North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The North Carolina Central Eagles (17-11, 10-4 MEAC) will host the Delaware State Hornets (6-23, 4-10 MEAC) after winning four straight home games.
On Thursday, in its most recent game, North Carolina Central topped South Carolina State 71-64. With 16 points, Brendan Medley-Bacon was its high scorer. On Thursday, in its last game, Delaware State lost to Maryland-Eastern Shore 64-58. With 13 points, Khyne Staten was its top scorer.
When is North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State and when does it start?
This contest between the Eagles and Hornets is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State
The Eagles and Hornets will hit the hardwood at Norfolk Scope Arena for this matchup on March 8, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Delaware State Hornets Game Preview
North Carolina Central Stats, Odds & Insights
North Carolina Central’s +268 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 75.5 points per game (88th in college basketball) while giving up 65.9 per contest (60th in college basketball).
The Eagles are averaging 75.5 points, only 0.5 more than the 75.0 the Hornets give up.
North Carolina Central makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (161st in college basketball) while shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc (123rd in college basketball). It is making 1.8 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 5.8 per game while shooting 30.7%.
The Eagles are putting up 82.4 points per game at home. On the road, they are averaging 68.6 points per contest.
North Carolina Central’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, scoring 71.3 points a contest compared to the 75.5 it has averaged this season.
Delaware State Stats, Odds & Insights
Delaware State’s -296 scoring differential (being outscored by 10.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 64.8 points per game (336th in college basketball) while allowing 75.0 per contest (313th in college basketball).
The Hornets’ 64.8 points per game are only 1.1 fewer than the Eagles give up.
Delaware State makes 3.0 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 6.2 (304th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.2.
In 2022-23 the Hornets are averaging 4.7 more points per game at home (67.5) than on the road (62.8).
Delaware State is putting up 68.0 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 64.8.
Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Wright | 28 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Brendan Medley-Bacon | 28 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Kris Monroe | 28 | 10.0 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Marque Maultsby | 28 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Eric Boone | 27 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
Hornets Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martez Robinson | 29 | 11.8 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Brandon Stone | 21 | 11.4 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Khyrie Staten | 17 | 10.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| O’Koye Parker | 19 | 9.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Khyne Staten | 27 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
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