BALTIMORE -- Reggie Holmes scored 24 points and Morgan State spoiled Coppin State's first game in the Physical Education Complex with an 80-67 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over the Eagles on Saturday.

The Bears used a big second half from Holmes and a decisive rebounding and free throw advantage to beat the Eagles in the first game in the 4,100-seat PEC. A snowstorm kept the crowd below capacity, but 3,189 fans braved the weather to witness the historic first game.

They witnessed Holmes pour in 18 second-half points and the Bears hold a 47-31 rebounding advantage while also outscoring the Eagles 28-13 from the free throw line.

Morgan State, which improved to 5-3 overall and 1-0 in the MEAC, also received 15 points and 14 rebounds from Kevin Thompson and 11 points and nine rebounds from DeWayne Jackson.

Coppin State was led by Ceslovas Kucinskas who scored a career-high 15 points, while Vince Goldsberry scored 14 points off the bench.

Morgan State jumped out to an early 11-2 lead behind six points from Holmes.

A three-pointer by Jackson gave the Bears a 23-11 lead with 10:06 to play in the first half before the Eagles rallied.

Sam Coleman scored four points during a 10-1 Coppin State run that trimmed the Morgan State lead to 24-21 with 4:41 to play in the half.

Morgan State answered with a 7-0 run to increase the lead to 31-21 with 2:49 remaining in the period.

The Bears held a 34-25 lead at the break as Thompson and Holmes each had eight points.

Morgan State took its largest lead of the game at 60-40 on the strength of a 15-2 run.

The Eagles cut the lead to 10 points on two occasions, but could never get the margin under double figures.

Coppin State returns to action on Wednesday (Dec. 9) against Loyola at 7:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Complex.