| MATCHUP | Norfolk State Spartans | Coppin State Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-14 | 7-21 |
| Where | Physical Education Complex, Baltimore, MD | |
| When | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Coppin State Eagles Preview
The Coppin State Eagles have a 7-21 overall record and a 5-6 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 71-65 home win against Maryland Eastern Shore and their previous three games were a 59-57 road win against South Carolina State, a 58-56 road win against North Carolina Central and a 65-47 home win against Delaware State.
Offensively, Coppin State averages 65.3 points per game, while allowing 80.6 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 41% from the field and grab 32.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.8 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Khali Horton leads Coppin State in scoring, with an average of 7.6 points per game, while shooting with 36.3% from the field and 72.2% from the free throw line. Taj Thweatt is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.5 per game. Hassan Perkins leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans have a 14-14 overall record and a 7-4 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 90-71 home win against South Carolina State and their previous three games were a 70-66 road win against Maryland Eastern Shore, a 75-58 home win against Delaware State and a 75-68 home win against North Carolina Central.
Offensively, Norfolk State averages 76 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.
Anthony McComb III leads Norfolk State in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 41.9% from the field and 78.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.4 rebounds. Elijah Jamison leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.
Norfolk State Spartans @ Coppin State Eagles Betting Trends: February 28, 2026
Why the Coppin State Eagles will win
- Coppin State has won each of its last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of Norfolk State’s last eight games.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won each of its last nine day games against Coppin State.
- Coppin State has lost eight of its last nine day games following a home win.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last nine day games against Coppin State.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Coppin State’s last five games have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Five of Norfolk State’s last six day games have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Coppin State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (15.7).
- Coppin State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.0).
- Norfolk State ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.5).
- Norfolk State ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (13.9).
Norfolk State vs Coppin State Prediction
In this Norfolk State vs Coppin State Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as -8.5 road favorites. Norfolk State has been the better team this season but both teams have been in good form lately, with Coppin State having four consecutive wins and Norfolk State having a 7-2 record in its last 9 games. Norfolk State has been superior both on the offensive and the defensive end, as Coppin State sits on the bottom-25 of the entire nation in both categories, having a -15.3 point differential. Take Norfolk State and lay the points on the road in this one.