WILMINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Wilmington defeated visiting Barton 75-44 on Tuesday in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game at Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks improved to 1-0 with the non-divisional victory. The game was played before an announced attendance of 771. UNC Wilmington built an early lead and maintained control through the second half, finishing with a 31-point margin. Barton was the visiting team in the contest.

UNC Wilmington led 24-13 after the first quarter, 40-14 at halftime and 55-34 through three quarters. The Seahawks closed the game with a 20-point fourth quarter. Barton scored 13 points in the first quarter, 1 in the second, 20 in the third and 10 in the fourth. UNC Wilmington scored 24 in the first, 16 in the second, 15 in the third and 20 in the fourth. UNC Wilmington outscored Barton 24-13 in the first quarter and 16-1 in the second. Barton held a 20-15 edge in the third quarter, and UNC Wilmington answered with a 20-10 advantage in the fourth. The Seahawks led at the end of every quarter. UNC Wilmington’s first-quarter total of 24 was its highest of the game, while Barton’s third-quarter total of 20 was its highest. Barton’s second-quarter total of 1 was its lowest.

UNC Wilmington scored 75 points from 75 possessions, an offensive rating of 100.1. The Seahawks had 12 total offensive rebounds, 14 total assists, 2 total blocks and 17 total turnovers. The team’s scoring was spread across the listed performers, with four players reaching double figures. Loghan Johnson was UNC Wilmington’s top star, posting a double-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes. Johnson, a 5-foot-10 guard from Houston, Texas, previously played at Houston Christian.

Tiara Thompson added 14 points, two rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes. Thompson is a 5-7 guard who previously played at West Rowan High School. Naylee Cortes contributed eight points, three rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. Cortes is a 5-10 forward who previously attended Central Point Christian Academy. Sienna Dauer had 10 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes. Dauer is a 5-11 guard who previously played at IMG Academy.

Morgan White recorded seven points, six rebounds and one block in nine minutes. White is a 6-4 center who previously played at Dorman High School. Bella Toomey added six points, two rebounds and one block in 15 minutes. Toomey is a 6-2 forward who previously played at Penn Charter. Kimmie Hicks finished with four points, two rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes. Hicks is a 5-10 guard who previously played at Saint Frances Academy.

Leah Keyes had one point, six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes. Keyes is a 5-10 guard who previously played at Virginia Academy. Ebbony Wilson scored six points and added one assist in 16 minutes. Wilson is a 5-10 guard who previously played at Saint Marys Academy. Promise Njoku contributed five points and three assists in 21 minutes. Njoku is a 5-8 guard who previously played at MT Zion Preparatory Academy.

UNC Wilmington’s next 10 scheduled games, in order, are against North Carolina Central at home, at Wake Forest, at Presbyterian, against East Carolina at home, against Mount Olive at home, against Bowling Green at home, at Coastal Carolina, at Queens (N.Y.), at Queens (N.C.) and against Gardner-Webb at home. The next 10 games include five home games and five road games. The listed stretch begins with North Carolina Central at UNC Wilmington and includes trips to Wake Forest and Presbyterian before the Seahawks return home for East Carolina, Mount Olive and Bowling Green. UNC Wilmington then travels to Coastal Carolina, Queens (N.Y.) and Queens (N.C.) before hosting Gardner-Webb to close the listed schedule.