PHOENIX, Ariz. – Coppin State's men's basketball team will open the 2025-26 season against the University of Maryland on November 3 at CFG Bank Arena, it was announced by Position Sports on Wednesday, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. This marks the Hall of Fame's return to the Charm City following last year's debut event.
Maryland holds a 2-1 edge in the all-time series, with all three matchups taking place in College Park. The Eagles earned a 70-53 victory in the first meeting on December 12, 1989, with current Coppin State head coach
Larry Stewart starring as a forward on that Coppin State team. The Terrapins then posted a 95-79 win on November 25, 2022, and a 75-53 victory in the last meeting on December 28, 2023.
"It's a great opportunity for our program and institution to be a part of this HOF Series Baltimore to kick off the season," said Stewart. "I am excited for our guys and our fans as we get to play against a top-tier program like Maryland, who welcomes new Head Coach Buzz Williams, right out of the gate. I'm expecting CFG Bank Arena to be sold out with both of our school's fan bases in the building along with the great sports fans in the City of Baltimore."
The 2025 Hall of Fame Series will feature a doubleheader of local matchups, headlined by the Eagles taking on the Terrapins. Towson will also take on Loyola Maryland at the event with details regarding times, tickets, broadcast coverage and media credentials announced at a later date.
"Returning to Baltimore for a second year demonstrates the growing excitement around the Hall of Fame Series and the region's passion for college basketball," said Melissa Meacham-Grossman, President of Position Sports. "With Maryland headlining alongside respected local programs like Coppin State, Towson, and Loyola, this event highlights the incredible basketball tradition in and around Baltimore. It's an honor to partner with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to bring these matchups back to the world-class CFG Bank Arena."
Fans can sign up for presale information now at
www.HOFSeries.com. Further details regarding ticketing, game time, broadcast coverage, and media credentials for the event will be shared at a later date.
The Hall of Fame Series, owned and operated by Position Sports, is a premier collection of multi-game, singular events that feature top collegiate basketball programs in high-profile non-conference matchups played both domestically and abroad. Past stops have included the following cities: Baltimore (2024), Charlotte (2023), Las Vegas (2023-24), New York (2024), Phoenix (2023-24), San Antonio (2023), and Toronto (2023).
For more Hall of Fame Series information and updates, please visit
www.HOFSeries.com or follow @HOFSeries on all social platforms.
About Position Sports
Position Sports, established in 2005, is a premium event production and brand marketing firm that specializes in event operations, activation development, media relations, and digital engagement. Over the years, Position Sports has worked with many of the world's leading brands, including Nike, Jordan Brand, Red Bull, the Basketball Hall of Fame, ESPN Events, USA Basketball, Upper Deck, MLB, and T-Mobile in nearly every major U.S. city and on a global scale. Position Sports provides clients with the expanded strategic direction needed to succeed in the sports marketing arena, also known as Positioning. To learn more, visit
positionsports.com or follow @positionsports on Twitter and Instagram.
About Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game's elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit
hoophall.com and follow @hoophallU.
