CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — Central Baptist defeated visiting Louisiana Christian 79-72 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Oct. 23 at Boshamer Stadium. The Mustangs improved to 1-0, while the Wildcats fell to 0-1. Central Baptist shot 27 of 65 from the floor and 18 of 29 from the free-throw line, overcoming 12 turnovers. Louisiana Christian shot 30 of 58 overall, 7 of 20 from three-point range and 5 of 12 from the line but committed 19 turnovers and 24 fouls. The Mustangs held a 38-36 rebounding edge, including 11-7 on the offensive glass, and had 13 assists to Louisiana Christian’s 10. Louisiana Christian blocked six shots. Cam Ned, Daniel Mitchell, Isaac Ratliff, Rambo Eagins and Desmond Atkins contributed for Louisiana Christian, while Keshun Brown, Joshua Stevenson, Randy Clay, Roko Kegalj and Ethan Thomas paced Central Baptist. Central Baptist outscored Louisiana Christian 41-38 in the first quarter. Louisiana Christian next hosts Wiley, while Central Baptist visits LSU Alexandria.