| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPP | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| NCCU | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Coppin State knocks off NC Central in MEAC tournament semis
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Jesse Zarzuela matched his season high with 27 points as Coppin State topped North Carolina Central 79-73 in the semifinals of the Mid-Eastern Conference tournament on Friday night.
Zarzuela made 6 of 8 3-pointers. He added seven assists.
Nendah Tarke had 14 points for Coppin State (9-22). Justin Steers added 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Coppin State scored 50 second-half points, a season high.
Kris Monroe had 18 points and seven rebounds for North Carolina Central (16-15). Justin Wright added 14 points and seven rebounds. Randy Miller Jr. had 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Haywood Bostic
- Matt Lee
- Keith Bennett
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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