Coppin State vs South Carolina State Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

On Wednesday, the Coppin State Eagles (6-23) face off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (18-12) at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia in the quarterfinal of the MEAC Tournament. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

South Carolina State comes into this matchup on a nine-game winning streak. In their convincing 87-71 victory over North Carolina Central, Omar Croskey stood out for the Bulldogs, contributing an impressive 26 points. This season, Drayton Jones has emerged as the top scorer for South Carolina State, with a steady average of 13.6 points per game. Closely following Jones, Omar Croskey is the team's second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 11.6 points this season. Additionally, Drayton Jones not only leads the Bulldogs in scoring but also dominates the rebounding department, pulling down an average of 5.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Mitchell Taylor shines as the team's primary playmaker, with an average of 2.4 assists each game. In their recent five games, South Carolina State has demonstrated robust offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 86.4 points per contest. Across the season, the Bulldogs have maintained an average score of 80.1 points per game, showcasing their consistent offensive performance.

Coppin State enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In an exciting overtime victory against Morgan State, the Coppin State Eagles triumphed with a final score of 82-75, thanks in large part to Khali Horton's impressive contribution of 28 points. This season, the team's scoring efforts are spearheaded by Derrius Ward, who tops the points chart for Coppin State with an average of 13.7 points per game. Trailing not too far behind is Toby Nnadozie, holding the position of the second-leading scorer with a 12.5-point game average. When it comes to controlling the boards, Julius Ellerbe III has been indispensable for the Eagles, averaging 5.7 rebounds per game. The team also relies on the playmaking skills of Cam’Ron Brown, who leads Coppin State in assists with an average of 2.6 per game. Despite these individual highlights, in their recent five matchups, Coppin State has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 74 points per game. Offensively, the team has managed to put up an average of 62.2 points per game throughout the season.

South Carolina State is aiming to assert their dominance in the upcoming matchup against Coppin State. On the other hand, Coppin State is eager to achieve a major upset, while South Carolina State is determined to maintain their unblemished record against Coppin State. South Carolina State wants to showcase their strength and continue their winning streak, whereas Coppin State is focused on toppling their opponent and securing a surprise victory. Look for South Carolina State to move onto the semi-final round of the MEAC Tournament. Final Score Prediction, South Carolina State Bulldogs win but fail to cover, 73-66.