- Matchup: Morgan State Bears vs North Carolina Central Eagles
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Morgan State Bears (10-13) are headed to McDougald-McLendon Arena this Monday to battle the North Carolina Central Eagles (9-13).
In their last outing, the Morgan State Bears triumphed over Maryland Eastern Shore with a score of 79-71. Morgan State concluded the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 45.8% (27 of 59) and made 5 out of 17 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 25 attempts, achieving an 80.0% success rate. They secured 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and tallied 16 assists during the contest. Furthermore, they forced 9 turnovers from their opponents and recorded 4 steals. On the defensive end, Morgan State limited Maryland Eastern Shore to 39.7% shooting from the floor (25 of 63). Maryland Eastern Shore managed 11 assists and 5 steals, while gathering 34 total rebounds (11 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They also shot 85.7% from the charity stripe, hitting 18 of 21 attempts, and completed 3 of 17 attempts from three-point range. Both teams finished the game with 17 personal fouls.
Alfred Worrell Jr. was a standout performer, scoring 24 points on 7 of 17 shooting. His 35 minutes on the floor also included 3 rebounds and 1 assist, giving him a shooting efficiency of 41.2%.
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The Morgan State Bears enter this matchup with a season record of 10-13. They average 12.8 turnovers per game and commit 22.0 personal fouls per outing. As a team, the Bears average 34.0 rebounds and have accumulated 304 assists this season, ranking 306th nationally in assists made. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.4% (151 of 466), and they convert 73.4% of their free-throw attempts. On average, they score 74.8 points per game, placing them 217th in the nation, while shooting 43.3% from the field.
On the defense, the Bears are forcing opponents into an average of 12.3 turnovers per game while drawing 19.1 personal fouls. They allow 32.1% shooting from three-point range and rank 303rd in the nation in points allowed per game (78.6). Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 47.1% (600 of 1,274) and gives up an average of 35.5 rebounds per game. They rank 229th in Division 1 for assists allowed, yielding 350 assists this season.
In their previous contest, the North Carolina Central Eagles emerged victorious against Delaware State, winning 72-63. They collected a total of 25 rebounds, divided into 15 defensive and 10 offensive boards, while committing only 7 turnovers and registering 7 steals. Delaware State was called for 16 fouls, allowing the Eagles to shoot 17 free throws, converting 13 for a percentage of 76.5%. The Eagles hit 3 of 9 three-point attempts (33.3%) and completed the game shooting 52.8% (28 out of 53). The Eagles’ defense allowed Delaware State 48% shooting from the floor (24 of 50), and they struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 25% (4 out of 16) while finishing 11 of 15 at the free throw line (73.3%). Delaware State managed to grab 22 rebounds in total (9 offensive).
Khouri Carvey was instrumental in the Eagles’ success, scoring 21 points in just 23 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists. He converted 8 of 13 field goal attempts, recording a shooting efficiency of 61.5%, and grabbed 6 rebounds.
North Carolina Central holds a record of 9-13 this season. Offensively, they shoot 44.3% from the field, ranking them 249th among college basketball teams. They have tallied 1,604 points this year, averaging 72.9 points per game. The Eagles also secure 31.8 rebounds per contest, dish out assists 15.0 times per game (ranking 123rd in college), and turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per game. They commit 18.4 personal fouls per game, converting 73.0% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Eagles are positioned 256th in college basketball for points per game allowed at 76.5. They force an average of 15.4 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (ranking 299th in Division 1). North Carolina Central permits 35.3% accuracy on three-point shots (186 of 527), and their rivals convert 70.9% of free throw attempts against them. They concede 14.6 assists and an average of 37.0 rebounds per game, ranking 278th and 315th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Morgan State
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