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Johnson scores 26 to lift NC State past Hofstra 84-78 in NIT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Markell Johnson had 26 points as North Carolina State defeated Hofstra 84-78 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

Torin Dorn had 19 points and nine rebounds for North Carolina State (23-11). C.J. Bryce added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Devon Daniels had six rebounds for the home team.

Justin Wright-Foreman had 29 points and six rebounds for the Pride (27-8). Jacquil Taylor added 14 points and four blocks. Desure Buie had 13 points.

Leaders
Points:	J. Wright-Foreman	27.1
Rebounds:	J. Taylor	8.8
Assists:	D. Buie	5.2
FG%:	J. Wright-Foreman	51.1%
FT%:	D. Buie	90.9%
3P%:	J. Wright-Foreman	42.5%
Steals:	D. Buie	2.3
Blocks:	J. Taylor	1.9

AP Rankings
Rank	School	Rec
1	Duke	32-6
2	Virginia	35-3
3	North Carolina	29-7
4	Gonzaga	33-4
5	Michigan State	32-7
6	Tennessee	31-6
7	Kentucky	30-7
8	Michigan	30-7
9	Texas Tech	31-7
10	Florida State	29-8
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Coaches Rankings
Rank	School	Rec
1	Virginia	35-3
2	Texas Tech	31-7
3	Michigan State	32-7
4	Duke	32-6
5	Auburn	30-10
6	Gonzaga	33-4
7	Kentucky	30-7
8	Purdue	26-10
9	North Carolina	29-7
10	Tennessee	31-6
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Colonial Athletic Standings
	Conference	Overall
	W-L	W-L
Hofstra	15-3	27-8
Northeastern	14-4	23-11
Charleston	12-6	24-9
William & Mary	10-8	14-17
Delaware	8-10	17-16
Drexel	7-11	13-19
Elon	7-11	11-21
James Madison	6-12	14-19
Towson	6-12	10-22
UNCW	5-13	10-23
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Offense (Rank)
Points:	83.4 (7)
Rebounds:	8.7 (274)
Assists:	14.1 (115)
FG%:	48.6% (15)
FT%:	80.2% (2)
3P%:	38.5% (15)

Defense (Rank)
Points:	72.9 (220)
Rebounds:	24.6 (237)
Assists:	14.6 (296)
FG%:	45.2% (269)
FT%:	69.9% (135)
3P%:	34.7% (216)