UNC Wilmington absolutely crushed Mount Olive 101-65 on Monday, kicking off their season with an offensive explosion powered by C.J. Luster II’s 21 points. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. The Seahawks came out firing, and Mount Olive just couldn’t keep up with that kind of firepower.
Luster and the Gang Go Off
Seriously, C.J. Luster II was on fire. He bagged 21 points, sinking 7 of 14 shots from the field, including a ridiculous 6 of 13 from downtown. When he’s hitting that many threes, good luck trying to slow him down. But Luster wasn’t the only one lighting up the scoreboard. Patrick Wessler had a double-double, putting up 14 points on a super efficient 6 of 9 shooting, plus he pulled down 12 rebounds. That’s a huge effort in the paint. And let’s not forget Jahnathan Lamothe, who added another 12 points to the dominant performance. When three guys are hitting double digits, you know the offense is clicking.
Mount Olive’s Fight, But Not Enough
Mount Olive definitely had some players trying to make a game of it. Christian Ananaba led the Trojans with 15 points, and Chaise Smith chipped in with 13 points of his own. They tried to keep pace, but when UNC Wilmington is dropping 101 points on you in the season opener, that’s just a tough mountain to climb. The Seahawks’ defense wasn’t letting anyone get comfortable, and their offense was relentless.
What a way to start the year for UNC Wilmington. This team is already looking dangerous, and they’ve got East Carolina up next on Saturday. If they keep this kind of energy, that’s going to be a must-watch game.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply