Norfolk State Spartans @ Coppin State Eagles
Moore puts up 14 as Norfolk State knocks off Coppin State 79-63
ByData Skrive
Feb 23, 2026, 08:18 am
BALTIMORE -- — Brian Moore Jr.'s 14 points helped Norfolk State defeat Coppin State 79-63 on Saturday night.
Moore shot 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line for the Spartans (19-8, 9-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Terrance Jones added 12 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Myers finished with 12 points. It was the seventh win in a row for the Spartans.
Derrius Ward finished with 26 points and seven rebounds for the Eagles (4-21, 2-8). Coppin State got 10 points from Peter Oduro.
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Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:Haywood Bostic
Referee:Freddie Williams
Referee:Justin McKie
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-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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