NORFOLK, Virginia – Led by a career-high 13 points and nine rebounds from sophomore forward
Rebekah Banks, UNCW passed its first test on the court after its fall semester final exams with a 61-57 victory over Norfolk State at Joseph G. Echols Hall on Sunday evening.
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The Seahawks, who improved to 3-3 on the season, earned their first road victory of the year while Norfolk State dropped to 0-7.
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Banks came off the bench to make five of eight field goal attempts and all three of her free throw attempts while posting her first career double-digit scoring effort. She was one of three UNCW players to score in double figures as junior guard
Naqaiyyah Teague added 13 points while junior guard
Amber Reeves matched her season high with 10 points.
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Freshman guard
Yazmen Hannah and junior guard
Koryn Lawrence each scored 12 points in the loss for Norfolk State while freshman guard
Alexys Long came off the bench to contribute nine points.
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How It Happened: After falling behind by a 20-19 margin in the opening quarter, the Seahawks held Norfolk State to just 3-for-13 shooting from the field in the second stanza to build a 38-32 advantage they did not relinquish. Teague led the Seahawks' second quarter efforts by scoring six points.
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#SeahawkStats: UNCW and Norfolk State met for the first time since the 2002-03 season … The Seahawks now lead the all-time series by a 3-0 margin … The Seahawks scored a season-high 38 points in the paint, including 18 in the first quarter … UNCW outrebounded its opponent for the first time this season as the Seahawks had a 47-38 advantage on the glass … The 47 rebounds by the Seahawks are a season high … Senior guard
Shatia Cole was held to eight points, ending her streak of three consecutive games with at least 10 points … The Seahawks forced Norfolk State into making 23 turnovers, which they converted into 20 points.
What's Ahead for the Seahawks: Tuesday, Dec. 15 vs. Stetson • 11:30 a.m. • Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, N.C.
Friday, Dec. 18 vs. Ohio • 2 p.m. • Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, N.C.
Saturday, Dec. 19 vs. Chattanooga • 2 p.m. • Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, N.C.
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