Johnson returns to lead NC State past Detroit Mercy 84-65

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Braxton Beverly scored a career-high 23 points to help North Carolina 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.
Devon Daniels had 14 points off the bench as the Wolfpack avoided their first 0-2 start since the 1993-94 season.
Johnson missed N.C. State’s opener, an 82-81 overtime loss to Georgia Tech on Tuesday night, with an ankle injury. He scored only thre