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Mid-major weekend yields notable wins and overtime finishes

PUBLISHED Feb 21, 2026, 11:45 PM ET

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Baltimore — On Saturday and Sunday, NCAA mid-major basketball teams recorded conference wins and overtime finishes across the Mid-Eastern, Big South and Patriot League. Morgan State beat Delaware State 82-68 as Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 25 points. Coppin State defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 71-65 in overtime with Hussain Williams contributing 13 points. UNC Asheville edged Radford 74-73 in overtime on Toyaz Solomon’s 23-point. Norfolk State defeated South Carolina State 90-71, and American beat Lafayette 75-61 as Geoff Sprouse scored 28. Game results and box scores were compiled from AP-syndicated reports and local outlets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Saturday: Morgan State defeated Delaware State 82-68; Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 25.
Saturday: Coppin State beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 71-65 in overtime; Hussain Williams scored 13.
Saturday: UNC Asheville won 74-73 in overtime against Radford; Toyaz Solomon scored 23.
Saturday: Norfolk State routed South Carolina State 90-71; Anthony McComb III scored 24.
Sunday: American beat Lafayette 75-61; Geoff Sprouse recorded 28 points.

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