Daimeon S. Banks
Raymond Mckeithen and Stewart Holley battle down low for the Bull City Legacy
DURHAM, N.C. -
The Bull City Legacy played their home opener Saturday afternoon; an event to honor veterans for their service. The Legacy welcomed the Wilmington Seadawgs to Walltown Recreation Center for this TRBL matchup.
Wilmington came out ready to play, as they led by as many as 7 points in the first quarter. Two players in particular did the bulk of the scoring for the visting SeaDawgs. Todd Mclaurin scored 26 points and Levi Humphrey led Wilmington with 29 points and 8 rebounds. After after tightening up their defense, Bull City took a 64-55 halftime lead.
In the second-half, Legacy forward Raymond McKeithen (Greenville State) gave the hometown crowd a great performance. McKeithen led a group of six Legacy players in double figures with a game-high 32 points and 6 rebounds, in a 124-109 Bull City victory. Nelson Kirksey IV (University of Missouri at Kansas City) chipped in with 17 points while Mark Jones (Fayettville State) played a strong floor game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block.
With the win, Bull City Improves to 1-1 on the season. The Legacy will next hit the court Dec. 14th, with a road game versus the Raleigh Revolt. Tip-off is set for 6pm at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium; on the campus of Shaw University.
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