NC State Rallies to Defeat Winless Coppin State 66-56
The Wolfpack overcame a slow start and shooting struggles to hand Coppin State its 24th consecutive loss, extending the longest active losing streak in Division I basketball.
- North Carolina State improved to a 7-3 record with a 66-56 home victory over Coppin State during their annual Heritage Game at Reynolds Coliseum.
- Marcus Hill led NC State with 16 points, while Dontrez Styles added 15 points, including seven crucial points in the final minutes to secure the win.
- Coppin State, now 0-12 this season, has lost 24 straight games dating back to January 2024, marking the longest current losing streak in Division I basketball.
- The Wolfpack struggled offensively early, missing their first 10 shots and falling behind 17-8, but rallied with strong rebounding and timely scoring to take control by halftime.
- Coppin State showed flashes of competitiveness, with Peter Oduro and Julius Ellerbe III contributing double-digit points, but the team remains winless since January 8, 2024.
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