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South Carolina State @ Coppin State

Current Records: South Carolina State 12-11; Coppin State 5-17

What to Know

After a three-game homestand, the South Carolina State Bulldogs will be on the road. South Carolina State and the Coppin State Eagles will face off in an MEAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Physical Education Complex. The Bulldogs will be strutting in after a win while Coppin State will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The North Carolina Central Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Monday South Carolina State proved too difficult a challenge. South Carolina State secured a 74-68 W over North Carolina Central.

Meanwhile, Coppin State was just a bucket short of a victory on Saturday and fell 69-68 to North Carolina Central.

South Carolina State is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 9-4-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

South Carolina State's win brought them up to 12-11 while Coppin State's loss pulled them down to 5-17. A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Bulldogs have only been able to knock down 39.70% percent of their shots, which is the fifth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Coppin State has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 38.60% percent of their shots, which is the 353rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow evening.

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 Eagles are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, 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 Eagles as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

South Carolina State have won seven out of their last 11 games against Coppin State.

  • Jan 08, 2022 - Coppin State 74 vs. South Carolina State 65
  • Feb 15, 2020 - South Carolina State 70 vs. Coppin State 66
  • Jan 04, 2020 - South Carolina State 79 vs. Coppin State 75
  • Feb 11, 2019 - South Carolina State 85 vs. Coppin State 84
  • Jan 14, 2019 - South Carolina State 70 vs. Coppin State 68
  • Feb 05, 2018 - Coppin State 84 vs. South Carolina State 60
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Coppin State 73 vs. South Carolina State 65
  • Feb 18, 2017 - South Carolina State 84 vs. Coppin State 79
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Coppin State 75 vs. South Carolina State 59
  • Mar 10, 2016 - South Carolina State 90 vs. Coppin State 80
  • Feb 06, 2016 - South Carolina State 88 vs. Coppin State 83