Men’s basketball
WILMINGTON- Junior guard Chris Dixon went 12-of-16 from the floor and made all four of his free throws for a career-high 30 points to power UNCW past George Mason 82-74 early Saturday in Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball action at Trask Coliseum.
The Seahawks stopped a four-game slide and improved to 6-10 overall and 1-3 in the CAA with their first conference win of the season. Buzz Peterson’s club also snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Patriots and moved to 6-1 at home this year.
The Patriots now stand 9-7 and 2-2 after having their two-game winning streak broken with their first loss in Wilmington in the last five appearances.
“This is huge for us,” said Peterson. “This will give us some confidence. Our guys didn’t give up and believed in themselves. I thought Chris Dixon was unbelievable…he made the big plays when we needed it.”
Dixon led all scorers in the contest and topped his career-high of 20 points set Dec. 8 at Georgia Tech. It was the first time a Seahawk reached the 30-point plateau since Adam Smith poured in 32 points at Wake Forest last season.
Reserve guard Tyree Graham chipped in 15 points off the bench for UNCW and senior forward Keith Rendleman added a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Seahawks. It was Rendleman’s eighth career double-double and the 30th of his storied career.
The Seahawks wrap up a two-game homestand Wednesday when Old Dominion visits the Port City for a 7 p.m. tip-off.
Cape Fear Community College
BOLIVIA- With the game tied 72-72 at the end of regulation, Brunswick Community College outscored Cape Fear CC 18-2 in overtime for the Region X win 90-76.
CFCC fell to 13-5 overall and 2-1 in conference. The Sea Devils play Mount Zion Christian Academy at the Schwartz Center on Jan. 21 as part of the annual Martin Luther King Celebration in Wilmington. Brunswick Community College entertains Johnston Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Women’s basketball
WILMINGTON- Led by senior sharpshooter Hollie Mershon, Colonial Athletic Association co-leader Drexel used its long distance prowess to down host UNCW, 64-51, in a women’s basketball tilt Sunday at Trask Coliseum.
The Dragons won their third in a row to improve to 10-4 overall and remain unbeaten at 3-0 in the CAA with the road win. UNCW, playing its fourth home game in five outings, fell to 2-12 and 1-2.
Senior forward Karneshia Garrett was the lone player in double digits for UNCW with 11 points, while senior forward Chelsea McGowen added five points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
The Seahawks wrap up a two-game homestand on Thursday, Jan. 17, with a 7 p.m. matchup against Old Dominion at Trask Coliseum.
Cape Fear Community College
BOLIVIA- The Lady Sea Devils dropped their first game in Regiox X play over the weekend 70-66 to Brunswick Community College. Porsha Buchanan led CFCC with 15 points, eight assists and two steals. Alexis Redd also had 15 points.
CFCC (7-4, 3-1) travels to Jamestown to play Guilford Tech on Wednesday, Jan. 16. The Lady Phins play at Louisburg College on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
