Norfolk State beats Coppin State 72-38 to claim MEAC title
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Nic Thomas had 16 points as Norfolk State Spartans scorched Coppin State Eagles 72-38 on Saturday night to claim the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular-regular season title.
It was the second MEAC regular-season title for the Spartans (18-11, 13-1). Norfolk State held the Eagles to 22 percent shooting for the game, forcing 19 turnovers.
The Spartans blitzed to a 27-12 halftime advantage and won the second half 45-26.
Steven Whitley added 11 points while dishing out seven assists. Mastadi Pitt added 10 points and Derrik Jamerson had nine points and eight rebounds.
Dejuan Clayton led Coppin State (6-24,6-9) with nine points and Chad Andrews-Fulton posted seven points with 11 rebounds.
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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64.2 PPG | 40.2 RPG | 9.9 APG |
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73.7 PPG | 40.3 RPG | 12.7 APG |
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