UNC Wilmington Seahawks @ North Carolina Tar Heels
Donarski hits 5 3-pointers, scores 21 points to lead No. 15 North Carolina women over UNC Wilmington
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- — Lexi Donarski scored 21 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 15 North Carolina to a 77-50 victory over UNC Wilmington on Thursday night.
Donarski, a transfer from Iowa State who averaged 14 points last season, shot 8 of 14 from the floor and 5 of 11 from long range. Reniya Kelly added three 3s and finished with 14 points for North Carolina (2-0).
Blanca Thomas grabbed 10 of the Tar Heels' 50 rebounds and Grace Townsend had eight assists. Alyssa Ustby, who entered with 965 career rebounds and 38 double-doubles, finished with nine rebounds and seven points on 2-of-13 shooting against the Seahawks.
Taylor Henderson scored 15 points and made two 3-pointers for UNC Wilmington (0-2), who shot 30% (17 of 57) from the field.
The Tar Heels opened on a 12-2 run, outscored the Seahawks 20-6 in the second quarter and led 40-16 at the break. Kelly had nine points on three 3s and Maria Gakdeng scored all eight of her points in the first half.
The Tar Heels lead the series 6-0.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Eric Brewton
- Sarah Williams
- Krystle Appellaniz
2025-26 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-1 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-1 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-2 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-2 |
| California | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-3 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-4 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-5 |
| Florida State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Clemson | 0-1 | 1 | 5-4 |

