MBB: Eagles Take Conference Top Spot
A close win over Trojans propels Eagles in Region X, DII.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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33 | 38 | 71 |
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41 | 33 | 74 |
Team Stats
Fayetteville Technical CC
Wake Technical Community College
| Game Statistics | Fayetteville Technical CC | Wake Technical Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-73) | (26-59) |
| Field Goal % | 39.7% | 44.1% |
| Rebounds | 49 | 49 |
| Assists | 6 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
Saturday's contest between Wake Tech and Fayetteville Tech lived up to the hype.
It was close throughout and the Trojans nearly closed the gap at the end of the game.
The lineup for Wake Tech was thinner than usual, but key contributors picked up the slack to help push the Eagles to victory.
Jaren Ellerbe gave Wake Tech another outstanding line with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Michael Armstrong had an impressive 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Christian Anumihe cleaned up on the glass once again with 16 total rebounds to go along with 8 points.
For Wake Tech, the win keeps them undefeated in conference play. Currently, the Eagles are sitting atop of the Region X, DII standings.
The next three games for the Eagles are on the road and are conference matchups. With contests against Vance-Granville (Dec. 4), Bryant & Stratton (Dec. 8), & Patrick Henry (Dec. 13), Wake Tech can expect to be challenged by each upcoming opponent.