Parker Crews of Triton is expected to sign to play baseball at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City … No. 18 N.C. State outscored host Miami 50-37 in the second half for an 87-82 win Thursday night in the ACC opener for both programs. The Wolfpack (13-1) hosts No. 15 North Carolina, currently 10-3, on Tuesday at 9 p.m. … James Harden hit a contested 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left in overtime to lift Houston to a 135-134 win at Golden State on Thursday night. Harden had 44 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds.