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FUQUAY-VARINA -- Faith Christian nearly let a late lead slip away before rallying for a 57-55 win over Hilltop Christian on Monday night. The Conquerors missed seven free throws in the fourth quarter before cementing the victory. Faith Christian...

Published: Jan 19, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story

Trojan women struggle in loss

MOUNT OLIVE -- Giving up something to get something. The strategy didn't pay off Monday afternoon. Mount Olive College played primarily a zone defense and forced Queens University-Charlotte into turnovers, which led to fast-break scoring opportunities. But the Trojan women...

Published: Jan 19, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story

Mount Olive men remain perfect in league play

MOUNT OLIVE -- It wasn't always pretty, but it was certainly gritty and workman like. Mount Olive persevered through 16 turnovers with solid rebounding and a balanced effort off the bench for an 84-70 win over Conference Carolinas opponent Queens...

Published: Jan 19, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story