Morgan State defeated Coppin State 89–80 in an NCAA matchup, pulling away late to secure a nine-point win. The Bears’ offense was consistently productive, reaching 89 points and doing enough on the defensive end to keep Coppin State from completing a comeback. Coppin State stayed within striking distance for much of the game, matching Morgan State’s pace and keeping pressure on with steady scoring. However, Morgan State was able to answer key stretches with timely baskets, preventing the Eagles from taking control and maintaining an edge heading into the closing minutes. The decisive stretch came late, when Morgan State created separation with a closing run that turned a competitive game into a two-possession margin and then extended it at the free-throw line. Coppin State continued to compete offensively, but the Bears’ late execution proved to be the difference. For Morgan State, the win is a positive result in conference play positioning and momentum, especially after finishing strong in the final segment. For Coppin State, the performance showed offensive capability, but the Eagles will look to tighten late-game execution and defensive stops in future MEAC contests.