DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Will Thomas scored seven of his 23 points in overtime and Morgan State rallied to beat North Carolina Central 79-72 on Monday night.

Thomas added nine rebounds for the Bears (8-15, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Ahmarie Simpkins scored 15 points with six rebounds. Kameron Hobbs hit three 3-pointers and scored 14.

Keishon Porter led the Eagles (13-9, 5-2) with 17 points and two blocks. Fred Cleveland Jr. added 12 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Perry Smith Jr. contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Simpkins hit a jumper with 37 seconds left for Morgan State, forcing overtime tied at 65.

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