Phillips puts up 17 as UNC Wilmington knocks off Towson 75-64

Sat, Mar 2, 2024
NCAAB News (AP)

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - Shykeim Phillips' 17 points helped UNC Wilmington defeat Towson 75-64 on Saturday.

Phillips had four steals for the Seahawks (21-9, 12-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Trazarien White scored 16 points, going 3 of 14 and 10 of 11 from the free throw line. Maleeck Harden-Hayes was 5 of 8 shooting, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points.

Charles Thompson led the Tigers (18-13, 11-7) in scoring, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks. Christian May added 11 points for Towson. In addition, Tyler Tejada finished with nine points.

Harden-Hayes scored six points in the first half and UNC Wilmington went into halftime trailing 30-29. Phillips' 15-point second half helped UNC Wilmington close out the 11-point victory.

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