RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Trevor Ferguson scored 14 points as North Carolina State defeated Lipscomb 78-58 on Saturday.
Brandon Costner added 13 points for the Wolfpack (7-1) and Ben McCauley scored 11 points.
The Wolfpack broke open the game with a 14-0 run late in the first half, extending their lead to 37-20 while holding the Bisons (4-5) scoreless for a span of 6:58. Josh Slater ended the drought, during which Lipscomb shot 0-for-9 from the floor and committed three turnovers, with a driving layup with 1:20 remaining in the first half.
Adnan Hodzic led the Bisons with 18 points and 12 rebounds and Slater added 13 points for Lipscomb, which trailed 37-25 at halftime.
Updated Saturday, Dec 20, 2008
