North Carolina Central Eagles 77, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-02 · Winner: North Carolina Central Eagles
North Carolina Central Eagles defeated Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 77–73 on 2026-03-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:51 swung win probability 49% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 23 | 54 | 77 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 30 | 43 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:51 swung win probability 49% → 79%.
Why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost
- Lost H2 43-54 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-12.
- Outscored 22-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 8–0 | H1 7:51 | 49% → 79% |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 8–0 | H1 4:38 | 72% → 94% |