Coppin State University Women’s Basketball fell to Tennessee, 98-60, on Nov. 6, 2026, at PEC Arena. The loss dropped Coppin State to 1-1 on the season, while Tennessee improved to 2-0.
Anya George led Coppin State with 13 points, including two 3-pointers. Jayleen Jones scored 12 points while shooting 3-of-4 from the field and 6-of-9 from the free-throw line.
Coppin State University Women’s Basketball Stays Close Early
Coppin State trailed 12-10 after the first quarter and remained within reach during the opening half. Tennessee led 42-27 at halftime before scoring the first 13 points of the third quarter to pull away.
Bray’ana Miles contributed three points, five rebounds and six assists while playing 39 minutes. Miles, George and Jones each recorded two steals.
Tennessee Wins the Rebounding and Turnover Battles
Coppin State shot 39.6% from the field, compared with 39.0% for Tennessee. Tennessee held a 50-36 rebounding advantage and forced 29 Coppin State turnovers.
Tennessee turned those advantages into 14 second-chance points and 32 points off turnovers. Tennessee also made 13 3-pointers and shot 25-of-30, or 83.3%, from the free-throw line.
Samari Taylor finished with eight points and seven rebounds, while Arly Zapata added six points and five rebounds. Shanaii Gamble scored five points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, while Amber Howard and Seimone Newton also scored five points apiece.
Newton made her collegiate debut after missing the previous season and Coppin State’s opener. Coppin State was scheduled to play at Central Connecticut State on Monday, Nov. 9, with a 7 p.m. tipoff on NEC Front Row.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State’s efficient shooting could not offset Tennessee’s advantages on the glass and against turnovers. Tennessee’s 13 3-pointers, 29 forced turnovers and 50 rebounds helped create separation after Coppin State trailed by only two points after the first quarter.
George led Coppin State’s scoring effort, while Miles added six assists, five rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes. The third-quarter run proved decisive in Tennessee’s 98-60 victory.
Source: Original report
