Bethune-Cookman Drops 99-87 Loss to The Citadel
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman saw its six-game home winning streak end on Wednesday as The Citadel posted a 99-87 victory in Moore Gymnasium.
Derrick Henry scored 23 points and Warren Sledge 20 for the Bulldogs, who entered the game leading the nation in scoring with an average of 93.6 points a contest. The Bulldogs (7-4) hit a relatively low eight three-pointers, but scored 54 points in the paint.
Randy Holmes and Diamante Lewis each scored 15 for the Wildcats (4-6), while LaRon Smith had career-highs of 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The Citadel led by as many as 23 in the second half.
Jordan Potts added 13 points for the Wildcats, while Quinton Forrest scored 11 and Mario Moody 10.
Bethune-Cookman now goes on the road for seven games, beginning Saturday at Toledo.
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North Carolina Central Outpaced By Houston
HOUSTON, Texas—North Carolina Central University used a run at the end of the first half to lead University of Houston at the break, but clutch shooting by the Cougars in the final minutes helped them past the Eagles 73-65 on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Hofheinz Pavilion.
NCCU (3-7, 1-1 MEAC) was down by nine, 51-60 with 4:32 to go trying to fight its way back into the lead, but Houston (7-1) made its final three shots from the floor – all threes – to pull away with the win.
Kyle Benton was a factor for the Eagles’ scoring in the first half, as he scored all of his nine points in 11 minutes with six rebounds.
The second half started with a bang as Jeremiah Ingram blocked Houston’s first shot attempt and started a fast break that Jamal Ferguson jammed in on the assist from Dante Holmes.
Ingram had a fantastic night for NCCU, recording his third double-double of the year with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Dajuan Graf finished the game perfect from the field with 12 points, making all five of his field goal attempts, including two three-pointers. Pat Cole also built on his strong debut with an effort of 17 points and seven rebounds.
NCCU travels to Las Vegas for the final rounds of the Global Sports Classic next, playing Southern on Monday, Dec. 21.
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