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Coppin State loses to North Carolina 64-59

BALTIMORE (AP) — Justin Wright scored 21 points as North Carolina Central beat Coppin State 64-59 on Monday night.

Wright added nine rebounds for the Eagles (8-8, 1-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Brendan Medley-Bacon pitched in with 10 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

Sam Sessoms led the Eagles (6-13, 1-1) with 21 points and four assists. Nendah Tarke added 16 points and six boards. Justin Steers contributed 10 points and six rebounds.

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Both teams next play Saturday. North Carolina Central hosts South Carolina State while Coppin State hosts Morgan State.

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