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"title": "Justin Longstreet pushes Clark Atlanta to an 80-74 win over Central State"
"description": "ATLANTA, Ga. — Justin Longstreet had 14 of his team-high 23 points in the second half as Clark Atlanta picked up its first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win of the season with an 80-74 home win over Central State. Longstreet came off the bench and was 6 of 8 from 3-point range, while Jalen Williams […]"
"date": "2023-01-02"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2023/01/02/justin-longstreet-pushes-clark-atlanta-to-an-80-74-win-over-central-state/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
  - "News"
"tags":
  - "Central State"
  - "Clark Atlanta"
---

# Justin Longstreet pushes Clark Atlanta to an 80-74 win over Central State

ATLANTA, Ga. — Justin Longstreet had 14 of his team-high 23 points in the second half as Clark Atlanta picked up its first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win of the season with an 80-74 home win over Central State. Longstreet came off the bench and was 6 of 8 from 3-point range, while Jalen Williams added 21 points while connecting on 5 of 9 from downtown as the Panthers were 12 of 21, shooting 57.1 percent from 3-point range in the win. Gwarren Douglas was also in double figures with 15 points in the win. Williams led Clark Atlanta with eight rebounds, while Kye Jeremiah had a game-high 11 assists. Clark improves to 2-10 overall and 1-5 in the SIAC, while Central State is now 3-9 overall and 3-4 in conference play. The Panthers used an 11-2 first-half run to take a 23-18 lead with 10:22 left in the opening half and Clark Atlanta led 41-40 at halftime. Clark Atlanta scored ten straight to take a 59-47 lead with 12:50 left. The Panthers led by as many as 15 in the second half. Central State ended the game on a 13-4 run over the final 2:49. *Courtesy: Clark Atlanta Athletics*