ncaab Game Recap
North Carolina Central Eagles vs The Citadel Bulldogs Wrap - The Citadel Wins 67-61
The Citadel grabbed a 67-61 win over North Carolina Central on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from AJ Smith at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center.
The Citadel got 16 points from Elijah Morgan and another 15 points from Christian Moore. Quentin Millora-Brown contributed 5 assists, while Quentin Millora-Brown cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
North Carolina Central got a 17-point performance from Fred Cleveland Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Po'Boigh King. Fred Cleveland Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina Central, while Emmanuel Izunabor grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Carolina Central were victorious, as the score was 37-36 at the break.
The Citadel won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-30.
The Citadel looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Campbell. North Carolina Central will aim to get back on the winning track at Coastal Carolina.