WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — William & Mary defeated Coppin State 72-65 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Kaplan Arena.

The Tribe used a strong second quarter to build a lead and withstood a late push from the Eagles. William & Mary led 39-30 at halftime and maintained a cushion despite Coppin State’s 23-point fourth quarter.

Khila Morris led all scorers with 19 points for Coppin State. Natalie Fox paced William & Mary with 18 points. William & Mary improved to 5-4. Coppin State fell to 2-10. Attendance was 793.