Kuljanin's double-double helps NC-Wilmington defeat Georgia State

ATLANTA - Vladimir Kuljanin scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help North Carolina-Wilmington beat Georgia State 68-61 on Saturday night.

The Panthers (4-13, 1-6 Colonial Athletic Association) took a 52-45 lead with 13:56 left in the second half on a 3-pointer by Trae Goldston, who finished with 14 points.

But the Seahawks (11-8, 4-3) went on a 15-6 run over a 10 minute span to claim a 60-58 lead. Kuljanin, who shot 7-of-9 from the field, scored on a layup to put Wilmington ahead for good.

T.J. Carter led the Seahawks with 17 points, while Daniel Fountain had 15 points and Todd Hendley added 14.

Leonard Mendez scored 22 points for Georgia State and Rashad Chase had 10.