North Carolina Central Eagles Defeat Delaware State Hornets
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Memorial Hall (DE)
North Carolina Central Eagles 74, Delaware State Hornets 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets?
North Carolina Central Eagles beat Delaware State Hornets 74-60 at Memorial Hall (DE) on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets?
North Carolina Central Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Delaware State Hornets with a final score of 74-60. This game was noteworthy not only for the outcome but also for the context of both teams' recent performances and their standings in the league.
The Eagles entered the game with an away record of 11-16, while the Hornets struggled with a home record of 6-21. Both teams had faced challenges in their last few games, but the Eagles had a slight edge in recent form, holding a record of 3-5-2 over their last ten games, compared to the Hornets' 1-8-1. The Hornets were on a five-game losing streak, averaging just 56.1 points scored and allowing 67.6 points per game during this stretch. In contrast, the Eagles averaged 54.9 points scored and 60.3 points allowed in their last ten games, with their most recent performances including a loss to Howard Bison (67-100) and a narrow win against Morgan State Bears (80-76).
At Memorial Hall in Delaware, the Eagles capitalized on their recent head-to-head advantage, having previously defeated the Hornets 72-63 just weeks prior on February 10. Historically, the Eagles had a record of 1-3-1 against the Hornets in their last five meetings, but they were clearly in a better position heading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is important to note that player availability can significantly impact team performance. The Eagles were favored in the betting market, with DraftKings listing them at -2.5 on the spread, indicating they were expected to win by a small margin. The total points line was set at 135.5, suggesting a lower-scoring affair was anticipated.
The game conditions were typical for a late February evening, conducive to basketball, and the atmosphere at Memorial Hall was charged as both teams aimed to secure a vital win. Viewers were treated to a variety of scoring plays, including a notable dunk by Bessanty Saragba, which helped the Eagles extend their lead in the second half. The Eagles' Kelechi Okworogwo and Gage Lattimore contributed significantly from the free-throw line, each making crucial shots that solidified their advantage.
Ultimately, the Eagles' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure led to a comfortable victory over the Hornets. The final score of 74-60 reflects the Eagles' dominance in this matchup, further emphasizing the challenges the Hornets face as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NCCU -2.5 | 135.5 o -110 / u -110 | North Carolina Central Eagles -155 · Delaware State Hornets +130 |
Leaders
- PointsRahmir Moore20Delaware State Hornets
- AssistsPonce James5Delaware State Hornets
- ReboundsBessanty Saragba7Delaware State Hornets
- PointsKelechi Okworogwo15North Carolina Central Eagles
- AssistsDionte Johnson3North Carolina Central Eagles
- ReboundsKelechi Okworogwo10North Carolina Central Eagles
Recent form
Delaware State Hornets
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L556.1 scored · 67.6 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L68-82at Morgan State BearsFeb 21
- L59-91vs Howard BisonFeb 17
- L58-75at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 14
- L63-72at North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 10
- L47-65at Coppin State EaglesFeb 7
- W65-57vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 31
- L64-70at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 26
- D0-0at North Carolina Central EaglesJan 24
- L79-80vs Morgan State BearsJan 17
- L58-84at Howard BisonJan 13
North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 3-5-2Streak L254.9 scored · 60.3 allowed per game0-3 away
- L67-100at Howard BisonFeb 21
- L72-85at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 19
- W80-76vs Morgan State BearsFeb 17
- L56-58vs Coppin State EaglesFeb 14
- W72-63vs Delaware State HornetsFeb 10
- L68-75at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 7
- W65-63vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 2
- D0-0at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 31
- D0-0vs Delaware State HornetsJan 24
- L69-83vs Howard BisonJan 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina Central Eagles | Delaware State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-53 | 25-58 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 10-18 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 56 | 35 |
| Free throws | 12-13 | 3-6 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 20 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 10 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 26 |
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 46 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half26-33Jae Slack makes free throw 2 of 3
- 1st Half27-33Jae Slack makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half29-33Dionte Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half29-34Rahmir Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-34Dionte Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gage Lattimore assists)
- 2nd Half35-34Gage Lattimore makes 22-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half35-35Zion Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-35Kelechi Okworogwo makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half40-35Tekao Carpenter makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-35Kyric Davis makes 10-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half44-35Kyric Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half44-37Ponce James makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-37Gage Lattimore makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-39Miles Webb makes layup (Jalen St Clair assists)
- 2nd Half48-39Kyric Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half48-41Kareem Watson makes 20-foot jumper (Jalen St Clair assists)
- 2nd Half51-41Tekao Carpenter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half51-44Rahmir Moore makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ponce James assists)
- 2nd Half53-44Kelechi Okworogwo makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half53-46Rahmir Moore makes layup
- 2nd Half53-47Jalen St Clair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-47Gage Lattimore makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-49Ponce James makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-49Gage Lattimore makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-49Dionte Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half62-49Kyric Davis makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half64-49Dionte Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half64-51Ponce James makes 21-foot jumper (Kareem Watson assists)
- 2nd Half66-51Kelechi Okworogwo makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-54Rahmir Moore makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kareem Watson assists)
- 2nd Half66-56Miles Webb makes layup (Jalen St Clair assists)
- 2nd Half68-56Kyric Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half68-58Bessanty Saragba makes 2-foot dunk (Ponce James assists)
- 2nd Half69-58Kelechi Okworogwo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-58Kelechi Okworogwo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-58Gage Lattimore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-58Gage Lattimore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Dean Shepherd makes layup
- 2nd Half73-60Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-60Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Delaware State Hornets, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.
Venue
- Memorial Hall (DE)Dover, DE
- Attendance426
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