NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — UNC Wilmington rallied from a halftime deficit to edge Yale 68-67 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday at Payne Whitney Gymnasium.

The Seahawks, who trailed 32-26 at the break, outscored the Bulldogs 42-35 in the second half to secure the narrow road victory. The game was decided by a single point despite Yale being a 5 1/2-point pregame favorite.

The loss dropped Yale to 23-7 overall. UNC Wilmington improved to 27-6. An announced crowd of 542 attended.