WILMINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Wilmington used a dominant first half to defeat Elon 65-54 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Thursday night at Trask Coliseum.

The Seahawks built a 33-24 halftime lead and maintained a comfortable margin throughout the second half before 5,220 fans. Christian May led UNC Wilmington with 15 points. Isaac Harrell scored 12 for the Phoenix.

Elon, which scored 28 points in the paint, fell to 13-13 overall. UNC Wilmington improved to 21-4.