Mid-Eastern foes will collide when the Coppin State Eagles (2-5) play the Norfolk State Spartans (3-4) at Physical Education Complex. The game gets underway at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Dec. 7.
The Eagles are hoping to rebound after their 74-71 loss to Hampton on Saturday. Keith Shivers had a good game for the Eagles, recording 14 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. The Spartans, meanwhile, are coming off a 71-65 win over Mercy College on Wednesday. Jeff Short led the game in scoring by recording 28 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
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Norfolk State has an average field goal percentage of 40.4%. Coppin State is a subpar 2-5 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Coppin State Eagles rank higher based on their field goal percentage (324th) than their effective field goal percentage (331st). The Norfolk State Spartans rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (259th) than their field goal percentage (292nd).
Coppin State, the 94th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 39.6 rebounds per game. Norfolk State does worse, ranked 208th with 36.4.
On average, Norfolk State makes 4.9 steals per game. Coppin State is a poor 2-4 when it allows at least 4 steals.
