JCSU builds lead early, stays on top

Charlotte, North Carolina -- J.C. Smith opened its basketball season in top gear.

The Golden Bulls ran with abandon Friday in a 93-67 win against Allen (S.C.) in the Tip-Off Classic at renovated Brayboy Gym. All five starters scored double-figures for J.C. Smith (1-0), led by junior point guard Trevin Parks' 17 points and seven assists, with sophomore Antwan Wilkerson and Phillip Wood, a transfer from Talladega College, adding 13 points each.

"We accomplished what we wanted to do," Golden Bulls coach Steve Joyner said. "We're a little concerned about sustainability. Several times we lost focus and did not execute on both ends of the court. I told the guys it's a work in progress; it's a journey. We've got to get better tomorrow night if we're going to beat Wingate."

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J.C. Smith beats Pfeiffer in Q.C. Classic

DURHAM, N.C. - The Johnson C. Smith women's basketball team remains unbeaten after a 79-54 win over Pfeiffer on Friday during the first day of the Queen City Classic at Brayboy Gymnasium. JCSU improves to 3-0 overall, while the Lady Falcons fall to 1-3 in the standings.

The game was controlled by JCSU from beginning to end. Going into halftime, Pfeiffer trailed 43-28 and only shot 35.7 percent from the field (10-28). By comparison, Johnson C. Smith made 47.2 percent of their field goal attempts (17-36) in the first period.

All-CIAA preseason senior guard Terran Quattlebaum scored 19 of her game-high 22 points in the first half. Quattlebaum hit 7-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-10 from the three point line before the break.

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