Former Nansemond River High School basketball standout Dontrell Brite continued to show his quality for the University of Mount Olive Trojans on Friday night.

He scored a career-high 28 points, including a clutch, late three-pointer, to help his team withstand a fierce rally by visiting King University and give the Trojans an 87-78 victory.

Mount Olive had a 17-point lead get chopped down to a single point late in the game, but one of Brite’s five three-pointers kept the Tornado at bay. He hit a 30-footer as the shot clock expired in the final minutes.

Brite, who has been working on developing his passing game, handed out nine assists, as well, to go with three rebounds, a steal and a block.

With the win, the Trojans improved to 17-2 this season and 10-1 in Conference Carolinas play.

Mount Olive hosted Lees-McRae College on Saturday in another conference showdown, and the Trojans return to action on Wednesday at Limestone College.