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The Morgan State Bears (6-11, 0-1 MEAC) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the North Carolina Central Eagles (7-11, 0-1 MEAC) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Talmadge L. Hill Field House. The contest airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State
- Game day: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Game time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
North Carolina Central 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1 | 132 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5 | 344 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.8 | 292 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.6 | 154 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 241 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16.7 | 4 |
Morgan State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 50 | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.8 | 329 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 217 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 223 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 337 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 77 |
North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State Stat Insights
Points
- The Eagles post only 2.6 fewer points than the Bears concede (82).
- North Carolina Central is 4-0 when putting more than 82 points on the board.
- Morgan State has a 6-2 record when giving up fewer than 79.4 points.
- The Bears average 80.5 points, 7.9 more than the Eagles allow.
- Morgan State is 6-4 when posting more than 72.6 points.
- North Carolina Central has a 7-7 record when allowing less than 80.5 points.
- The Eagles have 123 more points than their opponents this year (6.8 per game), while the Bears have been outscored by 26 (1.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Eagles shoot 46.1% from the field, only 0.7% lower than the Bears allow defensively.
- North Carolina Central is 5-2 when shooting higher than 46.8% from the field.
- The Bears make 50% of their shots from the field, 2.5% higher than the Eagles' defensive field-goal percentage.
- Morgan State is 5-4 when shooting better than 47.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Eagles average 30.8 rebounds, 1.6 fewer than the Bears' average.
- Morgan State is 6-4 overall when tops in terms of the boards. North Carolina Central is 1-10 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Eagles average 12.1 offensive boards, topping the Bears by 2.5 per contest.
- When the Eagles collect more offensive rebounds, they are 6-4 overall. When collecting fewer, the Bears are 3-4.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. North Carolina Central has an average rebounding margin of +0.1999999999999993, and Morgan State is at +0.6999999999999993.
North Carolina Central Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Maryland-Eastern Shore | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Delaware State | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | South Carolina State | Home |
Morgan State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Howard | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Norfolk State | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Coppin State | Home |