Norfolk State Spartans @ Coppin State Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NORF | 36 | 44 | 80 |
COPP | 27 | 39 | 66 |
Whitley, Butler lift Norfolk State past CSU 80-66
BALTIMORE -- Steven Whitley and Jordan Butler scored 14 points apiece as Norfolk State topped Coppin State 80-66 on Saturday.
Nic Thomas and Derrik Jamerson Jr. each added 13 points for the Spartans (8-10, 3-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) who have won three straight. Alex Long chipped in 12. Butler also had nine rebounds, while Jamerson posted 11 rebounds.
Mastadi Pitt sank a 3-pointer less than two minutes in to open the scoring and the Spartans never looked back, stretching it to 24-12 midway and taking a 36-27 lead into the break.
Norfolk State led by double figures throughout the second half and a Thomas 3-pointer gave the Spartans their biggest lead, 59-40, with 11:02 to play.
Dejuan Clayton tied a season high with 23 points for the Eagles (2-16, 2-1). Lamar Morgan added 13 points and seven rebounds. Nigel Marshall had 10 points.
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Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:Frankie Bordeaux
Referee:Haywood Bostic
Referee:Kevin Ricks
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-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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