PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (Interstat) — North Carolina Central rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 77-73 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Monday night at the William P. Hytche Center.

The visiting Eagles trailed 30-23 at halftime but erupted for 54 second-half points to secure the victory. The Hawks could not maintain their early momentum, scoring 43 after intermission.

The Eagles improved to 12-16 overall. The Hawks fell to 9-21. An announced crowd of 888 attended.

The total score surpassed the over/under line of 133.5. The Eagles swept the season series, having also won 65-63 on Feb. 2.