UNC Wilmington Dominates North Carolina A&T in Home Win
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Trask Coliseum
UNC Wilmington Seahawks 88, North Carolina A&T Aggies 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 88-65 at Trask Coliseum on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies 88-65 at Trask Coliseum. This win further solidifies UNC Wilmington's impressive season, as they boast a home record of 25-4, while North Carolina A&T's struggles continue, leaving them with an away record of 11-16. The Seahawks have been in excellent form, winning their last five games and holding an 8-2 record over their last ten outings, averaging 74.6 points scored per game while allowing 69.8.
The Seahawks' recent performances have been characterized by their strong offensive display, particularly at home where they have a record of 4-1 in their last five games. In contrast, the Aggies have shown inconsistency with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and an average of 72.8 points scored, but they have also allowed an average of 76.0 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent form includes a win against Elon Phoenix, where they scored 102 points, but they have struggled against stronger opponents, as evidenced by their loss to the Charleston Cougars just days prior.
Historically, this matchup has favored UNC Wilmington, who has won both previous meetings this season. In their last encounter on December 30, 2025, the Seahawks triumphed 87-78, and earlier in the season, they secured an 83-59 victory on January 31, 2025. This established dominance in head-to-head matchups contributed to the Seahawks being favored in this game, with DraftKings setting the spread at UNC Wilmington -13.5 and the total at 146.5.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their strongest lineups for this crucial game. The conditions in Trask Coliseum were conducive to a high-paced game, and the Seahawks capitalized on their home-court advantage.
As the game unfolded, UNC Wilmington showcased their offensive prowess with multiple scoring plays, including a series of three-pointers that helped to extend their lead in the second half. Notable moments included Dwayne Pierce making a 25-foot three-point jumper and Jahnathan Lamothe hitting a 24-foot three-pointer, both of which contributed to the Seahawks' commanding performance.
Overall, this game highlighted UNC Wilmington's strength as they continue to build momentum towards the end of the season, while North Carolina A&T faces challenges as they look to improve their performance in the remaining games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNCW -13.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | North Carolina A&T Aggies +800 · UNC Wilmington Seahawks -1350 |
Leaders
- PointsPatrick Wessler19UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- AssistsGreedy Williams6UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- ReboundsNoah Ross9UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- PointsZamoku Weluche-Ume15North Carolina A&T Aggies
- AssistsDwayne Pierce2North Carolina A&T Aggies
- ReboundsWill Felton7North Carolina A&T Aggies
Recent form
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Last 10: 8-2Streak W574.6 scored · 69.8 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W73-68at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 21
- W79-69vs Monmouth HawksFeb 20
- W70-66vs Hofstra PrideFeb 14
- W65-54vs Elon PhoenixFeb 13
- W76-64at Charleston CougarsFeb 10
- L78-85vs William & Mary TribeFeb 6
- W82-73at Towson TigersJan 30
- W75-67at Hampton PiratesJan 24
- L70-77at William & Mary TribeJan 23
- W78-75vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 18
North Carolina A&T Aggies
Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.8 scored · 76 allowed per game1-4 away
- W102-82at Elon PhoenixFeb 22
- L61-74vs Charleston CougarsFeb 20
- W71-70vs Hampton PiratesFeb 14
- L71-79vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 7
- L62-78at Charleston CougarsFeb 6
- L60-61at Drexel DragonsJan 31
- L81-83at Monmouth HawksJan 30
- W80-73vs Towson TigersJan 24
- W79-78vs Hofstra PrideJan 23
- L61-82at Hampton PiratesJan 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina A&T Aggies | UNC Wilmington Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-54 | 33-69 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 6-24 | 12-27 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 44 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 27 |
| Assists | 6 | 18 |
| Steals | 0 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 38 |
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 8 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-46Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-46Trent Middleton Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half31-49Greedy Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nolan Hodge assists)
- 2nd Half31-51Christian May makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-51Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-51Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-51Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-54Christian May makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half37-54Lewis Walker makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-56Patrick Wessler makes layup
- 2nd Half37-58Christian May makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half37-59Madison Durr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-60Madison Durr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-60Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-60Lewis Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-60KJ Debrick makes layup
- 2nd Half43-60Lewis Walker makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-63Greedy Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Madison Durr assists)
- 2nd Half46-63Dwayne Pierce makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-63Lewis Walker makes driving layup (Dwayne Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Patrick Wessler makes layup (Madison Durr assists)
- 2nd Half48-67Patrick Wessler makes 8-foot hook shot (Nolan Hodge assists)
- 2nd Half48-68Patrick Wessler makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-68Will Felton makes layup (Mujahiid Burton assists)
- 2nd Half50-71Jahnathan Lamothe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nolan Hodge assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes layup
- 2nd Half54-71Mujahiid Burton makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-73Nolan Hodge makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-75Nolan Hodge makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-75Dwayne Pierce makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mujahiid Burton assists)
- 2nd Half57-78Jahnathan Lamothe makes 29-foot three point jumper (Christian May assists)
- 2nd Half58-78Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-78Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-80Nolan Hodge makes layup
- 2nd Half59-82Makoi Mabor Makoi makes 10-foot jumper (Jahnathan Lamothe assists)
- 2nd Half62-82Dwayne Pierce makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half62-85Makel Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jahnathan Lamothe assists)
- 2nd Half63-85Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half63-88Jahnathan Lamothe makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-88KJ Debrick makes 1-foot dunk (Dwayne Pierce assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours UNC Wilmington Seahawks, below favours North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Venue
- Trask ColiseumWilmington, NC
- Attendance5220
- OfficialsA.J. Desai, J.W. Lucas, Isaac Barnett
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