North Carolina Central University

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

     RALEIGH, NC -- North Carolina Central University rookie Jasmine Newkirk returned to her alma mater of Broughton High School and led four Lady Eagles to score double figures during a 73-61 win over host Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday night.
     Newkirk, who led Broughton to the North Carolina 4-A state championship two seasons ago, showed off in front of her hometown fans by amassing a game-high 18 points to go along with five rebounds and four steals.
     NCCU senior Cassie King, a native of nearby Wendell, N.C., contributed 15 points, five boards, two steals and two blocked shots as the Lady Eagles claimed their ninth win in the last 10 games. Freshman Latoya Bennett chipped in 12 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore transfer LaVonna Hailey added 10 points, five assists, three boards and three steals for NCCU (12-5, 7-3 CIAA).
     Saint Augustine's (4-14, 3-9 CIAA) was topped by Terrica Morris with 17 points.

Casey Daniel

Jori Nwachukwu

Latoya Bennett

LaVonna Hailey