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Lamothe's 17 off bench powers UNCW past Campbell
22 Feb
Summary
- Jahnathan Lamothe scored 17 points, leading UNC Wilmington to victory.
- UNC Wilmington overcame a six-point deficit in the second half.
- The Seahawks secured a 73-68 win against Campbell.
Jahnathan Lamothe provided a significant offensive boost off the bench, scoring 17 points to lead UNC Wilmington to a 73-68 win against Campbell on Saturday. Lamothe was highly efficient, hitting four of seven three-pointers and making three of four free throws.
UNC Wilmington, now with a 24-4 record and 13-2 in conference play, staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. They erased a six-point deficit with a decisive 14-1 scoring run. This surge allowed them to establish a 69-62 lead with under two minutes remaining, ultimately securing the hard-fought victory.
Campbell fought hard, with Chris Fields Jr. leading their efforts with 17 points and six rebounds. DJ Smith contributed 12 points, and Cam Gregory added 11 points for the Fighting Camels. Despite their efforts, the late-game rally by UNC Wilmington proved insurmountable.
