UNC Wilmington beats Mount Olive 101-65 behind C.J. Luster II’s 21 points

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- — C.J. Luster II scored 21 points as UNC Wilmington started the season Monday with a 101-65 win over Mount Olive.

Luster went 7 of 14 from the field (6 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Seahawks (1-0). Patrick Wessler added 14 points while going 6 of 9 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had 12 rebounds. Jahnathan Lamothe shot 4 for 8 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Christian Ananaba finished with 15 points for the Trojans. Mount Olive also got 13 points from Chaise Smith. Chase Williams finished with seven points and six rebounds.

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UNC Wilmington visits East Carolina in its next matchup on Saturday.

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