The North Carolina Central Eagles are set to play their home opener against Bluefield State on November 12, seeking their first win after three consecutive road losses to start the season. The game will take place at McDougald-McLendon Arena. Historically, the Eagles have dominated their matchups with the Big Blue, winning all 22 previous encounters, the last of which was in 2019. The Eagles are hoping to leverage their strong home court advantage under Coach LeVelle Moton, who has cultivated a stellar home record.

By the Numbers
  • NCCU has a home record of 162-35 (.822) under Coach Moton.
  • Gage Lattimore leads the MEAC in three-point shooting percentage at 52.9% and ranks third in scoring with an average of 19.3 points per game.
State of Play
  • NC Central is coming off a 76-54 loss against App State, struggling defensively after trailing 38-18 at halftime.
  • This will be Bluefield State's first game of the season, and their head coach, Luke D'Alessio, has ties to NCCU.
What's Next

If the Eagles can secure a victory, it could build momentum for their upcoming schedule, helping to regain confidence after a tough start. Strong performances from Lattimore and Carvey will be crucial.

Bottom Line

The Eagles need to capitalize on their home advantage and leverage their historical success against Bluefield State to turn their season around. A win can set a positive tone for the rest of the season.