ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Mid-Atlantic Christian University dominated Cheyney University 83–68 on Wednesday night, using a balanced scoring effort and a dominant first half to secure the nonconference win.

MACU (3-4) built a 44–30 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, then held off the Wolves despite a stronger second-half push from Cheyney. Jayden Skinner and Terrence Williams each scored 14 points to lead the Mustangs, while Elijah Dias added 10 and Stewart Clough chipped in eight. MACU shot 52.5% from the field and finished 17 of 26 from the free-throw line.

“Our guys needed the Thanksgiving break,” said Mustangs coach Charles Sims. “We came back ready to play for each other.”

Cheyney was paced by D’Angelo Lake, who scored 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting. Gabriel Altemus added 12 points and nine rebounds, and José Rivera scored 11. The Wolves shot just 31.5% from the field and were 8 of 30 from beyond the arc.

MACU held a 45–35 rebounding advantage and led by as many as 23. Cheyney closed the gap to 14 in the second half but never threatened the lead.

The Mustangs return to action Friday night facing NC Wesleyan in the Bishops’ Roger Taylor Invitational at Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Apprentice also participates in the event Friday facing Greensboro College before switching opponents on Saturday.

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