Milligan Buffaloes @ UNC Wilmington Seahawks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Milligan MILG | 35 | 27 | 62 |
UNCW | 52 | 48 | 100 |
UNC-Wilmington defeats Milligan 100-62 behind Ponder's 26
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Craig Ponder scored 26 points to lead UNC-Wilmington past Milligan 100-62 on Friday night in a season opener for both teams.
Ponder finished the 2014-15 season averaging less than 12 points a game. He was 8 of 12 from the field, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, but the rest of the team was just 3 for 18 from 3.
Will Buckner's layup midway through the first half put the NAIA Division II Buffaloes up 18-14. But the Seahawks used a 12-0 run to end any potential suspense.
The Seahawks broke the game open in the second half after taking a 17-point lead to halftime, 52-35. UNC-Wilmington forced Milligan to commit 29 turnovers and collected 16 steals.
The Buffaloes managed to outrebound the Seahawks 45-39.
Milligan was led by Julian Bailey's 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Game Information
Wilmington, NC
Referee:Scott Arbogast
Referee:Tim Attanasi
Referee:Jon Wall
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal 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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