# Eagles Face High Point in Key Women’s Basketball Matchup on ESPN+
A challenging non-conference schedule continues for North Carolina Central as they travel to High Point, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, for a women’s basketball contest against the nationally-ranked Panthers. the game, set to tip off at 2 p.m. EST, will be livestreamed on ESPN+.
eagles Sharpshooters Test High Point’s Defense
North Carolina Central enters the contest averaging nearly five three-pointers per game, a figure that ranks second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The Eagles (1-8 overall) will rely heavily on their perimeter shooting against a high Point team that is enjoying a historic season. Leading the charge for NCCU is guard Aysia Hinton, who currently leads the MEAC with 20 accomplished triples.
However,Hinton isn’t the only threat from beyond the arc for the Eagles. Guard Tierney Coleman boasts the highest three-point field goal percentage in the conference, converting slightly more than half of her attempts. Coleman recently showcased her scoring ability in a hard-fought game against south Carolina,where she led the team with 14 points,shooting 4-of-6 from three-point range. She has reached double-figure scoring in three of her seven games this season.
Panthers Riding High with national Recognition
High Point (9-1 overall) has surged to a program-best 9th ranking among Division I mid-majors, fueled by the dynamic duo of guards Macy Spencer and Aaliyah Collins. Spencer currently leads the Big South in scoring with an average of 17.0 points per game and is among the nation’s top 15 in three-pointers made with 31. Collins closely follows with a 16.5 scoring average, also leading the Big South in field goal percentage and assists.
As a team, the Panthers are averaging over seven three-pointers per game, placing them second in the Big South. This offensive firepower has propelled the defending Big South champions, who also participated in the NCAA tournament last season, to their impressive record.
Series History and Future Challenges
Sunday’s game marks the seventh meeting between North Carolina Central and High Point, with the Panthers having won all six previous matchups. All but one of those games were played in High Point, North Carolina. This contest represents the eagles’ second against a ranked Big South opponent this season, having previously hosted College of Charleston, the na
Game Result: The High Point Panthers defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 79-63 on Sunday, december 14th. Macy Spencer led High Point with 22 points, while Aysia Hinton scored 18 for NCCU.High Point’s strong shooting and rebounding proved too much for the Eagles to overcome, extending the Panthers’ winning streak to nine games and maintaining their national ranking. The Eagles fell to 1-9 on the season. The game was a continuation of a series dominated by High Point, who now lead 7-0.
