Trojan women turn back rival Pfeiffer U

MOC Sports Information MISENHEIMER -- Mount Olive College answered Pfeiffer University's 3-point shooting with clutch scoring of its own and strong defense during a come-from-behind, 79-73 victory in Conference Carolinas women's basketball action Thursday evening. Andrea Jones delivered a team-high...

Published: Jan 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story

Local Preps Digest

Boys' basketball Wayne Christian 52, ENCSD 32 * WILSON -- Wayne Christian earned its second win of the season with a 52-32 victory over the Eastern N.C. School for the Deaf on Thursday night. Chase Darden scored 16 points for...

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Anuna's jumper seals Falcons' OT victory

MOC Sports Information MISENHEIMER -- Another hard-luck loss. In overtime, no less. KC Anuna drained a 16-foot jumper with less than a second remaining, and lifted Pfeiffer University to a 91-89, overtime triumph over in-state rival Mount Olive College inside...

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Aycock grapplers seek crown

PIKEVILLE -- Time to start fresh. After posting 21 dual-team victories and a pair of top-five finishes in two individual tournaments, Charles B. Aycock's grapplers start 2012 in quest of a long-awaited title -- the Falcon Invitational crown. The Golden...

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