UNC Wilmington Edges A&T in Close Conference Opener

UNC Wilmington secured an 87-78 victory over North Carolina A&T, improving to 12-2 overall and 1-0 in the Coastal Athletic Association. The game was close, with A&T leading by double digits in the first half, but UNCW fought back to trail by just five at halftime. Both teams traded scoring runs in the second half, tying the score midway through. Standout performances included Lewis Walkers 23 points for A&T and Nolan Hodges 24 points for UNCW. Despite fouling issues and missed shots, A&T gained valuable experience. They face Northeastern on New Years Eve, aiming to even their conference record. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5dabd936f6b512f7