawks.

Taylor Henderson scored 15 points and made two 3-pointers for UNC Wilmington (0-2), who shot 30% (17 of 57) from the field.

The Tar Heels opened on a 12-2 run, outscored the Seahawks 20-6 in the second quarter and led 40-16 at the break. Kelly had nine points on three 3s and Maria Gakdeng scored all eight of her points in the first half.

The Tar Heels lead the series 6-0.

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