- Matchup: North Carolina Central Eagles vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
- Scheduled Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Hytche Center, Princess Anne, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Hytche Center will set the stage for the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (8-20) as they host the North Carolina Central Eagles (10-16) this coming Monday.
In their most recent game, the North Carolina Central Eagles faced off against Howard, suffering a defeat with a final score of 100-67. The Eagles posted a field goal percentage of 45.0%, hitting 27 of 60 attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 15. At the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 19 for a percentage of 57.9%. On the boards, they secured 23 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. The team dished out 11 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and securing 8 steals. Defensively, NC Central allowed their rivals to shoot 60.7%, giving up 37 out of 61 shots. Howard managed 26 assists and recorded 6 steals during the game. They grabbed a total of 33 rebounds (12 offensive and 21 defensive) without any blocks, shooting 75.0% from the charity stripe by making 15 of 20 attempts and sinking 11 of 22 three-point shots. The Eagles committed 17 personal fouls, while Howard had 13.
A standout in the matchup was Kyric Davis, who shot an impressive 69.2% from the field, totaling 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 2 assists over 36 minutes of play.
Heading into this matchup, North Carolina Central boasts a season record of 10-16. They average 72.3 points per game, ranking 268th nationally, and shoot at a clip of 44.1% from the field. The Eagles hit 32.3% of their three-point attempts (159 out of 493) and 71.7% of their free throws. The team averages 32.0 rebounds and has registered a total of 374 assists this season, placing them 253rd in the country. On average, they commit 12.4 turnovers and 17.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Eagles force an average of 14.8 turnovers and draw 17.7 fouls each night. They rank 222nd in D-1 for assists allowed, conceding 397 this season. NC Central allows opponents to shoot 46.4% (686 out of 1,478) and relinquish an average of 36.8 rebounds per game. Their opponent’s three-point shooting percentage is 35.7%, and they rank 266th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (77.0).
The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks faced a tough loss against Coppin State, falling 71-65. In terms of rebounding, the Hawks allowed Coppin State to secure 31 total rebounds, including 9 offensive. Their shooting from distance was less than stellar, converting only 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%), while they went 28 of 40 from the free-throw line for 70.0%. Coppin State completed 19 of 46 field goals, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.3%. Maryland Eastern Shore managed to shoot 39.1%, going 18 for 46 from the field, including 6 of 21 from beyond the arc (28.6%). The Hawks benefitted from 30 free-throw attempts due to Coppin State’s 28 fouls but also turned the ball over 19 times and made 6 steals. The total rebounding for the Hawks was 25, with 21 defensive and 4 offensive.
Key player Jaden Cooper shined for the Hawks, scoring 17 points on 5 of 12 shooting while contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists over 42 minutes of gameplay.
The Hawks currently stand at 8-20 for the season. Offensively, they hit 44.3% from the field, ranking 242nd in Division 1. This season, Maryland Eastern Shore has scored 1,786 points, averaging 63.8 points per game, while also securing an average of 32.0 rebounds. Their assist average per game is 13.3, ranking 232nd nationally, and they commit 15.6 turnovers each game. The Hawks average 18.3 fouls and convert 71.4% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Hawks rank 101st in the nation, allowing an average of 71.1 points. They force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a 43.8% shooting percentage (ranking 163rd in college basketball). Maryland Eastern Shore stacks up at 199th for three-point shooting defense, allowing 32.6% (199 of 611), while opponents convert 73.2% from the free-throw line. The Hawks concede on average 13.3 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 170th and 73rd respectively in these defensive stats.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on North Carolina Central
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