Coppin State University men’s basketball fell to Bradley, 56-54, on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Eckerd’s McArthur Center in St. Petersburg, Fla., after Hussain Williams’ 3-point attempt at the final buzzer rimmed out. The loss dropped Coppin St. to 1-3 on the season, while Bradley improved to 2-2.
Brendan Johnson led Coppin St. with 14 points and gave the Eagles a 54-53 lead with 38 seconds remaining on a midrange jumper. After a Bradley miss, Coppin St. was called for goaltending on a tip-in attempt with 17 seconds left.
Late Sequence Decides Coppin State University Men’s Basketball Game
Coppin St. turned the ball over on its next possession, and Johnson fouled immediately as Bradley inbounded with four seconds remaining. Bradley made the second of two free throws to take a 56-54 lead, and Johnson fouled out.
With Johnson out of the game, Williams took Coppin St.’s final shot after an Eagles timeout. Williams fed Baasil Saunders on the inbounds pass, and Saunders returned the ball to Williams just before he crossed midcourt. Williams dribbled twice and launched from the logo, but the attempt rimmed out at the buzzer.
Coppin State University Men’s Basketball Shooting and Individual Leaders
Bradley shot 37.8% from the field, compared with 36.4% for Coppin St. Bradley made one more 3-pointer and went 17-for-24 from the free-throw line, while Coppin St. went 10-for-12.
Coppin St. shot 26.9% from the field in the second half but held Bradley to 23.8% shooting after halftime. Williams scored eight points, made two 3-pointers and led all players with eight rebounds.
Camaren Sparrow and Tafara Gapare also scored eight points apiece for Coppin St. Jamari Piercy added seven points and recorded a game-high three assists.
Next Game for Coppin State University Men’s Basketball
Coppin St. will face USF on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+.
Read the official Coppin State University Athletics recap.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin St. had a chance to win after Johnson’s late jumper put the Eagles ahead, but the final possessions allowed Bradley to escape with a two-point victory. The Eagles now stand at 1-3 and will look to respond against USF.
Source: Original report
