BALTIMORE — In an engaging college basketball matchup Monday night, Maryland Eastern Shore triumphed over Coppin State with a final score of 72-59. Evan Johnson took the spotlight for the Hawks, delivering an impressive performance with 17 points. Johnson achieved this by hitting 4 out of 10 shots from the field, which included sinking 3 of 6 attempts from beyond the three-point arc, and was nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 6 out of 7 attempts.
Supporting Johnson’s efforts was Cardell Bailey, who contributed significantly with 16 points. Bailey was efficient from the field, successfully shooting 5 of 10, and demonstrated accuracy from three-point range with 4 out of 6 successful attempts. Additionally, Chris Flippin added to the scoreboard with 12 points, showcasing his skill by hitting 4 of 9 in field goal attempts and remaining flawless at the free-throw line with 4 of 4 conversions.
On the opposing side, Coppin State’s effort was led by Derrius Ward and Jonathan Dunn, each chipping in with nine points. However, their contributions were not enough to counter the offensive push by Maryland Eastern Shore.
Looking ahead, Maryland Eastern Shore is set to visit Delaware State on Thursday for their regular season finale, while Coppin State is scheduled to host Morgan State. Both teams aim to conclude the regular season on a positive note after this competitive match.
