Box Score
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Despite an early second half surge bringing the North Carolina Central University women’s basketball team within two points, the Lady Eagles fell to the Lady Seahawks from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 59-45 in Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 28.

Redshirt senior Chasidy Williams led NCCU, and all-scorers, with 15 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one block. Freshman Amber Neely also contributed to the Lady Eagles offense, scoring 11 points, dishing out two assists and capturing one steal. 

The Lady Eagles got off to a slow start in the first half after UNCW went on a 9-0, NCCU did not score its first points until Kaylah Blount made a layup at the 15:35 mark.

The Lady Seahawks went ahead by as many as 12 in the first half before back-to-back baskets by Neely and Williams brought the score within six going into the half, 32-26.

To start off the second half, the Lady Eagles went on a 7-2 run. A three-point basket from freshman Aja Hoyle brought the game within two points with 14:57 left in regulation. UNCW turned up their offense and went on a 17-0 run to take a 19 point lead, its largest of the game. Williams broke the scoring drought for the Lady Eagles with two made free throws at the 7:17 mark leading NCCU on a 9-2 run, bringing the game back to a 12 point deficit before the Lady Seahawks went on to capture a 14 point victory, 59-45.

NCCU finished 30 percent from the field on 15-of-50 shooting, 27 percent from behind the arc, and 57 percent from the free-throw line, while collecting a total of 31 rebounds, four assists and seven steals as a team.

UNCW was led by Kelva Atkins, Jessica Freeman and Karneshia Garrett. Atkins and Freeman contributed 15 and 13 points respectively while Garrett collected a game high 18 rebounds. 

The Lady Seahawks as a team shot 46 percent from the field on 25-of-54 shooting, 22 percent from behind the arc, and 56 percent from the free-throw line, while collecting a total of 41 rebounds, 16 assists, seven steals and committing 17 turnovers.

The Lady Eagles travel to Greensboro, N.C., this Saturday, Dec. 1, as they take on the rival Aggies of North Carolina A&T. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.

For more information on Lady Eagle basketball, visit the official website of NCCU Athletics at www.NCCUEaglePride.com.