In a thrilling matchup, UNC Wilmington emerged victorious over Northeastern with a score of 80-72 on Thursday evening. Sean Moore played a pivotal role in the game, contributing 15 points alongside six rebounds for the Seahawks, who now boast a record of 13 wins and 5 losses, with 3 victories in the Coastal Athletic Association.

Noah Ross supported the team’s efforts by scoring 14 points, while Harlan Obioha added 12 points to the tally. The Huskies, who fell to a record of 10-8 and 2-3 in the conference, saw standout performances from LA Pratt, who led his team with 22 points and five assists. Rashad King also impressed, finishing the game with 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals. JB Frankel chipped in with 13 points of his own.

The game was tightly contested, with UNC Wilmington heading into halftime with a slight edge of 39-36. In the first half, Sean Moore was instrumental, leading the scoring for his team with 10 points. The turning point came with just over 11 minutes left in the second half, when Bo Montgomery’s layup gave UNC Wilmington a crucial lead at 54-53, a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.

The Seahawks’ solid performance highlights their competitive spirit this season, as they continue to chase conference success.