| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| NCCU | 25 | 43 | 68 |
Davis, McKnight lead NC Central past Bethune-Cookman 68-59
DURHAM, N.C. -- Raasean Davis scored 16 points with 12 rebounds and North Carolina Central beat Bethune-Cookman 68-59 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener on Saturday.
Davis was 7-of-7 shooting from the field for the Eagles (6-9, 1-0). Larry McKnight Jr., Jordan Perkins and Reggie Gardner Jr. added 12 points apiece.
North Carolina Central trailed 11-4 early but Bethune-Cookman slumped midway and Gardner and Jibri Blount combined for three 3-pointers to help put the Eagles on top 16-11 and they held on for a 25-22 edge at the break.
Bethune-Cookman got as close as 34-30 early in the second half but McKnight replied with a pair of layups and a dunk to help push it to 49-38 with 9:05 to play. A dunk by Davis made it 56-42 with 5:12 left and the Eagles cruised from there.
Cletrell Pope scored 15 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for the Wildcats (5-10, 0-1).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Quez Crawford
- Matt Lee
- Steve Settle
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 10-1 | - | 15-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 8-3 | 2 | 11-13 |
| Jackson State | 8-3 | 2 | 8-16 |
| Florida A&M | 7-4 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Texas Southern | 7-4 | 3 | 10-14 |
| Alcorn State | 7-4 | 3 | 7-17 |
| Alabama State | 6-5 | 4 | 10-14 |
| Grambling | 5-6 | 5 | 8-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-8 | 7 | 7-17 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-8 | 7 | 4-20 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-10 | 9 | 4-20 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-10 | 9 | 3-21 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 6-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Howard | 5-2 | 1 | 10-14 |
| Delaware State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-10 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-12 |
| Morgan State | 4-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-4 | 3 | 10-14 |
| Coppin State | 2-5 | 4 | 4-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-7 | 6 | 4-19 |
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