DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University found itself down double-digits in the first half against Delaware State before going on a 27-8 run that led to a 72-61 win on Saturday, Feb. 3 at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
 
DSU (2-22, 0-9 MEAC) started the game extremely hot from the floor, making 10 of 12 shots to open up a 17-point advantage over NCCU (12-10, 6-2 MEAC).  The Eagles were able to find their footing shortly after that, going on a big run highlighted by four steals to flip the script and take a 40-37 lead to the locker room at the half.
 
After the break, the Eagles were able to charge ahead with a 17-point lead of their own on the way to a 72-61 final score.  NCCU held DSU to just 29.6 percent shooting in the second half, and allowed just two made three-pointers in 10 attempts.  The Eagles, on the other hand, shot an even 50 percent from the floor after the intermission.
 
Senior guard Raekwon Harney (Winston-Salem, N.C.) had a career night for the maroon and gray with a game-high 10 assists and five steals, and Raasean Davis (Chicago, Ill.) pulled down his sixth double-double of the year as he tied his career-high with 23 points and added 10 boards.  Pablo Rivas (Colón, Panama) came off the bench with 12 points and six rebounds with a pair of blocks, and Jordan Perkins (Greensboro, N.C.) filled the stat book with 10 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.  Reggie Gardner, Jr. (Bowie, Md.) was a sharpshooter for the Eagles with three made treys for 13 points.
 
Jonathan Walker (Lithia Springs, Ga.) led the Hornets in scoring with 19 points, and Artem Tavakalyan (Moscow, Russia) was right behind him with 17 points.  Marquis Collins (Chester, Pa.) was the third double figure scorer for DSU with 15 points.
 
NCCU finishes the weekend on Monday with a primetime game against Hampton within McDougald-McLendon Arena with a 7:00 p.m. tip-off live on ESPNU.  For information on tickets, visit NCCUEaglePride.com.