"North Carolina Central has been outscored by 3.8 points per game (scoring 72.5 per game to rank 268th in college basketball while giving up 76.3 per outing to rank 245th in college basketball) and has a -106 scoring differential overall."
"Offensively, the Eagles have performed better at home this year, putting up 78.5 points per game, compared to 68 per game in road games."
"In its most recent game, North Carolina Central defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday, 77-73. Gage Lattimore scored a team-high 23 points (and contributed six assists and three boards)."
North Carolina Central (12-16, 8-5 MEAC) faces South Carolina State (8-21, 6-7 MEAC) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET at McDougald-McLendon Arena. The Eagles recently defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 77-73, led by Gage Lattimore's 23 points. South Carolina State won their last game against Delaware State 61-59, with Noah Treadwell scoring 18 points. North Carolina Central averages 72.5 points per game while allowing 76.3, and performs significantly better at home, scoring 78.5 points compared to 68 on the road. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
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