BALTIMORE (Interstat) — North Carolina Central used a strong second half to defeat Morgan State 89-78 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Monday night at Hill Field House.

The Eagles, who led 35-32 at halftime, pulled away after the break behind Khouri Carvey’s 21 points. Alfred Worrell scored a game-high 29 points for the Bears. Elijah Davis added 11 points and 10 assists for Morgan State.

North Carolina Central improved to 7-11 overall. Morgan State fell to 4-13. An announced crowd of 471 attended.