No. 22 Charleston holds off UNCW 71-69 for 16th straight win
UNC Wilmington guard Jamarii Thomas, left, collides with Charleston guard Ryan Larson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Chris Seward]
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Dalton Bolon scored 16 points and No. 22 College of Charleston held off UNC Wilmington 71-69 in their Colonial Athletic Association showdown to extend the nation’s longest winning streak to 16 games. Ante Brzovic and Ryan Larson had 13 points apiece as the Cougars improved to 17-1 and ended the Seahawks’ 13-game win streak, the longest in program history. Larson added seven assists and four rebounds to help Charleston overcome 39% shooting from the field. Trazarien White had 16 points and eight rebounds to lead UNCW. Jamari Thomas also scored 16, including two big 3-pointers in the second half.
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Charleston guard Reyne Smith (2) and forward Babacar Faye (35) compete against UNC Wilmington guard Noah Ross (5) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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The UNC Wilmington swim team cheers on the basketball team team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Charleston on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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Charleston coach Pat Kelsey yells instructions to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNC Wilmington on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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