North Carolina Central Eagles women's basketball
College basketball team
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The North Carolina Central Lady Eagles basketball team is the basketball team that represents North Carolina Central University, which is located in Durham, North Carolina. The team currently competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.[2][3]
UniversityNorth Carolina Central University
Head coachOlivia Gaines (1st season)
LocationDurham, North Carolina
ArenaMcDougald–McLendon Arena
(capacity: 3,056)
(capacity: 3,056)
| North Carolina Central Eagles women's basketball | |||
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| University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Head coach | Olivia Gaines (1st season) | ||
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | ||
| Arena | McDougald–McLendon Arena (capacity: 3,056) | ||
| Conference | MEAC | ||
| Nickname | Eagles | ||
| Colors | Maroon and gray[1] | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |||
| 1984*, 2001*, 2002*, 2006*, 2007* | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| CIAA: 1984, 2007 | |||
* Division II | |||
Postseason
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Lady Eagles made five appearances in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament. They had a combined record of 5–5.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | First round | Virginia Union | L, 51–75 |
| 2001 | First round Regional semifinals |
Wingate Columbus State |
W, 81–67 L, 69–71 |
| 2002 | First round Regional semifinals |
Georgia College USC Aiken Mars Hill |
W, 74–62 W, 79–62 L, 64–69 |
| 2006 | First round Second Round |
Georgia College Shaw |
W, 51–48 L, 65–80 |
| 2007 | First round Second Round |
Newberry Georgia College |
W, 73–66 L, 63–72 |
