- Matchup: Morgan State Bears vs. Coppin State Eagles
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Physical Education Complex, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
This Saturday, the Coppin State Eagles (3-19) will take on the Morgan State Bears (8-13) at the Physical Education Complex.
In their previous game, the Morgan State Bears secured a close victory over Norfolk State with a final score of 79-78. The Bears had a total of 16 personal fouls compared to Norfolk State’s 18. From beyond the arc, Morgan State struggled, making only 4 of 21 attempts. Norfolk State converted 16 of their 27 free throw attempts, finishing at 59.3% from the line. On the boards, Norfolk State grabbed 38 rebounds (13 offensive and 25 defensive), yet did not record any blocks. They also provided 13 assists while tallying 10 steals throughout the match. Defensively, Morgan State permitted their opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field on 29 of 70 shooting attempts and recorded 10 assists, forcing 9 turnovers and claiming 8 steals. The Bears earned a total of 33 rebounds, 3 of which were offensive. They shot 76.9% from the free throw line, hitting 20 of 26 attempts, and concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 46.3% (25 out of 54) alongside 9 successful 3-pointers from 24 attempts.
A standout in this matchup was Alfred Worrell Jr., who scored 33 points on 10 of 19 shooting. He played for 37 minutes and secured 3 rebounds, boasting a shooting percentage of 52.6% but did not register any assists.
The Morgan State Bears enter this matchup with an 8-13 record this season. Averaging 74.0 points per game (ranked 246th nationally), they are shooting 43.0% from the field. From 3-point territory, they have a shooting percentage of 32.2% (138 of 428) and hit 73.2% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 33.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 273 assists this season, ranking 251st in Division 1. They average 13.1 turnovers per game while committing 22.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Bears force 12.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 personal fouls. They rank 308th in Division 1 for allowing assists, conceding 325 assists this season. Morgan State allows opponents a field goal percentage of 47.6% (548 of 1,151) and averages giving up 35.2 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 32.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Bears 307th in college basketball for points allowed per game (78.9).
In their last outing, the Coppin State Eagles fell to Norfolk State with a score of 103-76. The Eagles secured 13 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 22 for the game. They committed 19 turnovers but managed to gain 13 steals. Norfolk State committed 28 personal fouls, allowing the Eagles to attempt 38 free throws, of which they made 18 for a 47.4% success rate. Coppin State managed to sink 6 out of 21 3-point attempts (28.6%). The Eagles finished shooting 46.4% from the field, converting 26 of 56 attempts. Conversely, they allowed Norfolk State to shoot 57.1% from the field (28 of 49). Additionally, Norfolk State was 53.8% from 3-point territory, making 14 of 26 attempts, and 33 out of 43 at the free throw line (76.7%). The Eagles allowed 33 rebounds to Norfolk State, including 9 offensive boards.
Demariontay Hall was a notable player for the Eagles in this game, scoring 16 points in 20 minutes of play. He achieved 62.5% shooting with 5 of 8 makes and also grabbed 4 rebounds.
Coppin State holds a record of 3-19 this season. Offensively, the Eagles are shooting 40.2% from the field, 349th in the nation. They have accumulated 1,441 points this season (averaging 65.5 per game) and secure 31.9 rebounds per game. They average 11.9 assists (ranked 321st in Division 1) and commit 15.8 turnovers per game. The Eagles also commit an average of 18.5 fouls per game and hit 69.5% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Eagles rank 355th in allowing points per game with 85.1. They force 12.0 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field (353rd in Division 1). The Eagles’ defense allows 39.8% on 3-point shots (229 of 575) while their opponents convert 74.5% of free throw attempts. They relinquish 17.9 assists and 36.8 rebounds per game, ranking 359th and 306th respectively in these categories.
Who will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Morgan State
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
