N.C. Central University’s performance at the Legacy Classic was definitely a crowd pleaser.

The Eagles defeated Livingstone College 95-63 in the fifth annual event at the Charlotte Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 18.

The 32-point victory margin was the largest for coach Phil Spence since the 2000 Livingstone match-up. The Eagles also out rebounded the Blue Bears 52-20.

NCCU dominated on offense with four players scoring in the double digits.

David Young led the Eagles with 24 points while Jonathan Moore contributed 23 and received most valuable player honors. Curtis Knight had 16 points and Mintrel Abney added 13 points.

The Eagles biggest lead was 37 points which they had on three occasions.

The Eagles face off against St. Augustine’s College on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

NCCU is 4-1 in season play and 8-6 overall.