RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Darrion Williams led seven NC State players in double-digit scoring with 19 points and the Wolpack beat NC Central 114-66 on Monday night in a season-opening contest.

Paul McNeil scored 16 points, Quadir Copeland and Tre Holloman each scored 15, reserves Matt Able and Jerry Deng had 14 and 12 respectively, and Ven-Allen Lubin added 10 for NC State.

NC State shot 57.8% (37 of 64) including 47.5% (19 of 40) from 3-point range. NC State led 22-16 lead with 11:41 left in the first half and took control for the remainder with the help of a 13-0 run. They led 54-26 at halftime.

Greg Lattimore scored 20 points and Khouri Carvey had 19 for the Eagles.

The game marked the debut of first-year coach Will Wade, who was hired March 23 after leading McNeese to a combined 58-11 r

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