Pelayo Stuns Huskies In CAA Opening Round Win

WASHINGTON, D.C.. – Angelina Pelayo knocked down a pair of free throws with two seconds remaining in regulation to carry UNCW previous Northeastern, 51-50, within the opening spherical of the 2026 Credit Union 1 CAA Women’s Basketball Championship on Wednesday.

The Seahawks (7-23) tackle fifth-seeded Monmouth (19-10) at 2:30 pm on Thursday. It was UNCW’s first postseason win since 2021.

Pelayo, a red-shirt freshman, additionally made a pair of free throws with 41 ticks on the clock to maneuver UNCW to inside 50-49. Following a shot clock violation with 11 seconds left by Northeastern, Pelayo was fouled with two seconds left, resulting in his heroics.

Kylah Silver led three Seahawks in double-digit scoring with 14 factors, and he or she added 11 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the season. She added a recreation and season-high scoring 5 assists.

Also scoring in double figures have been Mary Ferrito and Pelayo, every with 10 factors.

Aiding within the win was UNCW changing 7-of-9 free throws within the fourth quarter and ending 13-for-15 within the recreation.

UNCW trailed on the break, 29-24, however tied the sport at 39-all via three quarters.

The recreation featured six ties and eight lead adjustments.