ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Abdul-Malik Abu scored 25 points, and North Carolina State pulled away in the second half to beat Montana 85-72 Friday in the opening day of the Paradise Jam tournament.Dennis Smith Jr. added 21 points and Torin Dorn had 16 for the Wolfpack (3-0), who didnt overcome a pesky Grizzlies team until midway through the second half.Montana (0-3) had battled with N.C. State, even leading 40-38 at the half in a game that had 10 ties and 14 lead changes. But the final lead change went the Wolfpacks way, thanks to a 12-2 run that put N.C. State in command.We had to dig down in the second half, N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried said. Defensively, we were a lot better in the second half. From the 15-16 minute mark down, we really defended really well.The Wolfpack went on to lead by as many as 16 points, going up 77-61 with 2:31 remaining on Terry Hendersons 3-pointer.Walter Wright had 22 points, Ahmaad Rorie 15 and Sayeed Pridgett 12 for the Grizzlies.We tried to do a little too much, Montana coach Travis DeCuire said. We were playing well together on both sides of the ball, but they hit a stretch where they started hitting some tough shots. We let some guys get going.BIG PICTUREMontana: The Grizzlies are off to their worst start in coach Travis DeCuires three seasons. Under DeCuire, Montana has gone 20-13 and 21-12.N.C. State: Finally has a win over a team from the Big Sky -- the only one of the 31 Division conferences the Wolfpack did not have a victory against. N.C. State was 0-1 against the conference all time, having lost to Weber State 94-80 in the 1993 Great Alaska Shootout.UP NEXTMontana: Plays the loser of Friday nights Washington State-No. 22 Creighton game on Saturday.N.C. State: Faces the Washington State-Creighton winner in the semifinals on Sunday. Earl Campbell Jersey . A lawyer for MLB, Matthew Menchel, confirmed Wednesday the league dropped its case against Biogenesis of America, its owner Anthony Bosch and several other individuals. The lawsuit had accused Biogenesis and Bosch of conspiring with players to violate their contracts by providing them with banned performance-enhancing substances. LeCharles Bentley Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. https://www.saintsjerseyssale.com/2673f-justin-hardee-jersey-saints.html . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Custom New Orleans Saints Jerseys . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. Bruce Clark Jersey . Their 38th instalment is arguably their biggest fight card to date, including three-title fights and a main event which was selected by the fans. The promotion boasts 14-straight years of business and is operated by MFC president Mark Pavelich, who is often overlooked in this country for the foundation hes established for MMA in Canada. BARCELONA, Spain -- Malagas chance to set a club record for consecutive home victories was ruined by a 1-1 draw with Granada in the Spanish league on Friday.The draw came after five wins in a row at La Rosaleda Stadium. The Andalusian sides league record improved to just one loss in its last nine matches.Midfielder Ignacio Camacho put the host ahead in the first half when he was left alone in the center of the area to headRoberto Rosales cross off the post and into the net.Malaga controlled the match until Artem Kravets scored a header from Alberto Buenos free kick in the 81st.Malagas strength in its first season under Juande Ramos has been its knack of scoring late goals. It has three 90th-minute goals, and another five in the final 20 minutes.Malaga went close to another last-gasp score on Friday, only for goalie Guillermo Ochao, who playys for Granada on loan from Malaga, to make three saves to ensure the stalemate.ddddddddddddIts a shame because even though they had stretches they kept us at bay, they converted their only scoring chance, Camacho said. We had some late opportunities, but they wouldnt go in. The draw hurts.Ramos agreed to take over the Qatari-owned Malaga this summer, ending a two-year hiatus from coaching for the former Real Madrid and Tottenham boss.If his team can keep up its level of play from the past two months, which included a 0-0 draw at Barcelona, then it should be in the running for a Europa League berth.While Malaga climbed into eighth place, Granada remained in the relegation zone and winless on the road this season. ' ' '