UNC Wilmington 51, at Northeastern 50

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — In a Colonial Athletic Association tournament opener defined more by grit than grace, the UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team eked out a 51-50 victory over Northeastern on Wednesday at CareFirst Arena, advancing despite a game that saw both teams struggle profoundly on offense. The contest, witnessed by 1,100 fans, was a defensive slugfest from the opening tip. Both teams combined to shoot just 30.3% from the field and 20% from three-point range. The game’s defining characteristic was its lack of offensive flow, with the teams committing 21 turnovers and managing only 13 combined assists. UNC Wilmington, the… Read more...