MEAC Men’s Basketball Recap – Nov. 3

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Coppin State 61, Maryland 83
N.C. Central 66, N.C. State 114
Morgan State 70, Georgetown 87
Washington Adventist 76, Norfolk State 98
Howard 67, Missouri 88
Maryland E. Shore 52, Georgia Teach 56, OT
S.C. State 45, Louisville 104

Coppin State 61, Maryland 83 BOX SCORE | RECAP

BALTIMORE – Coppin State men’s basketball showed resilience in its season opener against Maryland on Saturday night at CFG Bank Arena, narrowing the gap to seven points early in the second half before falling 83-61 to the Terrapins. Junior Khali Horton led the Eagles with 19 points, including four 3-pointers, while Tyler Koenig added 12 points and went a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. Torrin Andrews contributed nine points, including a key three that cut the deficit to 54-47 midway through the second half. CSU’S Taj Thweatt grabbed a game-high seven rebounds, while Camaren Sparrow and Daveyon Lydner each dished out three assists.

N.C. Central 66, N.C. State 114 BOX SCORE | RECAP

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Central men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with a 114-66 loss to NC State at the Lenovo Center on Monday evening. Khouri Carvey and Gage Lattimore led the Eagles in scoring, with Carvey putting up 19 points and narrowly missing a double-double, and Lattimore finishing with a game-high 20 points, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. NCCU stayed competitive early, with Carvey scoring the first points of the season and keeping the Eagles within striking distance until NC State’s hot shooting from beyond the arc fueled a 13-0 first-half run.

Morgan State 70, Georgetown 87 BOX SCORE | RECAP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Morgan State men’s basketball team showed resilience and flashes of dominance despite an 87-70 season-opening loss to Georgetown Monday night at Capital One Arena. The Bears jumped out to an early 11-5 lead and fought hard throughout, closing the first half on a 5-0 run to trim the deficit to 42-34. Rob Lawson led the way with a game-high 20 points off the bench, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line while adding five rebounds and four assists. Alfred Worrell Jr. contributed 14 points, and Christian Meeks added seven points and four boards, while Dallas James led Morgan State on the glass with six rebounds. Morgan State shot 71 percent from the charity stripe and stayed competitive on the perimeter, hitting seven triples.

Washington Adventist 76, Norfolk State 98 BOX SCORE | RECAP
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with a commanding 98-76 victory over Washington Adventist Monday night at Echols Hall. Anthony McComb III led the Spartans with a game-high 19 points, while redshirt freshman My’kel Jenkins added 15 in his collegiate debut. NSU showcased balance across the lineup, with Elijah Jamison (14), Devon Ellis (12), Jordan Leaks (11), and Keyontae Lewis (11) also reaching double figures. The Spartans jumped out early and never looked back, using timely runs and strong shooting to build a comfortable lead, finishing shotting 51.6 percent from the field and dominating the boards 39-28. Norfolk State’s depth was on full display, as the bench contributed 39 points, helping the Spartans control the paint, fast-break opportunities, and second-chance points en route to a confident season-opening win.

Howard 67, Missouri 88 BOX SCORE | RECAP

WASHINGTON — Despite a 88-67 loss to Missouri in a nonconference matchup at Burr Gymnasium, the Howard University men’s basketball team showcased resilience and individual brilliance in its season opener. Graduate guard Bryce Harris returned to form with a game-high 27 points, including four three-pointers, and added four rebounds and four assists, while junior guard Alex Cotton contributed 20 points, sparking key second-half runs that briefly cut the deficit to single digits. The Bison battled without junior forward Cedric Taylor III and faced the nation’s tallest team in Missouri, yet Howard displayed depth and effort across the roster, with Cam Gillus, Danas Kazakevicius, and Ed Holland III each chipping in valuable contributions.

Maryland E. Shore 52, Georgia Teach 56, OT BOX SCORE | RECAP

ATLANTA — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team came within inches of a season-opening upset, falling 56-52 in overtime to ACC opponent Georgia Tech on Monday night. The Hawks showed resilience and poise against a formidable opponent, building a 30-21 second-half lead sparked by Zion Obanla and contributions from Joseph Locandro and Justin Monden. Freshman Levi Beckwith and Monden kept UMES in contention down the stretch, giving the Hawks a brief 46-45 lead before a late foul sent the game into overtime. Maryland Eastern Shore continued to battle fiercely in the extra period, with Locandro tying the game at 52-52 before Georgia Tech narrowly pulled away. The close contest highlighted the Hawks’ depth, energy, and determination, signaling promise for the 2025-26 campaign.

S.C. State 45, Louisville 104 BOX SCORE | RECAP

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