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MEAC Tournament - Recap - North Carolina Central Defeats Maryland-Eastern Shore 87-81
North Carolina Central got 21 points from Fred Cleveland Jr. en route to a 87-81 victory over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Wednesday at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Timmy Adedire had 17 points for North Carolina Central and Po'Boigh King chipped in with 17 points. Fred Cleveland Jr. had 6 assists for them, while Timmy Adedire was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Maryland-Eastern Shore got a 21-point performance from Dionte Johnson, who was supported by 18 points from Devon Ellis. Tyler Mack had 4 assists in a losing cause for Maryland-Eastern Shore, while Troy Hupstead grabbed 11 rebounds.
North Carolina Central was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Maryland-Eastern Shore had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.