Norfolk State Routs Coppin State Behind McComb’s 29 Points

NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Anthony McComb scored 29 points to lead Norfolk State to a decisive 103-76 men’s basketball victory over Coppin State on Saturday at Echols Hall.

The Spartans (10-12, 2-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) never trailed, building a 49-36 halftime lead behind efficient shooting. They finished 14 of 26 from 3-point range and 33 of 43 from the free-throw line. McComb added six assists in 36 minutes.

Elijah Jamison scored 16 points and Devon Ellis added 19 for Norfolk State. The Spartans’ offense scored 1.297 points per possession.

Hussain Williams and Demariontay Hall each scored 16 points for the Eagles (3-18, 1-4), who struggled from the line, shooting 18 of 38. Coppin State turned the ball over 19 times.

An announced crowd of 1,483 watched the game. Norfolk State hosts Morgan State on Monday.