Jordan's last-second shot completes comeback against Richard Bland

RALEIGH, NC — A ferocious comeback led by sophomores Ceejay Jordan and Eddie Volkerts propelled the Eagles to their third straight victory on Wednesday night, defeating Richard Bland 73-71 to improve to 11-9 on the season and 4-2 in conference play. 

It was a back-and-forth defensive affair with multiple lead changes in the early stages of the game. Richard Bland made it 14-13 with 10:20 to play in the first half, and Wake Tech didn't retake the lead until Ceejay Jordan's game-winning shot with less than two seconds left. Richard Bland inbounded the ball for one final shot, but the ball caromed off the shot clock above the basket as time expired. 

��The game-winning shot from Ceejay Jordan in the final moments of tonight's 73-71 win over Richard Bland! Jordan finished with 20 points, his fourth 20+ point performance of the season. #WakeEmUp #WakeTech pic.twitter.com/fRFTBVUWUK

— Wake Tech Basketball (@WakeTechMBB) January 18, 2024

Volkerts was the leading scorer on the night, finishing with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting. He also added nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jordan finished with 21 points, his fourth game on the season with at least 20 points. The pair were also effective from the free throw line, finishing a combined 12-for-15. 

On Monday the Eagles will take on Brunswick (10-7, 3-1) on the road. The Dolphins won the only contest between the two teams last year, winning 88-83 at the Wake Tech Holiday Classic. Jordan was Wake Tech's leading scorer that day with 28 points.