- Matchup: Bradley Braves vs Coppin State Eagles
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: McArthur Center, St. Petersburg, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Coppin State Eagles (1-2) are set to face off against the Bradley Braves (1-1) at the McArthur Center on Thursday.
The Bradley Braves recently competed against Pacific, ultimately falling with a score of 63-52. In terms of fouls, Bradley accumulated 19 compared to 17 from Pacific. The Braves made just 6 of their 18 attempts from beyond the arc, while Pacific shot 72.2% from the free throw line, converting 13 out of 18 attempts. Pacific dominated the boards with 39 rebounds (13 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also contributed 9 assists and secured 7 steals during the game. On defense, Bradley permitted their opponent to achieve a shooting percentage of 42.3% with 22 successful shots from 52 attempts. They also recorded 9 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and clinched 7 steals. In total, Bradley grabbed 35 rebounds, 16 of which were offensive. From the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 15 attempts, resulting in a 73.3% success rate. The Braves concluded the game with a 28.8% shooting percentage (17 out of 59) and hit 7 out of 30 three-point attempts.
Noah Williams was a standout performer, finishing the game shooting 57.1% from the floor, although he didn’t record any assists. In 24 minutes, he secured 4 rebounds and contributed 12 points on 4 out of 7 shooting.
This game finds Bradley with a record of 1-1 this season, averaging 68.5 points per game (ranked 293rd nationally) while shooting 38.9% from the field. The Braves have made 29.7% of their three-point shots (19 out of 64) and are at 62.5% at the free-throw line. Overall, Bradley averages 41.0 rebounds per game and has distributed 33 assists this season, landing them at 218th in the nation for passing metrics. However, they are prone to errors, averaging 11.0 turnovers per game while committing 15.5 fouls regularly.
Defensively, the Braves are forcing opponents into an average of 16.0 turnovers per game and are drawing 16.0 fouls. Ranking 33rd nationally, they have allowed just 18 assists throughout this season. Opponents are shooting 37.8% against them, with Bradley yielding 33.0 rebounds per game and limiting rivals to 27.8% from beyond the arc, placing them 12th in D-1 for opponent points per game (52.0).
In their last outing, the Coppin State Eagles notched a decisive victory over Cheyney, winning 90-53. The Eagles dominated the rebounding game with 30 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 43. They turned the ball over 14 times while claiming 9 steals. Cheyney committed 18 fouls, which granted the Eagles 20 free-throw opportunities, converting 13 at a 65.0% rate. Coppin State also made 9 of 25 three-point attempts (36.0%). They completed the game with 34 out of 62 field goals, achieving a shooting percentage of 54.8%. Defensively, they held Cheyney to a mere 16 successful field goals out of 63 attempts for a shooting rate of 25.4%. The Eagles struggled from three-point range, making only 2 of 18 attempts (11.1%) and hitting 19 of 26 free throws (73.1%). In terms of rebounding, Coppin State allowed Cheyney to secure 26 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Baasil Saunders had a significant impact on the Eagles’ performance, scoring 15 points over 28 minutes, along with 2 assists. He shot an impressive 7 of 10, resulting in a shooting rate of 70.0%, while also gathering 8 rebounds.
The Eagles currently hold a record of 1-2. Coppin State averages 20.7 personal fouls per game and has a free-throw percentage of 65.5%. They have been distributing assists at a rate of 8.7 per game (ranking 347th nationally) and turning the ball over an average of 18.7 times per contest. This season, they have scored 195 points overall (65.0 per game) and secured an average of 34.3 rebounds. In shooting terms, the Eagles are finding success 44.1% of the time from the floor, placing them at 213th in the nation.
Defensively, Coppin State ranks 165th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 69.7. They are forcing 13.3 turnovers on average and allowing opponents to shoot 39.5% from the floor (ranking 137th). The Eagles permit a 30.5% shooting rate from three-point range (18 of 59), and their opponents are converting 71.4% from the free-throw line. They’ve allowed 14.7 assists and 34.7 total rebounds per game, ranking 256th and 185th, respectively.
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Bradley
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