NC State Wolfpack Host Coppin State Eagles in One-Sided College Basketball Matchup

The NC State Wolfpack hosted the Coppin State Eagles in a college basketball matchup on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, North Carolina. This game marked NC State’s annual Heritage Game, a tradition where the team returns to its former home from 1949-1999.

NC State, with a record of 6-3, entered the game as a significant favorite, with a 32.5-point spread against the winless Coppin State Eagles, who are 0-10 this season. The Wolfpack were coming off an overtime victory against Florida State, where they won 84-74. Marcus Hill and Dontrez Styles were key contributors in that win, with Hill scoring 23 points and six rebounds, and Styles adding 21 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Coppin State, on the other hand, has struggled this season, losing all ten of their games, including a recent 65-52 defeat to Wagner. The Eagles have averaged just 54.6 points per game while allowing 77.7 points against per game. Derrius Ward has been one of the top performers for Coppin State, averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.

The game highlighted the significant disparity between the two teams, with NC State boasting a strong field goal percentage of 47.8% compared to Coppin State’s 35.2%. NC State also excels in turnovers, forcing 14.7 per game and committing only 10.2, which ranks them fourth in the ACC and 41st in the NCAA.

The matchup was streamed on ESPN Plus and ACC Network Extra, with tickets available for fans to attend the game at Reynolds Coliseum. This venue holds historical significance for NC State, featuring the Hall of Champions and a piece of the Final Four court from last season.