Get your popcorn ready, NCCU is ready to take flight!
The North Carolina Central Men’s Basketball team are 8-0 in conference MEAC play, they have won 10 straight before their lost Saturday, and they are 8-0 on their home court, according to the school’s website.
They have become a juggernaut in the HBCU sports arena.
In fact, the school’s website notes much more of their success, “NCCU (16-6, 8-0 MEAC) boasts the nation’s third-longest home win streak at 31 in-a-row. The Eagles have also beaten 26 MEAC teams, and have a 42-3 record against league rivals since the start of 2012-13 season.”
Their home wins extend further back than just this season. They have been stellar for a while now because of players like Forward, Jordan Parks, who is simply dominating play. According to ESPN, he’s averaging 14.6 points per game and 7.4 rebounds per game. He’s also shooting over 60% from the field.
Everything seems to fall for Parks as he is dominating the paint. ESPN stats also reveal that his teammate and Guard Nimrod Hilliard is dishing out 5.6 assists per game and and averaging 10.4 points per game.
Plus, North Carolina Central make no mistakes…
Plus, North Carolina Central make no mistakes. NCCU’s lost to heavyweight North Carolina was one of the toughest for the team of the year. It was the worst of times. However, the Tar Heels were ranked number 6 in the entire country at the time, and weren’t supposed to let NCCU score 60 points.
In that game, NCCU had 9 steals compared to North Carolina’s 8 steals. NCCU shot 29% from the 3 point line while North Carolina shot 18% from the 3 point line. NCCU didn’t lose quietly.
“I am never pleased with losses, but I am pleased with our effort and fight. We can build upon those things,” said Head Basketball Coach LeVelle Moton.
“I’m trying to tell you they’re ballin’!” said Luke Lawal, CEO and Founder of HBCU Buzz.
