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Recap - North Carolina Central Defeats Morgan State 58-57

North Carolina Central got 20 points from Jibri Blount as they ran past Morgan State 58-57 on Monday at Hill Field House.

North Carolina Central got 17 points from Deven Palmer and another 7 points from Jordan Perkins. Jordan Perkins contributed 6 assists, while Jibri Blount cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Morgan State got a 12-point performance from Troy Baxter, who was supported by 10 points from Malik Miller. Stanley Davis had 2 assists in a losing cause for Morgan State, while Malik Miller grabbed 8 rebounds.

Morgan State had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Carolina Central heads into a battle against North Carolina A&T. Morgan State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Norfolk State.