NCAAB · Final

Coppin State Edges North Carolina Central in Close Contest

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · McDougald-McLendon Arena

Coppin State Eagles 58, North Carolina Central Eagles 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Coppin State Eagles vs North Carolina Central Eagles?

Coppin State Eagles beat North Carolina Central Eagles 58-56 at McDougald-McLendon Arena on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Coppin State Eagles vs North Carolina Central Eagles?

North Carolina Central Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup between the Coppin State Eagles and the North Carolina Central Eagles, Coppin State emerged victorious with a final score of 58-56. This game showcased the competitive nature of the NCAAB, particularly as both teams have had their share of struggles this season. The fixture was held at the McDougald-McLendon Arena, where North Carolina Central was looking to capitalize on their home advantage, but Coppin State had other plans.

North Carolina Central entered the game with a record of 9-14, having shown some resilience in their recent form with a record of 5-3-2 in their last ten games. They had won their previous game against Delaware State with a score of 72-63, which contributed to a current streak of one win. The Eagles averaged 58.7 points scored and allowed 59.6 points during this recent stretch, indicating a competitive defensive effort. At home, they had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, which added to their confidence heading into this matchup.

On the other hand, Coppin State came into the game with a much tougher record of 5-21. Their recent form was less favorable, with a record of 2-7-1 in the last ten games. However, they managed to secure a win against Delaware State in their last outing, triumphing 65-47, which marked a much-needed boost for the team. Coppin State averaged 60.2 points scored and allowed 68.7 points in their last ten games, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. Their away record was notably poor, standing at 1-5, but they were determined to change that narrative in this game.

Historically, the two teams have faced each other three times in recent seasons, with North Carolina Central holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head meetings. Their most recent encounter occurred on January 10, 2026, where North Carolina Central won decisively with a score of 88-77. The previous season, North Carolina Central also defeated Coppin State 71-59 at home, while Coppin State managed to secure a narrow victory in their first meeting of the 2025 season, winning 63-61.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best lineups for this critical matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Carolina Central favored by 10.5 points, with a money line of -535 for the home team and +400 for Coppin State. The total for the game was set at 143.5, with the odds for the over at -112 and the under at -108. These odds reflected the expectations of a competitive game, but the final score showed that Coppin State was able to exceed those expectations.

Conditions during the game were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather reported affecting play. Fans in attendance witnessed a closely contested game, with several lead changes and momentum swings throughout. Key moments included a series of three-point shots, particularly from Baasil Saunders and Gage Lattimore, which kept the game tight in the second half.

As the game unfolded, Coppin State took the lead late in the second half, with crucial plays from Camaren Sparrow and Torrin Andrews. The final moments saw North Carolina Central fighting to regain control, but they fell short as Coppin State managed to hold on for the win. The game concluded with North Carolina Central unable to capitalize on their final possessions, sealing their fate in a disappointing loss at home.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the unpredictability of college basketball, where even teams struggling in the standings can pull off an upset. Coppin State's victory serves as a reminder of their potential, while North Carolina Central will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NCCU -10.5	143.5 o -112 / u -108	Coppin State Eagles +400 · North Carolina Central Eagles -535

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Leaders

PointsGage Lattimore21North Carolina Central Eagles
AssistsDionte Johnson6North Carolina Central Eagles
ReboundsGage Lattimore10North Carolina Central Eagles
PointsCamaren Sparrow12Coppin State Eagles
AssistsDaveyon Lydner4Coppin State Eagles
ReboundsTaj Thweatt6Coppin State Eagles

Recent form

North Carolina Central Eagles

Last 10: 5-3-2Streak W158.7 scored · 59.6 allowed per game3-1 at home

W72-63vs Delaware State HornetsFeb 10
L68-75at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 7
W65-63vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 2
D0-0at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 31
D0-0vs Delaware State HornetsJan 24
L69-83vs Howard BisonJan 17
W89-78at Morgan State BearsJan 12
W88-77at Coppin State EaglesJan 10
W69-67vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 3
L67-90at Penn State Nittany LionsDec 29

Coppin State Eagles

Last 10: 2-7-1Streak W160.2 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-2 away

W65-47vs Delaware State HornetsFeb 7
L53-72vs Howard BisonFeb 2
L80-89vs Morgan State BearsJan 31
D0-0vs Howard BisonJan 27
L76-103at Norfolk State SpartansJan 24
L67-70at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 17
L72-74vs South Carolina State BulldogsJan 13
L77-88vs North Carolina Central EaglesJan 10
W53-51at Delaware State HornetsJan 3
L59-93vs UMBC RetrieversDec 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12

Box score

Stat	Coppin State Eagles	North Carolina Central Eagles
Field goals	23-58	22-64
Field goal %	40	34
Three-pointers	6-26	8-27
Three-point %	23	30
Free throws	6-12	4-9
Free throw %	50	44
Rebounds	38	41
Offensive rebounds	10	15
Defensive rebounds	28	26
Assists	15	10
Steals	3	6
Blocks	9	4
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	13
Fast-break points	11	15
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	11	11
Largest lead	5	10
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	30	69

How the scoring went

1st Half12-21Jae Slack makes 23-foot three point jumper
1st Half14-21Demariontay Hall makes driving layup (Daveyon Lydner assists)
1st Half15-21Camaren Sparrow makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half17-21Demariontay Hall makes layup (Daveyon Lydner assists)
1st Half17-23Kelechi Okworogwo makes 9-foot floating jump shot
1st Half17-25Kyric Davis makes layup (Dionte Johnson assists)
1st Half19-25Taj Thweatt makes driving layup (Daveyon Lydner assists)
1st Half19-28Dionte Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kelechi Okworogwo assists)
1st Half19-29Dionte Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half22-29Hussain Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Torrin Andrews assists)
1st Half24-29Hassan Perkins makes driving layup
1st Half24-31Gbenga Olubi makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half27-31Hassan Perkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Torrin Andrews assists)
1st Half27-33Dionte Johnson makes layup (Kyric Davis assists)
2nd Half27-35Dionte Johnson makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half29-35Tyler Koenig makes layup (Demariontay Hall assists)
2nd Half31-35Tyler Koenig makes layup (Khali Horton assists)
2nd Half33-35Demariontay Hall makes driving layup
2nd Half33-36Jae Slack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-36Camaren Sparrow makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half37-36Baasil Saunders makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half37-39Gage Lattimore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kelechi Okworogwo assists)
2nd Half38-39Camaren Sparrow makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-39Camaren Sparrow makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hassan Perkins assists)
2nd Half41-42Gage Lattimore makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
2nd Half43-42Camaren Sparrow makes layup (Daveyon Lydner assists)
2nd Half46-42Taj Thweatt makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half47-42Hussain Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-43Kyric Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-44Kyric Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-46Gage Lattimore makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-49Gage Lattimore makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
2nd Half50-49Baasil Saunders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Camaren Sparrow assists)
2nd Half50-52Gage Lattimore makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half53-52Hussain Williams makes 22-foot three point jumper (Torrin Andrews assists)
2nd Half53-54Dionte Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-54Camaren Sparrow makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half56-54Camaren Sparrow makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-54Torrin Andrews makes layup (Hussain Williams assists)
2nd Half58-56Gage Lattimore makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours North Carolina Central Eagles, below favours Coppin State Eagles.