Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina Central Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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54 - 55
54 - 55
NCCU holds off Delaware State for 10th straight win, 55-54
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).
Tyshawn Bell scored 13 points and May finished with 12 for Delaware State (10-10, 4-2).
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 54 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Dante Holmes Defensive Rebound. | 54 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Amere May missed Free Throw. | 54 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Delaware St Deadball Team Rebound. | 54 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Amere May missed Free Throw. | 54 - 55 |
Statistics
DSU |
NCCU |
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|---|---|---|
| 18-56 | FG | 16-43 |
| 32 | Field Goal % | 37 |
| 6-21 | 3PT | 6-26 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 23 |
| 12-17 | FT | 17-24 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 9 | Assists | 11 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
Location: Durham, NC
Attendance: 3,019 | Capacity:
Location: Durham, NC
Attendance: 3,019 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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