South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central Postponed
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina State Bulldogs?
South Carolina State Bulldogs and North Carolina Central Eagles drew 0-0 at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on January 31, 2026.
The highly anticipated matchup between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center was postponed. This fixture was particularly noteworthy due to both teams' recent performances and their previous encounters. The Bulldogs entered the game with a home record of 10-22, while the Eagles had an away record of 14-18. In their last ten games, South Carolina State had a record of 5-5, currently riding a two-game winning streak, with an average of 67.1 points scored and 73.6 points allowed per game. Their last five games reflected a record of 3-2, with an average of 69.8 points scored and 69.4 points allowed. The Bulldogs had performed better at home, achieving a 4-2 record in their last six home games.
Conversely, North Carolina Central's recent form showed a record of 4-5-1 over their last ten games, with a streak of one draw, averaging 67.1 points scored and 70.3 points allowed. Their last five games yielded a record of 3-1, with an average of 63.0 points scored and 61.0 points allowed. The Eagles had a balanced home and away performance, with a 2-3 home record and a 2-2 away record.
In terms of their head-to-head meetings, the Bulldogs had a slight edge with a record of 2-1 against the Eagles. In their last three encounters, South Carolina State won both home games decisively, scoring 88-67 and 87-71, while they lost the away game 77-82. The conditions for the postponed game would have been typical for the season, but specific details were not provided.
The betting market had not been finalized, but it would have been interesting to see how the odds reflected the teams' recent performances, particularly with South Carolina State's home advantage and North Carolina Central's mixed results. The postponement leaves fans and analysts looking forward to rescheduling this intriguing matchup.
Recent form
South Carolina State Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak W267.1 scored · 73.6 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W70-64vs Delaware State HornetsJan 26
- W56-50vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsJan 21
- L82-89vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 17
- W74-72at Coppin State EaglesJan 13
- L67-72at Morgan State BearsJan 10
- W58-57vs Howard BisonJan 3
- L54-105at Tennessee VolunteersDec 31
- L70-95at South Carolina GamecocksDec 22
- W68-54vs Brewton Parker WildcatsDec 19
- L72-78vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 16
North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak D167.1 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-2 away
- D0-0vs Delaware State HornetsJan 24
- L69-83vs Howard BisonJan 17
- W89-78at Morgan State BearsJan 12
- W88-77at Coppin State EaglesJan 10
- W69-67vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 3
- L67-90at Penn State Nittany LionsDec 29
- L72-74vs Longwood LancersDec 20
- W96-62vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 18
- L67-103at Kentucky WildcatsDec 10
- L54-69vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 6
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 |
Venue
- Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial CenterOrangeburg, SC
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