North Carolina Central Eagles @ Delaware State Hornets
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 38 | 44 | 82 |
DSU | 21 | 53 | 74 |
NCCU avenges last loss, beats Delaware St 82-74
DOVER, Del. -- Patrick Cole drilled five from long distance to total 28 points as North Carolina Central jumped out to an early lead and coasted to an 82-74 win over Delaware State on Monday night.
Cole was 7 of 12 from the floor and made all nine free throws. Kyle Benton and Dajuan Graff added 12 points apiece and Rashuan Madison chipped in 10 for North Carolina Central (15-6, 6-1 MEAC), which has won six straight after dropping a game to the Hornets 69-68 on Jan. 10.
NCCU scored 28 points in the paint while limiting the Hornets to 20 points.
The Eagles sprinted to an early lead and were up 38-21 at the break as Delaware State could not close the gap in the second half. NCCU led 78-64 with 2:04 remaining.
Devin Morgan had 24 points to lead the Hornets (5-18, 2-6), who have not won since beating NCCU, losing six straight.
Game Information
Dover, DE
Referee:Harold Harris
Referee:Mel Chettum
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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