| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU | 29 | 42 | 71 |
| CCU | 43 | 48 | 91 |
Jones lifts Coastal Carolina over NC Central 91-71
CONWAY, S.C. -- DeVante Jones had 19 points and 10 assists to lead Coastal Carolina to a 91-71 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday.
Jones posted his third double-double of the season. Keishawn Brewton had 18 points for Coastal Carolina (7-4), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Tyrell Gumbs-Frater added 13 points. Garrick Green had 10 points for the home team.
Jibri Blount had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Eagles (3-9). Ty Graves added 13 points. Nicolas Fennell had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Coastal Carolina matches up against Troy on the road on Thursday. NC Central faces Louisiana Tech on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- K.B. Burdett
- Gerald Williams
- Chris Merlo
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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