Bryant leads North Carolina Central against Delaware State

Delaware State Hornets (3-13, 0-3 MEAC) at North Carolina Central Eagles (3-14, 1-2 MEAC)

Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central plays Delaware State after Kyla Bryant scored 32 points in North Carolina Central's 92-86 win over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks.

The Eagles are 2-3 on their home court. North Carolina Central has a 2-11 record against opponents over .500.

The Hornets are 0-3 in MEAC play. Delaware State is 2-9 in games decided by 10 points or more.

North Carolina Central averages 57.6 points per game, 13.7 fewer points than the 71.3 Delaware State allows. Delaware State averages 54.4 points per game, 34.1 fewer points than the 88.5 North Carolina Central gives up.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bryant is averaging 14 points and 3.9 assists for the Eagles.

Kiarra Mcelrath is averaging 12.9 points and 1.6 steals for the Hornets.

LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 3-7, averaging 63.8 points, 29.4 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 37.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 90.4 points per game.

Hornets: 1-9, averaging 54.3 points, 25.9 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 32.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.1 points.

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