North Carolina Central Eagles @ Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Lattimore scores 23 to lead North Carolina Central over Maryland-Eastern Shore 77-73
ByData Skrive
Mar 2, 2026, 11:30 pm
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -- — Gage Lattimore scored 23 points to help North Carolina Central hold off Maryland-Eastern Shore 77-73 on Monday night.
Lattimore added six assists for the Eagles (12-16, 8-5 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Dionte Johnson totaled 15 points and five rebounds, sinking 3 of 5 from 3-point range. Kyric Davis pitched in with 14 points and four steals.
Zion Obanla led the way for the Hawks (9-21, 5-8) with 18 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. Michael Teal added 15 points and five assists, while Dorion Staples scored 11.
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Game Information
Princess Anne, MD
DSN
Referee:Scott Bennett
Referee:Kendell Ridley
Referee:Ian McClenny
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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