Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Richard Howell had 16 points and eight rebounds
as No. 6 North Carolina State rolled over Miami-Ohio, 97-59, in the season
opener for each team at PNC Arena.
Rodney Purvis also netted 16 points, while Lorenzo Brown finished with 15,
C.J. Leslie had 11 and Scott Wood and Thomas de Thaey each contributed 10 for
the Wolfpack (1-0), who are coming off their first trip to the NCAA Tournament
since 2006.
Allen Roberts had 16 points to pace Miami-Ohio (0-1), which is entering its
first season under new coach John Cooper.
Geovonie McKnight was the only other member of the RedHawks to score in
double-digits with 10 points.
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