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RAY SPARKS EAGLES TO SEASON-OPENING WIN IN SEATTLE

    SEATTLE, WA -   North Carolina Central University senior Shawn Ray amassed game-highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds to spark the Eagles to an 86-73 season-opening victory over Lewis & Clark College in game one action of the Seattle (WA) University Tip-Off Classic.
     Ray missed only four shot attempts all night, connecting on 12-of-16 from the field, including 4-for-5 from three-point land, and sinking his only free throw. 
     A pair of transfers made significant contributions for the Eagles. Anthony Moore, a product of Winthrop University in his first start at NCCU, scored 19 points, while Adrian Warren, a West Virginia University transfer, came off the bench for 12 points and 9 boards.
     NCCU (1-0) felt right at home in the great Northwest, shooting 52 percent from the field (34-for-66), 41 percent from long range (9-for-22) and 82 percent from the foul line (9-for-11).
     Lewis & Clark (0-1), ranked No. 9 in NCAA Division III at the end of last season, posted four Pioneers in double-figures, topped by Kristofer Speier with team-highs of 24 points and 8 rebounds. Ryan Wells added 18 points, while Tommy Magnuson and Danny Winchester scored 13 points each.
     NCCU took a 44-31 advantage into the locker room at the half, then led by as much as 24 points (73-49) with less than 10 minutes to play in the contest.

Last Revised:  Nov. 22, 2002