WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Redshirt senior guard
Shrita Parker hit a three-pointer from the right wing with 1.9 seconds remaining to give UNCW a 66-63 come-from-behind victory over James Madison in Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball action inside Trask Coliseum on Friday evening.
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The win, which snapped UNCW's 17-game losing streak against its long-time rival, elevated the Seahawks' record to 10-5 overall and 3-1 in the CAA. James Madison, meanwhile, saw an end to its six-game win streak and dropped to 12-4 overall with a 4-1 mark in the circuit.
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Parker, who was one of three Seahawks in double figures, netted a game-high 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, including a 3-for-4 effort from three-point range. The Virginia Beach, Va., product also knocked down 5-of-6 free throws and added three steals.
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Junior guard
Ahyiona Vason added a season-high 18 points off the bench, making 8-of-10 shots from the field, including a 2-for-3 showing from long range, while redshirt junior guard
GiGi Smith chipped in 11 points with three assists.
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Sophomore forward
Paige Powell nearly registered a double-double by scoring eight points with a game-high 10 rebounds for the Seahawks.
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James Madison was led by junior guard Kamiah Smalls' 19 points while junior guard Lexie Barrier added 12 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
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Key Moment: After Smalls tied the game at 63-all on a lay-up with 20.3 seconds remaining, Parker took a pass from Vason on the right wing and sank a three-pointer to give UNCW a 66-63 advantage with 1.9 seconds remaining. James Madison had one final chance to tie the game but a three-point attempt by redshirt junior guard Jackie Benitez was wide.
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Up Next: UNCW completes its quick two-game weekend homestand on Sunday, Jan. 20, when the Seahawks welcome Towson to Trask Coliseum for a 2 p.m. matinee. It will be the Seahawks' "Yellow Out" game and fans are encouraged to wear yellow to the game. Â
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