Florida A&M Rattlers at North Carolina Central Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball
45 - 61
Blount scores 23 to lift NC Central over Florida A&M 61-45
Blount shot 9 for 10 from the line.
The game was the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Jordan Perkins had 15 points and eight assists for NC Central (5-10, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Deven Palmer added 11 points.
After a close first half that saw the two teams head to the half tied at 28-28, NC Central pulled away in the second half for the victory. The Rattlers' 17 second-half points marked a season low for the team.
Rod Melton Jr. had 18 points for the Rattlers (2-10, 0-1). MJ Randolph added 10 points. DJ Jones had 13 rebounds and three blocks.
NC Central plays Delaware State on the road next Saturday. Florida A&M matches up against NC A&T on the road on Monday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:25 | Rod Melton Jr. Turnover. | 45 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:27 | Brendon Myles Defensive Rebound. | 45 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:30 | Justin Whatley missed Three Point Jumper. | 45 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:58 | Justin Whatley Defensive Rebound. | 45 - 61 |
| 2nd 1:03 | Rod Melton Jr. missed Jumper. | 45 - 61 |
Statistics
 FAMU |
 NCCU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-52 | FG | 23-52 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 4-16 | 3PT | 4-16 |
| 25 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 3-7 | FT | 11-13 |
| 43 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 28 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 21 |
| 6 | Assists | 11 |
| 6 | Steals | 11 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 24 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 24 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 24 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 16 |
Game Information
Location: Durham, NC
Attendance: 988 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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 |