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Cheyney vs Coppin State Wrap - Coppin State Wins 98-78

The battle between Coppin State and Cheyney didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Cheyney was handed a 98-78 defeat on Saturday at Physical Education Complex.

Patrick Cole had 21 points for Coppin State and Zach Burnham chipped in with 16 points. Troy Franklin had 5 assists for them, while Michael Murray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

Cheyney got 21 points from Rashaad Slappy in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jason Sabb. Brandon Norfleet contributed 2 assists for them, while Jason Sabb had 8 rebounds.

Coppin State led at halftime, 49-34.

Coppin State had a 43-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.