In a low-scoring battle, North Carolina Central defeated South Carolina State 68-63 in the regular-season finale of MEAC women’s basketball. Morgan Callahan led the Eagles with an impressive performance, scoring 22 points, grabbing 18 rebounds, and blocking four shots. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for NCCU.
With the victory, NCCU’s attention turns to the MEAC Tournament in Norfolk, Virginia from March 12-15, where they are expected to be a No. 5 or No. 6 seed. Despite only making three three-pointers as a team, Callahan’s dominance in the paint propelled the Eagles to a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs made a late rally, but Aysia Hinton secured the win for NCCU with two free throws in the final seconds. Callahan’s performance was one point shy of her career-high in scoring, while setting a career-high in rebounds. The Eagles’ strong rebounding and defense allowed them to secure the victory despite committing 34 turnovers. With a focus on their inside game and strong defense, NCCU looks to make a deep run in the upcoming tournament.
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