LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — North Carolina Central pulled away in the second half to defeat Delaware State 74-60 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Hall.

The Eagles, who trailed 33-27 at halftime, outscored the Hornets 47-27 after the break. Kelechi Okworogwo led North Carolina Central with 15 points and three blocks. Rahmir Moore scored a game-high 20 points for Delaware State.

North Carolina Central (11-16, 6-7 MEAC) shot 56% from the field in the second half and 10 for 18 from 3-point range for the game. Delaware State (6-20, 3-10) committed 16 turnovers, leading to 10 Eagles steals. Attendance was 426.