Mike Potter ·
18 Nov 2009, 11:07 PM ·
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McLENDON-McDOUGALD GYM/DURHAM It’s the home opener for both basketball teams at N.C. Central, and each is still looking for its first victory of the season after two road losses.
For the men’s team under first-year head coach LeVelle Moton, about all that has been established is that the Eagles aren’t ready for the ACC. So far they’ve played a killer schedule. But they’ll be clear favorites tonight when they take the floor against Division III N.C. Wesleyan (0-1).
Forward Lamar Pittman will continue to sit out tonight as he recovers from his ACL injury of last fall. The Eagles are not good early, but shrug off a double-digit deficit to prevail 85-70 behind 25 points from T.J. Granger (pictured). Continue reading »
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Mike Potter ·
18 Nov 2009, 3:03 AM ·
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LeVelle Moton will make his home debut as head coach at N.C. Central tonight, as the Eagles look to get him his first victory in the nightcap of a basketball doubleheader at McLendon-McDougald Gym.
The Eagles will take on Division III N.C. Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m., following a 5:30 p.m. women’s contest between NCCU and Campbell.
Forward Lamar Pittman, who tore his ACL a year ago in preseason practice, is expected to make his debut as an Eagle tonight.
The women’s team will still be shorthanded as Chasidy Williams, the leading returning scorer from last season is on the injury list and unable to go.
Men’s game
N.C. Wesleyan at N.C. Central
[Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., McLendon-McDougald Gym]
NCCU leads series 1-0
Records: NCWC 0-1, NCCU 0-2.
Audio: WRJD-AM 1410, nccueaglepride.com
Coaches’ records - NCWC: John Thompson 202-170 ; NCCU: LeVelle Moton 0-2.
Leading scorers - NCWC: Trey Drake 23.0; NCCU: C.J. Wilkerson 13.5.
Leading rebounders - NCWC: Jarmel Arrington 6.0; NCCU: T.J. Granger 3.5.
Assist leaders - NCWC: Alex Murray 4.0; NCCU: Michael Glasker 4.0.
Women’s game
Campbell at N.C. Central
[Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., McLendon-McDougald Gym]
Campbell leads series 7-2
Records: Campbell 1-1, NCCU 0-2.
Audio: WRJD-AM 1410, nccueaglepride.com
Coaches’ records - Campbell: Wanda Watkins 433-345; NCCU: Joli Robinson 197-174.
Leading scorers - Campbell: Tonisha Baker 15.0; NCCU: Joanna Miller 9.0.
Leading rebounders - Campbell: Tonisha Baker and Ashley Williamson 4.5; NCCU: Brittany Myatt 5.5.
Assist leaders - Campbell: Kate Cloxton and Lauren Yesh 2.5; NCCU: Blaire Houston and Joanna Miller 4.0.
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