Delaware State Hornets 53, North Carolina Central Eagles 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-13 · Winner: North Carolina Central Eagles
North Carolina Central Eagles defeated Delaware State Hornets 59–53 on 2026-03-13 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:57 swung win probability 48% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Delaware State Hornets lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State Hornets | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:57 swung win probability 48% → 90%.
Why Delaware State Hornets lost
- Lost H1 21-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 3:57 (win probability 48% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 12–0 | H1 3:57 | 48% → 90% |
| Delaware State Hornets | 8–0 | H2 13:40 | 95% → 69% |