Wilmington, N.C. (Jan. 4) - UNC Wilmington claimed a 61-49 CAA-league opening decision over Georgia State on Sunday afternoon at Trask Coliseum.

Visiting Georgia State (7-4, 0-1) shot just 30.7 percent from the floor, 3-of-17 outside the three-point arc and 0-for-5 from the free throw line in dropping the CAA opener. Brittany Hollins scored 11 points and Danyiell McKeller added 10 points and seven rebounds in the loss.

Georgia State attempted 75 shots, compared to just 45 by the host Seahawks. But, the Panthers made just 23 of those 75. UNC Wilmington had a big advantage at the free throw line, making 21-of-29, compared to State's 0-for-5. Georgia State held a 44-41 rebound advantage, thanks to 21 offensive rebounds.

Georgia State controlled the game for most of the first half and was leading 20-15 with 6:06 to play when it went even colder from the floor. The Panthers did not score the final six minutes and UNC went on a 10-0 run to close the half and take a 25-20 lead into halftime.

In the second half, UNCW built a 32-27 lead with 14:34 into a 45-32 advantage at 9:36 with a 13-5 burst. Visiting State closed to 45-38 with 7:40 and 53-45 with 3:17, but could not make a final push to close the gap.

UNC Wilmington got a career-high 18 points off the bench, including 3-for-3 outside the arc, from sophomore Treasure Johnson, while forward Brittany Blackwell added 14 points.

Georgia State will return to Atlanta for a pair of CAA games this week, hosting Northeastern on Thursday and Delaware on Sunday.