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North Point defeats Thomas Stone, 84-74

The sixth-ranked Eagles won their 16th straight and ended the Cougars’ nine-game streak, breaking a tie for first in the SMAC.

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North Point's Anthony Williams flies up the lane for a second-half layup during Friday night's Southern Maryland Athletic Conference game against Thomas Stone in Waldorf, Md. Sixth-ranked North Point took sole possession of first in the conference with an 84-74 win.

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North Point's Naim Muhammad, left, watches teammate Anthony Williams, center, and Thomas Stone's Jasc Williams vie for a rebound.

North Point's Naim Muhammad, left, watches teammate Anthony Williams, center, and Thomas Stone's Jasc Williams vie for a rebound.

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North Point's Naim Muhammad gains speen as he prepares to go up for a dunk during the second half. Muhammad tied for the team lead with 18 points.

North Point's Naim Muhammad gains speen as he prepares to go up for a dunk during the second half. Muhammad tied for the team lead with 18 points.

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North Point's Marquis Wright, center, sneaks in on the ball as Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, right, runs upcourt. Wright's 16 points made him one of five Eagles to reach double figures.

North Point's Marquis Wright, center, sneaks in on the ball as Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, right, runs upcourt. Wright's 16 points made him one of five Eagles to reach double figures.

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North Point's Anthony Williams, right, sails past Thomas Stone's Jalen Hutchins for a second-half score. The Eagles led by 17 at halftime before the Cougars chipped away.

North Point's Anthony Williams, right, sails past Thomas Stone's Jalen Hutchins for a second-half score. The Eagles led by 17 at halftime before the Cougars chipped away.

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North Point's Daylin Davis, center, breaks through Thomas Stone's Clarence Toms, left, and Tony Doublin for a second-half basket.

North Point's Daylin Davis, center, breaks through Thomas Stone's Clarence Toms, left, and Tony Doublin for a second-half basket.

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North Point's Anthony Williams, left, drives downcourt against Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe.

North Point's Anthony Williams, left, drives downcourt against Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe.

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North Point's Naim Muhammad, left, and teammate Derrell Reid vie for a rebound.

North Point's Naim Muhammad, left, and teammate Derrell Reid vie for a rebound.

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North Point's Marquis Wright, left, pressures Thomas Stone's Michael Barnes as North Point's Anthony Williams provides backup.

North Point's Marquis Wright, left, pressures Thomas Stone's Michael Barnes as North Point's Anthony Williams provides backup.

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North Point's Matt Bonds, left, is fouled by Thomas Stone's Jasc Williams while gathering a rebound. Bonds shared the team lead with 18 points.

North Point's Matt Bonds, left, is fouled by Thomas Stone's Jasc Williams while gathering a rebound. Bonds shared the team lead with 18 points.

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Thomas Stone's Jordan Lamberth, left, has his shot blocked by North Point's Matt Bonds, but still scored a game-high 19 points.

Thomas Stone's Jordan Lamberth, left, has his shot blocked by North Point's Matt Bonds, but still scored a game-high 19 points.

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North Point's Tavon Wimbish, center, splits Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, left, and Jordan Battle to grab an offensive rebound during the second half.

North Point's Tavon Wimbish, center, splits Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, left, and Jordan Battle to grab an offensive rebound during the second half.

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North Point's Marquis Wright, center, drives between Thomas Stone's Jordan Battle, left, and Michael Briscoe for a late basket.

North Point's Marquis Wright, center, drives between Thomas Stone's Jordan Battle, left, and Michael Briscoe for a late basket.

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Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, right, gets past the defense of North Point's Daylin Davis. Briscoe finished with 13 points.

Thomas Stone's Michael Briscoe, right, gets past the defense of North Point's Daylin Davis. Briscoe finished with 13 points.

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