- Matchup: Coppin State Eagles vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, Orangeburg, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Coppin State Eagles (4-21) will travel to Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Monday to face off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-17).
In their latest matchup, the Coppin State Eagles secured a victory against Delaware State with a score of 65-47. The Eagles achieved a field goal percentage of 47.1% (24 of 51) and made 4 out of 14 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 23 for a percentage of 56.5%. On the boards, Coppin State amassed 34 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and provided 14 assists. They forced 16 turnovers while recording 8 steals on defense. The Eagles held Delaware State to a shooting percentage of 29.2%, allowing them only 14 field goals out of 48 attempts. Delaware State recorded 6 assists and 10 steals but managed just 26 rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. Delaware State was 81.0% from the free-throw line, scoring 17 of 21 attempts, and hit 2 out of 12 from long range. The Eagles committed 15 fouls while Delaware State had 19.
Jamari Piercy had a significant performance, shooting 66.7% from the field without any assists. In 25 minutes, he secured 4 rebounds and finished with 16 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
The Coppin State Eagles enter this game with a season record of 4-21. They average 65.6 points per game (350th nationally) with a shooting accuracy of 40.5% from the field. The Eagles make 31.1% of their 3-point attempts (154 of 495) and 67.8% from the line. As a collective, they gather 32.5 rebounds per game and have totaled 299 assists this season, ranking 311th in the nation. They turn the ball over an average of 15.7 times per game and commit 18.5 personal fouls per contest.
On defense, the Eagles force 12.4 turnovers per game and average 17.9 personal fouls. They rank 352nd in D-1 for assists allowed with a total of 434 conceded this season. Opponents shoot 47.9% against their defense (683 of 1,427) while they give up an average of 36.4 rebounds per game, and they allow 39.0% shooting from 3-point range. The Eagles rank 354th in the nation for points allowed per game, conceding an average of 83.2.
In their previous game, the South Carolina State Bulldogs lost to Howard with a final score of 85-57. They gathered 16 defensive and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 25 boards. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 16 times and managed 7 steals in this outing. Howard committed 19 fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for the Bulldogs, who converted 10 for 52.6%. From long range, South Carolina State made 7 of 26 attempts (26.9%) and shot 20 of 61 overall, for a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Defensively, they allowed Howard to shoot 51.0% from the field (26 of 51) and 41.7% from 3-point range (5 of 12) while letting Howard convert 28 of 36 free-throw attempts, resulting in a 77.8% success rate. South Carolina State’s defense allowed Howard to secure 35 rebounds overall, including 7 offensive boards.
Noah Treadwell was a key player for the Bulldogs, contributing 13 points through 4 of 12 shooting without any rebounds or assists in 27 minutes on the court.
This season, South Carolina State holds a record of 6-17. They commit 21.8 fouls per game, shooting at 63.5% from the free-throw line. The Bulldogs average 11.5 assists per game, ranking 332nd nationally, and record 14.9 turnovers per game. They have scored 1,504 points this season, averaging 65.4 points per game, and they collect 31.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, South Carolina State has a shooting percentage of 40.4%, placing them 354th in college basketball.
The Bulldogs allow 33.2% shooting from beyond the arc (168 of 506) and their opponents convert 72.9% of their free-throw attempts. South Carolina State’s defense also concedes 16.2 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 339th and 288th in D-1 respectively. They find themselves 342nd in the nation for points allowed per game, averaging 80.8, while forcing 13.0 turnovers per game and conceding 47.1% shooting from the field (327th in college basketball).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Coppin State
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