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MEAC Baseball Recap, Feb. 16

Mercer 13, Bethune-Cookman 7
Marshall 17, Florida A&M 5
Villanova 4, Norfolk State 2
Wagner 7, North Carolina Central 6/10 innings

Mercer 13, Bethune-Cookman 7

MACON, Ga. --
Mercer used an eight-run third inning to break open a 13-7 season-opening win over defending MEAC champion Bethune-Cookman on Friday.

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Marshall 17, Florida A&M 5

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --
Marshall struck for 18 hits, including four home runs, to take a 17-5 win over Florida A&M on Friday in the 2018 season opener at Moore-Kittles Field.

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Villanova 4, Norfolk State 2

NORFOLK, Va. --
Villanova scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning to rally for a 4-2 win over Norfolk State in the season opener for both teams on Friday afternoon at Marty L. Miller Field.

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Wagner 7, North Carolina Central 6 (10 innings)

DURHAM, N.C. --
North Carolina Central scored three runs in the final two innings to force extras on Friday, but ultimately fell 7-6 in 10 innings to Wagner at Durham Athletic Park.

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Weather Forces Changes to Coppin State-North Carolina A&T State Series

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- 
Due to likely wet conditions over the weekend, the Friday and Saturday contests between Coppin State and North Carolina A&T State have been cancelled, and a doubleheader will take place at 12 p.m. on Sunday.
Schedule Shuffling for Maryland Eastern Shore

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. --
Maryland Eastern Shore was to play a three-game set at Austin Peay this weekend, but potential inclement weather axed that series. Instead, the Hawks will play a doubleheader against NJIT on Sunday in Aberdeen, Md.