NC Central Coverage

NC Central football shows new pieces in spring game

"We had the best quarterback in Black college last year with Davius Richard. We've got the best quarterback in Black college this upcoming year with Walker Harris."

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

NCCU spring game shows new players, same standard

NCCU looks to keep its recent success going in football, the next step is finishing spring football.

NCCU holds off rally from UMES to advance to MEAC semifinals

The North Carolina Central University men's basketball team opened the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament with an 87-81 victory over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday evening. Senior Fred Cleveland Jr. tied a game-high of 21 points against the Hawks.

Cleveland and Harris Lead Eagles in Conference Opener Over Howard

The senior duo of Fred Cleveland Jr. and Ja'Darius Harris both scored over 20 points to help the North Carolina Central University men's basketball team to a 73-54 victory against Howard.

NC Central's comeback falls short 82-74 at Radford

The North Carolina Central University men's basketball program overcame a 16-point deficit at Radford but were unable to claim the lead as the Highlanders were victorious 82-74. Sophomore Josh Smith led all Eagles and scorers with 19 points, followed by 17 points and seven rebounds from Po'Boigh King.

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King scores 21 as North Carolina Central defeats Coastal Carolina 70-58

Led by Po'Boigh King's 21 points, the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 70-58.

The Associated Press

Richmond pulls away from North Carolina Central as Smith scores 3TDs in frantic FCS playoff clash

Kyle Wickersham threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, Savon Smith accounted for three scores and Richmond rallied to beat North Carolina Central 49-27 in an opening round FCS playoff game.

Associated Press

NC Central's Davius Richard on school records, FCS playoffs

NCCU quarterback Davius Richard broke the school record for total offense and completions in his last regular season game. The Eagles play at Richmond on Saturday to open the FCS playoffs.

NC Central coach Trei Oliver looks ahead to FCS playoffs

The Eagles hit the road for Richmond for their first-round matchup on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Davius Richard passes for 5 TDs, runs for another in North Carolina Central's 55-14 win

Eagles Post 9-2 Regular-Season Record; Selection Show for FCS Playoffs on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m.

Associated Press

Christmas' 22 lead Longwood past North Carolina Central 73-66

The North Carolina Central University men's basketball program was within two points in the final five minutes, but Longwood University pulled away to defeat the Eagles 73-66 on Saturday.

NCCU head coach Trei Oliver on FCS Playoff bid: "What else do you have to do?"

NC Central head coach Trei Oliver speaks to the media after a 55-14 win over Delaware St.

NCCU QB Davius Richard reflects on record setting career

NC Central QB Davius Richard speaks to the media after a 55-14 win over Delaware St.

Harris sparks North Carolina Central to 113-50 romp over Mid-Atlantic Christian

Ja'Darius Harris came off the bench to score 20 points and North Carolina Central cruised to a 113-50 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

NC Central can't clinch MEAC, falls to Howard 50-20

Quinton Williams threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, Jarett Hunter added more than 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns as Howard rolled to a 50-20 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday.

Associated Press

NC Central defeats Virginia Lynchburg, 107-54

Sophomore Po'Boigh King scored a career-high 26 points, with three additional Eagles finishing in double figures for North Carolina Central University on Thursday's home opener, defeating Virginia University of Lynchburg 107-54.

Hunter Dickinson scores 21 as No. 1 Kansas routs North Carolina Central 99-56

Kevin McCullar Jr. hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points for the Jayhawks, who have won 51 straight home openers. Kansas used a 20-2 run midway through the first half and led 59-17 by the break. Ja'Darius Harris scored 12 points to lead the Eagles.

DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer

Davius Richard runs wild as the NCCU tops Norfolk State 38-24

Davius Richard accounted for four touchdowns and North Carolina Central won its sixth straight game with a 38-24 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday.

Davius Richard leads North Carolina Central with 4 TDs in 38-24 win over Norfolk State

Richard threw for three scores in the first half to help stake North Carolina Central (8-1, 3-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) to a 28-3 lead early in the second quarter.

Associated Press

N.C. Central wins fifth straight game, crushes South Carolina St. 62-28

NCCU quarterback Davius Richard finishes with seven total touchdowns as Eagles extend home win streak to nine games.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

NCCU QB Davius Ricahrd: 'Excellent effort by my teammates'

N.C. Central QB Davius Richard praises his teammates after scoring seven total touchdowns in a 62-28 win against South Carolina State.

NCCU coach Trei Oliver: 'All three phases, I thought we played well'

N.C. Central head football Trei Oliver says he's proud of the teams effort after a 62-28 win over South Carolina State.

Olivo kicks 3 FGs, FCS No. 10 NC Central beats Morgan State 16-10

Davius Richard threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Tynez Warner, Adrian Olivo kicked field goals of 38, 22 and 41 yards and North Carolina Central beat Morgan State 16-3 Thursday night.

Richard, Collier spearhead North Carolina Central comeback over Elon

Elon built a 10-0 lead before Richard rallied the Eagles before the end of the first quarter when he ran it in from the 6-yard line to end a 12-play, 75-yard drive that lasted a little more than six minutes.

Associated Press

Walker Harris throws 5 TD passes, NC Central beats MVSU 45-3 to win Circle City Classic

Walker Harris threw five touchdown passes, including two apiece to Joaquin Davis and Chauncey Spikes, to help North Carolina Central beat Mississippi Valley State 45-3 to win the 39th annual Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Associated Press