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Norfolk State Downs Coppin State 68-66 - Match Report
Norfolk State grabbed a 68-66 win over Coppin State on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Tyrese Jenkins at Physical Education Complex Arena.
Chris Fields Jr. had 13 points for Norfolk State and Jamarii Thomas chipped in with 12 points. Jamarii Thomas had 5 assists for them, while Jack Doumbia was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 3 boards.
Coppin State got 27 points from Malik Battle in a losing cause and another 11 points from Ryan Archey. Ryan Archey contributed 5 assists for them, while Justin Winston had 9 rebounds.
Norfolk State led at halftime, 30-25.
Coppin State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-25.
Next game, Norfolk State takes its act on the road to face Morgan State looking for another win. For Coppin State, they head on the road to face Howard.