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Bradley 56, Coppin State 54
Bradley held off Coppin State after a late defensive stand preserved the two-point win in a low-scoring game.
Bradley defeated Coppin State 56-54 on Thursday, with Trevon Payton leading the offense and Xander Alarie securing the victory with a layup in the final minute.
Trailing at halftime, the Braves rallied in the second period behind Alarie's scoring to overcome the Eagles' early lead and secure the comeback victory.
Payton went 6 of 13 from the field for Bradley, while Brendan Johnson led Coppin State with 14 points and Hussain Williams contributed 8 points and 8 rebounds.
Both teams return to action Saturday. Bradley will face George Mason, while Coppin State travels to play South Florida to continue their respective seasons.
Bradley holds a 2-2 record following the victory, while Coppin State stands at 1-3. Each squad seeks improvement in upcoming contests.