NEWPORT NEWS - With a 72-56 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian Wednesday night, the Apprentice School men's basketball team wrapped up their New South Athletic Conference schedule a perfect 11-0.

The Builders led wire-to-wire in the contest between the two top teams in the league, despite hitting just three three-pointers on the night. Apprentice led 35-26 at the break and held off each and every push the Mustangs had in the second half to extend the lead out to its final 16 point margin.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Wednesday had one of the more balanced scoring attacks the Builders have had all year with 10 different players contributing no more than 12 points on the night. Karree Smith led Apprentice with 12, followed by Avin Hawkins and CJ Highsmith with 10 each.
• The Builders were +12 in the rebound column.
• Apprentice won the points in the paint battle, 48-20.

NEXT UP

Apprentice wraps up the regular season on the road Saturday at Pratt Institute.