Amber Howard scored a career-high 16 points to lead the Coppin State University women’s basketball team to a 78-60 road victory over Central Connecticut State on Nov. 9, 2026, at Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, Connecticut. The Eagles never trailed and improved their record to 2-1, while Central Connecticut State fell to 0-3.
Howard led all scorers while shooting 6-for-11 from the field and making all three of her 3-point attempts. She also collected a team-high six rebounds.
Balanced Scoring Lifts Coppin State University Women’s Basketball Team
Coppin State University’s balanced scoring included four players in double figures. Karen Nimo scored 12 points, while Samari Taylor and Anya George added 11 points each.
Shanaii Gamble contributed eight points, and Bray’ana Miles and Delaney Cooper each scored seven. Arly Zapata collected six rebounds, while Gamble led all players with four steals.
Cooper recorded three steals, and Nimo and George added two steals each. Taylor contributed two blocked shots.
Third-Quarter Surge Propels Coppin State
Coppin State University led 12-10 after the first quarter and held a 33-26 advantage at halftime. The Eagles opened the third quarter with an 11-2 run, highlighted by two 3-pointers from Howard.
Howard made three 3-pointers in the third quarter. Her third triple made the score 58-38 with 1:23 remaining, and a putback at the end of the period gave Coppin State University a 62-38 lead.
Coppin State University extended its advantage to 66-41 in the fourth quarter after Delaney Cooper converted a steal into a breakaway layup. The Eagles outscored Central Connecticut State 29-12 in the third quarter and held a 68-52 scoring edge after the first quarter.
Strong Shooting and Rebounding Support Coppin State
Coppin State University shot 51.6% from the field, making 28 of 50 shots after the first quarter. The Eagles also outrebounded Central Connecticut State 40-29.
Central Connecticut State shot 40.4% overall and went 12-for-38 during the first three quarters. Coppin State University’s shooting and rebounding helped it maintain control after halftime.
Next Game for Coppin State University Women’s Basketball Team
Coppin State University will travel to Hofstra on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for a 6 p.m. tipoff. The game will air on FloCollege and MSG2.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State University combined balanced scoring with efficient shooting and a 40-29 rebounding advantage to secure the road win. Howard’s career-high performance led the Eagles, while the third-quarter surge turned a seven-point halftime lead into a 24-point advantage.
Source: Original report
