BALTIMORE, MD.- Despite outscoring Morgan in the first and fourth quarters, and three Eagles finishing in double figures, Coppin fell to Morgan on Thursday, March 2nd for a final score of 57-49. The Eagles conclude the season with an overall record of 8-12, as they hold the fifth seed in the MEAC for three-way tie at 5-9 in conference play.
Inside the Numbers
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Jewel Watkins led the team with 15 points, four rebounds and led all players with two three-point field goals made.
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Mossi Staples was the team's second leading scorer with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and shot an efficient 10 of 13 from the stipe.
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Nadjy Amira finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and shot seven of eight from the free-throw line.
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Colleen Bucknor led the team with 11 rebounds and chipped in five points.
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Courtney Gardner added four points, four rebounds and a steal.
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As a team, Coppin outnumbered Morgan with 50 points in the paint, 22 second chance points, 13 fast break points and five lead gains.
How it Happened
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Watkins and Amira went on a 9-0 run alone in the first quarter to put the Eagles up 24-17.
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Watkins had 13 points alone in the first half.
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Gardner hit a pull-up jumper to deflate the Bears 7-0 run in the third.
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Khya Jenkins hit a spin move to spark a 4-0 Coppin run, topped with a pair of free-throws from Amira.
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The Eagles went into the fourth quarter trailing the Bears 47-35.
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Staples and Amira made a combined eight free-throws in the fourth quarter alone.
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Staples hit a mid-range pull-up jumper to bring a five point deficit with 5:15 left (50-45).
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The Eagles outscored morgan 14-10 in the fourth, however it was not enough to take a lead.
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The Bears pulled away with a final score of 57-49.
Up Next: The Eagles will match up against No. 4 North Carolina Central University for round one of the MEAC Tournament at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The teams split 1-1 this season, with each team winning at home. Tip-off will start on Thursday, March 9th at 12:00pm.
