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North Carolina Central
03-14 09:00
59 - 53
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Delaware State
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Team
Q1
Q2
Total
North Carolina Central
32
27
59
Delaware State
21
32
53
North Carolina Central
Delaware State
2 points
22
19
3 points
2
4
Free Throws
9
3
Free Throws Rate
TO52%
37%TO
Foul
011
63
Ended59 - 53
20:00
Okvorovo vs Obasogi (North Carolina Central University gets the ball)
0-0
19:45
Okvorovo hit a layup
2-0
19:45
Johnson assisted
2-0
19:18
Webb made a mistake
2-0
19:18
Ratmore steals
2-0
19:05
Okvorovo hit a dunk
4-0
19:05
Johnson assisted
4-0
18:33
Perkins missed a jumper
4-0
18:30
Davis defensive rebound
4-0
18:26
Ratmore missed a 3-point shot
4-0
18:22
Obasoji defensive rebound
4-0
18:14
Moore hit a jumper
4-3
18:14
James assisted
4-3
17:41
Special test 3-point shot missed
4-3
17:35
Davis offensive rebound
4-3
17:28
Johnson made a mistake
4-3
17:28
James steals
4-3
17:14
James hit a 2-point shot
4-5
17:14
Okvorovo committed a personal foul and James was fouled
4-5
17:14
James missed the free throw
4-5
17:13
Davis defensive rebound
4-5
17:04
Ratmore made a mistake
4-5
17:04
Obasoji steals
4-7
16:51
Special examination individual foul, Moore was fouled
4-5
16:28
Obasogi hit a two-point shot
4-7
16:02
Johnson missed a 3-point shot
4-7
16:00
North Carolina Central University offensive rebounds
4-7
16:00
Official suspension
4-7
15:52
Ratmore missed a jumper
4-7
15:50
Delaware State University. Defensive rebounds
4-7
15:28
Obasoji missed a layup
4-7
15:26
Okvorovo defensive rebound
4-7
15:04
Davis hit a layup
6-7
15:04
Ratmore assisted
6-7
14:32
Moore missed a 3-point shot
6-7
14:29
Obasogi offensive rebound
6-7
14:26
Obasoji missed a two-point shot
6-7
14:22
Okvorovo defensive rebound
6-7
14:05
Special test 2 points shot missed
6-7
14:01
Moore defensive rebounds
6-7
13:38
Moore missed a jumper
6-7
13:35
Johnson defensive rebound
6-7
13:13
Davis hit a 2-point shot
8-7
12:46
Obasoji made a mistake
8-7
12:46
Johnson steals
8-7
12:41
Special examination missed a layup
8-7
12:38
Moore defensive rebounds
8-7
12:33
James missed a 2-point shot
8-7
12:32
Delaware State University. Offensive rebounds
8-7
12:32
Delaware State University. Short pause
8-7
12:32
St. Clair came on, Adamu came on, Perkins came on and Obasogi came on for him
8-7
12:32
Slack came on, Bart came on, Tekao came on and Okvorovo came off
8-7
12:30
Bart committed a personal foul and Webb was fouled
8-7
12:25
James missed a jumper
8-7
12:21
Adamu offensive rebounds
8-7
12:16
James hit a jumper
8-10
12:16
St. Clair assists
8-10
12:02
Bart missed a jumper
8-10
11:58
Webb defensive rebounds
8-10
11:33
Webb dunked
8-12
11:33
Moore assisted
8-12
11:17
Slack missed a jumper
8-12
11:12
St. Clair defensive rebounds
8-12
11:11
St. Clair made a mistake
8-12
11:11
Slack steals
8-12
11:06
Bart missed a layup
8-12
11:06
St. Clair blocks fouls
8-12
11:01
Ratmore offensive rebound
8-12
10:56
Ratmore missed a jumper
8-12
10:54
Johnson offensive rebound
8-12
10:41
Johnson hit a jumper
11-12
10:41
Bart assists
11-12
10:12
Webb made a mistake
11-12
10:12
Official suspension
11-12
10:12
Archie came on as a substitute and Ratmore came on as a substitute
11-12
10:12
Perkins came on as a substitute and James came off the bench
11-12
09:45
Slack missed a two-point shot
11-12
09:42
Adamu defensive rebounds
11-12
09:18
Perkins missed a 2-point shot
11-12
09:13
Adamu offensive rebounds
11-12
09:13
Adamu hit a 2-point shot
11-14
08:54
Johnson hit a 2-point shot
13-14
08:32
James came on as a substitute, Watson came on, Webb came on and St. Clair came on as a substitute
13-14
08:20
Moore missed a jumper
13-14
08:18
Davis defensive rebound
13-14
08:11
Davis hit a 2-point shot
15-14
07:46
James missed a 2-point shot
15-14
07:43
Moore offensive rebound
15-14
07:30
Moore made a mistake
15-14
07:30
Slack steals
15-14
07:23
Bart missed a jumper
15-14
07:19
Watson defensive rebounds
15-14
07:02
James missed a jumper
15-14
06:59
Archie defensive rebounds
15-14
06:53
Archie missed a 2-point shot
15-14
06:49
Archie hit a 2-point shot
17-14
06:25
Moore committed an offensive foul
17-14
06:25
Moore made a mistake
17-14
06:25
Official suspension
17-14
06:25
Ratmore came on, Okvorovo came on, Johnson came on and Bart came on
17-14
06:25
Biserra came on as a substitute and Perkins came on as a substitute
17-14
06:09
Okvorovo hit a layup
19-14
06:09
Archie assists
19-14
05:48
Ratmore committed an individual foul and Moore was fouled
19-14
05:30
James missed a jumper
19-14
05:23
Slack defensive rebound
19-14
05:04
Slack missed a jumper
19-14
05:01
Davis offensive rebound
19-14
04:59
Davis hit a layup
21-14
04:44
Biserra made a mistake
21-14
04:44
Slack steals
21-14
04:39
Moore committed a personal foul and Okvorovo was fouled
21-14
04:39
Okvorovo missed the free throw
21-14
04:39
North Carolina Central University dead ball rebound
21-14
04:39
Perkins came on as a substitute, Shepard came on, Moore came on and James came on as a substitute
21-14
04:37
Adamu defensive rebounds
21-14
04:19
Archie committed a personal foul and Perkins was fouled
21-14
04:15
Watson made a mistake
21-14
04:15
Ratmore steals
21-14
03:57
Archie hit a 2-point shot
23-14
03:41
Shepard missed a layup
23-14
03:41
Okvorovo blocked the foul
23-14
03:35
Adamu offensive rebounds
23-14
03:35
Adamu hit a layup
23-16
03:16
Official suspension
23-16
03:16
James came on as a substitute, Webb came on, Bisera came on as a substitute, and Watson came on as a substitute
23-16
03:09
Archie missed a 3-point shot
23-16
03:05
Davis offensive rebound
23-16
03:05
Davis hit a 2-point shot
25-16
02:58
James made a mistake
25-16
02:58
Davis steals
25-16
02:55
Delaware State University. Short pause
32-21
02:55
Davis made a mistake
25-16
02:55
Perkins steals
25-16
02:37
James hit a 2-point shot
25-18
02:16
Adamu committed a personal foul and Ratmore was fouled
25-18
02:09
Okvorovo missed a layup
25-18
02:03
Okvorovo offensive rebound
25-18
02:03
Okvorovo hit a 2-point shot
27-18
01:47
James hit a 2-point shot
27-20
01:25
Slack missed a jumper
27-20
01:23
Perkins defensive rebound
27-20
01:21
Moore came on as a substitute and Shepard came on as a substitute
27-20
01:19
Slack committed a personal foul and James was fouled
27-20
01:17
Moore made a mistake
27-20
01:17
Archie steals
27-20
01:13
Davis hit a layup
29-20
01:13
Archie assists
29-20
01:03
Slack committed a personal foul and Perkins was fouled
29-20
01:03
Tekao came on as a substitute and Slack came off the field
29-20
01:03
Perkins hit a free throw
29-21
01:03
Perkins missed the free throw
29-21
01:01
Ratmore defensive rebounds
29-21
00:42
Webb committed a personal foul and was fouled on the special examination
29-21
00:42
St. Clair came on as a substitute and Perkins came off
29-21
00:30
Archie hit a jumper
32-21
00:30
Special examination assists
32-21
00:04
St. Clair missed a jumper
32-21
00:00
Ratmore defensive rebounds
32-21
00:00
The first half ended
32-21
Match Info
In a defensive battle typical of early-round conference tournament play, the North Carolina Central Eagles grinded out a 59-53 victory over the Delaware State Hornets. The Eagles used a strong second-half defensive stand to pull away in a low-scoring affair, securing a crucial win to advance in the MEAC Tournament.
The first half was a slog, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. Delaware State's zone defense forced North Carolina Central into contested jump shots, while the Eagles' pressure limited easy looks for the Hornets. The teams entered halftime separated by just a single basket. The game turned early in the second half when North Carolina Central unleashed a 12-2 run, fueled by aggressive defense that generated several fast-break opportunities. Delaware State fought back to within four points with under five minutes to play, but the Eagles' senior guard took over, hitting a crucial step-back jumper and then finding a cutter for a layup to seal the game. North Carolina Central's defense was the story, holding Delaware State to under 35% shooting from the field.
This hard-fought win keeps North Carolina Central's season alive and moves them one step closer to an automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament. For Delaware State, the loss ends their campaign, a season defined by gritty defense but ultimately hampered by inconsistent scoring. The Eagles will need to find more offensive consistency as they face stiffer competition in the next round, but their defensive identity gives them a chance in any game.