Maryland-Eastern Shore beats North Carolina Central 68-59

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Evan Johnson’s 19 points helped Maryland-Eastern Shore defeat North Carolina Central 68-59 on Wednesday night.

Johnson shot 4 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (5-22, 1-10 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Ketron Shaw added 16 points while going 7 of 11 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and had 12 rebounds and six assists. Cardell Bailey had 14 points and shot 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. The Hawks snapped an 11-game skid.

Perry Smith Jr. led the Eagles (11-17, 4-7) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and eight rebounds. Po’Boigh King added 15 points and two steals for North Carolina Central. Jaqai Murray had eight points and six rebounds.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Maryland-Eastern Shore hosts Morgan State and North Carolina Central plays Howard at home.

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