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Norfolk State distances from Coppin State in second half to punch ticket to MEAC semis

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 56 Coppin St. 9-23,4-10 MEAC 73 Winner Norfolk St. 21-10,9-5 MEAC Team 1 2 F Coppin St. 24  32  56 Norfolk St. 23  50  73 NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State (21-10, 9-5 MEAC) zoomed past Coppin State 73-56 with a dominant second half on Thursday night in the MEAC Tournament quarterfinal round, moving on to Friday’s semifinal action. Joe Bryant Jr. paved the way to victory, scoring 19 of his game-high 25 points in the second half. Kris Bankston added 13 points and 11 rebounds, his sixth double-double…

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NCCU lays the smack down on Delaware State 89-59 in MEAC quarterfinals

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Title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athleics 59 DSU 89 Winner NCCU Team 1 2 F DSU 24  35  59 NCCU 36  53  89 NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University connected on 14 3-pointers, including 10 triples during an explosive second half surge, to defeat Delaware State University, 89-59, in the MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Wednesday night. NCCU (18-11) advances to the tournament semifinals on Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m., with the Eagles riding an eight-game win streak…

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