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Bethune-Cookman Downs Morgan State 85-78 - Match Report
Cletrell Pope scored 29 points and chipped in with 18 rebounds for Bethune-Cookman on Monday, leading them to a 85-78 victory over Morgan State at Moore Gym.
Malik Maitland had 17 points for Bethune-Cookman and Isaiah Bailey chipped in with 14 points. Malik Maitland had 6 assists for them, while Cletrell Pope was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
Morgan State got a 22-point performance from Troy Baxter, who was supported by 16 points from David Syfax Jr.. Kyson Rawls had 3 assists in a losing cause for Morgan State, while Troy Baxter grabbed 7 rebounds.
Bethune-Cookman led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Bethune-Cookman as they grabbed 37 boards, while Morgan State only had 30
Bethune-Cookman heads into a battle against North Carolina Central. Morgan State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Howard.