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Coppin State Eagles vs East Carolina Pirates Recap - East Carolina Wins 70-68
East Carolina got 25 points from Brandon Suggs en route to a 70-68 victory over Coppin State on Saturday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Tristen Newton had 16 points for East Carolina and RJ Felton chipped in with 10 points. Tristen Newton had 5 assists for them, while Brandon Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 19 boards.
Coppin State got a 20-point performance from Nendah Tarke, who was supported by 19 points from Tyree Corbett. Nendah Tarke had 4 assists in a losing cause for Coppin State, while Justin Steers grabbed 7 rebounds.
East Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-28.
East Carolina heads into a battle against Old Dominion. Coppin State, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Bonaventure.