In a Cotterell Court in an exciting match Coppin State Eagles In the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, Colgate raiders demolished.
Eagles completed the regular season with 18-14 records, 23-9 records provided 58-48 victories on raiders boasting.
Coppin province, angel Jones and Laila Lawrence, labela laailen, performances led by Laailen, demonstrated durability and determination. Jones collected 14 points, Lawrence, Ggles helped 10 points and an impressive 12 rebound that helps you prefer the boards and manage the pace of the game.
On the other hand, the Colgate struggled to find the rhythm. Morgan McMahon, Raidists with 14 points, including three-point. However, the team’s fault is in the fourth quarter, only five points, it just sealed his destiny.
This victory is a historic moment for the province of Coppin, when the first postseason victory since 2009, the eagles will now go to the second round of WNTIN, which will face the Clevelend state.
“We are pleased to advance in the tournament,” said Coppin State head coach Jermaine Woods. “Our team showed incredible heart and loyalty this season and is proud to represent our institution in this stage.”
FINAL: @Coppinstate_wbb Defeating Colgate in the 1st round @Womensnit
Angel Jones with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 stolen
Laila Lawrence: 10 pts, 12 rebounds, 2 thefts and 3 blocks. Defines CSU single season record for ribaunds
Dani McEet: 12 points pic.twitter.com/nkr1cyeozc
– Coppin Sports (@coppinspins) March 22, 2025
Despite the strong season, Raiders could not overcome the advantage of the defensive prowess and return of Coppin province. Colgate’s head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan appreciated the team’s efforts, but admitted the difficulties opposing a Coppin’s counterpart.
“The state of Coppin played an excellent game and could not find our rhythm when most important,” said Adeduntan. “We are proud of our season, but we know that we are working for next year.”
This match was first encountered by Coppin State and Colgate and will be remembered as an important sadness in wnit.
As Coppin’s province progresses in the tournament, it will be based on this point and continue to develop a date for their program.
This story was edited by the help of AI tools and HBCU sports journalists.
