NC A&T defeats Mid-Atlantic 95-55
NC A&T Dominates Mid-Atlantic in Statement Win
The Corbett Sports Center was the stage for a statement win by North Carolina A&T as they defeated visiting Mid-Atlantic 95-55 on Saturday night. The Aggies' convincing victory marked a turning point in their non-conference schedule, showcasing their team's depth and resilience.
In the first half, NC A&T took control of the game, building a 44-27 lead at halftime. The Aggies continued to pull away in the second half, expanding their margin to as many as 40 points at one point. Mid-Atlantic struggled to find its footing, shooting just 31.0% from the field and committing seven turnovers.
Trent Middleton Jr. led NC A&T's charge, scoring 16 points and dishing out seven assists. KJ Debrick chipped in with 12 rebounds and 11 points, while Uriah Logan provided a spark off the bench with two assists and one steal.
For Mid-Atlantic, Stewart Clough paced the team with 11 points, but his efforts were not enough to stem the tide against the Aggies' balanced attack. The team's struggles on defense were evident, as NC A&T converted on 40.0% of its three-point attempts and outrebounded their visitors 50-30.
The numbers told a story of dominance for NC A&T, with the Aggies shooting 57.0% from the field and 64.8% from two-point range. The team's advanced statistics were equally impressive, with an eFG% of 64.8% and a True Shooting percentage of 66.3%.
The win marked a significant statement for NC A&T in their non-conference schedule, demonstrating their ability to compete against top-tier opponents. With the margin of victory so lopsided, it's clear that the Aggies are on the rise.
Mid-Atlantic, meanwhile, will need to regroup and refocus after a defeat that exposed several areas of concern for the team. The loss drops Mid-Atlantic back into the non-conference wilderness, while NC A&T takes center stage as one of the top teams in the conference.
Game Stats:
* NC A&T (HOME): 31/54 FG, 23/34 2PT, 8/20 3PT, 25/40 FT
* Mid-Atlantic (AWAY): 20/64 FG, 13/39 2PT, 7/25 3PT, 8/18 FT
Game Leaders:
* NC A&T:
+ Trent Middleton Jr.: 16 pts, 7 ast, 5 reb
+ KJ Debrick: 12 reb, 11 pts, 2 ast
* Mid-Atlantic:
+ Stewart Clough: 11 pts, 4 reb