NC Central defeats Mid-Atlantic 96-62
NC Central Dominates Mid-Atlantic in Statement Win
The McDougald-McLendon Arena was the stage for a convincing display of dominance by NC Central, as they cruised past visiting Mid-Atlantic with a final score of 96-62.
At halftime, the home team led by a margin of 15 points (45-30), setting the tone for what would be a comfortable second half. The largest lead of the game swung in favor of NC Central, who maintained a 34-point advantage over Mid-Atlantic throughout the contest.
Jae Slack was the standout performer for the Eagles, recording an impressive 32 points on 70.6% shooting from the field, including two 3-pointers. Slack also chipped in with 11 rebounds and added 2 assists and 2 steals to his tally.
In contrast, Mid-Atlantic struggled to find its footing, with Andre Bowles scoring a team-high 16 points on 29.4% efficiency from the field. The Roadrunners' Keondre Rodgers was the most prolific rebounder for the away team, securing seven rebounds.
The statistics paint a clear picture of NC Central's superiority in this matchup. The Eagles shot an impressive 54.0% from the field, with their 2-pointers making up the bulk of their scoring (31/42). They also controlled the glass, outrebounding Mid-Atlantic 47-35 and limiting the Roadrunners to just one block.
Mid-Atlantic's struggles were largely due to their inability to find their range. The visitors shot a dismal 16.0% from 3-point territory, with only three makes on 19 attempts. Meanwhile, NC Central's defense held the Roadrunners to just 5 steals and 1 block throughout the game.
In terms of advanced statistics, NC Central's eFG% (57.5%) and FT Rate (49.3%) were significantly higher than Mid-Atlantic's counterparts (38.1% eFG%, 47.5% FT Rate). The Eagles also outperformed their opponents in rebounding efficiency (38.3% OREB%) and turnover ratio (19.8 TO Ratio).
This convincing win serves as a statement for NC Central, showcasing the team's depth and ability to dominate on both ends of the floor. As they move forward in the non-conference schedule, the Eagles will look to build momentum behind their strong performance against Mid-Atlantic.