- Matchup: South Carolina State Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The South Carolina State Bulldogs (8-21) are set to visit McDougald-McLendon Arena this Thursday, facing off against the North Carolina Central Eagles (12-16).
In their latest outing, the Bulldogs triumphed over Delaware State with a close score of 61-59. South Carolina State committed 15 personal fouls compared to Delaware State’s 23. The Bulldogs struggled from beyond the arc, converting just 3 of 15 attempts. Delaware State excelled at the free throw line, shooting 83.3% (20 of 24). They secured 28 rebounds (10 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Delaware State managed 3 assists while amassing 8 steals in the match. Defensively, South Carolina State allowed their opponents to shoot 36.0% from the field, permitting 18 successful shots from 50 attempts. The Bulldogs achieved 9 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and collected 5 steals. On the rebounding front, they amassed 23 boards (4 offensive), and at the free throw line, they converted 25 of 29 attempts for an impressive 86.2%. South Carolina State concluded the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 38.1% (16 of 42) and made 4 out of their 11 three-point shots.
Noah Treadwell made a significant impact in this game, recording 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He logged 34 minutes and collected 1 rebound, achieving a shooting percentage of 58.3% but did not register any assists.
South Carolina State enters this contest with an 8-21 overall record. The Bulldogs average 14.7 turnovers per game and are committing 21.2 personal fouls. On average, they secure 30.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 345 assists this season, ranking 337th in Division 1. They shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc (174 of 523) and 66.7% from the free throw line. This season, they average 66.1 points per game, sitting 349th in college basketball, while their field goal percentage stands at 40.9%.
Defensively, the Bulldogs manage to force an average of 13.3 turnovers per game while committing 19.4 fouls. They rank 289th in the nation in assists allowed, having given up 446 assists throughout the season. The Bulldogs’ defensive statistics reveal a field goal allowance of 47.4% (756 of 1,596), with an average of 34.8 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 34.6% from three-point range against them, placing South Carolina State 319th in points allowed per game (79.2).
In their previous game, the North Carolina Central Eagles secured a 77-73 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore. On the rebounding side, they allowed Maryland Eastern Shore to gather 41 rebounds (17 offensive). The Eagles achieved a shooting percentage of 41.2% from beyond the arc, making 7 out of 17 attempts, and finished 6 of 8 from the free throw line (75.0%). Maryland Eastern Shore completed 30 of 60 field goal attempts, leading to a shooting success rate of 50.0%. The Eagles managed to put up 23 successful field goals out of 50 tries, resulting in a shooting percentage of 46.0%. From three-point territory, North Carolina Central connected on 9 of 20 attempts (45.0%). They capitalized at the free throw line, converting 22 of their 29 attempts for an impressive rate of 75.9%, while the Eagles benefited from 15 steals during the game, forcing 10 turnovers, and collecting 16 total rebounds (11 defensive and 5 offensive).
Gage Lattimore was a standout for the Eagles, contributing 23 points in 37 minutes of play along with 6 assists. He recorded 4 of 13 shooting for a success rate of 30.8% and added 3 rebounds.
North Carolina Central stands at 12-16 for the season. The Eagles average 17.5 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 72.3%. They register 14.2 assists per game (ranked 155th in college) while turning the ball over 12.3 times each contest. This season, the Eagles have scored a total of 2,030 points (72.5 points per game) and collect 31.3 rebounds on average. Their offense operates at a 44.3% efficiency from the field, placing them 240th in the NCAA.
Defensively, North Carolina Central allows 35.9% shooting from beyond the arc (236 of 658) and their opponents convert 71.1% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 15.4 assists and 37.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 307th and 319th in college basketball, respectively. The Eagles permit 76.3 points per game, ranking them 245th in points allowed. They excel at forcing 15.1 turnovers each game and their opponents shoot 46.4% from the field (305th in Division 1).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back North Carolina Central
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