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"title": "A pair of 20-point scorers lead North Carolina Central to win over The Citadel"
"description": "Junior guard Justin Wright and senior forward Dan Oladapo achieved season-high scoring performances to lift North Carolina Central to an 81-74 victory over The Citadel on Tuesday night inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Wright finished with a game-high 24 points, including 15 points in the second half, while Oladapo recorded 21 points and a game-high nine rebounds, […]"
"date": "2022-12-20"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2022/12/20/a-pair-of-20-point-scorers-lead-north-carolina-central-to-win-over-the-citadel/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
  - "News"
"tags":
  - "North Carolina Central"
---

# A pair of 20-point scorers lead North Carolina Central to win over The Citadel

Junior guard Justin Wright and senior forward Dan Oladapo achieved season-high scoring performances to lift North Carolina Central to an 81-74 victory over The Citadel on Tuesday night inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Wright finished with a game-high 24 points, including 15 points in the second half, while Oladapo recorded 21 points and a game-high nine rebounds, equaling his season-best output on the boards. With eight minutes remaining in the first half, NCCU held a slim 17-16 advantage over the visiting Bulldogs. The Eagles used a 20-8 run during the next five minutes for a 13-point cushion less than three minutes before the break. NCCU was ahead 44-33 early in the second half, but The Citadel went on a 17-5 spurt to take a 50-49 lead at the 12:24 mark. Down the stretch, however, Oladapo and Wright combined for 22 of the Eagles’ final 32 points to remain unbeaten in six home games this season. The Citadel (5-7) was topped by Austin Ash with 23 points, while Stephen Clark contributed 14 points. *Courtesy: North Carolina Central Athletics*