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North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Wrap - North Carolina Central Wins 71-64

North Carolina Central earned a 71-64 victory over South Carolina State on Thursday, getting 16 points from Brendan Medley-Bacon at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center.

Marque Maultsby had 15 points for North Carolina Central and Justin Wright chipped in with 13 points. Justin Wright had 3 assists for them, while Justin Wright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

South Carolina State got a 13-point performance from Lesown Hallums Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Rakeim Gary. Rakeim Gary had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina State, while Lesown Hallums Jr. grabbed 6 rebounds.

North Carolina Central led at halftime, 33-24.

South Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-29.