Luka Brajkovic scores career-high 21, leads Davidson to first victory of season

Sophomore forward Luka Brajkovic scored a career-high 21 points -- 17 in the first half -- as Davidson blitzed UNC Wilmington 87-49 Saturday at Belk Arena.

Davidson (1-2) avoided the program’s first 0-3 start since 2013.

Brajkovic, who at 6-foot-10, 250 pounds has put on about 30 pounds from his freshman playing weight, was nearly unstoppable in the post, making 10 of 14 shots shots, including a 3-pointer in the first half. Junior guard Kellan Grady added 14 points, nine rebounds and two steals for the Wildcats, who led 41-30 at halftime. The Wildcats shot 55 percent from the field and outrebounded UNCW 39-24.

Davidson also got 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists from guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson. Freshman forward Hyunjung Lee scored 11 points and had four rebounds.

The Seahawks (2-2) got 14 points from Jaylen Sims (Charlotte’s United Faith).

Davidson plays again Tuesday against Nevada at Belk Arena. The Seahawks are host to N.C. Wesleyan on Tuesday.

This story was originally published November 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM.