Coppin State takes down South Carolina State 85-73

Jan 8, 2023, 12:16 am

BALTIMORE -- — Sam Sessoms had 26 points in Coppin State's 85-73 win against South Carolina State on Saturday night.

Sessoms added seven steals for the Eagles (6-12, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Mike Hood added 14 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc, and he also had seven rebounds. Nendah Tarke was 5-of-7 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 2 for 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Lesown Hallums led the way for the Bulldogs (3-14, 0-1) with 17 points. Rakeim Gary added 15 points, five assists and three steals for South Carolina State. Raquan Brown also had 13 points and nine rebounds.

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Both teams next play Monday. Coppin State hosts North Carolina Central while South Carolina State visits Morgan State.

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