Bishop's 24 points power Norfolk St past Coppin St, 80-60
NORFOLK, Va. -- Jermaine Bishop tied his season high with 24 points as Norfolk State won its seventh consecutive home game, routing Coppin State 80-60 on Monday night.
Tyrese Jenkins had 15 points for Norfolk State (13-13, 9-2 Mid-Eastern Conference). Steven Whitley added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Joe Bryant Jr. had 10 points. Devante Carter had 7 points and 11 rebounds.
Koby Thomas had 15 points for the Eagles (8-20, 4-9). Andrew Robinson added 14 points. Dejuan Clayton had 13 points.
The Spartans improve to 2-0 against the Eagles on the season. Norfolk State defeated Coppin State 82-59 on Jan. 6. Norfolk State takes on Florida A&M on the road on Saturday. Coppin State plays Delaware State at home on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk State | 8-4 | - | 17-8 |
Coppin State | 8-4 | - | 9-13 |
Morgan St | 7-5 | 1 | 14-8 |
Delaware State | 1-11 | 7 | 3-16 |
Howard | 0-0 | 2 | 1-4 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
North Carolina A&T | 7-1 | - | 11-10 |
Florida A&M | 7-5 | 2 | 8-12 |
North Carolina Central | 3-5 | 4 | 5-9 |
South Carolina State | 1-7 | 6 | 1-17 |