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Norfolk State @ Coppin State

Current Records: Norfolk State 17-5; Coppin State 5-19

What to Know

The Coppin State Eagles are 3-10 against the Norfolk State Spartans since December of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Coppin State has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Norfolk State at 4 p.m. ET Feb. 19 at Physical Education Complex. The Spartans will be strutting in after a victory while Coppin State will be stumbling in from a loss.

Coppin State was close but no cigar on Monday as they fell 77-74 to the North Carolina Central Eagles. The defeat was just more heartbreak for Coppin State, who fell 69-68 when the teams previously met earlier this month.

Speaking of close games: Norfolk State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Delaware State Hornets on Monday, sneaking past 69-66. The overall outcome was to be expected, but Delaware State made it more of a game than the oddsmakers had predicted.

Coppin State is now 5-19 while Norfolk State sits at 17-5. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Coppin State has only been able to knock down 38.50% percent of their shots, which is the 354th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Spartans' defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.60%, which places them fourth in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Physical Education Complex -- Baltimore, Maryland
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Spartans are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Norfolk State have won ten out of their last 13 games against Coppin State.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - Norfolk State 84 vs. Coppin State 77
  • Feb 08, 2021 - Coppin State 74 vs. Norfolk State 64
  • Feb 07, 2021 - Norfolk State 84 vs. Coppin State 72
  • Jan 24, 2021 - Coppin State 81 vs. Norfolk State 77
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Coppin State 81 vs. Norfolk State 71
  • Feb 17, 2020 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Coppin State 60
  • Jan 06, 2020 - Norfolk State 82 vs. Coppin State 59
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Norfolk State 72 vs. Coppin State 38
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Coppin State 66
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Norfolk State 75 vs. Coppin State 67
  • Jan 23, 2017 - Norfolk State 74 vs. Coppin State 64
  • Feb 22, 2016 - Norfolk State 85 vs. Coppin State 77
  • Dec 07, 2015 - Norfolk State 88 vs. Coppin State 56

Injury Report for Coppin State

  • Jesse Zarzuela: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Norfolk State

No Injury Information