Delaware State Hornets @ North Carolina Central Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
DSU | 29 | 25 | 54 |
NCCU | 27 | 28 | 55 |
NCCU holds off Delaware State for 10th straight win, 55-54
DURHAM, N.C. -- Anthony McDonald scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, to help North Carolina Central beat Delaware State 55-54 on Monday night for its 10th straight win.
Nimrod Hilliard found an open McDonald in the corner and his 3-pointer gave NCCU a 54-53 lead. Amere May missed a jumper from the top of the key on Delaware State's next possession and then NCCU's Dante Holmes made 1 of 2 free throws with 4.4 seconds left for a 55-53 lead. May was fouled on 3-point attempt with 0.4 seconds left, but he missed his final two free throws.
Hilliard added 13 points for North Carolina Central (16-5, 8-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
NCCU went on an 11-2 run -- highlighted by Jamal Ferguson's no-look pass to Jordan Parks for a dunk -- to take a 44-43 lead.
Tyshawn Bell scored 13 points and May finished with 12 for Delaware State (10-10, 4-2).
Game Information
Durham, NC
Referee:Bernard Clinton
Referee:Harold Harris
Referee:Raymie Styons
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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