NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Dionte Johnson scored 26 points to lead North Carolina Central to an 83-76 overtime victory over Maryland-Eastern Shore in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament game Thursday at Constant Convocation Center.

The Eagles, who finished the season 13-17, overcame a six-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Hawks 40-34 in the second half to force overtime tied at 74. North Carolina Central then dominated the extra period, holding Maryland-Eastern Shore to just two points.

Zion Obanla led the Hawks, who ended their season 9-23, with 21 points. Gage Lattimore added 18 points for the Eagles in the win. North Carolina Central advances to face Delaware State on Friday.