BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Coppin State outscored Maryland-Eastern Shore 11-5 in overtime to secure a 71-65 men’s basketball victory Saturday at the Physical Education Complex. The Eagles, who led 33-25 at halftime, saw the Hawks force the extra period by erasing a second-half deficit. Jaden Cooper led Maryland-Eastern Shore with 17 points. Demariontay Hall scored 13 points for Coppin State, while Hussain Williams and Taj Thweatt added 13 and 10, respectively. Both teams struggled with turnovers, combining for 36. The Eagles improved to 7-20, while the Hawks fell to 8-20. An announced crowd of 1,890 watched the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest.

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — In a game defined by missed opportunities and a decisive surge in the extra period, the Coppin State Eagles outlasted the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 71-65 in overtime in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at the Coppin State Physical Education Complex. The contest, played before a crowd of 1,890, saw both teams struggle mightily with offensive efficiency, but the Eagles capitalized on a crucial 11-5 overtime advantage to secure the victory and split the season series. The Hawks had won the previous meeting 70-67 on Jan. 17. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the final minutes of regulation and the entirety of the overtime period. Maryland-Eastern Shore, which had trailed by as many as eight points in the first half, mounted a gritty comeback. Down 57-52 with under three minutes to play in the second half, the Hawks’ defense tightened. A steal by Jaden Cooper led to a transition opportunity, and Zion Obanla was fouled, sinking two free throws with 49 seconds left to tie the game at 60. Coppin State had a chance to win in regulation, but Khali Horton was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 28 seconds remaining. He coolly made all three free throws to put the Eagles up 60-57. The Hawks, without a timeout, raced downcourt and found Justin Monden, who was fouled on a 3-point shot of his own with one second on the clock. With the game on the line, Monden sank all three free throws to force overtime, knotting the score at 60. The momentum from that dramatic escape was short-lived for the Hawks. Coppin State dominated the overtime from the start. Hussain Williams drew a foul on a 3-point attempt and made all three free throws, and Camaren Sparrow followed with a putback layup to give the Eagles a quick five-point cushion they would not relinquish. Maryland-Eastern Shore managed only a single 3-pointer from Cooper in the extra session, as they committed two costly turnovers and missed their final four shots. The game was a battle of attrition marked by poor shooting and a glut of turnovers. Both teams finished with an identical 19 of 46 from the floor, a 41.3% clip. The difference came at the free throw line, where Coppin State attempted 40 free throws, making 28, compared to Maryland-Eastern Shore’s 30 attempts and 23 makes. The teams also combined for 36 turnovers. Jaden Cooper led Maryland-Eastern Shore with 17 points in 41 minutes. Zion Obanla, a 6-foot-8 forward from Houston, added 14 points but was plagued by seven turnovers. Maurice Vassel contributed eight points and two blocks off the bench. Coppin State’s victory was a balanced effort. Demariontay Hall, a 6-foot-7 forward from Atlanta, came off the bench to score a team-high 13 points, all in the second half and overtime. Hussain Williams added 13 points, while Taj Thweatt and Camaren Sparrow chipped in 10 and nine points, respectively. Sparrow, a Baltimore native, also had a key role in overtime with his offensive rebound and score. Statistically, the game was a near mirror image in many categories. Each team recorded six assists, six steals and three blocks. Coppin State held a slight edge in offensive rebounds, 9-4, which led to a 13-9 advantage in second-chance points. The Hawks scored 26 points off Coppin State’s 17 turnovers, but their own 19 giveaways proved fatal, especially in the extra period. With the win, Coppin State improved to 7-20 overall. Maryland-Eastern Shore fell to 8-20. Both teams continue MEAC play on Feb. 28, with the Eagles hosting Norfolk State and the Hawks welcoming South Carolina State. The game’s total points, 136, went over the betting over/under line of 129.5. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Coppin State entered with a 56.2% probability to win.

Preview: Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Coppin State Eagles BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Two men’s basketball teams seeking momentum will meet Saturday when the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks visit the Coppin State Eagles in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup. The game, scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026, at the Coppin State Physical Education Complex, features teams with a combined 14-39 overall record. The visiting Hawks enter at 8-19, while the home Eagles are 6-20. Coppin State arrives with a rare surge of confidence, having won three consecutive games. The Eagles’ streak includes a 59-57 road victory at South Carolina State on Monday, led by 12 points from guard Hussain Williams. Williams has been a key contributor during the run, averaging 12.0 points over the last three contests. Conversely, Maryland-Eastern Shore looks to snap a six-game losing skid. The Hawks’ last win was a 70-67 home triumph over these same Eagles on Jan. 17. In their most recent outing, a 70-66 home loss to Norfolk State on Monday, guard Dorion Staples scored 19 points. Staples has been a bright spot, averaging 16.8 points over his last five games prior to a quiet 3-point performance at Howard on Feb. 14. The January meeting between these teams was decided by a single possession, indicating another close contest is likely. Coppin State will aim to leverage its recent defensive success after holding its last three opponents under 60 points. Maryland-Eastern Shore will need to find consistent scoring beyond Staples to end its slide and complete a season sweep. The game is a crucial conference fixture as both programs look to improve their positioning before the MEAC tournament next month.