Morgan State's Alfred Worrell Jr. stole the show at the Physical Education Complex, scoring 24 points and grabbing 5 rebounds to lead his team to an 89-80 victory over Coppin State. The Bears' win was predicted by CHD Scout, who forecasted a 5.4-point margin of victory for Morgan State. While the actual margin was slightly larger at 9 points, the prediction held true as Morgan State controlled the game from start to finish.
The first half saw Morgan State come out strong, scoring 45 points to Coppin State's 32. The Bears' offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Worrell Jr. and Walter Peggs Jr. combining for 28 points in the opening period. Coppin State's Demariontay Hall did his best to keep his team in the game, scoring 12 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' hot start.
In the second half, Coppin State made a push to get back into the game, outscoring Morgan State 48-44. Taj Thweatt and Camaren Sparrow chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively, but the Eagles couldn't overcome the deficit. Morgan State's Elijah Davis played a key role in the second half, scoring 10 of his 15 points and dishing out 5 of his 7 assists to help seal the win.
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Worrell Jr.'s performance was the difference-maker in the game, as he consistently found ways to score and create for his teammates. His 24 points marked one of his highest totals of the season, and his 5 rebounds helped Morgan State control the glass. On the other side, Hall's 12 points led the way for Coppin State, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' balanced attack.
The win improves Morgan State's record to 9-13, while Coppin State falls to 3-20. While neither team is likely to make a deep postseason run, the victory is still important for Morgan State's resume. The game was classified as a Quadrant 4 contest for both teams, but the win will still help the Bears build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
As it stands, Morgan State's net ranking of 355 is still a ways off from the tournament bubble, but the Bears are at least trending in the right direction. The loss, on the other hand, drops Coppin State to a net ranking of 364, making it increasingly unlikely that the Eagles will be able to turn their season around. For now, Morgan State will take the win and look to build on the performance, while Coppin State will try to regroup and find a way to get back on track.