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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Braxton Beverly scored a career-high 23 points to help NC State beat Detroit Mercy 84-65 on Sunday.

C.J. Bryce added 19 points for the Wolfpack (1-1), who welcomed back starting point guard Markell Johnson.

Johnson missed NC State's opener, an 82-81 overtime loss to Georgia Tech on Tuesday night, with an ankle injury.

Devon Daniels scored 14 points as the Wolfpack avoided their first 0-2 start since the 1993-94 season.

Beverly made 6 of 8 3-point attempts, 3 of 4 in each half. He scored 14 points in the first half as N.C. State took a 43-30 halftime lead.

The Wolfpack took control early, scoring on four consecutive possessions as part of a 10-0 run to seize a 13-6 lead.

Antoine Davis scored 28 points to lead the Titans, who shot 5 of 25 from 3-point range in their season opener.

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NC State: The Wolfpack host Florida International on Wednesday night at PNC Arena, where they have won 33 of their last 34 nonconference games.