MEMPHIS – The North Carolina Central University men's basketball team ran into a tough #12/16 Memphis squad, and were defeated 90-51 on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the FedEx Forum.
 
Memphis (2-0) got off to a strong start as it shot 44.0% in the first half on the way to a 38-23 lead at the midway point.  However, NCCU (0-2) closed the period on a 14-7 run with seven points each from Eric Boone (Lexington, Ky.) and Marque Maultsby (Raleigh, N.C.).
 
The Tigers improved their shooting accuracy in the second half as they knocked down over half of their attempts on the way to a 90-51 victory. 
 
Boone scored a season-high 13 points to lead the Eagles, and pulled down five boards.  Maultsby also recorded five caroms with seven points, and Justin Wright (Greenville, N.C.) chipped in nine points in his season debut.
 
Memphis had five players reach double-digits in scoring, led by Emoni Bates (Ypsilanti, Mich.) who led all scorers with 15 points.  Jalen Duren (Sharon Hill, Pa.) notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards for as well.
 
NCCU will continue its road trek at Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 16.