Howard 70, Florida A&M 66
North Carolina A&T State 82, Delaware State 52
South Carolina State 85, Morgan State 81
North Carolina Central 78, Maryland Eastern Shore 53
Bethune-Cookman 84, Norfolk State 76
Savannah State 71, Coppin State 62
Howard 70, Florida A&M 66
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M was off-kilter somewhat Saturday, as the Rattlers dropped a 70-66 decision to visiting Howard University in the Al Lawson Center. FAMU (10-15, 7-3 MEAC) had won five straight games coming into Saturday’s bout, but turnovers, Howard’s clutch shooting and defensive rebound work all combined to keep victory just out of reach for the Rattlers.
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Bethune-Cookman 84, Norfolk State 76
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Paced by five players in double figures for the first time this season, Bethune-Cookman handed visiting Norfolk State its first MEAC loss, 84-76, Saturday night at Historic Moore Gym. B-CU (11-13, 6-4) was led by Cletrell Pope's 16th double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Malik Maitland had 18 points and tied a season-best with eight assists.
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North Carolina A&T State 82, Delaware State 52
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Amari Hamilton had a career-high 27 points as North Carolina A&T rolled past Delaware State 82-52 while snapping a two game losing streak.
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South Carolina State 85, Morgan State 81
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Damni Applewhite had 21 points as South Carolina State narrowly beat Morgan State 85-81 on Saturday as the Bulldogs snapped a five-game losing streak.
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North Carolina Central 78, Maryland Eastern Shore 53
DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central found itself in comfortable surroundings back home at McDougald-McLendon Arena after spending three games on the road and posted a big 78-53 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. NCCU (11-13, 6-4 MEAC) got off to a blistering start as it shot 63 percent in the first half and knocked down eight three-pointers, with three of those coming from Zacarry Douglas.
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Savannah State 71, Coppin State 62
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Kent Auslander scored a career-high 20 points and Dejuan Clayton added another 19, but the Coppin State men’s basketball team fell at Savannah State, 71-62 in MEAC action on Saturday night at Tiger Arena.
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