ROCK HILL, S.C. — In a thrilling matchup during the Rock Hill Classic, North Carolina Central edged out William & Mary with a close final score of 78-76. Po’Boigh King was a key player for the Eagles, contributing significantly with 22 points from his performance on the court. He demonstrated accuracy by making 8 out of 16 shots, including 4 out of 10 from three-point territory.

In addition to King’s efforts, Keishon Porter played a notable role, scoring 14 points while successfully shooting 5 out of 8, which included hitting 2 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc. Jaqai Murray also made his mark, finishing the game with 9 points after shooting 2 of 3 from the floor and converting 5 out of 6 attempts from the free-throw line. The Eagles kicked off their season with this victory, now holding a record of 1-4.

On the other side, the Tribe was guided by Matteus Case, who led his team in scoring with 19 points alongside four assists. Noah Collier supported the scoring efforts with 18 points, while Kyle Pulliam added 15 points to the team total. The first half saw Porter score 10 points, helping North Carolina Central secure a narrow 37-35 lead at halftime. The Eagles maintained their momentum in the second half, with King scoring 15 points to ultimately seal the victory by just two points.