In the game against their MEAC rivals, NCCU (19-6, 11-0 MEAC) took control early on, waltzing out to a 12 point lead going into the half. This lead was largely built behind the team shooting almost 60% from the field and slight over 37% from range.
The Wildcats would not go down without an attempt to defend their home court. B-CU (8-17, 4-6 MEAC) came out swinging in the second half and was able to take a 42-41 lead midway through the second half.
The lead would only last 16 second as the Eagles answered with a three shortly thereafter that would keep them on top. From that point on the closest the game would be was a 48-47 lead for NCCU.
NCCU was able to continue their high shooting percentages going 83% from the free throw line throughout the second half of the game, hovering at 50% from the field. These efforts, combined with a stingy defense that held the Wildcats to under 32% from the field the entire game, would prove to be too much for B-CU.
Capitalizing on a 12-1 run to end the game with a score of 65 the Eagles look for their 30th victory against a slumping FAMU (1-23, 1-10 MEAC) team coming off of their first victory in their next match-up.
