Coppin State Defeats Delaware State in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Matchup
Baltimore, MD – , Coppin State defeated Delaware State 65-47 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game. Jamari Piercy led the Eagles with 16 points, shooting 8 of 12 from the field.
The victory marked the end of a six-game losing streak for Coppin State, improving their record to 4-21 overall and 2-6 in conference play. Hussain Williams contributed 15 points for the Eagles, going 5 of 11 from the floor and 3 for 3 from the free-throw line. He also secured eight rebounds. Daveyon Lydner added 10 points, shooting 6 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Delaware State, now 6-16 overall and 1-6 in the MEAC, was led in scoring by Ponce James, who finished with 11 points and three steals. Corey Perkins added eight points and four assists for the Hornets, while Kareem Watson also contributed eight points.
The Eagles’ performance showcased a strong shooting display, particularly from Piercy. His 16 points proved crucial in securing the win. Williams’ rebounding and Lydner’s free-throw shooting also played significant roles in the Eagles’ success.
This game follows a previous matchup earlier in the season where Coppin State rallied to edge Delaware State 53-51 in another MEAC contest on . In that earlier game, the Eagles overcame a seven-point deficit to secure the victory.
The Associated Press reported that the game utilized technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The win provides a much-needed boost for Coppin State as they continue their season in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Delaware State will look to rebound from the loss in their upcoming games.
