North Carolina Central Eagles at Norfolk State Spartans
· NCAA Men's BasketballBrian Moore Jr. hits 3-pointer at buzzer to lift Norfolk State over North Carolina Central 81-78
Terrance Jones hit a jumper with 1:13 left to play to get Norfolk State within 78-76. Moore hit a jumper off an Eagles' turnover with 31 seconds remaining to tie the game. North Carolina Central turned the ball over with two seconds left, leading to Moore's game-winner.
Moore shot 6 of 10 from the floor and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (16-8, 6-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Kuluel Mading added 15 points and six rebounds. Jaylani Darden shot 6 of 9 and scored 13.
Perry Smith Jr. finished with 24 points and nine rebounds for the Eagles (10-13, 3-3). Po'Boigh King added 15 points and three steals. Isaac Parson had 10 points and five assists.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 78 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 78 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:00 | North Carolina Central Timeout | 78 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Timmy Adedire Defensive Rebound. | 78 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Brian Moore Jr. missed Free Throw. | 78 - 81 |
Statistics
NCCU |
NORF |
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|---|---|---|
| 32-61 | FG | 28-50 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 56 |
| 6-15 | 3PT | 6-17 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 8-13 | FT | 19-24 |
| 62 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 28 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 14 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 17 | Assists | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 17 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 42 |
| 18 | Fouls | 13 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall
Location: Norfolk, VA
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-13 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 2-14 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 1-13 |


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