Coppin State Soars Past Howard in Rescheduled MEAC Clash

BALTIMORE – In a highly anticipated Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matchup, the Coppin State Eagles took down the Howard Bison by a final score of 75-64 in a game that was rescheduled from January 26th. The contest, which aired on ESPN+, was played on Monday, February 2nd at the PEC Arena in Baltimore.

The Eagles, led by sophomore guard Kyle Cardaci's game-high 22 points, turned in a dominant performance to secure the crucial conference victory. Coppin State's stifling defense held the Bison to just 37% shooting from the field, while the home team connected on 48% of their shots, including 9-of-19 from beyond the arc.

Alongside Cardaci's stellar scoring effort, the Eagles received key contributions from junior forward Koby Thomas, who tallied 15 points and 8 rebounds, and senior guard Kenan Sarvan, who dished out 7 assists to go along with his 9 points.

For Howard, sophomore guard Steve Settle III led the way with 19 points, while junior forward Khalil Robinson added 14 points and 7 rebounds.

"I'm really proud of the way our guys competed tonight," said Coppin State head coach Juan Dixon. "We knew Howard would be a tough opponent, but our guys stepped up and played with a lot of energy and focus on both ends of the floor. This is a big conference win for us."

The victory propels Coppin State to an 8-13 overall record and a 4-4 mark in MEAC play, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Meanwhile, Howard falls to 9-12 on the season and 3-5 in league action, as they look to regroup and bounce back in their next matchup.

HBCUConnect Perspective: This game showcased the competitive spirit and talent found within the MEAC, one of the premier HBCU athletic conferences. Coppin State's victory over Howard highlighted the program's growth and the ability of HBCU athletes to excel on the national stage. As the MEAC tournament approaches, these types of hard-fought conference matchups will be pivotal in determining which HBCU teams earn the opportunity to compete for a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The HBCU community takes great pride in supporting its student-athletes and celebrating their accomplishments, and this game was a prime example of the high-caliber basketball being played at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Originally reported by MEAC Sports.