LIVE STATSBALTIMORE – The Coppin State women's basketball team (0-3) takes on Robert Morris (1-2) for its home opener Tuesday afternoon. The non-conference match-up starts at noon in the Physical Education Complex.
SERIES HISTORYRobert Morris leads the all-time series against Coppin State, 5-3. Last season, the Eagles dropped a 60-85 decision on the road.
LAST TIME OUTThree Eagles scored in double figures in Coppin State's 54-65 loss to Wake Forest in the LVJM Coliseum Sunday afternoon.
Keena Samuels topped the Eagles with a career-high 17 points.
Omaah Tayong chipped in a career-best 12 points.
Bria Harris added 10 points and seven rebounds.
LOOKING AT ROBERT MORRISRobert Morris earned its first victory of the 2014-15 season with a 84-60 victory over UMBC. The Colonials had four players in double-digits, with freshman Megan Smith's 19 points leading the way. Anna Niki Stamolamprou recorded 18 points. Ashley Ravelli and Rebeca Navarro rounded out the double-figure scoring with 17 and 10 points, respectively. Off the bench, Mikalah Mulrain added eight points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks.
CAPTAIN HARRISAs the lone senior,
Bria Harris leads Coppin State in rebounding and averages 8.7 rebounds through three games. Harris has scored in double-digits in the last two games. She has seven career games in double figures.
DYNAMIC DUOAfter three games,
Janelle Lane and
Keena Samuels have scored 31 points apiece. Lane is shooting 52.4 percent from the field, averaging 10.3 points per game. Samuels also averages 10.3 points per game. She is shooting .909 (10-for-11) from the free throw line.
UP NEXTCoppin State continues its play at home, taking on Virginia Union Saturday at 3 p.m.
