WILMINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Wilmington used a dominant second-half performance to pull away from Southeastern Louisiana for a 70-57 men’s basketball victory on Wednesday night at Trask Coliseum.

The Seahawks, who trailed 33-27 at halftime, outscored the Lions 43-24 after the break. Jeremy Elyzee scored a game-high 21 points for Southeastern Louisiana in the losing effort. Madison Durr led a balanced UNC Wilmington attack with 12 points. The Seahawks improved to 5-1, while the Lions fell to 1-5.