Morgan State Bears @ North Carolina Central Eagles
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MORG | 31 | 34 | 14 | 79 |
NCCU | 34 | 31 | 7 | 72 |
Thomas leads Morgan State over North Carolina Central 79-72 in OT
DURHAM, N.C. -- — Will Thomas scored seven of his 23 points in overtime and Morgan State rallied to beat North Carolina Central 79-72 on Monday night.
Thomas added nine rebounds for the Bears (8-15, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Ahmarie Simpkins scored 15 points with six rebounds. Kameron Hobbs hit three 3-pointers and scored 14.
Keishon Porter led the Eagles (13-9, 5-2) with 17 points and two blocks. Fred Cleveland Jr. added 12 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Perry Smith Jr. contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Simpkins hit a jumper with 37 seconds left for Morgan State, forcing overtime tied at 65.
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Game Information
Durham, NC
Referee:Damon Williams
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Donta Carter
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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