UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeat Yale Bulldogs in NIT

Christian May's late 3-pointer lifts Seahawks to 68-67 victory

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:21am

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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Yale Bulldogs 68-67 in the NIT tournament on Tuesday, with Christian May leading the Seahawks with 16 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer in the final 34 seconds.

Why it matters

The win advances UNC Wilmington in the NIT tournament, a prestigious postseason event for teams that did not make the NCAA March Madness tournament. The Seahawks' victory over an Ivy League opponent like Yale demonstrates their competitiveness against high-caliber programs.

The details

Christian May scored 16 points for the Seahawks, including the decisive 3-pointer with 34 seconds left that gave UNC Wilmington the 68-67 victory over Yale. The game was closely contested throughout, with neither team leading by more than 5 points.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Christian May hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining.

The players

Christian May

The leading scorer for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks with 16 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

UNC Wilmington Seahawks

The college basketball team from the University of North Carolina Wilmington that defeated Yale in the NIT tournament.

Yale Bulldogs

The college basketball team from Yale University that lost to UNC Wilmington in the NIT tournament.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will advance to the next round of the NIT tournament, where they will face the winner of another first-round matchup.

The takeaway

UNC Wilmington's victory over an Ivy League opponent like Yale in a close, competitive game demonstrates the Seahawks' ability to compete at a high level in the postseason NIT tournament.