RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Markell Johnson had 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help NC State beat The Citadel 83-63 on Sunday night.

Johnson grabbed a rebound with 1:57 remaining to complete his first career triple-double for the Wolfpack (9-3), who never trailed.

Devon Daniels scored 18 points and DJ Funderburk scored 14 for NC State. C.J. Bryce and Jericole Hellems added 13 points apiece.

NC State scored the game's first seven points and quickly followed with a 13-0 run to take a 22-5 lead midway through the first half.

The Wolfpack led by as many as 23 points in the second half and outscored the Bulldogs 42-18 in the paint.

Kaiden Rice scored 19 points to lead The Citadel (6-6), whose three-game winning streak ended.

Kaelon Harris added 13 points and Alex Reed had 10 points for the Bulldogs. They cut NC State's lead to 72-60 with 4:30 to play, but got no closer.

NC State guard Braxton Beverly exited the game with 12:16 remaining in the first half and did not return after getting hit hard from behind as he pursued a rebound.

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