It will be a showdown between two of the nation’s top scoring defenses when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (5-12) meet the Coppin State Eagles (2-14). The game starts at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Wildcats enter this game hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat Norfolk State 72-70 in their last matchup. Mario Moody fueled the Wildcats with 23 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. The Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a 72-63 loss at the hands of Howard in their last outing. Terry Harris Jr. had a good shooting night, leading the team with 16 points.
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The Coppin State Eagles average 74.2 possessions per game and .958 points per possession. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats earn fewer possessions with 70.9, but they score more points with 1.007.
Bethune-Cookman has an average effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. Coppin State is a subpar 2-13 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Coppin State Eagles attempt 22.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Bethune-Cookman is 4-11 and Coppin State is 1-11.
Bethune-Cookman ranks 41st in offensive rebounding. Coppin State ranks 344th in defensive rebounding.
On average, Bethune-Cookman makes 7.4 steals per game. Coppin State is an underachieving 2-6 when it gives up at least 7 steals.
