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North Carolina Central

03-14 09:00

59 - 53

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Delaware State

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Total

North Carolina Central

Delaware State

North Carolina Central

Delaware State

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO52%

37%TO

Foul

011

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.

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Match Date: Mar 14, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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