The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-4) head to Coppin State to take on the Eagles (2-10) in what should be a fast-paced game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Dec. 21.
The Eagles are hoping to rebound after their 84-51 loss to California on Saturday. Trevon Seymore was the team’s leading scorer with 13 points. The Eagles, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their demoralizing 86-53 loss against Louisville on Saturday. Eastern Michigan lost despite the best efforts of James Thompson IV, who recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Thompson IV has upped his play over the last five games for the Eagles, averaging 17.2 points, 13.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.6 blocks.
The Eagles might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. The Eagles rank 25th in defensive efficiency, while Coppin State ranks 328th in offensive efficiency.
Notes
The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a defensive rating of 91.2 (ranked 25th), while the Coppin State Eagles have an offensive rating of 93.3 (ranked 328th).
Coppin State has an average field goal percentage of 36.6%. Eastern Michigan is an even 3-3 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, Coppin State attempts 20.0 three pointers and Eastern Michigan attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Coppin State Eagles have an abysmal 1-7 record while the Eastern Michigan Eagles are even at 2-2.
Eastern Michigan, the 48th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 41.0 rebounds per game. Coppin State does worse, ranked 230th with 35.9.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles rank 54th in offensive rebounds. The Coppin State Eagles rank 335th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Coppin State has forced an average turnover rate of 21.3% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 21.3% or higher, Eastern Michigan is an even 2-2.
