N. Carolina Central made its separation after the break.

The Eagles (9-13) outscored Delaware State (6-17) 40-30 in the second half to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a 72-63 win on Feb. 10, 2026 at TBD.

How it happened

This one was balanced early: Delaware State carried a 33-32 edge into halftime, with neither side creating much daylight across the first 20 minutes.

The game’s shape changed coming out of the locker room. N.C. Central’s second-half execution — and ability to win the possession battle long enough to string together stops — produced a 10-point swing over the final 20 minutes. Delaware State couldn’t match the scoring pace, finishing with 30 points after halftime.

Turning point

Down one at the break, N.C. Central’s 40-point second half was the defining stretch. The Eagles didn’t need a blowout run as much as sustained pressure: they consistently won segments, forcing Delaware State to play from behind and chase points late.

What it means going forward

For N.C. Central, the win steadies a season that has oscillated recently (WLWLW form entering the game) and moves the Eagles to 9-13 with another example of second-half control.

For Delaware State, now 6-17 after entering on a LLWLL stretch, the margin tells the story: competitive through halftime, then outscored by 10 after the break — a familiar formula when the offense can’t keep pace late.