North Carolina Central Eagles @ Coppin State Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 33 | 35 | 68 |
COPP | 31 | 32 | 63 |
Palmer scores 21 to carry NC Central past Coppin State 68-63
BALTIMORE -- Deven Palmer had a season-high 21 points as North Carolina Central narrowly beat Coppin State 68-63 on Saturday.
Jibri Blount had 19 points and nine rebounds for NC Central (11-12, 7-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Jordan Perkins added 11 points.
Koby Thomas had 17 points for Coppin State (7-18, 3-7). Andrew Robinson added 14 points and Ibn Williams had 10. Brendan Medley-Bacon had a career-high seven blocks plus seven points, 15 rebounds and four assists.
NC Central plays Morgan State on the road on Monday. Coppin State plays Maryland Eastern Shore at home on Monday.
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Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:Jackie Sanders
Referee:Keith Bennett
Referee:Zakee Cook
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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