BUIES CREEK, N.C.-Late-game free throws sealed the win for UNC Wilmington in a 59-56 thriller over Campbell in women's basketball action, Wednesday night in Carter Gym.

With the loss, the Lady Camels fall to 1-2 on the year, while UNCW improves to 2-0 overall, beating CU for just the 14^th time in the teams' 33 year history, as Campbell owns a 30-14 all-time record.

Senior forward Maggie Rich led CU in scoring for the second time in the Camels' three games this year, downing 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, also grabbing five rebounds in the loss. A native of Salisbury, N.C., Rich hit 2-of-5 from three, making her team-best sixth and seventh of the year. The senior added a career-best four assists on the night, as well as two steals and a block in the longest outing of her career, playing 37 minutes.

Lauren Arthur, a junior guard, poured in 10 points, five assists, one rebound and a steal in her second straight double-figure game. Arthur, a native of Alexandria, Va., also went a perfect 2-for-2 at the line after hitting 11-of-12 in tournament play last weekend at Elon.

Guard Jessica Mack, a junior transfer from McLennon Community College, put in seven points on the night, tacking on four steals, two assists and a pair of rebounds in the loss.

For the Seahawks forwards, junior Sahsha Taylor and freshman Brittany Blackwell paced the offense, offering 14 points a piece in the win. Blackwell tallied eight boards in the game while Taylor registered four.

Junior Shade Smith added nine points, all coming from the line, while sophomore guard Candace Walker grabbed 11 rebounds, also collecting eight points on the night.

Campbell shot a season-best 40.0 percent from the floor, including over 44 percent in the first half, but 25 turnovers and 20 personal fouls gave the Seahawks chances. If fact, UNCW put 10 more through from the charity stripe than Campbell, giving the Seahawks the edge.

After taking an early lead in the first half of play, the Seahawks went into the locker room with a 30-28 advantage at the break.

Trailing by no more than seven in the entire second half, the Lady Camels stayed close, just behind at 52-50, with three minutes remaining in the game.

UNC Wilmington's Smith would be sent to the line five times in the final minutes of the game, knocking down 7-of-10, keeping the Seahawks ahead.

The Lady Camels will travel to Longwood University at the end of the week for the Longwood Invitational, taking on Morgan State on Friday at 8 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. matchup with Howard. Campbell women's hoops will return to Carter Gym next Tuesday, with a 7 p.m. contest against Charleston Southern.