North Carolina Central Eagles vs Coppin State Eagles
| 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
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Haywood Bostic
Referee:Matt Lee
Referee:Keith Bennett
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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