UNC Wilmington defeats Elon 65-54

Seahawks improve to 21-4 on the season with victory over Phoenix

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Elon Phoenix 65-54 on Thursday, led by 15 points from Christian May. The Seahawks improved their record to 21-4 with the victory, while the Phoenix fell to 13-13 on the season.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams with strong basketball programs. The win helps solidify UNC Wilmington's position in the standings, while Elon will look to bounce back from the defeat.

The details

Christian May led the way for UNC Wilmington with 15 points in the 65-54 victory over Elon. The Seahawks used a balanced scoring attack to pull away from the Phoenix and improve their record to 21-4 on the season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Christian May

A key player for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks who scored 15 points in the victory.

UNC Wilmington Seahawks

The college basketball team that defeated Elon 65-54 and improved their record to 21-4 on the season.

Elon Phoenix

The college basketball team that lost to UNC Wilmington 65-54 and fell to 13-13 on the season.

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The takeaway

This win solidifies UNC Wilmington's position as a top team in their conference, while Elon will need to regroup and look to bounce back in their next game.