| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCST | 28 | 37 | 65 |
| COPP | 24 | 49 | 73 |
Morgan powers Coppin State past South Carolina State, 73-65
BALTIMORE -- Lamar Morgan scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Coppin State used a big second half to beat South Carolina State 73-65 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle Saturday.
The Eagles knocked off Morgan State in overtime at home on Jan. 20 for just their second win of the season and now have a two-game win streak.
The Bulldogs held a 28-24 advantage at intermission, but Coppin State (3-19, 3-4) grabbed the lead on a layup by Chad Andrews-Fulton a minute into the second half and extended it to 14-points on a Morgan trey midway through the period.
Coming off a 24-point effort against Morgan State, Morgan hit 8 of 15 from the field, including 6 of 11 from three-point range. Karonn Davis added 21 points.
James Richardson scored 20 points, Patrell Rogers added 18 and Damani Applewhite 14 for South Carolina State (7-15, 3-4).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Quez Crawford
- Billy Brooks
- Fred Gaines
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
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