| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMES | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| NCCU | 40 | 34 | 74 |
Blount lifts NC Central over Md.-Eastern Shore 74-55
DURHAM, N.C. -- Jibri Blount had 28 points and 18 rebounds as NC Central stretched its home win streak to nine games, getting past Maryland Eastern Shore 74-55 on Saturday.
Nicolas Fennell had 16 points for NC Central (13-13, 9-3 Mid-Eastern Conference). Deven Palmer added seven rebounds. Jordan Perkins had seven assists.
Ahmad Frost had 12 points for the Hawks (5-22, 4-8). Kevon Voyles added 11 points. AJ Cheeseman had 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Hawks on the season. NC Central defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 69-64 on Jan. 13. NC Central faces Howard at home on Monday. Maryland Eastern Shore takes on NC A&T on the road on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Hassiba Braggs
- Lionel Butler
- Freddie Williams
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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