Jacobi scores 11 as Eastern Illinois takes down Coppin State 48-46
OXFORD, Ohio -- — Corey Sawyer Jr.'s driving layup with five seconds left lifted Illinois State to a 48-46 win over Coppin State on Saturday.
Kooper Jacobi's 11 points led Coppin State. Jacobi also contributed six rebounds for the Panthers (2-3). Dan Luers scored seven points, shooting 3 for 7. Sawyer finished 2 of 3 from the field to finish with six points.
Camaren Sparrrow led the way for the Eagles (0-6) with 12 points and two steals. Toto Fagbenle added eight points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. In addition, Aa'Reyon Jones finished with eight points, four assists and four steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Michael Kitts
- Sean Samsel
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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