APEX, N.C. – Blue Lights College ran out to an early 22-point lead, then survived the anticipated Carolina Christian comeback for its first win of the season, 111-102 in Apex, NC on Tuesday night.

The Thoroughbreds came out of the gate clicking with their fast-break offense scoring at will, and led 28-6 just 7:20 into the game. It was then that CCC settled into its game and began the long, methodical road back, closing the gap to within seven before settling for a 48-38 halftime deficit.

But the Centurions weren’t done. After the break, junior forward Daishawn George led CCC back with his work in the paint and the Centurions took their first lead, 94-93, with 3:40 remaining. The two teams would trade the lead two more times before the Horses would finally manage the clock and claim their first NSAC win.

“This was a really great test for us,” Blue Lights coach Nolan Adams said. “I told the guys this week that Carolina Christian would not go away, whether they were down 20 or 40, up or down, they would keep coming at us, and they did. They’re super well-coached and they work super hard, and they kept coming at us for 40 minutes. We were able to withstand the run and make a bigger run of our own, and we were able to put the game away.”

BLC (1-2 overall, 1-1 NSAC) needed another outstanding performance by freshman forward Wol Yak to get its first conference win. Yak finished with 42 points, including 26 in the second half, along with 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 2 assists. Frontcourt mate Keyshawn Bryant recorded a double-double with 22 points and 18 boards. Freshman point guard Sam Benton added 24 points.

Carolina Christian dropped to 2-6 overall and 0-2 in New South play.