Monroe powers North Carolina Central over Coppin State 85-52

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Kris Monroe finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds to power North Carolina Central to an 85-52 romp over Coppin State on Monday night.

Marque Maultsby added 18 points and eight rebounds for the Eagles (12-11, 5-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Brendan Medley-Bacon shot 6 of 8 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 17 points.

Sam Sessoms had 18 points and two steals to pace the Eagles (6-20, 1-8), who have lost eight straight. Mike Hood added eight points and Luka Tekavcic totaled seven points and six rebounds.

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These two teams both play Saturday. North Carolina Central visits Delaware State, while Coppin State hosts Howard.

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