WILMINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers delivered a commanding wire-to-wire performance Wednesday night, cruising to an 80-56 victory over the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in a non-conference women’s basketball game at Trask Coliseum.

From the opening tip, the Chanticleers established a dominant presence, stifling the Seahawks’ offense and building a lead that would never be threatened. Coastal Carolina improved its season record to 2-2, while UNC Wilmington fell to 1-2.

The game’s outcome was never in doubt as Coastal Carolina unleashed a relentless offensive attack, spearheaded by a game-high 23 points from Tessa Grady. The 6-foot-2 junior from Dublin, Ohio, was a consistent scoring threat throughout her 39 minutes on the court, also contributing three rebounds and three assists.

The Chanticleers set the tone early, exploding for an 18-point first quarter while holding the home team to just 10 points. The defensive pressure continued into the second period, and by halftime, Coastal Carolina had built a comfortable 38-27 advantage. The visitors maintained their intensity after the break, adding 20 points in the third quarter and another 22 in the fourth to seal the decisive win.

While Grady provided the scoring punch, the Chanticleers’ effort was bolstered by a balanced and unselfish offensive display. Paige Bradley, a 5-foot-10 guard from Dallas, Texas, flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes. Kristin Williams and D’Yanis Jimenez also added 12 points apiece, with Williams dishing out four assists. Tracey Hueston provided a spark off the bench, scoring 11 points and grabbing five rebounds in just 15 minutes of action. Kinsea Grimes anchored the glass, pulling down a team-high nine rebounds.

The Seahawks struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm against the Chanticleers’ defense. Their lone bright spot was Rori Cox, who scored 20 points and collected seven rebounds. The 5-foot-7 guard from Brooklyn, New York, was the only UNC Wilmington player to reach double figures. Kylah Silver added 12 points and six rebounds, while Torin Rogers contributed six points, seven rebounds and two assists.

The loss halts any momentum the Seahawks had built from their first win of the season last Friday against North Carolina Central. For Coastal Carolina, the victory serves as a strong rebound after a 57-91 road loss to BYU in their previous outing. The Chanticleers’ season has been a tale of extremes, featuring a 111-point offensive explosion against Lees-McRae followed by two defensive struggles.

The announced attendance was 770 at Trask Coliseum. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Coastal Carolina entered the game with a 74.10 percent probability to win, a projection the Chanticleers fulfilled with authority.

Coastal Carolina now looks ahead to a challenging road test against Virginia Tech on Saturday. UNC Wilmington will seek to get back on track when they travel to face Gardner-Webb next Wednesday.