BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 5, 2025) -- A basketball doubleheader featuring the Morgan State University Bears and North Carolina Central University Eagles has been postponed due to inclement weather affecting the DMV area and parts of the Eastern Shore. The decision, announced on Sunday afternoon, was made to prioritize the safety of players, coaches, and fans amid forecasts predicting significant disruptions from the storm.
The highly anticipated matchup will now be held on Tuesday, January 7, at Hill Field House. Fans can look forward to the women's game starting at 2 p.m., followed by the men's contest at 4 p.m. Morgan State Athletics encourages supporters to stay connected through their official website, www.morganstatebears.com, and social media channels.
Meanwhile, Northwestern University announced their men's basketball home game against Michigan State is set to tip off at 11 a.m. CT on Sunday, January 12. The game will be broadcast on FOX and WGN Radio 720. Gus Johnson will take on the play-by-play duties for FOX, accompanied by Jim Jackson as the analyst. On WGN Radio, the game will feature Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney.
Northwestern enters the game with notable momentum, having won 23 of their last 25 games at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats have also recorded five straight victories at home against Associated Press-ranked teams, marking one of the strongest home streaks across the country. Northwestern currently holds the advantage over Michigan State, having won four of their last six meetings, including two of the last three played at home.
On the other side of the Midwest, the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs concluded their weekend on a high note, edging out the No. 12 ranked Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons with a final score of 71-56. After trailing early, UMD mounted a comeback and secured their first weekend sweep of the new year.
UMD's Charlie Katona put on an outstanding performance, leading the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The Bulldogs showcased their prowess inside the paint, scoring 20 out of 36 points there. Overall, the game saw several ties and lead changes, but UMD pulled away decisively with ten unanswered points early in the second half.
Looking forward, the Bulldog men's basketball team, now with a record of 9-5 and 4-4 within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, will return to Romano Gymnasium next weekend to begin a three-game homestand against St. Cloud State University. This matchup is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, at 3:00 PM.
College basketball continues to captivate fans across the nation, and these stories reflect the excitement and unpredictability inherent to the sport. With key games and performances still on the horizon, basketball fans have much to look forward to as the season progresses.