Behind Amber Howard’s career-high 16 points, the Coppin State University women’s basketball team earned a 78-60 road victory over Central Connecticut State on Nov. 9, 2026, at Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, Connecticut. Coppin State never trailed and improved to 2-1, while Central Connecticut State fell to 0-3.
Howard led all scorers after shooting 6-for-11 from the field and making all three of her 3-point attempts. She also collected a team-high six rebounds.
Four Coppin State Players Score in Double Figures
Coppin State received double-figure scoring performances from four players. Karen Nimo scored 12 points, while Samari Taylor and Anya George each added 11.
Shanaii Gamble scored eight points, and Bray’ana Miles and Delaney Cooper each finished with seven. Arly Zapata matched Howard with six rebounds, while Gamble led all players with four steals.
Cooper recorded three steals, and Nimo and George each had two. Taylor added two blocked shots.
Third-Quarter Run Helps Coppin State Pull Away
Coppin State shot 51.6% from the field and made 28 of 50 shots over the final three quarters. The Eagles outscored Central Connecticut State 68-52 during that stretch, including a 29-12 advantage in the third quarter.
Coppin State made 12 of 21 shots and connected on three 3-pointers in the third period. The Eagles also outrebounded Central Connecticut State 40-29, while the Blue Devils shot 40.4% overall and went 12-for-38 over the first three quarters.
Next Game for Coppin State University Women’s Basketball
Coppin State will travel to Hofstra on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. tipoff and will air on FloCollege and MSG2.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State University’s women’s basketball team combined balanced scoring with strong shooting and rebounding to secure the road win. Howard’s career-high performance led the way, while four double-figure scorers and a 40-29 rebounding edge supported the victory.
Source: Original report
