South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina Central Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball67 - 71
Boone, North Carolina Central beat South Carolina St. 71-67
Boone also contributed six assists and three steals for the Eagles (9-8, 2-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Brendan Medley-Bacon added 15 points while going 3 of 4 and 9 of 10 from the free throw line, and he also had eight rebounds and three blocks. Justin Wright shot 4 of 13 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 13 points.
The Bulldogs (3-16, 0-3) were led in scoring by Jordan Simpson, who finished with 13 points and two steals. Justin Wilson added 10 points for South Carolina State. In addition, Rakeim Gary had 10 points.
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Both teams next play Saturday. North Carolina Central hosts Delaware State and South Carolina State hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 67 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 67 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Justin Wilson Defensive Rebound. | 67 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Eric Boone missed Free Throw. | 67 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:02 | North Carolina Central Deadball Team Rebound. | 67 - 71 |
Statistics
SCST |
NCCU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 26-54 | FG | 21-47 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 5-13 | 3PT | 7-15 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 47 |
| 10-15 | FT | 22-29 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 76 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 16 | Defensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 17 | Assists | 12 |
| 12 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 21 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 21 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 26 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Location: Durham, NC
Attendance: 2,477 | 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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NCCU