The Coppin State University women’s basketball team fell to Hofstra, 58-54, Wednesday night at the David Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, N.Y. Anya George scored a game-high 17 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, as Coppin State dropped to 2-2 and Hofstra improved to 2-1.
Shanaii Gamble recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds for the second double-double of her career. She also added two assists in the matchup between Coppin State, which is listed in the MEAC, and Hofstra, which is listed in the CAA.
Hofstra Builds an Early Lead
Hofstra led 16-6 after the first quarter and opened the second period with five consecutive points to move ahead 21-6. Coppin State responded with a 17-2 run, sparked by two Amber Howard baskets and capped by a Gamble 3-pointer, to tie the game at 23 with 4:11 remaining in the first half.
Hofstra answered with eight consecutive points, but Coppin State trimmed the deficit to 31-28 by halftime. Gamble made two free throws, and George added a 3-pointer before the break.
Coppin State Women’s Basketball Team Stays Within Reach
Hofstra maintained its advantage through the third quarter and extended the lead to 52-41 with 6:59 remaining. George ended the Coppin State scoring drought with a 3-pointer, then made another basket after Samari Taylor hit two free throws.
Gamble grabbed a rebound after a miss by former Eagles player Angel Jones and took the ball the length of the court for a layup. The basket pulled Coppin State within 54-51 with 1:26 remaining, but Hofstra answered with a jumper 20 seconds later.
George made one of two free throws, and Angel Jones made both of her attempts with 15 seconds left to secure the victory. Hofstra finished with a 39.0% shooting mark compared with 35.3% for Coppin State, while the Pride forced 22 turnovers that led to 30 points.
Coppin State also missed 10 free throws and finished 11-for-21 at the line, a 52.4% mark.
Freshmen Provide Defensive Pressure
Coppin State freshman point guards Jayleen Jones and Bray’ana Miles combined for seven assists and six steals. Jones finished with six points, four assists and two steals, while Miles recorded three assists and four steals.
Coppin State will play at No. 18 Maryland on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State recovered from a 21-6 deficit and reduced Hofstra’s late lead to three, but the Eagles could not complete the comeback. George’s five 3-pointers and Gamble’s double-double led Coppin State’s production, while Hofstra’s forced turnovers and Coppin State’s free-throw shooting shaped the 58-54 result.
Source: Original report
