UMBC Dominates Coppin State in Convincing Win
Monday, December 29, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Physical Education Complex
UMBC Retrievers 93, Coppin State Eagles 59, 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 UMBC Retrievers vs Coppin State Eagles?
UMBC Retrievers beat Coppin State Eagles 93-59 at Physical Education Complex on December 29, 2025.
Who was favored in UMBC Retrievers vs Coppin State Eagles?
UMBC Retrievers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Physical Education Complex, the UMBC Retrievers secured a commanding victory over the Coppin State Eagles, finishing with a score of 93-59. This game highlighted the disparity in performance between the two teams, with UMBC showcasing their strength against a struggling Coppin State side. The Eagles have been on a significant downturn, now on a seven-game losing streak, and this latest result only adds to their woes.
Coppin State's record now stands at 2-15, with their recent form reflecting a troubling trend. Over their last ten games, they have managed only two wins, with an average of 67.6 points scored per game while allowing a staggering 88.5 points. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, as they averaged just 62.8 points while conceding 94.2. The Eagles' home record is slightly better at 1-0, but their away performance has been dismal at 1-8, indicating a struggle to compete consistently.
On the other hand, UMBC entered the game with a record of 7-6, though they too have faced difficulties recently, losing their last three games. Their average scoring during the last ten games is 73.9 points, with an average of 74.3 points allowed. The Retrievers have a balanced home record of 3-2 and an away record of 2-3, showing they can perform well both at home and on the road.
The previous meeting between these two teams this season occurred on November 15, 2024, where UMBC also emerged victorious with a score of 92-67, demonstrating their dominance in this matchup. The Eagles have yet to secure a win against the Retrievers in their head-to-head encounters, now holding a record of 0-1.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in college basketball, affecting team dynamics and performance. The betting market reflected UMBC's strong position as favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at 10.5 points in favor of the Retrievers. The total for the game was set at 148.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under. The moneyline indicated UMBC at -625, while Coppin State was listed at +455, further emphasizing the expected outcome of the game.
The conditions during the game were not detailed, but factors such as crowd support and venue familiarity can often play a role in college basketball matchups. Viewers were able to watch for standout performances, particularly from Daylon Dickerson, who contributed significantly to UMBC's scoring in the second half. His scoring plays included a series of free throws and a layup that showcased his ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Coppin State this season, while UMBC demonstrated their potential to dominate in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UMBC -10.5 | 148.5 o -108 / u -112 | UMBC Retrievers -625 · Coppin State Eagles +455 |
Leaders
- PointsKhali Horton9Coppin State Eagles
- AssistsHassan Perkins5Coppin State Eagles
- ReboundsJamari Piercy5Coppin State Eagles
- PointsDJ Armstrong Jr.31UMBC Retrievers
- AssistsAce Valentine8UMBC Retrievers
- ReboundsAce Valentine7UMBC Retrievers
Recent form
Coppin State Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L767.6 scored · 88.5 allowed per game1-0 at home
- L67-97at Georgetown HoyasDec 22
- L55-88at Navy MidshipmenDec 19
- L77-107at Radford HighlandersDec 14
- L65-87at Saint Joseph's HawksDec 10
- L50-92at Liberty FlamesDec 6
- L49-91at West Virginia MountaineersDec 4
- L84-95at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 30
- W68-65at Rider BroncsNov 26
- L58-101at VCU RamsNov 23
- W103-62vs Central Penn KnightsNov 18
UMBC Retrievers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L373.9 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-3 away
- L69-94at South Florida BullsDec 21
- L60-63vs Army Black KnightsDec 12
- L79-83vs Buffalo BullsDec 9
- W73-66at Bucknell BisonDec 6
- L81-90at Georgetown HoyasDec 4
- W71-57vs Delaware State HornetsNov 29
- W102-52vs Notre Dame (MD) GatorsNov 24
- L52-89at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 20
- W71-70vs Wagner SeahawksNov 16
- W81-79at Morgan State BearsNov 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| 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 | UMBC Retrievers | Coppin State Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-63 | 21-57 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 14-29 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 32 |
| Free throws | 13-23 | 10-15 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 22 |
| Assists | 22 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 28 |
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 37 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half40-31Tyler Koenig makes layup (Favour Aire assists)
- 1st Half40-34Favour Aire makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hassan Perkins assists)
- 2nd Half43-34DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-36Baasil Saunders makes layup
- 2nd Half46-36Ace Valentine makes 23-foot three point jumper (DJ Armstrong Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half46-38Baasil Saunders makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-38Ace Valentine makes layup (Riley Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half51-38DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half53-38Riley Jacobs makes layup (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half53-41Jamari Piercy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hassan Perkins assists)
- 2nd Half56-41DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half59-41Ace Valentine makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caden Diggs assists)
- 2nd Half61-41Caden Diggs makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-41DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half64-42Hassan Perkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-42DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half70-42DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-42DJ Armstrong Jr. makes layup (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half73-42Josh Odunowo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-43Hussain Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-45Hussain Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-45Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caden Diggs assists)
- 2nd Half78-45Tim Eze makes layup (Caden Diggs assists)
- 2nd Half78-47Favour Aire makes layup
- 2nd Half80-47Caden Diggs makes layup (Ace Valentine assists)
- 2nd Half80-49Hassan Perkins makes layup
- 2nd Half83-49Ace Valentine makes 22-foot three point jumper (Riley Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half83-51Hussain Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half83-52Hussain Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half85-52Riley Jacobs makes 1-foot dunk (Daylon Dickerson assists)
- 2nd Half86-52Riley Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half86-55Torrin Andrews makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hassan Perkins assists)
- 2nd Half88-55Daylon Dickerson makes layup (Riley Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half89-55Daylon Dickerson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-55Daylon Dickerson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half92-55Daylon Dickerson makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half92-56Torrin Andrews makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half92-57Torrin Andrews makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-57Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-59Torrin Andrews makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Coppin State Eagles, below favours UMBC Retrievers.
Venue
- Physical Education ComplexBaltimore, MD
- Attendance379
- OfficialsKellen Miliner, Joe Switzer, Jarrett Robinson
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