| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| UMES | 24 | 24 | 48 |
Douglas leads NC Central to 61-48 win over Maryland-ES
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -- Zacarry Douglas scored 14 points and pulled down nine rebounds, leading a balanced North Carolina Central past Maryland-Eastern Shore 61-48 on Saturday.
Randy Miller and Reggie Gardner scored nine points each for NC Central (7-9, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). The Eagles held a 44-29 advantage on the boards, and its deeper bench outscored the Hawks' 31-19.
Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-16, 0-3) cut the gap to single digits, 51-42 when Isaac Taylor scored on a drive and Tyler Jones hit from behind the 3-point arc on consecutive possessions.
Julian Waters hit a 3-pointer, Douglas and Miller added layups and NC Central edged away.
Jones led Maryland-Eastern Shore with 13 points and a pair of 3-pointers, Taylor and Montraz Oliver each scored eight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Harold Harris
- Eugene Griffen
- Scott Bennett
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-11 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
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