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MEAC Tournament - Delaware State Falls 79-77 to North Carolina Central - Recap
North Carolina Central grabbed a 79-77 win over Delaware State on Thursday, behind a 22-point effort from Perry Smith Jr. at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Po'Boigh King had 21 points for North Carolina Central and Jaqai Murray chipped in with 10 points. Isaac Parson had 4 assists for them, while Perry Smith Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Delaware State got 27 points from Muneer Newton in a losing cause and another 20 points from Martaz Robinson. Martaz Robinson contributed 3 assists for them, while Muneer Newton had 9 rebounds.
North Carolina Central led at halftime, 35-32.
Delaware State had a 27-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.