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MEAC Tournament - Coppin State Downs North Carolina Central 79-73 - Match Report
North Carolina Central was burned for 27 points by Jesse Zarzuela on Friday as Coppin State picked up a 79-73 win at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Nendah Tarke had 14 points for Coppin State and Justin Steers chipped in with 13 points. Jesse Zarzuela had 7 assists for them, while Justin Steers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
North Carolina Central got 18 points from Kris Monroe in a losing cause and another 14 points from Justin Wright. Justin Wright contributed 4 assists for them, while Cameron Butler had 10 rebounds.
Coppin State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
North Carolina Central had a 38-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.