Updated Feb. 2, 2026, 3:34 p.m. ET
The North Carolina Central Eagles (7-12, 3-1 MEAC) take on the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-14, 4-1 MEAC) at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday in MEAC play. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
In its previous game, North Carolina Central lost at home to Howard 83-69, with Tekao Carpenter (21 PTS, 46.15 FG%, 5-12 from 3PT) and Gage Lattimore (14 PTS, 60.00 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT) the standout performers. Maryland-Eastern Shore lost on the road to Delaware State 65-57 last time out, and were led by Zion Obanla (15 PTS, 8 REB, 77.78 FG%) and Joseph Locandro (12 PTS, 50.00 FG%).
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North Carolina Central vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Durham, North Carolina
- Arena: McDougald-McLendon Arena
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW
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Eagles vs. Hawks odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Eagles (-2.5)
- Moneyline: North Carolina Central (-160), Maryland-Eastern Shore (+135)
- Total: 134.5 points
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