DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — North Carolina Central defeated UNC Asheville 66-53 in a women’s nonconference basketball game Thursday at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. The Eagles used a strong fourth quarter to pull away after leading by just six points entering the final period.

Aniya Finger led North Carolina Central with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Morgan Callahan added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Jamaria Freeman scored a game-high 16 points for the Bulldogs in the loss. Both teams are now 1-2 on the season.