Tony Carter ranks as one of the greatest offensive players in Coppin State history. He played at Coppin State in the 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons and helped lead the Eagles to the 1976 NAIA National Championship. He, along with Joe Pace, were named to the NAIA All-Tournament team. During his two seasons in a Coppin State uniform the Eagles posted a combined record of 71-5. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring at Coppin State with 1,585 career points. His career scoring average of 22.0 ranks second all-time at Coppin State and his 894 points scored during the 1975-76 season is the most scored by any player in a single season. Additionally, he was named the Potomac Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Year in 1977 and owns the official school record for points in a game with 46 against Bowie State.